At the June 14, 2011 FHHOA Board meeting, the directors approved a change to Policy Resolution #2, General Community Rules and Regulations.
The changes to paragraph 1 now read: Trash, yard debris and recycling receptacles should be set out no earlier than the night before pickup and removed and stored out of sight from the street, in an appropriately screened or enclosed area, no later than the end of the day of pickup.
This revised language clarifies that all receptacles emptied by the garbage hauler need to be kept out of sight from the street by the end of day your garbage is picked up.
Beginning September 1st, the following timeline for compliance enforcement will begin:
- First letter: Requests compliance/remedy within thirty (30) days (typical notice requires a seven (7) day remedy according to Exhibit A Policy Resolution #3). All future notices will be seven (7) days.
- Second Letter: Seven (7) day notice to correct problem. If you are not compliant after seven (7) days a $25 daily fine begins on Day 8, plus administrative charges.
- Day 30: If the violation continues for thirty (30) days or more the Association may refer the compliance matter to the Association’s attorney for legal action.
If your receptacles are currently stored in your driveway or are otherwise visible from the street, this is the perfect time to evaluate where you can move them. The easiest solutions would be to store containers in your garage or behind a fence. Other methods would be to use landscape (shrubs or a short hedge) or a short fence to screen the containers from view. These projects would need to be submitted for Architectural Review Committee approval. The fee for such a review would be waived. Compliance Coordinator Molly Oliver is happy to meet with individual homeowners at your home to discuss possibilities for your particular site. Please call her at 503-297-9400 or email: moliver@fhhoa.com to schedule an appointment.
