Per the North Gate Townehomes Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions:
“No building, fence, hedge, privacy enclosure wall, retaining wall, driveway, sign, swimming pool, tank, hot tub, greenhouse, free standing mailbox, gazebo, or structure of any kind (collectively called “Structures”) shall be commenced, erected or maintained on the Property, nor shall any addition to (including awnings) or change or alteration therein (including alterations in exterior color or design) be made, until the plans and specifications, in duplicate, showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, color, locations and approximate cost of the Structure, addition or alteration shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Company.
If you do not have a copy of these documents, please contact the management company.
Below is the information the Board of Directors needs to process any Exterior Change Request. You can submit this information to Advantage Property Management. Please submit all that apply for your specific Request.
The purpose of this requirement is to keep North Gate the premiere townehome community in Washington County. Action will be taken against those who do not comply with the Covenants and Conditions.
To keep the unity of exterior colors within the community, there is an approved list of Sherwin-Williams exterior paint colors for doors, shutters, and garage doors, as well as an approved list for deck/fence stains. Please reach out to Advantage Property Management for the approved paint and/or stain lists.
The below items have been discussed at previous monthly board meetings.
Lattice top on fences vs deck dividing walls: Lattice is required on all fences within the community. However, lattice is optional for privacy wall dividers and deck dividing walls. If you are making a change to an existing privacy wall or deck dividing wall that involves the addition of or removal of lattice, you must submit an Exterior Change Request and it must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to any changes.
Landscaping on homeowner property: Per the Covenants, homeowners are responsible for planting and maintenance of trees, bushes, shrubbery, gardens, etc. and in keeping such trees, bushes, shrubbery, gardens, etc., trimmed, free of debris, and in good order and repair. Exterior Change Requests are only required if you would like to remove or plant trees, bushes, or shrubs, and must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to any changes. The trimming and maintenance of these items DOES NOT require a Request. Removal and planting of seasonal flowers DOES NOT require a Request. If you would like to remove any trees, bushes, or shrubs from your property, you must also have a replacement plan and include this when you submit your request. If you are replenishing or removing and then redoing any landscape beds (i.e. river rock, mulch) you DO NOT need to submit a Request. If you would like to change the current landscape bed from one material to another, then it is considered a change and you would need to submit an Exterior Change Request that must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to any changes. If the work you are proposing is anything other than a routine trimming, it will require approval from the Board of Directors prior to any changes being made. Homeowners may NOT make any modifications to trees, bushes, shrubs, etc. that are located on Common Area.
Staining of decks, privacy dividers, and fences: Staining of these structures is NOT required but if you choose not to stain, you should seal the wood periodically to slow down deterioration. If you would like to stain a deck, privacy divider, or fence, it MUST be an approved stain color. Please contact the management company for a list of North Gate community approved stains. You DO NOT need to submit an Exterior Change Request to stain, but it MUST be an approved color.
Deck, privacy dividers, and fence repairs/replacement: For any repairs and/or replacement of these structures that are NOT an EXACT match to the existing structure and materials, you must submit an Exterior Change Request and it must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to any changes. If the repairs/replacement is an EXACT match to the existing structure and materials, you DO NOT need to submit a Request. Please contact the management company to confirm if the work you are proposing meets the HOA requirements, and to ensure you are submitting an Exterior Change Request if it is required for your specific proposal.
Roof repairs/replacement: Repairs/replacement of missing shingles on roofs DO NOT require an Exterior Change Request and board approval, so long as the repairs/replacement shingles are an EXACT match to the existing roof/shingles. For an entire roof replacement, you must submit an Exterior Change Request and it must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to any changes. You must submit a Request for roof replacement even if the replacement roof shingle color is an EXACT match to the existing roof. The approved community shingle color for roof replacements is Weathered Wood. Please contact the management company to confirm if the work you are proposing meets the HOA requirements, and to ensure you are submitting an Exterior Change Request if it is required for your specific proposal.
If you are unsure whether something you are requesting requires an Exterior Change Request, please contact the management office at 301-302-0928 or via email jennifer@apmrep.com
