FAQ

Any Tidewater homeowner in good standing is encouraged to become part of the Tidewater HOA. Each year at the Annual meeting new nominations are accepted. The Board asks that if there are any homeowners interested in being nominated to serve as a Director for 2025-2027, they nominate themselves or have another homeowners nominate them on or before January 2025. For a nomination form, please contact the HOA.

Yes. All exterior front post lights are required to be working and illuminated each day from dusk to dawn on each lot located in the Tidewater at New Albany subdivision. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain all posts, fixtures and light bulbs.

No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on any Lot except one professional sign which conforms with the existing Zoning Regulations of the Village of New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio and is approved by the Committee. The HOA retains the right to determine what signs are of appropriate size, condition, and location, as well as what constitutes a reasonable period of time for displaying a sign, on a case by case basis.

The Tidewater Homeowners Association has adopted a new mailbox maintenance policy commencing in 2020. What does this mean for the homeowner? Over time, normal deterioration of flaking paint and/or rust occurs that causes an unsightly appearance to your property and the community. This was historically remedied by the homeowner’s efforts and often at the urging of the HOA by means of a “friendly reminder letter”. Now, due to the new policy, the Association will assist with wear and tear maintenance as determined by the Property Management Company. See mailbox specifics below: Refurbishing / Normal Wear & Tear The Association will refurbish and/or repair mailboxes once a year, as needed due to normal wear and tear as determined by the Property Management Company. For all other repairs: Mailbox Doctor 614-746-2503 Replacement / Damaged If your mailbox is damaged (i.e. hit by a car or snow plow, etc.), which is the responsibility of the homeowner to remedy, please see the following choice of vendor to purchase a new mailbox: Capital Lighting, Columbus - cast aluminum Hanover model (M201).

Each Lot Owner is responsible for street trees on their lot. Owner’s shall care for and if necessary, replace street trees with like tree at owner’s expense. 1. The Tree Lawn is defined as the area between the sidewalk and the street. o The city of New Albany retains a “right of way” and/or easement interest in said area. 2. Maintenance of trees in the Tree Lawn (“Street Trees”) is handled in the following manner: • Property owner contacts their Homeowners Association to inform them of tree(s) of concern providing contact information, address, number of trees and location. • New Albany Public Service Department will evaluate tree(s) and respond via email within 30 days with recommended action to the HOA. • In the event tree removal is recommended, the city or selected contractor will remove the tree and provide stump grinding at no charge to the property owner or HOA. • Property owner will be responsible for a cost sharing payment of $150.00 towards each new tree planted. • Property owner will be responsible for critical early care of newly planted trees including watering, mulching & fertilizing as needed; the city will provide information regarding the proper care of newly planted trees. New Albany Street Tree Program - request dead tree removal and replacement.

Waste Disposal – Dumping & Trash • No Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for any rubbish. • Trash, recycling containers, garbage, or other waste are required to be stored in the homeowners garage and not visible unless on the designated trash day. • Trash containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than 7:00 pm the night prior to removal and removed no later than 7:00 pm the day of removal.

Garage Sales - Allowed as long as contained within garage. Homeowners cannot show items outside garage. HOA Rules for signage apply-signs are not permitted.

Each homeowner can rent home for up to 2 years maximum. As a general matter, Tidewater HOA is an owner-occupied community; lots are not to be purchased and held for investment/leasing purposes. As such, the leasing of lots at Tidewater is prohibited with few exceptions. The occupancy of an owner's lot by the owner's parent(s) or child(ren) is not considered a rental and is permitted. In addition, every owner may lease their unit when faced with a hardship for up to a maximum total of 24 consecutive months; no extensions beyond the 24 month period are permitted for any reason.