Quick Highlights from the Covenant

Whether homeowner or renter, each person residing within a Branch Creek at Pike home must abide by the covenant agreement. Here are a few highlights that maybe of interest.

Storage Sheds - Page 3, item 2 article B; states that Not withstanding anything contained herein or in the Articles or By-Laws to the contrary, and in addition to all restricitions set forth in the Plat of the Development, any and all forms of outbuilding, shed, storage shed, large animal quarters, etc., which are intended to not be directly connected to the main house on any Lot are hereby strictly prohibited. (In other words, do not put up any sheds and so forth. If not sure, contact the architectual control committee.)

Mailboxes -Page 5, item 3 article C; states that All mailboxes must be approved by the Declarant or there after, the Committee and shall be standard as to size, location, post, design, height, material, composition and colors. The initial mailbox for each lot, which meets the above criteria, shall be installed by the Declarant upon the payment from the home builder of the appropriate fee to the Declarant at each initial Lot closing. The homeowner and association member agrees to maintain and keep painted appropriately said mailbox to be in confomance with all other mailboxes. (Paint colors will be available from the committee.) (Okay, we know some of the boxes are starting to fall apart. Ready to paint replacements that match the current style can be found at Home Depot. However, the original Sherman Williams color scheme for the post and boxes are no longer available. Contact the Management firm or board for alternatives.)

Sump Pump Discharges - Page 9, item 3 article V; states All sump pump discharge lines shall be connected to underground subsurface drains or storm sewers by builder in areas where subsurface drains or storm sewers were provided by the Developer.(Not sure how this applies to sump pumps added after building was completed. Check with the Management company.)

Solar Panels - Page 12, item 5 article L; states No solar panels shall be permitted within the Development. (Guess going Green isn't going to be easy with this clause.)

And just for laughs (oh yes it is in there):

Signs -Page 11, item 5 article D; states No signs or advertisements shall be displayed or placed on any lot or structures in the Development, except entry signs and home or lot sales signs, except with the approval of the Committee. (This is probably for those who can't help but try and get the community to get out and vote for your favorite candidate. Or, maybe it is trying to get those pesky repair companies to quit trying to get free advertising from us.)

Electric Bug Killers - Page 12, item 5 article L; states Electric bug killer, "zappers" and other similar devices shall not be installed at a location or locations which will result in the operation thereof becoming a nuisance or annoyance to other Owners and shall only be operated when outside activities require the use thereof and not continuously. (Is that a zap or clap from the bug community I hear.)

Temporary Structures - Page 12, item 5 article J; states No temporary house, trailer, tent, garage or other outbuilding shall be placed or erected on any lot. (This is for those who were thinking of housing some of those race fans, but I wonder if this ends the kids sleepover camp out?)

Outside Toilets - Page 10, item 4 article A; states that No outside toilets shall be permitted on any lot in the Development (except during a period of construction). (Like we needed this in writing.)