Rules and Regulations
*UNDER DEVELOPMENT
The Declaration of CCRs is the legal document that lays out the guidelines for the planned community. The CCRs are recorded in Ascension Parish where the property is located and are legally binding. This means that the homeowners with this subdivision, you automatically become a member of the HOA.
Basically, the CCRs are the rules of your neighborhood. They govern what you can, can’t, or must do with respect to your home. Below is a list of restrictions most searched and needing to know. An official copy of the CC&Rs are listed on the page available to download.
Resolution are the formalization of a Board decision, and are the most formal way, aside from modifying the recorded documents, that the Association can enact procedures for governance. It is the Board’s intention to develop resolutions to maintain an air of transparency, fairness, and consistency in their rule-making procedures.
SM – The Shadows at Manchac (SM) Homeowners Association
CCRs – Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs)
Resolutions – formalization of a Board decision, and are the most formal way, aside from modifying the recorded documents, that the Association can enact procedures for governance.
ACC
8 – No residence or building of any kind, no improvements which extends above ground level and no fence shall be erected, placed, altered, or permitted of any lot unless and until the construction plans, specification elevations, and a plan showing the location for the structure shall have been approved in writing by the Developer as to harmony of the exterior design with existing structures, and the location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation
Animals
15 – No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot, except dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for commercial purposes.
Business Use of Lot
1 – All lots taken or developed from the above described property are designated for residential use only
Fence
8 / 17- No fence or wall shall be erected, placed or altered on any lot closer to any street than the minimum building set back line, nor any nearer any street than the location of the front of the house. No fence shall exceed six (6) feet in height. Fences shall be constructed only of wood, brick, ornamental iron, or other material approval in writing by the developer, provided that barbed wire and net wire fences are prohibited.
Mailbox/Plaque
27 – No mailbox shall be erected on any lot other than the approved mailbox style called “Rural Barcelona”. All mailboxes throughout the subdivision shall be uniform.
Objectionable Action
12 – No Commercial business or objectionable or offensive trade activity shall be conducted on any lot, not shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood, this shall not be interpreted to restrict a builder from erecting temporary warehouse and/or office on any lot for the construction of a house on that lot.
Residential Usage
11 – No structure, of a temporary character, trailer, mobile home, basement, tent, shack, barn or other outbuilding shall be used or employed on any lot or tract at any time as a residence.
Sign
14 – No signs or any kind shall be displayed for the public view on any lot or tract, except customary signs advertising the lot or tract for sale or rent.
Storage Sheds
13 – No outbuildings such as a storage shed or workshop may be constructed without prior approval of the Developer as to both location and design. Outbuildings which are visible from the street or which exceed the height of the perimeter fence must be or permanent construction and must match the exterior finish of the residence.
Temporary Structures
11 – No structure, of a temporary character, trailer, mobile home, basement, tent, shack, barn or other outbuilding shall be used or employed on any lot or tract at any time as a residence.
Vehicle Visibility
10/16 – No house trailer, mobile homes, commercial vehicles or trucks shall be kept, stored repaired or maintained on any lots or tracts, servitude or right-of-ways, in any manner which would detract from the appearance of the subdivision. Boats, vehicles, campers or trailers of any kind or parts, appurtenances of any boats, vehicles, campers or trailers shall not be kept or stored on any lot nearer to the street than minimum setback lines as set forth in theses covenants, nor shall such equipment be kept or maintained on any lot in any manner which would detract from the appearance of the subdivision.
Collection Resolution
Fiscal year begins in January and the established assessment is due annually on February 1st. If the assessment is not paid within 30 days of the due date, interest shall accrue as well as the approved late fee amount. If not paid with 60 days, an intent to lien letter will be sent to the owner.
Payment Plan
A Member may file and request approval from the Board to allow a monthly payment of the amounts approved in the plan. The Member must agree to enroll in automatic payments via ACH as well as the amount of term.
Enforcement Policy
When a violation is cited, a notice is mailed to the Member. If the violation is not corrected within 10 days, the Association shall have the right to escalate the enforcement process, which may include another notice, monetary penalties, and/or injunction action/self-remedy. After the first notice, a fine shall be applied to an owners account. If the violation is not addressed after the second notice within 10 days another will be applied. If not remedied/corrected after the third notice, other means of enforcement, which may include legal actions, may be taken, as well as continual notifications/fines until corrected.
ACC Review Process
A written ACC Request Form shall be completed and provided to the Management Service via mail or email for a 30-day review process. ACC will approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the request in writing in the ACC Request Form at the bottom or via email.
Pet Policy
No person shall permit any dog to run at large on any unenclosed land. While outside the animal’s unit, the pet must be leashed. The owner is solely responsible for cleaning up pet droppings within a respectful period, if not immediately. Any damage to the landscaping or the exterior/residence by a pet must be repaired at the pet owner’s expense.
Trash Policy
All household waste must be stored in a secure trash or recycling container out of open view. Trash and recycling containers must be stored in the garage or against the residence and not easily viewable from the curb. Prior arrangements must be made with the trash company for all large household items or construction debris before they are left for pickup.
Contact our Management Services if you have any concerns and/or need immediate assistance.
We would like to thank all of our residents who have volunteered to join a committee. We are stronger when we all work together.
