Authority of Board Of Directors To Enforce Protective Covenants
One of the duties of the Board is to: “Enforce the Protective Covenants applicable to the Addition in such manner as it deems appropriate”. Reference: By-Laws OF SEVEN OAKS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., ARTICLE IV, Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors, Section 2, Duties.
Notification of Violations and Fines
Notification of covenant violations will be provided via U.S. Mail. Violators will be given a grace period deemed appropriate by the HOA Board to correct the violation. If the violation is not addressed within the grace period, a fine of no less than $5 per day per violation will be charged for each day beyond the grace period.
Fines accrued in excess of $1,000 will result in a lien being placed on the property, at the property owner’s expense.
Covenants
The “covenants” are specified in SEVEN OAKS DEED OF DEDICATION AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. Section III, PRIVATE BUILDING AND USER RESTRICTIONS contains most of the restrictive covenants which the Board is charged with enforcing.
Covenants which the Board has had to Enforce
H. Garage Sales/Yard Sales
Garage sales/yard sales will be allowed once each calendar year. The date will be set by the Board of Directors of the Seven Oaks Homeowner’s Association.
K. Roofing Materials
Roofing shall be self-sealing composition roofing shingles (not less than 230-lb 25 year and weathered wood in color), provided however, in the event that such roofing should hereinafter not be reasonably available, alternative roofing of comparable quality shall be permitted upon the determination of the Architectural Committee that the proposed alternative is of comparable or better quality and of a design and color which is compatible with the roofing first above described.
L. Rooftop Protrusions
Metal rooftop protrusions on the residence shall be painted to match the roof color selections (weathered wood).
N. Outbuildings
Outbuildings are prohibited
O. Swimming Pools
Above ground swimming pools are prohibited
P. Fencing
Many issues have come up regarding fencing: type of fencing, location of fences, street facing.
S. Lot Maintenance
Each lot shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition free of rubbish, trash and other debris and shall
be cut, trimmed or mowed to prevent growth of weeds or tall grass.
T. Recreational Vehicles
Boats, trailers, campers, motor homes and similar recreational vehicles and equipment shall not be stored on any lot except within an enclosed garage.
W. Trash Containers
Trash containers, except during periods of collection, and within twelve (12) hours of collection, shall be stored out of view from abutting streets. No exposed garbage cans, trash can or any trash burning apparatus or structure shall be placed on any lot.
AA. Signage
No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any lot except one sign of not more than 6 square feet advertising the property for sale or rent or signs used by the builder to advertise the property during the construction and sales period.
DD. Basketball Goal
No basketball goal or structures are allowed in the street rights of way.
Non-Covenant Issues
Most non-covenant issues are covered by City ordinance or State law.
- Dogs: not on leash when being walked; owners not removing poop from other home owner’s yards
- Home owners not clearing grass from roadways after mowing and edging
- It is in violation of Broken Arrow ordinance to ride off-road vehicles (dirt bikes, mini bikes, pocket bikes, three wheelers, four wheelers, etc) within and on the streets of Seven Oaks Addition. Broken Arrow police enforce the Ordinance by issuing tickets to violators of this Ordinance.