In an attempt to reduce the number of violation letters sent out in the community, we are providing some general guidelines for the primary violation areas in the past. Please note these are meant to be helpful suggestions for everyone, and are in no way intended to single out any residence as being in violation at this time. These are guidelines only; please refer to your covenants for exact language details.
YARD MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES:
Lawns should be free of weeds year-round, & may require mowing and/or treatments during the winter months.
Planting beds should be kept free of grass & weeds; should have all plants or shrubs kept in a neat appearance; and fresh ground cover (straw, mulch, rocks as permitted) applied in the Spring and Fall.
Shrubs should be trimmed/pruned in the Spring and Fall, and as needed to promote healthy growth and maintain a uniform appearance.
Landscape or gardening supplies such as potting soil, fertilizer, and tools should be stored out of sight from the street in front of the residence, except when being actively used.
Dead trees and shrubs may be removed to protect against property damage.
HOUSE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES:
Doors, shutters, & window trim should be in good repair, and paint or stain kept in good order.
All siding & exterior surfaces should be kept free of mold, mildew, or other substances that can discolor and stain the house exterior.
Roofs & gutters should be kept free of leaves, branches, and discoloring.
Driveways should be kept clean, especially of oil stains (sawdust, cat litter, hydrochloric or muriatic acid, & many other commercial products can be applied to remove stains).
Mailboxes & posts should be in good repair, and paint kept in good order. Numbers should be clearly displayed.
GARBAGE CAN GUIDELINES:
- All garbage & trash should be stored in a proper, enclosed garbage container, not left loose on the Lot.
- Garbage cans should only be left out on trash collection days.
- At all other times garbage cans should be stored so they are out of sight from the road in front of the house.
PROPERTY MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES GUIDELINES:
- ANY & ALL changes made to the appearance of your property must have approval from the Architectural Committee.
- Includes improvements or additions to the house itself, major landscaping changes, statues or decorative items, or any other portion of the property.
- Requests must be in writing; and include contact information, description/drawing/photos of the project, and color swatches / paint chips if applicable.
Thank you for taking a minute to familiarize yourself with these guidelines. It is our hope that all residents will take note of these ideas, and help to ensure that our community stays beautiful, and that property values continue to increase. Should you have any questions about specific violations, please contact American Dream Keepers at the contact points listed below:
American Dream Keepers
PO Box 870470
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
770-736-3809: Phone
Fax: 770-736-6645