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FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD REMINDERS  

Stratford’s Streets and Sidewalks are under the Town of Avon’s Jurisdiction.  Issues and matters regarding them (snow plowing, obstruction of sidewalks and signs, etc.) are to be addressed by the Town. 

As a courtesy to all homeowners and residents, your HOA wants to remind everyone of our responsibilities and obligations around our neighborhood.  Complying with our Covenants not only shows respect to our fellow neighbors and helps to preserve our beautiful neighborhood, but it also avoids any misunderstandings or future corrective action.  

We ask that our residents make every effort to comply with our Covenants on these more common infractions during this time of the year:  

Campers/Trailers are only allowed to be on any Lot or parked in the street for 7 consecutive days; 14 total days/year.

Waste/Recycling Totes or Containers are still required to be kept out of street view except on collection days.  Placing them up next to the home without screening from street view or in front of a garage door with a vehicle backed up against them, is not acceptable per our Covenants.  The totes are larger now; however, all homeowners are still to comply, especially out of consideration for those who have taken the extra steps for adjustments to make room in their garages or with additional fencing or screening.

Street Parking in the opposite flow of traffic & any vehicle extending over the sidewalk at the end of the homeowner’s driveway is not permitted.  Parking as such is illegal & against the Town of Avon’s Ordinances, as well as State Law. 

Thanks for everyone’s help on these matters! 

HISTORY of the Incorporation of the Town of Avon and Its Relation to Stratford of Avon 

Bill Bailey, a longtime Avon business owner, was one of the first Town Council members. According to Bailey, the process of getting Avon incorporated started back in the 1970s. …“Back in 1995, someone could build a million-dollar house and if someone else wanted to, they could park a trailer on the lot next door,” says Bailey, noting that an individual’s home is likely the single largest investment they will make. “Without having any governmental controls that come with an incorporated community, that single largest investment was in jeopardy. It was incumbent upon us to get this town formed to help protect those investments for the individuals who lived in what would be the town of Avon.”  Bailey says this undertaking protected those investments and gave locals a sense of security.

 https://townepost.com/indiana/avon/looking-back-town-of-avon/

 Protecting and Preserving Our Homes and Properties

Providing and Giving Us a Sense of Security

*Maintaining and Repairing Streets and Sidewalks

*Stratford’s Streets and Sidewalks are under the Town of Avon’s Jurisdiction –NOT Stratford’s HOA!  Avon's streets became under the jurisdiction of the town when Avon officially became a town on November 30, 1995. This is when Avon was incorporated and received its zip code, 46123. Before that, Avon was part of Washington Township in Hendricks County. 

TOWN of AVON CONTROLS Over our Association Covenants

“Code Enforcement is one of the top priorities for the Town. Code violations can have a negative impact on surrounding property values, public safety, and the overall appearance of the Town. Through voluntary compliance, cooperation, a spirit of personal responsibility, and community pride, conditions that create code violations can be eliminated.” 

The Town of Avon Code Ordinances Take Precedence Over Stratford Covenants (Governing Documents)

Stratford’s Covenants (Governing Documents); however, CAN be More Restrictive than the Town’s 

WHAT THE TOWN STATES Regarding Enforcement and an HOA’s Covenants:

The Town of Avon does not enforce, monitor or maintain record of any HOA covenants.  These regulations are created by the HOA and any questions or issues with an HOA covenant should be addressed by the HOA.  HOA Covenants May be More Restrictive than Town Ordinances, but May Not Reduce any Town Ordinance.  In the event that an HOA Covenant is Less Restrictive than a Town Ordinance, the Town Ordinance Supersedes the covenant.

                 

In Memory of Randel Patterson. Randel lived in Stratford and his love of bees & passionate knowledge of them will always be remembered. 

BE in the Know!  BE Kept Up to Date!  By frequently visiting this website designed just for our Stratford homeowners!  Speaking of "BE's", did you know that: 

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