(a) Sections 1357.130 and 1357.140 only apply to an operating rule that relates to one or more of the following subjects:
- Use of the common area or of an exclusive use common area.
- Use of a separate interest, including any aesthetic or architectural standards that govern alteration of a separate interest.
- Member discipline, including any schedule of monetary penalties for violation of the governing documents and any procedure for the imposition of penalties.
- Any standards for delinquent assessment payment plans.
- Any procedures adopted by the association for resolution of disputes.
- Any procedures for reviewing and approving or disapproving a proposed physical change to a member’s separate interest or to the common area.
- Procedures for elections.
(b) Sections 1357.130 and 1357.140 do not apply to the following actions by the board of directors of an association:
- A decision regarding maintenance of the common area.
- A decision on a specific matter that is not intended to apply generally.
- A decision setting the amount of a regular or special assessment.
- A rule change that is required by law, if the board of directors has no discretion as to the substantive effect of the rule change.
- Issuance of a document that merely repeats existing law or the governing documents.