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Frequently Asked Questions - Northfork HOA Questions Categories

Trash When can I put my trash out for pickup? When is heavy trash pickup? What do I need to do for my tree limbs to allow for pickup?

Home Repair/Improvement Is any approval required before working on the exterior of my home? What are some of the guidelines for building a shed in my backyard?

Park and Pool Are swimming lessons available at our pool? Can I have a pool party at our community pool? Where can I get pool tags? How do I get a key to the tennis court?

Landscaping What's the current rule on trees? Do we have to have trees between the sidewalk and the street?

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Trash Question: When can I put my trash out for pickup?   Answer: You may put you trash out after 7pm on Monday and Thursday for pickup the following day.   Back to top Question: When is heavy trash pickup?   Answer: Every Friday is a heavy trash pickup day.   Back to top Question: What do I need to do for my tree limbs to allow for pickup?   Answer: Tree limbs must be cut into lengths of no more than 4 feet and tied into managable bundles.   Back to top Home Repair/Improvement Question: Is any approval required before working on the exterior of my home?   Answer: Yes. Generally before working on the exterior of your home or grounds approval from the architectural review committee is required. The process and specific requirements can be found in the Architectural Guidelines located on the Documents page of this website. To begin the process complete an Architectural Review Application which can be found with the guidelines in a printable format or for electronic submittal in the eForms section.   Back to top Question: What are some of the guidelines for building a shed in my backyard?   Answer: Some of the restrictions are, - Maximum foot print - 100 square feet - Maximum height - 8 feet - Shingle color should match home - Exterior color should match home Also, an approved ARC application needed prior to commencement of building / installing outdoor shed.   Back to top Park and Pool Question: Are swimming lessons available at our pool?   Answer: Poseidon Pools is the exclusive providor of swimming lessons for residents at our pool. They can be contacted at 281-338-7665 or http://www.poseidonpools.net.   Back to top Question: Can I have a pool party at our community pool?   Answer: Our pool is available for parties outside of normal hours. You must pay for life guards and pay a deposit when reserving. Information on pool party availability for residents is available from our pool contractor, Poseidon Pools. They can be contacted at 281-338-7665 or http://www.poseidonpools.net.   Back to top Question: Where can I get pool tags?   Answer: A homeowner who is in good standing may pick up pool tags from the managment company's office during normal working hours. See the Contact Us page found at the top menu for the management company's address and phone number.   Back to top Question: How do I get a key to the tennis court?   Answer: A homeowner in good standing can get a key to the tennis court by leaving a small deposit with the management company (CMSI). The address and phone number can be found at the Contact Us page.   Back to top Landscaping Question: What's the current rule on trees? Do we have to have trees between the sidewalk and the street?   Answer: The general rule on trees is there should be two in every homeowners front yard. Some homeowners have received a variance because their front yard is too small or the way the water line is placed in the yard prohibits planting 2 trees. As far as trees between the sidewalk and the street. The only requirement for trees between the sidewalk and the street is for those home that are on a major thoroughfare : Leafy Glen, Almond Creek, Garden Creek Way, etc. The streets that come off the main roads through the neighborhood are not required to have a tree(s) between the sidewalk and the street.   Back to top

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