Northwood Hills POA

NWHPOA Covenants vs. City Ordinances

October 12, 2007

NWHPOA Covenants versus City Ordinances - Following shows the requirement imposed by NWHPOA Covenants and similar requirements imposed by City Ordinances. This is only a partial list as way of comparison between the City of Hernando Zoning Ordinances and NWHPOA Covenants. There are a significant number of City Ordinances that have been issued that have no impact on our subdivision.

PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES (Item 1)

No Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances: No parking of motor vehicles shall be allowed in any front yard, except a paved driveway.

TRUCK PARKING (Item 2)

No Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances: No truck rated more than 1 ton, trailer (Low boy, flat bed or otherwise), tractor, or other machines or heavy equipment shall be parked in either the yard or at the street other than for service and delivery purposes.

TAGGING REQUIREMENTS (Item 3)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: There shall be no motorized vehicles of any kind (off-road ATV’S, dirt bikes, go carts, four-wheelers or any other such vehicle that is not properly “tagged” by a valid State of Mississippi license plate) allowed to be operated in any manner within the subdivision, either on a lot or the lots in said subdivision, in any common areas, right of ways or easements or on the streets within the subdivision.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances:
No motorized vehicles of any kind (off –road ATVs, dirt bikes, go carts, four- wheelers or any other such vehicle that is not properly “tagged” by a valid State of Mississippi license plate) allowed to be operated in any manner within the subdivision.

FENCE CONSTRUCTION (Item 4)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: Any and all fences within the subdivision must be constructed of wood and/or brick columns with wood. There shall be no chain link fences on any lot within the subdivision with the exception of the common areas within the subdivision.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances: Proper fence permits be must obtained from the City of Hernando before construction commences.

NOXIOUS OR OFFENSIVE ACTIVITY (Item 5)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything be done which is annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood (this includes noise pollution such as excessive barking dogs, loud music [artificial or live], etc…).

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances: No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything be done which is an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood (this includes noise pollution such as excessive barking dogs, loud music [artificial or live], etc…).

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLES (Item 6)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: No broken down, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles will be allowed to park on the street or in driveways at any time. Vehicles of this type will be parked in the garage so as to be out of sight. Parking on the grass or lawns in not permitted at any time and is in violation of City codes.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances:
Junk vehicles, recreation equipment, and trailers of any kind or type without current inspection stickers shall not be parked or stored on any residentially zoned property other than in completely enclosed buildings.

PARKING OF TRAILERS, RVs, BOATS, CAMPERS (Item 7)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: There shall be no trailers, recreational vehicles, boats or campers parked on the street within subdivisions or on driveways. Any such storage of such shall not be visible from the street.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances:
No major recreational equipment such as boats and boat trailers, travel trailers, pickup campers or coaches, motorized dwellings, tent trailers, and the like, shall be parked or stored on any front yard except in a paved driveway.

OUTSIDE STORAGE BUILDINGS (Item 8)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: Any outside storage building, greenhouse, decks, or work sheds must comply with all City codes and ordinances. No metal buildings or utility sheds are allowed. All out buildings must be constructed with a wood or brick veneer type side covering. The colors shall match the house as situated on such lot and all such buildings must be approved by the board and/or architectural control committee that may be formed for such purpose.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances:
Any outside building, greenhouse, desk, or work sheds must comply with all City codes and ordinances.

EXTERNAL ANTENNAS (Item 9)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: There shall be no external antennas such as radio, cb, ham radio, television, or other such communication type structures used to receive, or transmit such signals. Only small (24 inch or smaller) satellite dishes are permitted if attached to the house or on a pole and which must be done in a professional like manner.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

CLOTHESLINES (Item 10)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: There shall be no visible clotheslines placed, constructed, erected, or used on any lot. The use of any clothesline must be behind an opaque fence and not visible from the street.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS (Item 11)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: There shall be no window, roof or wall type air conditioning or heating units installed in any structure within the subdivision.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

SOLAR PANELS (Item 12)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: No solar panels or allowed on any structure or freestanding within the subdivision.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

EXTERIOR PAINTING (Item 13)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: All exterior painting must be done with neutral or earth tone colors.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

YARDS, LAWNS, AND LOTS (Item 14)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: All yards, lawns, and lots are to be free of trash, rubbish, and garbage as well as cut and maintained so as to not be an eyesore to the neighborhood or to harbor insects and rodents.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION (Item 15)

Requirements Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: There shall be no door to door solicitation of any type within the subdivision unless specifically approved by the homeowner’s association board.

Requirmemt Imposed by City Ordinances: No door to door solicitation of any type within the subdivision.

OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES (Item 16)

No Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants.

Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances: Off-street parking spaces for single-family dwellings, two spaces per dwelling unit; for multi-family dwellings, two spaces per dwelling unit.

REFLECTIVE MATERIAL (Item 17)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: No reflective material may be used on or in windows on any structure within the subdivision.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

DISPLAY OF STREET ADDRESS (Item 18)

Requirement Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: All houses must have the proper street address displayed on them so that they are easily visible from the street.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

PET RESTRICTIONS (Item 19)

Requirements Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: There shall be no more than (2) domestic pets kept on a lot at any time, and pets must not be allowed to become a nuisance to the neighborhood. There shall be no “exotic” pets of any kind kept on the property. No animals shall be allowed to run at large within the subdivision. All animals, when allowed outdoors, shall be kept within an enclosed area or restrained with a leash by an adult. Owners with pets are expected to collect their pets waste and dispose of it properly, this includes when walking their pets as well. All pets (including dogs and cats) must be on a leash when walking them. Radio type leashes are not acceptable. No breeding of any animals shall be allowed within the subdivision.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.

PARK RESTRICTIONS (Item 20)

Requirements Imposed by NWHPOA Covenants: The Park is to be closed at dark unless a special function has been approved for the use of the Park after dark. Such approval shall be made in writing and properly displayed during the event. Not a current Requirement.

No Requirement Imposed by City Ordinances.