WestWinds ECC Guideline for Basketball Hoops

Adopted August 16, 2006, with Procedural Changes Effective January 17, 2007

Supersedes all previous WW ECC Guidelines for Basketball Hoops

Permanent basketball backboard/hoops are prohibited within the WestWinds community. For this Guideline, the definition of permanent is defined as being attached to the exterior of any home/garage or affixed upon a lot/property.

Portable basketball backboard/hoops may be permitted within WestWinds if approved and registered by the WW ECC prior to use. Generally, basketball hoops will not be approved for backyards. However, each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Registration/Approval Procedure:

1. Complete the WW Basketball Backboard/Hoop Registration Form (see page 2 of this Guideline)

by providing:

(a) Resident’s name, address, and phone number;

(b) Equipment description (brand name and distinguishing characteristics); and

(c) Site plan showing specific location of where equipment will be used.

2. Submit Form to: WestWinds Environmental Control Committee, P.O. Box 589, New Market, MD 21774. No fee is required.

Review Process:

The WW ECC will review the information provided on the Registration Form. The following factors will be considered in its review:

1. Location of proposed hoop. Its use must not constitute a nuisance to neighbors.

2. Material of backboard. Pole must be a dark color (such as black, brown, or dark

gray) and be comprised of a maintenance-free material. A clear (see-thru) backboard

is preferable but not mandatory, and is to be no longer than 50” diagonal.

If approved, the WW ECC will send the homeowner an approval letter with a registration sticker, which is to be adhered to the basketball backboard/hoop system.

If disapproved, the WW ECC will send the homeowner a letter advising of the disapproval and stating the reason for disapproval.

Conditions of Approval:

Portable Basketball Backboard/Hoops approved by the WW ECC:

1. Must be placed out of view (preferably in the garage) each night as currently required by the WestWinds Covenants.

2. Must not be used prior to 9:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m. or dusk, seven days a week.

3. May not be installed or attached to the home/garage in any manner.

4. May only be placed and used on the driveway (or where approved by the ECC), and may not be used in or left along any of the streets or any common property within the community at any time during the day or night.

5. Does not constitute authorization to encroach or trespass on a neighbor’s property

to retrieve balls or use as a playing field in any way.

6. Must be removed (i.e. take it, throw it away, or dispose of it) from the property by the vacating homeowner when the house is sold.

Note: The location specified on the site plan or as designated by the WW ECC is the approved location.

Placement of the equipment elsewhere will be considered a violation.

Any damage to property caused by players shall be the responsibility of the registrant to repair.

References from WW Covenants: Amended Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions dated 12/2/92, Exhibit B, Use Restrictions, items 19 and 24.

Basketball Hoop Guideline Page 2

WESTWINDS BASKETBALL BACKBOARD/HOOP REGISTRATION FORM

Date: _______________________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: ________________________________________________________________________

Provide equipment description (include brand name and distinguishing characteristics, material

of backboard/hoop, pole color, backboard dimensions):

Submit a Site Plan showing specific location of where equipment will be used.

For ECC Use:

______ Approved (Registration # ___________)

______ Disapproved/Reason: