b. Alternatively, the Class “A” Members representing a majority of the total votes in the Association, at a meeting duly called for such purpose, may adopt provisions which modify, cancel, limit, create exceptions to, or expand the Use Restrictions then in effect. Such action shall require the approval of the Class "B" Member, if any. c. Prior to any action taken under this Section becoming effective, the Board shall, in any manner permitted in Section 3.3 a, send a copy of the new or modified Use Restrictions to each Owner. The effective date shall be not less than 30 days following distribution to Owners. The Association shall provide, without cost, a single copy of the Use Restrictions then in effect to any requesting Member or Mortgagee. The Association may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies. d. No action taken under this Article shall have the effect of modifying, repealing, or expanding the Design Guidelines or any provision of this Declaration other than the Use Restrictions. In the event of a conflict between the Design Guidelines and the Use Restrictions, the Design Guidelines shall control. 3.4
Protection of Owners and Others
Except as may be specifically set forth in this Declaration (either initially or by amendment) or in the initial Use Restrictions set forth in Exhibit “C”, all Association actions must comply with the following: a. Similar Treatment.
Similarly situated Owners shall be treated similarly; provided, the Use Restrictions and rules may vary by Benefited Area.
b. Displays. The rights of Owners to display religious and holiday signs,
symbols, and decorations inside their Dwelling Units of the kinds normally displayed in dwellings located in single-family residential communities shall not be abridged, except that the Association may adopt time; place, and manner restrictions with respect to such displays visible from or located outside the Dwelling Unit. The Association shall not regulate the content of political signs; however, rules may regulate the time, place, and manner of posting such signs (including design criteria). c. Activities Within Dwelling Units. The Association shall not interfere with the
activities carried on within the confines of Dwelling Units, except it may prohibit activities not normally associated with property restricted to residential use, and it may restrict or prohibit any activities that create monetary costs for the Association or other Owners, that create a danger to the health or safety of occupants of other Lots, that generate excessive noise
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