Partridge Creek North Homeowners Association

(The Preserve HOA)

Frequently Asked Questions

 

• A homeowners association (HOA) is an organization that makes and enforces rules and guidelines for a subdivision, planned community or condominium building.

 

• The community's residents are members of the HOA and some require mandatory membership.

 

• Run by a board of directors, HOAs collect monthly or annual fees to pay for common-area and facilities upkeep.
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HOA's may impose fines and even liens on non-compliant homeowners.

 

HOA Dues - what do they cover?

• Regular upkeep of our 60+ acres of common property

• Maintenance of infrastructure like sidewalks, front entrance signage and tot lot

• Mailbox Maintenance

• Social Events

• Liability Insurance

 

Fences

Perimeter fences are not allowed in the subdivision as per Article VI, Section 6.17 in our Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions document. As described… “no perimeter fences, walls or similar structures shall be erected on any Lot. No other fences, walls, or similar structures shall be erected on any Lot without the prior written approval of the Developer.”

 

Pools

Above Ground pools – above ground pools are not permitted as per Article VI, Sec. 6.20

In-Ground Pools – in-ground swimming pools or other recreational structures can be allowed with approval in writing of the HOA as per Article VI, Sec. 6.20.

 

Trees at the street – pruning

Please trim/prune limbs to be 8’ or more above the sidewalk. Ypsilanti Township ordinance Chapter 66, section 29

 

Trees that fall or need removal

If the tree is on Common Property, please notify the HOA at board@preservehoa.net

 

Non-Working Streetlights

Streetlight maintenance is the responsibility of DTE. Please report any outages or other issues to DTE at 800-477-4747 or their website https://outage.dteenergy.com/report-outage.

 

 

Mailboxes - how to request repairs

Send a description of the damage (photo preferred), location including address, and the number of boxes involved to board@preservehoa.net.

 

Street Flooding

Contact the Water Resources Commissioner's office during business hours at 734-222-6860.

 

Sidewalks

Sidewalk repairs are the responsibility of the HOA, while driveways and driveway “aprons” are not. Please report any trip hazards on sidewalks to board@preservehoa.net.

 

Changes to the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions document

75% of lot owners (1 vote per lot) must vote to make any changes to the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. There are 293 lots in the neighborhood, requiring 220 lots/votes to approve any changes. You can find this in Article VIII, Section 8.01 (Amendments) in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.

 

Bulk Trash

Contact Waste Management for special bulk item pick up at 866-797-9018.

 

Snow Removal

For streets, contact the Washtenaw County Road Commission. Sidewalks are the responsibility of homeowners.

 

HOA Dues Statement for selling or refinancing

Have your title company contact board@preservehoa.net

 

 

 

Tree Recommendations

 

For anyone interested in planting trees, we have had our landscape architect offer a list of recommendations for your best success.

 

The trees on this list are hardy in Michigan, include some native trees, and are adaptable to a variety of soil types. Although some trees listed below are noted to tolerate wet soil, “wet” is relative. Most trees do not tolerate standing water for more than short periods of time, such as occurs with flooding.

 

Trees should be a minimum of 2.5” caliper, with larger caliper trees preferable. Some trees may not be available in the 2.5”-3.5” size, and rather than choosing a smaller tree, a larger one should be chosen. Evergreen trees need full sun and should be a minimum of 5’ in height when planted.

 

Evergreens: (full sun only)*

Serbian Spruce (Picea omorika)

White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)

White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)-tolerates wet soil

*(Evergreens, in general, are susceptible to browse damage from deer)

 

Oaks: (full sun only)

Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Northern Pin Oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis)

Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlinbergii)

White Swamp Oak(Quecus bicolor)-tolerates wet soil

 

Maples:

Red Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Red Sunset’ or other cultivar)-tolerates wet soil, very soil adaptable

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum ‘Moraine’)

Trident Maple (Acer buegeranium)

 

Others:

Tulip Tree (Lirodendron tulipifera)

American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)-prefers moist soil but is adaptable.

River Birch (Betula nigra)-tolerates wet soil, soil adaptable

Basswood (Tilia Americana)

Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)-tolerates wet soil

Hickory (Carya cordiformis, C. ovata, C. glabra, etc.)-drought tolerant

Buckeye (Aesculus carnea)

Horse Chestnut (Asesulus hippocastanum)

Hardy Rubber Tree (Eucomia ulmoides)

Sycamore (Platnus occidentalis)-tolerates periodic flooding, wet soils

Yellow Wood (Cladrastis lutea (Kentukea))

Weeping Willow (Salix sp.)-tolerates periodic flooding, wet soils