How can we change the Restrictions?

Paragraph 25 states “These covenants shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all parties and persons and their successors in title until January 1, 2006 at which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of ten (10) years unless, by a vote of two-thirds of the then record owners of all the lots in this addition, it is agreed such covenants be modified or canceled.” The extension dates vary between sections: Section 1 through 5 – January 1, 2006 and Section 6 and 7 – January 1, 2020. According to the Oklahoma County Assessor Public Access System, there are 567 lots of public record for The Meadows. If this information is correct, it would appear that we would need a two-thirds majority of the members to pass a change in the Restrictions for all the Sections of The Meadows. Two-thirds majority of the 567 lots of record would be 380 votes in favor of a change. We currently have 405 households. It seems as though this would be quite a challenge to overcome. If any member is still interested in pursuing this matter, please contact the HOA Hotline at (405) 456-9030 and it will be addressed further.

 

Covenants & Restrictions (C&R) Update Process

  • Paragraph 25 – These covenants shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all parties and persons and their successors in title until January 1, 2006 at which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of ten (10) years unless, by a vote of two-thirds of the then record owners of all the lots in this addition, it is agreed such covenants be modified or canceled.
  • Paragraph 22b – The owner of each lot shall be entitled to one membership for each lot of which they are the owners of public record.
  • Paragraph 22c – The owner or owners of each lot or site, on which the Association dues are current, shall be entitled to one vote for each such lot or site owned. By way of example, one lot or site shall be entitled to one vote, regardless of the number of owners.
  • All votes must be notarized. 
  • To update the C&Rs, requires a minimum of 365 of 553 approved votes. (Only one vote per household)
  • As by way of example, updating the C&Rs would require block captains and notaries for each area with house visits to obtain the notarized votes.
  • Seeking volunteers to serve on C&R Committee

 

Why do builders not pay Homeowners

Dues since they own the lot? Paragraph 22 of the Owner’s Certificate of Restrictions which is binding to all homeowners in The Meadows states in part: “The obligation to pay Home Owners Association dues for a particular lot will begin upon the date when the homebuilder sells the improved lot to a home buyer, which date shall be deemed the “closing date”…The Developer shall have no obligation to pay Home Owners Association dues on any lot or lots which it owns.”

 

Summary of Violations and Fines

 

Flower Beds, Trees, Lawn Upkeep, Disposal of Grass Clippings, & Basketball Goals

  • Violation of Paragraph 10 – Flower Beds, Lawn Upkeep, Disposal of Grass Clippings
  • Violation of Paragraph 13 – Basketball Goals
  • C&R Notification Process per violation
  • 1st  – Courtesy letter provided to homeowner
  • 2nd – Written notification and the Homeowner will at that time be assessed a penalty of $75.00 for the second and subsequent offense

 

Summary of Violations – Parking

  • Violation of Paragraph 11 – Parking
  • Violation to park any vehicle overnight upon any public street in the association. Any vehicle which is not parked in a garage, must be parked upon the driveway of the home. Parking in the yard is also a violation of the Restrictions. In addition it is a violation to store any recreational vehicle, boat, storage pod or camper in the driveway or upon any street in the association.
  • C&R Notification Process per violation
  • 1st  – Courtesy letter provided to homeowner
  • 2nd – Any repeated violation within a twelve month period results in another written notification
  • 3rd – In the event that both the first and second violation are for a repeated violation, the Homeowner will at that time be assessed a penalty of $50.00 for the third and subsequent offense

 

Why are front yard signs not allowed?

Just a friendly reminder concerning landscape, fertilizer and other signs in front yards.  Our C&Rs prohibit signs on the lot unless they are advertising the rental or sale of such property. 


Paragraph 9.  The construction, erection or maintenance of a sign or billboard on any lot or building site is expressly prohibited; except that a sign or billboard advertising the rental or sale of such property is permitted; provided it does not exceed eight (8) square feet in size, unless specific written consent is obtained in advance from Owner,  above  designated,  for  the temporary installation of larger size.


Yard Upkeep

Please remember that the Covenants each homeowner agreed to when purchasing your home stipulates that all lots (which include flower beds) must be kept and maintained in such a manner as not to distract from the cleanliness and orderliness of the subdivision. In addition, no items are to be stored next to the house in front of the fence line. This includes garbage cans, bricks, paddle boats, etc. The only exception is basketball goals that must be stored against the side of the house when not in use.


Complaints about Dog Waste and Unleashed Dogs

The most vocal complaint we hear is that dogs are leaving their calling cards in the park and throughout the neighborhood. Oklahoma City Ordinances state that all pets must be on a leash when walked and that owners will pick up after their dog. If you walk your dog, please keep him/her on a leash and carry a baggie to pick up the deposits that your pet leaves behind.


Speeding in the Neighborhood

The residential speed limit is 25 MPH on all streets. We continue to receive complaints of people speeding. The Board is currently checking into additional speed limit and Yield signs. Please make a full stop at the stop signs. Also, vehicles are not to be parked in the street overnight. The police should be contacted for speeding violations and vandalism.



Need your mailbox repaired or replaced?

Brick Mailboxes - Kaiser Masonry 405.834.2420

Metal Mailboxes - Call B.L. Bouska at 405.722.081 or 405.826.5949.



Who do we contact about tall grass/weeds and animals not on leashes?

https://www.okc.gov/residents/action-center  or the Oklahoma City Action Line at 297-2535


 

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