(8) a judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
9.11. Number; Gender: The singular and plural number and masculine, feminine and neuter gender shall each include the other where the context requires.
9.12. General Rules. This Declaration shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose of creating a uniform plan for creating and operating a residential condominium development and maintaining the Common Area. As used in this Declaration, the singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. The masculine, feminine and neuter each includes the other, unless the context dictates otherwise.
9.13. Articles, Sections and Exhibits. The Article and Section headings have been inserted for convenience only and may not be considered in resolving questions of interpretation or construction.
Unless otherwise indicated, any references in this Declaration to articles, sections or exhibits are to Articles, Sections and Exhibits of this Declaration. Exhibit "A" attached to this Declaration is incorporated herein by this reference.
9.14. Priorities and Inconsistencies: If there are conflicts or inconsistencies between the Governing Documents, then the provisions of this Declaration shall prevail.
9.15. Severability: The provisions of this Declaration are independent and severable. A determination of invalidity or partial invalidity or unenforceability of any one provision of this Declaration by a court of competent jurisdiction does not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions of this Declaration.
9.16. Statutory References: All references made in this Declaration to statutes are to those statutes as currently in effect or to subsequently enacted replacement statutes.
9.17. City Provisions:
A. The entire Project and all of the properties located thereon shall be subject to the conditions and restrictions of all subdivision and other Project approvals by the City, with respect to the Project. Any changes and/or modifications to the Project and/or any Unit, including but not limited to changes to the exterior of any Unit, may be subject to review and approval of the City, as may be determined by review of the Project approvals by the City.
B. This Section may not be amended without the prior written consent from the City of San Mateo, Director of Community Development or their designee. Nothing contained in this Section shall limit any other right or remedy which the City may have under its ordinances or state law.
C. Compliance with the City Conditions of Approval: It shall be the responsibility of each Owner to insure that any changes or modifications to the Project or any Unit are in compliance with the original City approval of the project.
D. Property Shall Comply with the City of San Mateo Municipal Code and all other Laws. The Property, including all Common Areas, private streets and, parks within the Property, shall at all times comply with the City's Zoning Code and shall not be used for any purpose other than as permitted in the City Zoning Code.
E. Modifications to Property. Any alterations, modifications, or other improvements to the Property shall comply with the City of San Mateo Municipal Code.
F. Maintenance and Landscaping of Common Areas and Tree Protection. The Association is responsible for maintenance and landscaping of all parts of the Project which are held in common and such maintenance shall be performed to the standard of maintenance prevalent in the neighborhood. No trees shall be removed except in accordance with City requirements. 04/02/25 19
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