Welcome to Burton Crossing. The following guidelines and clarifications will assist homeowners in understanding some of the community requirements and the construction of site improvement regulations on residential platted lots in the Burton Crossing community. These requirements are in addition to any conditions listed in the Amended Declaration of Covenants, Easements, Conditions and Restrictions for Burton Crossing. Permits required by the City of Indianapolis or Marion County may still be necessary. These guidelines will serve for the life of the community, but may be amended from time to time by the Design Review Board, with the approval of the Board of Directors. The following is the information that is required as part of the submittal for architectural approval for any improvement at Burton Crossing.
All requests for site improvements should be directed to: Burton Crossing HOA
P.O. Box 141,
Beech Grove, IN 46107
www.burtoncrossing.com
See Covenants.
Pets must be confined to the owner's property and may not run loose. Pets may not constitute a nuisance (excessive barking, pet waste outside the owner's property). See Covenants.
The Design Review Board has the right to approve the materials, design and location of all kennels and doghouses prior to construction thereof.
a. An Application for Architectural Change must be submitted prior to construction. See Covenants.
b. Dog kennels and houses shall be placed in a location where they are not eyesores or nuisances to surrounding homeowners.
c. Each kennel must be screened with either fencing or trees as approved by the Design Review
Board, depending on the individual request.
d. All doghouses must be constructed of quality material.
e. The exterior color (paint, siding, etc.) and color of the shingles shall substantially match the exterior color and materials used on the home on the Lot on which the kennel or doghouse is to be constructed.
Generally, requests for mini-barns and storage sheds will be approved subject to the following requirements:
a. An Application for Architectural Change must be submitted prior to construction. See Covenants.
b. The roof, siding and trim shall match the color of the primary residence.
c. There is a limit of one (1) mini-barn or storage shed per lot.
Generally, requests for decks and patios will be approved subject to the following requirements:
a. An Application for Architectural Change must be submitted prior to construction. See Covenants.
b. The deck shall be constructed out of treated lumber, cedar or higher quality deck material.
c. Railing on deck shall not exceed four feet (4') in height.
d. Patios must be constructed of quality materials with quality workmanship.
Generally, requests for the installation of gazebos, pergolas and arbors will be approved subject to the following guidelines:
a. An Application for Architectural Change must be submitted prior to construction. The Design Review Board must approve the design and location prior to construction. See Covenants.
b. All shall be constructed of quality materials and shall be firmly anchored into the ground.
c. Gazebos shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height.
Generally, requests for the installation of awnings will be approved, subject to the following:
a. An Application for Architectural Change must be submitted prior to construction. See Covenants.
b. The awning shall be constructed of quality materials.
c. The color of the awning shall match the color of the primary residence.
d. Temporary awnings and tents are not permitted. See Covenants.
Generally, requests for
screened-in porches and garage and room additions will be approved subject to the following guidelines:
a. Room and garage additions must be permitted through the city building department.
b. An Application for Architectural Change, including all detailed construction plans, must be submitted and approved prior to construction. See Covenants.
c. The roofline shall follow the natural roofline of the home, or be approved by the Design Review Board.
d. The additions shall be constructed of quality materials.
e. The roof, siding and trim shall match the color of the primary residence.
f. Room and garage additions must be substantially similar to the outside of the primary residence.
Aboveground pools are prohibited by the Covenants.
However, the Design Review Board has allowed for children's pools and children's recreational play areas to be used for special occasions (birthday parties, etc.), subject to the following conditions:
a. Children's pools must be less than three feet (3') in height and may only be used on a temporary basis.
b. Requests for permission to setup a children's pool or a recreational play area must be submitted prior to setup or use. Requests may be valid for up to a forty-eight (48) hour period.
c. Complete an Application for Architectural Change to request temporary permission.
d. Children's pools and recreational play areas must be stored out of sight when not in use.
Not permitted.
Generally, requests for the installation of basketball goals will be approved, subject to the following:
a. An Application for Architectural Change, including the location of the goal and backboard, must be submitted prior to construction. See Covenants.
b. No backboard shall be attached to the primary residence.
c. Generally, goals will be approved if they are located adjacent to driveways.
d. All posts must be installed in concrete.
e. Portable goals may not be on sidewalks or in streets. Furthermore, portable goals may not be positioned to allow play in the streets.
Generally, requests for the installation of basketball courts will be approved, subject to the following:
a. An Application for Architectural Change must be submitted prior to construction. See Covenants.
b. The court shall be constructed of quality materials with quality workmanship.
See Covenants.
See Covenants.
See Covenants. One small sign that promotes an open house for the purposes of selling a house is allowed and may be placed at the entrance of the neighborhood and in your yard. The sign may not be displayed earlier than 48 hours before the open house and must be taken down within 24 hours after the open house.
Generally, requests for the installation of outside security lighting will be approved subject to the following conditions being met:
a. Outside lights shall not exceed two standard double floodlights with light bulbs not to exceed 150-watt standard bulbs or 90-watt Halogen bulbs.
b. The following lights are not approved for outside security lighting - High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) lighting or Halogen lights in excess of 90 watts.
c. No more than two double floodlights will be approved without specific approval from the Design Review Board.
d. All exterior lighting (i.e. landscape, security, etc.) must fall within property limits. Lighting that
is directed offsite shall be prohibited.
In general, trees do not need the approval of the Design Review Board, however homeowners should note the following:
a. Any damage to sidewalks or streets, caused by the trees and/or roots of trees on an owner's property, will be the responsibility of the owner.
b. It does not matter who or when the trees were planted. The current property owner will be held responsible for damage.
c. This includes trees planted in the area between the sidewalk and the street.
d. The property owner must remove dead trees within a reasonable amount of time.
Vehicles may not be parked on common areas or sidewalks. Vehicles parked in the wrong direction or within an intersection are subject to ticketing. See Covenants.
Noxious or offensive activity shall not be carried on upon any lot nor shall anything be done thereon which may be, or may become, an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. Barking dogs shall constitute a nuisance.
Any conflict or ambiguity arising from the application of the requirements of these and the requirement of the Amended Declaration of Covenants, Easements, Conditions and Restrictions for Burton Crossing shall be resolved in favor of the application on the Declaration of Covenants, Easements, Conditions, and Restrictions.