USAGE OF RCG IS RESTRICTED TO RCG RESIDENTS AND RENTERS ONLY! If you see non-residents utilizing the community, please inform Montgomery County Animal control that non-residents are using RCG private property to relieve their pets.

Maintenance, keeping, breeding, boarding, and/or raising of animals of any kind regardless of number is prohibited within any condominium unit or upon any common grounds. The By-laws do permit keeping a dog (1), cat (1), or caged birds as domestic pets provided they are not kept or maintained for commercial purposes or for breeding. Pets residing at Rock Creek Gardens (RCG) Condominium are subject to Montgomery County and Maryland State Animal Control Laws as well as RCG Condominium By-laws, Rules and Regulations. Unit owners are responsible for providing resident tenants with rules and regulations regarding RCG pet policies.

PET WASTE MANAGEMENT
Pet waste must be deposited only in receptacles marked for that purpose or placed within a closed plastic bag with other regular household trash. BAGS OF PET WASTE MUST NOT BE LEFT OUTSIDE, CURB SIDE, IN BUSHES, ETC. IT MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR NORMAL DAILY TRASH BAGS FOR PICKUP EACH MORNING! This is a law, not a RCG policy! Pet waste receptacles are located along walkways behind 2206, 2214, 2220, 2242, and 2252 Washington Avenue. Cat litter must not be flushed down the toilet. (duplicated content from the Pet Waste page)

PET REGISTRATION
All pets residing at RCG Condominium shall be registered with the Board of Directors and shall otherwise be registered and inoculated as required by law. Unit owners or occupants must register their pets with the On-site Condominium Management Office within 30 days of occupancy or the obtaining of the pet. A pet registration form can be obtained at the Management Office. The form should be completed by the unit owner or occupant and returned to the Management Office. Management will keep all information pertaining to pets in an up-to-date database file at the On-site Office. If a pet is replaced, this information must be provided to the On-site Management Office by the unit owner or occupant by filling out a new pet registration form within 30 days of obtaining a new pet.

CURBING OF PETS
Animal feces on any part of RCG Condominium common grounds or areas shall be promptly removed and disposed of by the animal’s owner. Pets must be restrained from relieving themselves on shrubs and grassy areas in close proximity to buildings and entrance ways. No pets will be permitted on the entire grassy area around the gazebo bounded by the horseshoe shaped parking lot. Signs designating this as a “No Pet” area will be placed. Pet owners in violation will be subject to fines of $25 for each reported occurrence. Violations should be reported in the form of a written, signed complaint stating the circumstances, pet owner, date, and time of violation and should be turned into the On-Site Office. Prior to the assessment of a fine, a pet owner will be notified in writing of the violation and afforded an opportunity to attend a hearing before the Board of Directors. Levied fines will be applied to the unit owner’s condominium fee account. Receptacles for pet waste only are located behind 2206, 2214, 2220, 2242, and 2246 Washington Avenue. County regulations state that no animal may be permitted to damage, soil, defile or defecate on property other than the owner’s.

LEASHES
Pets are not permitted upon the general common elements unless accompanied by a responsible person and CARRIED OR LEASHED AT ALL TIME. PET OWNERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ALLOW THEIR DOGS TO RUN AT LARGE ON THE RCG CONDOMINIUM COMMON GROUNDS.

PET LIABILITY
Any unit owner or occupant who keeps or maintains a pet upon any portion of the RCG Condominium shall indemnify and shall hold the Council of Unit Owners, each of the unit owners and the Managing Agent free and harmless from any lawsuit, claim or liability of any kind or character whatever arising by reason of keeping or maintaining such a pet within the condominium.

BARKING AND OTHER NUISANCE BEHAVIOR
Excessive barking or other noise making by an animal which causes a disturbance to others is not permitted. No animal may be permitted to attack, molest or interfere with persons anywhere on the condominium property, chase vehicles or attach other domestic animals. Pet owners who allow their pets to indulge in these or other nuisance activities run the risk of having their pet declared a nuisance, which may cause the pet to be ordered off the premises permanently.

PET COMPLAINTS
The Board of Directors will hear complaints regarding pets residing at RCG Condominium and as stated above, has the right to order pets from the premises of necessary. In addition, the Montgomery County Animal Matters Hearing Board is authorized to hear and abate public pet nuisances and complaints.