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What is a homeowners association? 🏡
It is a non-profit corporation registered with the State and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors.
Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provision of the legal documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Covenants and Restrictions, etc.). The corporation is financially supported by all members of the homeowners association. Membership is both automatic and mandatory.
What are the covenants and restrictions?
The Declarations of Covenants and Restrictions (sometimes referred to as "Declaration, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions", "DCCRs", "CCRs", or "DCRs") are the governing legal documents that set up the guidelines for the operation of the planned community as a non-profit corporation. The CCRs are recorded by the Parish recorder's office in which the property is located and are included in the title to your property. Failure to abide by the CCRs may result in a fine to a homeowner by the Association.
Does the Myrtle Hill HOA have By-Laws?
No.
By-Laws are specific rules designed to enforce how an HOA is run, usually on a day-to-day basis. However, the Myrtle Hill HOA utilizes its covenants and restrictions for this purpose.
Is there a right of first refusal clause?
The HOA does not have the right of first refusal.
How do I become a member of the Myrtle Hill HOA?
Every owner of a residence or unoccupied lot in the Myrtle Hill subdivision is automatically a member.
How can I attend HOA meetings?
An invitation to join HOA meetings will be emailed to all members approximately one week prior. If you do not receive this email, please make sure your information in our directory is up to date.
HOA meetings are tentatively scheduled for each quarter on the third Thursday. If held in person, they usually take place at Zachary's Public Library. All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Is there an email distribution list for homeowners? 📧
Yes!
We contact all homeowners that have included an email address in our residents directory. This will ensure we can reach all of the residents of Myrtle Hill in a timely and cost efficient manner.
How much is my annual fee? 🧾
$50.
Every year, we place reminder signs near the subdivision's entrance.
Why do I have to pay annual fees?
When you purchase a home in Myrtle Hill, you elect to maintain that home in accordance with our covenants and restrictions. The Myrtle Hill HOA enforces these restrictions in its continual efforts to increase the value of our quaint, beautiful neighborhood.
The goal of our association is to preserve Myrtle Hill's character and everyone's financial investment. We have the best subdivision in the area and we work hard to keep it clean and inviting. With your help and support, we will continue to improve and increase in value.
What are my fees used for?
Expenditures include, but are not limited to, street signs, maintenance of landscaped areas, water utilities near main entrance, a P.O. box, a website domain, and printed signs/placards. Additional information is available in the treasurer's reports during HOA meetings.
What happens if I don't pay my fee?
Late payments will result in a one-time late charge of $25 in addition to the annual fee. Furthermore, §6.2 of our Covenants and Restrictions allow the Association to place a lien on your property.
How many lots are there in Myrtle Hill?
57.
Per Article VII of our Articles of Incorporation, one vote in all matters considered is allocated to each lot.
Are there any restrictions on dog breeds? 🐾
Yes. Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Chow are not permitted.
More information is available in §5.2 of our Covenants and Restrictions.
Can I rent out my home?
No.
Per §5.1 of our Covenants and Restrictions, homes shall not be used as rental property.
How do I find out which committees are active and how I can get involved? 🙋♀️ 🙋♂️
Our directory page lists our current committees and committee contact information. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact a committee member.
Do I need to contact the Myrtle Hill HOA for architectural changes?
Yes.
Any time you want to renovate an existing structure or add a new structure on your property, please contact us. This includes things like:
Adding a fence.
Extending patio covers.
Building outside kitchen areas.
Installing solar panels.
In some cases, your changes may require a permit by the city and approval by the Myrtle Hill HOA. If relevant, you will need to provide as much information as possible such as architectural plans for renovations. The information you provide should be as detailed as possible to avoid delays in decisions by the board of directors.
When is trash picked up? 🚮
🗑 General trash is collected on Mondays and Thursdays.
♻️ Acceptable recycling products are collected on Mondays. If they are not collected on a Monday for any reason, Waste Management is known to collect them the following Thursday.
There are various locations to recycle household hazardous materials. Baton Rouge also has locations for recycling.
If you need a recycle "green" bin, they are available free of charge at the City Annex.
🌳 Bulk waste (e.g., tree limbs, leaves, white goods, furniture, etc.) is collected on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in the morning.
If any of the above collections take place on a holiday, the City of Zachary will usually post the rescheduled dates (typically rescheduled for the following business day).
Who do I contact to get a street light bulb replaced or report damage?
Entergy.
Light bulb outages or other problems with the light fixtures can be reported online or by calling Entergy's Customer Service and Emergencies at 1 (800) 368-3749.
There are twenty-one street light poles in the Myrtle Hill subdivision. Entergy is responsible for maintaining the light fixtures and bulbs on all of the light poles.
Who do I contact to replace or fix my mailbox? 📫
Brian's Furniture.
Per §4.23 of the covenants and restrictions, all mailboxes must be of the same design, material, and paint color as approved by the Council.
A black Victorian locking pedestal mailbox used in Myrtle Hill.
When are the quiet time hours? 😴🛌
10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Generally speaking, when measured at your property limit and not the source, the acceptable decibel reading should not exceed 75 dB or roughly the same loudness as a vacuum cleaner.
Per §58-39 of Zachary's City Ordinances, dogs barking for ten consecutive minutes during the daylight hours and five consecutive minutes at night shall be considered an offense. Violators shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
Source: World Health Organization
What are Louisiana's laws for overtaking and passing school buses?
These laws are specifically outlined in RS 32:80. The following are helpful reminders:
Most school zones have a reduced speed limit from 7 - 9a and 2 - 4p.
When traveling in the same direction as a school bus, all vehicular traffic must stop no less than 30 feet (or about two car lengths) from a school bus when the stop signals on the bus are activated. This applies no matter how many lanes the highway has.
When traveling in the opposite direction as a school bus, all vehicular traffic must stop unless one of the following conditions is true:
You are on a divided highway with lanes separated by a median or physical divider
You are on a divided highway with at least two lanes of travel in each direction, with an additional center lane that's designated as a turn lane.
School crossing guards have the authority to direct vehicles through intersections when traffic lights are red and to stop vehicles when the traffic lights are green.
Can I park my vehicle on the road? 🚗
Overnight parking on the street is not allowed.
Per §5.5 of the covenants and restrictions, said vehicles must be stored in a private garage, carport, or back yard.
Do not park in front of fire hydrants, driveways, or mailboxes.
What are the blue reflectors on the road? 🔷
Blue raised pavement markers (RPMs) are used to indicate that a fire hydrant is located on that side of the road.
These are not legally required and typically are installed by local and state agencies to assist first responders. They are usually placed six inches from the middle of the street on the side closest to the fire hydrant.
What is that truck that drives around spraying an aerosol into the air? 🦟
This is part of East Baton Rouge's mosquito abatement program. The trucks are spraying insecticide that most likely contains adulticide and/or larvicide whose purpose is to control and reduce the number of mosquitoes that can spread viruses.
This typically occurs in the summertime shortly after dusk (when mosquitos are most active) on various days.
More information regarding truck spraying is available from the CDC.
Mosquito control truck spraying insecticides into the air.
What kind of sign can I put in my yard?
Per §5.7 of the covenants and restrictions, no signs of any kind or description, other than standard real estate signs, shall be displayed on any lot.
What is that loud siren I hear during thunderstorms? ⚡️🚨
Zachary High School's lightning detection system.
ZHS's Thor Guard lightning detection system is located on top of their football field's press box. Zachary Youth Park uses the same system.
If lightning is detect within an ~8 mile (~13 km) radius, the siren will sound for 15 seconds and the yellow light will blink (example of sound and light).
Then, if lightning is not detected for 30 consecutive minutes, the siren will sound for three 5-second intervals and the yellow light will turn off.
The system seems to be enabled only if there is an outdoor event occurring. ZHS has not responded for comment.
The "Voice of Thor" siren and strobe light along with its "TG 360" lightning sensor counterpart shown on top of ZHS's press box.
Flanacher Road Park's lightning detection system in Zachary — view larger version ↗
Source: Baton Rouge Soccer
Source: Baton Rouge Soccer
What is that faint siren I hear once a month? ☢️🚨
River Bend Entergy Nuclear Station's emergency siren test which occurs on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am for 2 minutes (example of sound).
Myrtle Hill is located outside River Bend's evacuation zone.
Are there tornado sirens in our area? 🌪🚨
No.
According to Clay Rives in May 2019, director of Baton Rouge's Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, "we do not have tornado sirens in East Baton Rouge Parish". However, there are other viable sources for weather alerts:
See also Everbridge's Nixle Alerts which sends notifications from local public safety departments and schools. Text your area code to 888777 to opt-in.
Do I have to pick up my pet's poop? 🐶 🐈
Yes.
We all love our pets. If your pet relieves itself in the road or in someone's yard, please remember to discard it appropriately.
For everyone's safety, all pets must be leashed and under the control of their homeowner at all times. If you have a complaint, East Baton Rouge Parish's animal control can be reached at (225) 389-2070.
Can I shoot fireworks? 🧨 🎆
No.
Per §42-73 of Zachary's City Ordinances, it is unlawful for any person to use any pyrotechnics within city limits.
When is trick-or-treating for Halloween? 👻 🎃
Usually October 31, between 6p — 8p.
The City of Zachary may adjust this time. Please keep the following in mind:
Wear reflective clothing or accessories
Use flashlights or glow sticks
Stay in groups
Drive slow and be mindful of small children in our neighborhood
Help us keep our area beautiful by picking up any trash that may get left behind
When can I display holiday lights?
Thanksgiving Day to January 7th.
Per §5.15 of the covenants and restrictions, holiday lights shall not be installed before Thanksgiving and must be removed by January 7th of each year.
Who is the Zachary councilperson for our area?
The councilor for our district, District № 2, can be located on the City of Zachary's website.
Areas/HOAs in our district include:
Who are the Louisiana legislators for our area?
The Louisiana house representative for our district, District № 62, can be located on the Louisiana House of Representatives website.
The Louisiana senator for our district, District № 17, can be located on the Louisiana Senate website.
Who are the United States legislators for our area?
The U.S. house representative for our district, District № 6, can be located on the Louisiana State Legislature website.
The U.S. senators for the state of Louisiana can be located on the Louisiana State Legislature website.
Map of Louisiana
What land is the association in charge of maintaining?
Near the entrance to the subdivision, the HOA is responsible for the area surrounding the brick signage and the strip of land opposite of Myrtle Hill Avenue.
Is it homeowner's association, homeowners' association, or homeowners association?
Homeowners association.
An apostrophe is typically not used when a word is primarily descriptive rather than possessive. E.g., kids department, teachers college, writers room, Myrtle Hill Homeowners Association.
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