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Generally, an HOA board can create any rule to protect the common area and to keep the peace. The board need only ask itself two questions: 1) Does this rule complement the CC&Rs; and, 2) is this rule reasonable?
Whether a rule is reasonable depends on several subjective factors but the question you can ask yourself is, “Is this rule something that a reasonable person in my shoes would do?” If the answer is “yes,” then the rule could be enforceable. Here are some examples of reasonable rules. A board can enforce dog leash laws in its park so that other members need not worry about dog attacks. A board can set reasonable speed limits on private roads to keep the community safe and can impose steep fines for violations of the same. The board can fine homeowners for parking on the street for too long as a way to help keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles and so that drivers’ views are not blocked.
