Random Weekend and Evening Inspections
by Brandi Langeneck, Covenants Director

the course of the past year, the Covenants Department has noticed an increased number of violations occurring during evenings and weekends. Some of these violations may include:

5.5.1 & 5.5.2 - Restrictions (Commercial Vehicles)

a)      Vehicle parking regulations apply to all streets located within Montclair including all public and private streets.

b)      "Commercial vehicle" means any vehicle with commercial or government agency lettering or insignia, whether temporarily or permanently affixed to the vehicle, except for law enforcement and fire and rescue vehicles.  Law enforcement and fire and rescue vehicles kept within Montclair by residents on a regular basis shall park in accordance with these regulations and the parking regulations of the sub-associations with respect to parking of personal vehicles.

c)      "Trailer" means any device that is not self-propelled, but which is designed for and capable of being pulled upon the public roadways by a motorized vehicle, such as boat trailers, utility trailers, mobile homes, and pop-up trailers.

5.4.42  Tree Removal

a)      The Covenants Committee must grant approval PRIOR to any tree greater than 4" caliper being removed.

5.4.41  Trash Storage Containers

a)      Trash and recycling containers must be stored out of public view from adjacent lots and streets.

b)      Trash and recycling containers may not be stored in the front of any dwelling or on front porches.

c)      Trash in other than covered containers may not be stored outdoors.

d)      Trash and recycling containers, trash bags, and yard waste shall not be placed at curbside before dusk on the day prior to pickup and must be removed prior to the following day.

e)      For Southlake Landing, Southlake Cove and Nob Hill: Trashcans must be stored to the rear of the townhome or in the garage.  End-unit townhomes must screen these items from front and side view.

Please be aware the covenants department has extended its hours in order to perform random inspections of the community for these types of violations.  These random inspections will be unannounced to the community.   

Any of the violations noted above are violations of the MPOA Community Guidelines and will be enforced as allowable by State Statute.  Charges can be assessed to your account of $50.00 per occurrence with no maximum and/or charges of $10.00 per day up to 90 days not to exceed $900.00.

For questions, complaints or concerns, please contact staff during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 703-670-6187.