The short answer is that it is a corporation of homeowners that agree to abide by rules and regulations in an effort to create a harmonious living environment and help to maintain property value.

2.2 The Association - The Association is incorporated through the Articles of Incorporation filed
with the Ohio’s Secretary of State as a Not for Profit corporation under the provisions of Chapter
1702 of the Revised Code of Ohio. In a Not for Profit corporation, under and pursuant to the laws of
Ohio, members are and will be all of the owners of a fee simple interest in a lot or lots within the
Association

As an association we have a homeowner elected volunteer board to oversee neighborhood association affairs.

2.1 Board of Trustees - The Code of Regulations (By-laws) and Ohio law delegate the Board of
Trustees with the responsibility for the operation and management of the common elements of the
community and the Association affairs. The Board has the ultimate authority to make decisions and
develop and approve rules and regulations in an effort to create a harmonious living environment and
help to maintain property value.
 

This is an easy one. Just fill out an Architectural Modifications Form request and send it to Towne Properties.  These forms can be found on our website.  The link can be found under the Committees page on our website.  Click here for the link.

Yes -
Street trees are the responsibility of the homeowner. When a tree dies, the homeowner must remove the dead tree and replace with the same or approved type and a minimum of one and one-half inch in diameter. Any improper planting of street trees not the same type and size shall be removed and the cost for replanting will be assessed to the homeowner. Pruning of street trees or any tree that overhangs sidewalks or public walkways are the responsibility of the homeowner.  This information can be found in your HP handbook Section 7.1 paragraph 4.  This is not only an association requirement but a city ordinance as well.  

 

Yes. 

Please select below, find your street and review the approved street trees for your street. In addition to the street tree(s) currently assigned to your particular street, the homeowner may also select the Black Gum, American Hophornbeam, American Yellowwood or American Hornbeam as an acceptable replacement.

 

Yes.

 

There are a few guidelines that you will need to follow however.  First you will need to file a plan with the ARC (Click here for link)  There are a few other things to remember:

More information can be found in section 7.6 of your HP handbook.

 

Lastly, don't forget that the city requires a permit to put up any type of fence.  (click here for link)

 

If you need to replace your mailbox including mount and post, Cedar Craft is the approved vendor for our mailboxes. You can contact them directly to pay and arrange the replacement. Cedar Craft does offer installation of the new mailbox but will not haul away your existing mailbox. Your existing mailbox can be set out on the next trash day. Any unapproved mailbox, post, paint color or mount, will be a violation that could result in a fine.

 

If your mailbox only requires repairs, touch-up on paint or straightening, we have a homeowner in our neighborhood, Jim Soma, who can repair mailboxes and can also work with Cedar Craft to replace your mailbox. Jim Soma uses only approved Homeowner Association materials and paint colors. Jim Soma has provided a flyer with his contact and repair costs. 

Yes but you will need to get a permit from the city.  Attached is the form for a block party permit.  You may fax or email it to the police department.  The fax number is 614-342-4300.  Once the Chief approves your request, they will notify you and inform the service department.  The service department will bring over cones to your house in order to close off the necessary streets.

Yes. Please refer to our By-Laws and Governance page under the Board & By-Laws menu option for more information or by selecting here.