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ESTATE NEWS

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND COMMON No trees or other flora may be removed like, that are not part of the approved
FACILITIES from or planted in public open spaces landscaping, may be erected. Temporary
What our Conduct Rules say: without prior written permission of the permission for temporary structures may
RULE 8 estate manager. however be granted by the estate manager
The public open spaces and common facilities • All dogs must be on a leash when present in upon application by a resident, including
are for the benefit and use of all residents who the public open spaces and the excrement for items such as inflated jumping castles.
shall use and enjoy them in such a manner as of the pet must be removed and suitably The location, noise levels etc. will be some
not to unreasonably interfere with the use discarded by the pet owner. Pets may not of the criteria evaluated by the estate
and enjoyment thereof by other residents. be allowed to enter water features. manager before permission is granted.
The public open spaces and common facilities • No persons other than residents or their • Tampering with, and unauthorised use of,
are for the leisure and use of all residents and guests may use the walkways or public any equipment or written notices located
their guests, on condition that such use does open spaces. in or on the golf estate, construction sites
not interfere with, or negatively affect, the • The dams may not be used for fishing or or public open spaces is not allowed,
rights of other residents. swimming. Vehicles may not be parked and strong action will be taken against
in public open spaces, except in the such offenders, which may include laying
designated parking bays. criminal charges against them. Damage
The board reserves the right of admission
to and use of the public open spaces and caused by residents or their children and
common facilities. The right to deny a person CONDUCT PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC guests will be for the account of the owner.
admission will only be exercised in respect AREAS: • No rubble or refuse should be dumped or
of any person who persistently breaches the What our Conduct Rules say: discarded within the public open spaces or
provisions of these rules. Residents shall be RULE 8.4 The following conduct is prohibited on vacant stands or erven. Contraventions
responsible and accountable for the actions or not allowed in public or in the public open will be punishable with prosecution by way
of their guests and must inform their guests spaces, walkways and common facilities: of the City Council’s by-laws. Furthermore,
and their children of these rules. The BVHOA • The use of alcohol or illegal substances the board will remove the rubble or refuse
reserves the right to have any person(s) not (drugs). and, in cases where the perpetrators
complying with these rules, removed from • Excessive noise is not allowed, and therefore are known, will do so at the costs of the
perpetrator.
the public open spaces and common facilities. no audible music, loud instruments or any • Littering of any kind is strongly prohibited
other form or source of noise (including
Residents shall comply with the following vuvuzelas, car hooters, etc) will be allowed. and a fine will be issued for this offence.
The estate manager may issue spot fines for
provisions, in respect of the use of the public • No motorised bikes, scooters, quad bikes or dumping or littering. A particular appeal
open spaces and common facilities: motorised toys are allowed.
is made to residents to develop the habit
• No braais or open fires are allowed. of picking up and disposing of any litter
• The public open spaces and common • No temporary or permanent structures encountered in the public open spaces.
facilities may not be damaged in any way. including tents, display boards or the
• Fauna of any nature may not be harmed or
trapped in any public open spaces, be it by
people or by dogs.

Above all, be aware of your surroundings,
as well as your neighbour’s. Keep your eye
on anyone you don’t know who is acting
suspiciously around your property or the
neighbour’s property. When in doubt, call
security immediately so they can quickly
respond to investigate if there is any intention
of criminal activities. BV

Keep well and keep safe!
Interim Estate
Management

Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate

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