Driveways in Hurricane Creek Must Be Paved

Neighborhood covenants prohibit the use of a gravel or dirt driveway. Quoting Covenant #1 from the hurricanecreek.com website,

"All driveways from street to garage or carport shall be concrete or plant hot mix asphalt surface."

Parking your truck or car in your front yard is not the image we want as a subdivision. Repeating (in large part) what was said earlier about covenant violations:

"Several homeowners are in violation of this covenant. Historically, the Board has shown restraint and not litigated these matters, generally only sending letters notifying owners of non-compliance upon receiving a complaint from other homeowners.

"Given the increasing prevalence of covenant violations, future boards may seek to take a more active posture in enforcing covenants. Technically, the Board has the authority to litigate and even collect attorney fees and court costs upon winning a judgment. However, litigation is costly and risky for both parties. The board is considering other avenues of resolution as well.

"Please learn what our covenants are and respect them. They are there to protect the value of everyone's home. If you are currently in non-compliance, please make an attempt to come into compliance. Your neighbors will thank you, and so will your bank account when you sell your home someday."

Board Meeting 10/4: Agenda

1. Elections for board members
2. Community picnic at Heritage Park?
   
3. Treasurer's report
4. Recent home sales
5. Covenant database
6. Covenant enforcement policy
7. Updates to website/blogsite
8. Newsletter / frequency
9. Directory of residents

Residents who may wish to volunteer to serve on committees established by the board, and/or who seek election to the board, are encouraged to attend.

Backyard Sheds are Not Allowed in Hurricane Creek

Neighborhood covenants prohibit the erecting of sheds on residential properties, even in the backyard, even if it matches the house in appearance, color, and so forth.

Several homeowners, if not many, are in violation of this covenant. Historically, the Board has shown restraint and not litigated these matters, generally only sending letters notifying owners of non-compliance upon receiving a complaint from other homeowners.

Given the increasing prevalence of covenant violations, future boards may seek to take a more active posture in enforcing covenants. Technically, the Board has the authority to litigate and even collect attorney fees and court costs upon winning a judgment. However, litigation is costly and risky for both parties. The board is considering other avenues of resolution as well.

Please learn what our covenants are and respect them. They are there to protect the value of everyone's home. If you are currently in non-compliance, please make an attempt to come into compliance. Your neighbors will thank you, and so will your bank account when you sell your home someday.