If you are interested in making any material or costly improvements or replacements to the exterior of your home, you should submit an Architectural Request Form via the Shew Management website to ensure that you are following all rules pertaining to the improvement.  Failure to do so could result in the costly removal of the improvement.  Improvements include, but are not limited to, decks, fences, windows, storm doors, patios, and significant exterior landscaping.

Yes.  It is an absolute requirement that architectural plans, specifications and material types be submitted to the property management company for Board approval before any materials can be delivered or work performed.  Permits are REQUIRED for a deck to be installed.

If you'd like to install a fence, there are specs that need to be followed.  Please see your regulations documents for all the details but some things to note include having a 5' wide gate so that landscapers may enter to mow your lawn, your fence must be 6" from your property lines on either side, you must have 3 sides to your fence- you may not 'connect' to your neighbor's existing fence, the fence must be 3 rails, with white vinyl and should have either green or black wire.  The fence line should also either be maintained by you with a weed wacker, or mulch should be laid so that no grass grows along the fence line.  An Architectural Request form should be submitted via the Shew site and approved by the HOA Board before obtaining any township permits (yes, one is required) or starting installation.

Monthly HOA Fee: $150 per month

 

Capital Contribution Fee (for new home purchases): $1,000

 

Rental Registration (for new rental lease): $100

Your HOA dues cover trash and recycling collection, landscaping (mowing, some mulch and some pruning) and snow removal from common areas.  Dues are due on the 1st of the month and are considered late after the 15th.  If you get behind on your dues please contact  us as soon as possible to work out a payment plan. We're more than happy to work with you to get current.

Light Post Repair - Call PECO at 1-800-265-4189 and provide the address nearest the light pole with the issue.

Parking is limited in the development so it is encouraged that residents use their garages and driveways as much as possible.  There is some overflow parking throughout the development as well.  Parking is not permitted on the streets and police do ticket violators.  Parking on your front lawn is also not permitted.  Finally, storage of an inoperable vehicle (damaged or not holding a current inspection sticker) either in driveway or in overflow parking is not permitted.

Permits and plot plans can be obtained from East Coventry Township. Permits are REQUIRED before any work can be done.

Snow must accumulate 2 inches or more before snow removal will begin.  Depending on the expected accumulation, snow removal operations will usually begin after the storm has subsided.  There is a 24 hour window, in most townships, for snow removal on sidewalks. As a homeowner, you are responsible for removing the snow from your sidewalk (a plot plan was provided at time of closing) in a timely fashion.  

 

East Coventry Township is responsible for plowing the streets. 

 

The HOA has contracted a vendor to remove the snow from common area sidewalks, parking areas and in front of the mailboxes.

Yes.  Plans must be submitted to the property management company for Board approval; a color chip must also be submitted to a Board member for approval.  It is essential that window style and color match those existing in the community.