REMINDER - Please remember that we have other properties surrounding us such as the old Camp Wow, the Jarrard farm, and homes on Autumn Mill Drive. Our covenants go into detail around setback and undisturbed area requirements for applicable lots, which we expect all owners to abide by.

This is a reminder that per the latest ARC guidelines communicated on Jan 19th that we have specific rules regarding large equipment being use and loaded/unloaded on the asphalt streets. We also want to remind all owners that you are responsible for communicating neighborhood rules to all builders, vendors, and contractors/sub-contractors.

Here is an excerpt of that language:

· The Property Owner and Builder commit to maintaining clean roadways, including but not limited to clean up or pressure washing of dirt/mud within 48 hours of the streets being dirtied, or following notification by the ARC or Board. If this issue is not rectified within this timeframe, a fine of $50 per day will be imposed against the Property Owner. If the issue is not corrected within Seven (7) calendar days, the Board may elect “self-help” to correct the issue and all costs, plus an additional $250 fine will be assessed to the Property Owner.

· Bulldozers, skid-steers, backhoes, excavators, small wheeled mofettes, or other similar construction equipment, with or without tracks, are NOT allowed on the roadways. All such equipment must be loaded, unloaded, and/or run/operated on the Property Owner’s property and not on the road or sidewalk. This is essential to maintaining the integrity of our roads. If this is not possible, such as during the unloading of construction supplies, it is the Property Owner’s responsibility to ensure that protective pads or other measures are used on the roadway to prevent any damage to the roads. Any observed (documented) violation of this rule WILL result in a $250 fine against the Property Owner.

Hello all neighbors,

This message is to notify everyone of the updated Architectural Review Committee Standards document that has been revised and implemented as of January 20, 2025. There are a number of updates to this document since the last version dated, December 2022. So we ask everyone to make note of this document, especially if you have current or pending projects underway. If there are any questions, please reach out to the docksidecovearc@gmail.com mailbox. Please note that all owners are responsible for complying with the guidance in this document, which is also stored in the documents folder of docksidecovepoa.com.

This message is to inform everyone that effective December 31, 2024 the Board approved new versions of the ARC step forms for construction/project submissions. These forms have been added to the docksidecovepoa.com website, or you can reach out to the ARC email (docksidecovearc@gmail.com) for copies of them. As noted previously, owners are responsible for understanding our neighborhood rules and guidelines, so it's always good to ask questions if you are unsure of something. The new step forms align with other changes voted on back in November.

Please note the following rules from the ARC Standards Reference related to burning in the community:

1. Burning of trees, brush or other debris is not an allowed method for any lot clearing or site preparation and is strictly prohibited. Debris must be removed or may be chipped.
2. No burning of trash or of construction material is permitted.  Hall County does not permit either activity. 

Our community also follows Hall County rules for burning, which may change on a daily basis due to the time of year and outdoor conditions. Please check this website if you intend to do any burning and need a permit number. https://www.hallcounty.org/1138/Burn-Permit-Number

Please note for the sake of clarity that it has always been the neighborhood's requirement that any breaking of ground for construction, whether it be a home, pool, fence or other is strictly prohibited unless explicit approval has been granted by the ARC or Board of Directors. This is inclusive of lot clearing and removal of healthy trees in clearly visible areas of the lot. Also, as of the notice provided on November 23rd, breaking ground for new construction also requires the neighborhood’s receipt of the necessary impact fee and refundable deposit. Please refer to the ARC materials on the EasyHOA site or request them for full understanding of the neighborhood requirements. While some situations do occur, please note that there is a variety of penalties that may be applicable. Any owner who has questions is encouraged to reach out to the Dockside Cove ARC mailbox or schedule time to talk over the phone with one of the members of the committee before taking action on a project.