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The Common Areas are defined as those sections of The Village at Alum Creek that are specifically owned and maintained by The Village at Alum Creek Homeowners Association.
The Village at Alum Creek Homeowners Association will maintain an insurance policy that covers liability as well as other coverages.
The Common Areas are for the exclusive use of homeowners within The Village at Alum Creek and anyone renting a home within the community.
Anyone can use the Common Areas at anytime for various non-organized leisure/sporting activities without obtaining permission from the HOA. This includes but is not limited to:
a pickup game of football, volleyball, soccer, etc.
walking through the common area or sitting on available park benches.
generally enjoying the park-like setting of our community’s common areas
fishing in the ponds (catch and release only)
activities must be legal
The following is specifically regarding reserving a section of the Common Areas for an event.
Anyone wanting to reserve a small section of the Common Areas must adhere to the following steps/regulations
Only legal activities are permitted.
inclusion of alcoholic beverages is not permitted.
Resin storage bins will be permitted as long as the following is true: Exterior dimensions do not exceed six (6) feet tall, four (4) feet wide and two (2) feet deep. The interior must not exceed 48 cubic feet.
They must be located up against the house exterior, on the side or in the rear of the house. They should blend in with the exterior of the house as much as possible.
No more than one (1) bin is permitted per lot.
These will not require the submission of an Application for Exterior Modification.
Any questions regarding these should be directed to the Board of Trustees via the Contact HOA link.
You are permitted to build an addition that is attached to the main house and will be used for exterior storage.
The addition must:
Be connected to the existing house. House siding should be removed and the addition attached to the studs of the existing house.
Have its own foundation.
Have an exterior that matches the existing house exterior. The siding should match the house siding. The roofing material should match the existing house roofing material.
Have a floor consisting of something other than dirt. The floor can be concrete or pavers or wood or even gravel.
Have doors and windows that match the existing house doors and windows, as much as possible.
Appear as if it has always been a part of the existing house. In other words, it blends in so naturally that a person would not recognize it as a storage facility.
The addition can have electrical, plumbing, hvac service, if desired.
The addition must meet all local building/code requirements. Obtaining a building permit, after receiving HOA approval, is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Additions require, per Section 3.02 of the Deed Restrictions, that the owner submit an Application for Exterior Modification with all supporting documentation prior to beginning the project. The Application will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. Adjustments may be requested/required before final approval. Approval is not guaranteed. Construction cannot begin until approval and any necessary building permits have been obtained.
All other restrictions spelled out within the Deed Restrictions will be enforced. This includes but is not limited to set-back requirements and easements.
Below are examples of “room additions” that are being used as a shed. These have been or would be approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
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Your request must be received no later than 30 days prior to the event date.
Using the Contact Us button on the main menu, submit your request to the HOA Board of Trustees. Do NOT contact Vaughan Group Limited for reservations of Common Areas.
Indicate the date and time of the reservation.
Indicate exactly what section of what common area you wish to reserve
For example, June 6th, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the southeast quadrant of the Beaumont Square Common Area.
The HOA Board of Trustees will review your request making sure there is no conflict with other pending events.
Once you receive approval you will be required to complete, sign and submit the Liability Waiver and Release Form. This form must be completed and returned to the HOA Board of Trustees 7 days prior to the event.
Other general regulations regarding your reserved event:
Only legal activities are permitted
Reservations are for one-day events only. No multiple day or recurring events will be approved
Reservations are on a first come first serve basis. Do not wait until the last moment to obtain approval for your event.
Waiver Form must be completed and submitted.
The HOA Board of Trustees cannot guarantee there won’t be competing activities. The Common Areas are for the general use of the Homeowners within our community. The HOA Board will not take steps to prevent the enjoyment of these spaces. It is up to everyone to respect the participants of a reserved space and event.
The HOA Board will communicate the event via email and Facebook as soon as possible. There will be no mass mailings for these events. It is up to every homeowner to provide their email address to the Board via the Subscribe button, or join the Village at Alum Creek Community and HOA Facebook Group in order to stay current on news and information regarding their homeowners association.
The HOA waives all liability for any accidents that might happen during a scheduled event.
All participants of an event are expected to observe all local laws. These may include laws regarding the consumption of alcohol, noise, etc.
The organizers of the event will clean up any trash created by the event and generally return the common area back to its original condition. Any expenses incurred by the Homeowners Association to return the common area back to its original condition will be assessed against the homeowner that made the reservation.