FAQs for the Master Association of DCV HOA

Do I need to get approval before painting my home?
YES, the form to request approval is available HERE.

Do I need to get approval before making any changes to the exterior of my home such as adding a storage building, adding a carport, changing my driveway or adding an additional car pad, major landscaping changes, etc.?
YES, the form to request approval is available HERE.  NOTE: simple landscaping changes such as adding or removing a flower bed, planting a tree or removing a tree from your lot do not need an application.

NOTE: DO NOT commence any landscaping (e.g., major changes), construction, reconstruction, remodeling (exterior) addition to, or alterations of any building, wall, fence or any structure whatsoever, on any Lot …. until which time you have received written approval for your application from the Architectural Control chair person.

Are motor homes, RVS, boats, utility trailers allowed?
NO, (See Master Association; Governing Documents, Declaration-Article X, Section 7: Nuisances. Brief storage for loading/unloading is acceptable. However, storage for more than approximately 2 days is not allowed. If a nuisance item remains on in the Dutch Creek Village area for more than a couple of days and a complaint is received, then the formal Nuisance Item Violation Enforcement Process will begin as outlined below. It is advisable for you to work this out with your neighbors so that you can forestall complaints to the Board.
Nuisance Item Violation Enforcement Process: “Stored” means a specific nuisance item, as mentioned in Article X, Section 7 of the covenants, is visible on any property, street or lot within Dutch Creek Village for 5 or more days, not necessarily consecutive, during a 30-day period. For this purpose, visible for a day applies to being visible from any lot or street within Dutch Creek Village on a given day. The initial 30-day compliance period begins on the day the first notice is posted on the specific nuisance item. The fine for violating the first 30-day compliance period is $100. After a 30-day compliance period expires, a new notice will be posted documenting the start of the next compliance period. Fines for the second and third violations of a compliance period are $150 and $250, respectively.

Why do I have to pay dues? And where does that money go?
The Governing Documents address this issue; but our HOA is also covered by CO law via the Articles of Incorporation & Amended Articles of Incorporation.

The Directors and other DCV volunteers are unpaid.

How are dues spent?  See the website for the Financial Reports as well as Minutes of the Meetings of the Board of Directors and the Annual Meeting.

Do I have to abide by the Covenants of the Master Association?
YES.   There are Governing Documents that will guide you.  Almost every question can be answered by reading these documents.  You can be fined and taken to court if you are found in non-compliance and have not shown willingness to work with the Board of Directors to rectify any violation.

There is additional information on the Architectural Control page that may help clarify the Covenants.

An Architectural Control Request Form must be submitted and receive approval from the Architectural Control Committee prior to making changes to the exterior of your property.

For further information, SEE Governing Doc FAQs for information from the Colorado Legislative Action Committee regarding Association Owners, Association Boards & Association Community Managers.

Where are the Rules and Procedures or Policies under which the Master Association HOA operates?
SEE the Master Association, Governing Documents

This website is a critical part of the HOA and communication with residents.  Please “Subscribe” and keep your contact information current so that the Directors of the Board are able to communicate timely information to you.

How do I make a complaint about a homeowner who is not following the Covenants/Rules of the Master Association?
We always suggest that you first read the Governing Documents and all information on the website. You can also contact the Board of Directors to make further inquiries.

There are many areas of neighbor concerns that are not addressed by the Governing Documents.  For example, the issue of “excessive” numbers of lawfully licensed vehicles per residence is not addressed nor is on street parking.  We therefore, refer homeowners to Jefferson County regulations that apply. County regulations address unlicensed vehicles, in-home businesses, etc. County regulations address issues such as barking dogs, too.

ANONYMOUS complaints cannot be addressed by the board for the number one reason that most are not specific enough to even begin to figure out the complaint.

The COMPLAINT FORM – is available for you to inform the Board/Architectural Control Committee of issues that probably need to be addressed.

What can be done about someone who doesn’t put trash cans behind a fence or in the garage within a reasonable time?
Declaration, Article X Section 6: Trash, Etc. Each Lot shall provide a fully enclosed area for containment of trash, garbage, or other refuse. Each Owner must provide for regular removal of garbage*, and each Lot at all times shall be kept in a clean, sightly, and wholesome condition and weeds shall be kept mowed. No trash, litter, junk, boxes, containers, bottles, cans, implements, machinery, lumber or other building materials shall be permitted to remain exposed upon any Lot so it is visible from any neighboring Lot or the street
     * See “Where do I find information about the current Trash Pickup procedure?” below

Is there a procedure within the HOA for neighbor disputes?
No. Unless the problem is causing a common area problem or a direct violation, homeowner disputes should be settled between the parties involved. Your Board is not in place to serve as referee between neighbors. In any community, whether governed by an Association or not, homeowners run into personality clashes, pet problems, and other neighborhood issues. Often, the problem can be easily resolved to the satisfaction of both parties with no hard feelings and with the use of open communication between the parties.