DOCKSIDE COVE POA News

Notice on Lot Clearing and Breaking Ground

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.

Posted on:Dec 17th, 2024

Updates to ARC Guidelines, New Impact Fee and Refundable Deposit Requirements for New Construction

Effective November 23, 2024, please note the following changes to the Architectural Review Committee and procedures that are now implemented:

  • There is now a final checklist requirement for completion at the end of a construction project. A member of the ARC will be assigned to work with the owner to check off all items to validate project completion.
  • Accompanying this checklist is a new requirement for a fully refundable deposit of $5,000 that will be returned to the owner at the end of the project once the final checklist has been completed.  This deposit applies to new construction.
  • Separately, there is an impact fee of $5,000 that will now be billed for new construction.  All impact fees will be allocated to the road reserve for future improvements and repairs.
  • Both the refundable deposit and the impact fee will be billed at the time of ARC submission for a Step 3 approval for “Clear to Frame" and before breaking ground.
  • For improved transparency, the ARC will provide status updates for on-going projects at monthly board meetings going forward.
  • Finally, all future proposed changes to ARC guidelines and recommendations for enforcement actions will require board approval prior to implementation or delivery.

Posted on:Nov 29th, 2024