PLAZA CONDOMINIUM, INC.

RULES  AND REGULATIONS

The Board of Directors of the Plaza Condominium, Inc. adopted these Rules and 

Regulations in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Condominium’s

Declaration and Bylaws, and Section 11-111 of the Maryland Condominium Act.

A copy of these Rules and Regulations shall be provided to owners, employees, and

rental guests. Violations of any of the Rules and Regulations may be grounds for

enforcement or eviction as provided in the Bylaws and applicable law, and

termination of employees.

All owners, overnight guests, visitors, rental guests, vendors, etc., are requested to

sign in at the Security desk upon arrival for security and emergency purposes. Upon

arrival, all rental guests must fill out a registration form, pay a registration fee, and

agree to be bound by these Rules and Regulations. Upon departure, everyone is asked

to sign out at the Security desk so that Security is aware the unit is unoccupied.

Residents who are handicapped or physically unable to use the fire stairs must

register with the Management office. Renters and guests who are handicapped or

physically unable to use the fire stairs must register with Security upon arrival and

departure for emergency purposes.

Any inconsistency between these Rules and Regulations and the Bylaws and/or

Declaration shall be resolved in favor of the applicable Bylaws and/or Declaration.

I. PARKING

A. All vehicles on Plaza property must display a valid Plaza parking

permit. Guests are required to obtain a short-term parking permit and

parking instructions from the Security desk.

B. One parking space is assigned for each unit. Additional unassigned

spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis on the upper deck or

unassigned spaces on the ground level.

C. Vehicles are subject to being towed at the owner's or visitor’s

expense and risk if a valid permit is not displayed, or if parked in a space

reserved for another unit or purpose.

D. Handicap parking is available in front of the building in marked

spaces. Such vehicles must display a valid Plaza permit in addition to a

valid handicap license plate or window hang tag.

E. Loading/Unloading and vendor parking is provided in the marked

spaces opposite the front lobby entrance. Owners may also load/unload in

designated spaces in the under-building garage.

F. Vehicles shall not be permitted to park or be left unattended in the fire

lanes, the garage loading/unloading zone, or in the driveways servicing

the building.

G. Trucks or vans above 7'4" in total height are not permitted to be

parked on the upper deck.

H. RV's, campers, boats and/or trailers of any kind are NOT permitted

to park on the Plaza property.

I. The Plaza is not responsible for the loss of or damage to vehicles

while on the Plaza property. 

II. LOBBY, ELEVATORS, WALKWAYS, BALCONIES, STAIRWAYS AND

STAIRWELLS

A. Shirts, footwear, and tops or cover-ups are required in the lobby,

elevators and walkways.

B. Do not enter the lobby or elevators with dripping wet bathing suits or

towels.

C. All sand must be washed from beach items and bodies before

entering the pool deck, pool and building. Hoses are provided on the beach

stairs and showers on the deck for this purpose.

D. Disruptive conduct is not allowed in the lobby, walkways, stairwells, or

elevators.

E. Do not place chairs, plants, umbrellas, clothing, etc., on the walkways.

Non-absorbent doormats of ½ inch or less are allowed, subject to the Fire Code.

F. Do not allow children to play or tamper with the elevators,

telephones, or fire equipment. Any costs for damages or repairs caused by

an owner, guest, or rental guest may be assessed against the applicable unit

owner, guest and/or rental guest.

G. Do not shake, throw, drop, pour, kick, roll or in any way release

anything from the balconies or walkways.

H. Do not lean or hang anything, including flags, from any railing,

balcony or fence with the exception of the American flag; provided,

however, the American flag: (i) shall not exceed 3’ by 5’ in size, (ii) must

be safely secured with no loud or clanking hardware, (iii) shall not be

installed with brackets or poles mounted on building, (iv) shall not be

installed with brackets mounted on balcony railings, (v) shall not be placed

on general common elements, and (vi) shall not be worn, faded, or tattered.

I. The draping or hanging of towels, bathing suits, clothing or other

items from any railing is strictly prohibited.

J. Do not feed seagulls or other birds.

K. Outdoor cooking, grills, and firepits are not permitted on the balconies

in accordance with the fire codes of The Town of Ocean City.

III. INDOOR, OUTDOOR, CHILDRENS’ POOLS AND SUN DECK

A. Plaza pool tags must be presented by owners, guests, and rental guests

to enter any of the pool areas.

B. Children three (3) years and under may use the pools if wearing

approved swim diapers and under adult supervision.

C. Children under the age of fifteen (15) are not permitted in the pools

unless accompanied by an adult.

D. Children under the age of fifteen (15) must be accompanied and/or

supervised by an adult when using the spa and saunas.

E. Persons using the hot tub must obey the posted rules and be

cautious.

F. No flotation devices other than water wings or vests are allowed in

the pools unless they do not interfere with other guests. No balls, toys,

rings, frisbees, etc., are permitted to be used on the sun deck or in any pool

area.

G. Beach gear, chairs, umbrellas, etc. are not allowed in the outdoor or

the indoor pool areas.

H. Deck furniture cannot be reserved for longer than 30 minutes. Deck

furniture is not to be removed from the deck. Towels or personal items left

unattended will be removed by the staff and placed in lost and found.

I. Earphones must be used with electronic listening devices on the sun

deck. No speakers are allowed.

J. Any party or other gathering coordinated by a unit owner, renter, or

guest on the pool deck of 25 or more people must have written authorization

from the Condominium office; 72 hours advance notice is required.

K. Crabs are not permitted to be eaten on the sun or pool deck.

L. No glass containers, plates, or other items are allowed in the pool

areas.

M. Food is not allowed in the pool areas, but drinks are allowed. Food

is permitted on the sun deck adjacent to the outdoor pool.

N. The outdoor pool area is generally open from Memorial Day

through Labor Day, with exact dates subject to change. The indoor pool

area is open year-round; Security will provide access. The hours of

operation will be posted at the entrance to the pool areas and/or in the

lobby, and are subject to change.

O. NO TRESPASSING WHEN POOLS ARE CLOSED.

P. The wading pool at the outdoor pool is for the use of non-swimmers

with parental supervision. The pool attendant will not directly supervise the

wading pool for safety since this is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

Q. Diving is not permitted in the indoor or outdoor pools.

R. Running or horseplay is not allowed in the pool areas.

S. All owners, guests and tenants must shower prior to entering the pools.

T. The pools may be closed at the discretion of management whenever

weather or other operating conditions warrant.

U. The Pool Attendant is not a lifeguard. The attendant may elect to

have a ten (10) minute “lap swim” period every hour on crowded days.

V. The indoor pool, spa and saunas are operated without a lifeguard or

attendant. ALL PERSONS USING ANY PLAZA POOL, SPA, OR SAUNA DO SO

AT THEIR OWN RISK. The entry door to the indoor pool will be kept locked.

Security or Management will open the door upon presentation of a valid pool

tag.

W. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the indoor pool area.

IV. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. Pets are not allowed to be brought on the property by renters of a unit.

B. Domestic pets may be kept by owners only. All pets are required

to have and display a Plaza pet tag. Owners' guests are NOT permitted to

bring pets to the Plaza unless the owner is in the unit.

C. All authorized pets must be leashed while on the Plaza premises. Pet

owners must clean up after their pets, including at the dog walks at the

North and South ends of the building. Pets are not permitted on the sun

deck or any landscaped area of the property.

D. Fire evacuation plans are posted at the fire stairs and at the elevator

landings of each floor for your review.

E. Owners, rental guests, and visitors are expected to conduct

themselves so as not to intrude on the privacy of others. Residents must

refrain from slamming doors, shouting from balconies or walkways, loud

playing of televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. Activities or

congregating on the sun deck that disturb unit owners shall not be allowed

between the hours of 11:00 pm and 6:00 am.

F. Running, ball playing, skating, skateboarding, in-line skating,

bicycling, scooters, etc., on the Plaza premises are prohibited.

G. Please use the trash containers that are conveniently located

throughout the Plaza property. Trash chutes, located by the North and

South stairwells on each floor are to be used between the hours of 8:00 a.m.

and 11:00 p.m. only. All trash must be placed in bags and securely tied. Do

not dispose of cardboard boxes, liquid or flammable items in the trash

chutes.

H. Lint traps in the dryers should be cleaned after each use in order to

prevent a fire hazard.

I. Luggage carts are available opposite the rear entrance to the lobby.

Only one cart per unit on Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor

Day shall be used. Luggage carts must NOT be taken inside a unit or to

the catwalks or parking deck, and must be returned immediately after use.

J. Furnishings, equipment, and other Plaza property may NOT be

removed from the Plaza premises.

K. Constant surveillance in all areas is impossible so the cooperation

of all owners is necessary. Report suspicious persons or incidents, or

violations of these Rules and Regulations to Security or Management.

L. Bicycles may be stored in the bicycle rack located in the Southwest

side of the parking area. The Plaza is NOT responsible for the loss of or

damage to bicycles stored in the rack.

M. The Plaza is NOT responsible for items left in the beach lockers, or

for property left on any of the common elements.

N. Video doorbell cameras may be installed in compliance with

Maryland and local laws, and in a professional manner.

V. SMOKING

A. Smoking is prohibited everywhere indoors and outdoors on or in the

Condominium property, except within the interior confines of units and in

designated outdoor smoking areas to be determined by the Board, subject to

use restrictions and nuisance prohibitions in the Governing Documents. By

way of illustration and not limitation, smoking is prohibited on all ocean side

balconies connected to units, Coastal Highway side walkways and balconies,

all pool and sun decks, garages, restaurants, bars, restrooms, and the lobby.

B. For purposes of this Rule and Regulation, smoking shall include but not

be limited to: (i) Any practice by which any substance (including, but not

limited to, cannabis, nicotine, or any other substance) is burned and the

resulting smoke is breathed in to be tasted or inhaled and/or subsequently

exhaled; (ii) the carrying or use of any cigarette, rolled cigarette, pipe, cigar,

bidi, hookah, vape pen, bong or any other device or implement designed or

intended to be used to burn, consume or transform any substance for the

purpose of creating smoke that is breathed in to be tasted or inhaled and/or

subsequently exhaled. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit any

conduct that is otherwise prohibited by applicable federal, state, county, or

municipal law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this Rule and

Regulation, “smoking” shall not include the lawful consumption of cannabis

or nicotine products in edible, tincture, or other products that do not emit

odors, smoke, or vapors.

C. Smoking within the interior confines of units shall not occur with any

windows or doors open, and shall not interfere with the use, comfort, or

peaceful possession of other units or Common Elements or Limited Common

Elements. Smokers are required, at their sole cost and expense, to make

modifications to their units to prevent smoke and odors from entering into or

affecting other units, Common Elements, or Limited Common Elements.

Such modifications may include, but are not limited to, the purchase and

operation of air scrubbers and purifiers, the sealing and caulking of any and

all gaps around plumbing, lighting fixtures, doors, windows, or drywall

protrusions that would allow smoke to travel to other units, Common

Elements, or Limited Common Elements, and/or other measures to prevent

smoke and odors from escaping the interior of the unit through exhaust,

ventilation, or HVAC systems. This Rule and Regulation does not impact the

use restrictions contained in the Bylaws, which remain fully enforceable

despite the existence of this Rule. In other words, smoking in units is not

allowed if it violates any use restriction or provision of the Bylaws.

D. Owners who rent their units shall include in their lease agreements

provisions that: require tenants to abide by the Condominium’s Governing

Documents and these and any other Rules of the Condominium; make tenants

liable for violations thereof; and, authorize the Condominium to take action

to terminate the lease on account of such violations, in addition to any other

remedies the Condominium might have or pursue. Unit Owners may be held

responsible for acts or omissions of their guests that constitute violations of

the provisions of this Resolution.

VI. OWNER RESPONSIBILITY

A. Certain building access doors are locked and alarmed for security

reasons. Please be certain all such doors are secured behind you. Do not

open the doors for unknown persons. Do not block open any doors.

B. Owners must notify the office if they want the key to their unit

given to vendors or guests in accordance with the Unit Access policy in

effect.

C. Owners are responsible for keeping their windows and screens clean

and in good repair.

D. Owners must notify the Condominium office when any moving in or

out of the building is planned. Prior authorization for bulk item moves is

required from the Manager or designated representative. Household

furnishings may not be moved into or out of the building on Saturday or

Sunday during the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

E. Cleaning of carpets may be accomplished with a portable unit during

the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

F. Temporary coverings such as sheets, towels, paper, etc., are

prohibited on windows and doors.

G. No renovations/construction is allowed from May 15 through

September 30 without approval from the Condominium office. When

permitted, construction is only to be done Monday through Saturday

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time.

H. No carpet or floor covering is allowed to be installed on a balcony by

an owner on the ocean or the bay side.

VII. RENTAL REGISTRATION AND OCCUPANCY FEE

A. No occupancy or use of a unit by a Tenant (as defined in the Bylaws)

(“Rental”) shall be permitted unless the registration requirements set forth in

these Rules and Regulations have been satisfied and all applicable Rental

Registration and Occupancy Fees and other charges established pursuant to

these Rules and Regulations have been paid in full. Failure to comply with this

Rule may be grounds for enforcement as provided for by the Condominium’s

Declaration, Bylaws, the Maryland Condominium Act, other Maryland law,

and these Rules and Regulations.

B. Owners shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by their renters with

all registration requirements set forth in these Rules and Regulations.

C. The Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee shall be paid by the Tenant

as a condition of rental occupancy within the Condominium from May 1 to

September 30. The Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee may be collected

directly from the Tenant by the Condominium or by any person or entity

authorized by the Condominium to collect such fee. Pursuant to Article I, § 2

and Article VIII, § 4 of the Bylaws, the Owner shall remain jointly responsible

for the Tenant’s compliance with these Rules and Regulations, including the

Tenant’s obligation to pay all Rental Registration and Occupancy Fees,

charges, and other amounts imposed pursuant to these Rules and Regulations.

The Condominium may collect and enforce all amounts due pursuant to these

Rules and Regulations in the same manner as other charges due to the

Condominium under the Governing Documents and applicable law. Failure

to comply with any provision of these Rules and Regulations shall constitute

a violation of the Governing Documents and may be enforced by the

Condominium through any remedy available under the Governing Documents

or applicable law, including, without limitation, the imposition of sanctions, the

suspension of privileges, the commencement of legal proceedings, the recovery

of damages, the recovery of attorneys' fees and costs to the extent permitted by

the Governing Documents or applicable law, the imposition of a lien, and the

obtaining of injunctive or other equitable relief. The remedies available to the

Condominium under these Rules and Regulations, the Governing Documents,

and applicable law shall be cumulative and not exclusive. Nothing in this

Section authorizes the suspension of a Unit Owner’s appurtenant rights in the

Common Elements beyond those authorized in the Bylaws.

D. A Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee in the amount of Eighty Dollars

($80.00) per Rental shall be paid upon arrival. A rental lasting longer than a

week must pay additional Registration and Occupancy Fees for each additional

or partial week.

E. The Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee is imposed in connection

with Rental occupancy of units within the Condominium. The Fee is associated

with Rental registration, occupancy administration, parking privileges,

occupancy-related services, and the administration, operation, regulation, use,

and enjoyment of Condominium facilities, amenities, services, Common

Elements, and occupancy privileges by non-owner occupants, as well as

offsetting of the costs incurred by the Condominium to address administrative,

operational, parking, occupancy-management, facility, infrastructure, and

Common Element impacts associated with Rental occupancy. For purposes of

this Section, the parking privileges and Common Element use associated with

the Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee do not include the use, rental, or

operation of any Limited Common Element.

F. Payment of the Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee shall entitle the

Tenant to the rights, privileges, services, and benefits associated with Rental

occupancy of a unit in the Condominium, as provided for and subject to these

Rules and Regulations and the Declaration, Bylaws, policies, and procedures

of the Condominium, as amended from time to time.

G. The Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee shall be payable in full

regardless of the degree to which the Tenant elects to utilize all privileges,

facilities, amenities, services, or occupancy privileges to which the Tenant is

entitled.

H. A registered Tenant may be issued up to two (2) parking permits, valid

only for one week so long as the Tenant’s occupancy under a written lease is in

place. One permit may identify the vehicle authorized to use the parking space

assigned to the rented Unit, the right to use which derives from the Unit Owner

and the lease and not from payment of the Rental Registration and Occupancy

Fee. The second permit may authorize use of one available unassigned parking

space, subject to availability and the Governing Documents. No portion of the

Rental Registration and Occupancy Fee is imposed for the use, rental, or

operation of any Limited Common Element. All parking upon the

Condominium property shall be in accordance with the Condominium’s

Governing Documents (i.e., Declaration, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations).

I. All vehicles utilizing parking privileges pursuant to these Rules and

Regulations shall be compliant with the Governing Documents and shall

display such permit, decal, tag, registration, or other identification as the

Condominium may issue and/or require from time to time. Parking permits

issued are non-transferable and may be used only by the Tenant and occupants

of the unit for which the permits are issued and only for the duration of the

Tenant’s occupancy of the unit pursuant to a written lease.

J. The Condominium reserves the right to establish additional procedures

governing the issuance, use, replacement, suspension, or revocation of parking

permits, and to modify parking assignments in accordance with the Governing

Documents, if and when reasonably necessary for the operation and

management of the Condominium.

K. Additional parking permits may be made available when parking spaces

are available, as determined by the Condominium. In addition to the Rental

Registration and Occupancy Fee, the fee for additional parking permits, if

available, shall be Ten Dollars ($10.00) per day.

L. As a condition of Rental occupancy, the owner and Tenant shall provide

the information and documentation set forth below, as well as any such

additional information and documentation as the Condominium may reasonably

require:

(i) the name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of

the Owner;

(ii) the name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of

the Tenant and other Occupants;

(iii) the address of the Rental Unit;

(iv) the commencement date and expiration date of the Rental;

(v) vehicle information for all vehicles for which parking privileges are

requested;

(vi) emergency contact information;

(vii) a copy of the lease or rental agreement, or such portions thereof as

the Condominium may reasonably require; and

(viii) such other information and documentation as the Board may

reasonably require from time to time.

Plaza Rules and Regulations were adopted Oct11, 1988. Updated April 25, 2015 and August 15, 2026.