Amber Ridge
Common Interest and Community Information Disclosure
amberridge@gmail.com
www.amberhoa.com
Purpose of this Document: The Common Interest and Community Information Disclosure document is provided to each homebuyer at the time of contract to make you aware of a variety of information regarding the community.
This document summarizes key information from the recorded plat covenants and the recorded declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions. If there is any inconsistency between this document and these recorded documents, it is the recorded document that governs the subdivision.
Project Summary: Amber Ridge has been platted as a subdivision in the City of Indianapolis, Franklin Township, and Marion County, Indiana with 140 lots on approximately 63.9 acres in D2 zoning with the cluster option.
Zoning of Adjacent Property: The property to the north is zoned for agricultural/residential use. The properties to the south, west and east are zoned for residential use.
Fire & Police Protection: Fire protection and emergency service will be provided by the Franklin Township Fire Department. Police protection will be provided by the Indianapolis Police Department and/or Marion County Sheriff’s Department.
Public Schools: Based upon information provided by Franklin Township Schools, the following schools will serve Amber Ridge:
Bunker Hill Elementary School 317-787-3421
Edgewood Intermediate School 317-803-8200
Franklin Township Middle School West 317-862-2446
Franklin Central High School 317-862-6646
Snow Removal: Snow removal is provided within Amber Ridge through the Homeowners Association. Snow will tend to pile up at the end of the driveways and possibly around mailboxes. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to clear the snow in these areas as well as their sidewalks.
Utilities: The main water lines and fire hydrants are owned and maintained by Indianapolis Water Company. Electric service is provided by Indianapolis Power and Light and natural gas is provided by Citizens. Sewer line and storm sewers, excluding laterals from each house, are owned by the City of Indianapolis
Easements: Various easements exist within Amber Ridge. They are granted to the City of Indianapolis and utility companies. These easements have been recorded and are listed on your owner’s title insurance commitment which you received at closing. There is an electric transmission line easement located within Amber Ridge. This is located along the rear of lots 23 through 27, 34 and 35 and sides of Lots 36 and 40. The location of all homes is outside of this easement. Currently, there are no facilities located on the site however, Indianapolis Power and Light and PSI Cinergy has reserved this easement for future use for overhead electric transmission lines. At this time, they do not have a specific schedule for the installation of transmission lines to be installed. No fencing, landscaping or other improvements are allowed with this easement area without the expressed written approval from Indianapolis Power and Light Company.
Maintenance: The owner of any lot shall at all times maintain his/her lot and his/her home so that it its attractive. This means grass and weeds shall be mowed, all debris removed, and anything else that would make the improvements appear unsightly.
Ditches or Swales: Each homeowner who has any part of an open storm drainage ditch or swale on his lot has the responsibility to keep such continuously unobstructed and in good repair, including regular mowing. These swales were planted with grass seed for erosion control during land development and were not graded as part of home construction. Homeowners need to continually over seed these areas with lawn grass seed to keep residential standard grass cover. Any soil erosion that occurs from a homeowners’ lot into a drainage swale will be the responsibility of that homeowner to have the swale restored to ensure proper drainage.
Fence Rows and Perimeter Lots: Wooded areas and fence rows that include trees, shrubs and brush will not be cleaned out, graded or seeded; they will be left natural or in “as-is” condition. Common areas will be maintained by the Homeowners Association. There is approximately 15 acres of common area within Amber Ridge. The amenities include a small playground, walking trails, three lakes, sitting areas and common area landscaping.
Sidewalks: Sidewalks are owned by the City of Indianapolis. Residents need to check with the City before making repairs or improvements to the sidewalk.
Handicap Ramps: C.P. Morgan made every attempt to avoid handicap ramps from falling within driveways. The municipalities determine the location of the ramps. However, there are some instances in which the ramp in the driveway cannot be avoided, such as at T-intersections. These lots are described on the Land Development Rollout Analysis.
Association & Declarations: Purchase of your home automatically includes you in the governing body of Amber Ridge, legally known as the Amber Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. (Association). This Association owns the common areas and maintains the ponds, amenity areas, and entryways. The Association will collect a service fee from all homeowners and disburse funds related to the maintenance and ownership of these areas. Your rights and remedies as a member of the Association are fully described in the Declaration, By-Law and Articles of Incorporation, a copy of which are available.
Architectural Review: Any proposed exterior change or improvement to your home (except landscaping) must receive prior approval of the Architectural Control Committee of the Amber Ridge Homeowners Association. The application for architectural approval is known as the “Homeowner Request of Change” and is included with this document. The Request for Change can also be found on the Homeowners Association website.
Lake Banks: Lake banks that exist within common areas will be mowed by the Association. However some lake banks exist within the boundaries of the Lot and mowing/maintenance is the responsibility of the Lot owner. Please review your plot plan to determine the boundaries of your lot and its relationship to the Lake. The lake water elevation is subject to seasonal variation.
Vehicle Parking: All motor vehicles utilized by any owner of any lot shall be kept and parked only in such lot’s garage or driveway. No motor vehicle, whether or not utilized by an owner, shall be parked on any street or public right – of – way, except on a temporary and non-recurring basis. No disabled vehicles shall be openly stored on any lot. Additionally, no boat, trailer, camper, motor-home, recreational vehicle, semi-tractor or trailer, or other similar vehicle, shall be kept or parked upon said lot, except within the garage construction for such lot.
Yard and Landscaping Maintenance: All lawns and other landscaping materials located on any lot within the Subdivision shall be maintained on a regular basis in a neat and orderly fashion. In no event shall the grass on any lot exceed a length of six (6) inches.
Solar Panels: No solar panels shall be permitted on the roofs of any structures in the subdivision and any solar panels must be concealed from the view of neighboring lots and the streets.
Satellite Dishes: No Satellite dishes shall be installed or permitted in the community except those with a diameter of 36 inches or less.
Animals: No farm animals, fowls or domestic animals for commercial purposes shall be kept or permitted on any lot or lots in the Subdivision. No noxious, unlawful to otherwise offensive activity shall not be carried out on any lot in the Subdivision, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. All pets shall remain under the control and supervision of an adult owner, and shall not be permitted off of such owner’s respective lot unless on a leash or other restraint. The owner of any pet shall be responsible to clean up or repair any waste or damage caused by such pet, and assure that such pet does not create any unreasonable disturbance.
Antennas: No antennas shall be allowed to extend higher than (5) feet above the roof line on the exterior of homes in the community.
Street Lights: There are neighborhood street lights in Amber Ridge. These will be maintained and paid for by the Amber Ridge Homeowners Association
Fencing: No fencing shall be installed on any lot without the prior review and approval of the Architectural Control Committee of the Homeowners Association. No fence shall be higher than six (6) feet unless such fence is proposed for the rear yard of a Lot which abuts or is adjacent to a Lake or detention pond, in which such fence shall not be higher than four (4) feet; provided, however, that in the discretion of the Committee, the portion of such fence closest to the rear side of the residence may be six (6) feet in height but may not, at the six (6) foot height, extend more than ten (10) feet from the rear corner(s) of the residence. In exercising its discretion, the committee shall take into account the effects such proposed fence would have on the use and enjoyment of the lake or pond areas by other owners within the Subdivision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fence may be constructed within twenty-five (25) feet of the shoreline of any Lake or detention pond. No fencing shall extend forward of a point which is ten (10) feet back from the front corner of the residence. All fencings shall be constructed of wood, vinyl, or vinyl coated chain link. All chain link fencing shall have a black or brown finish and cannot exceed four (4) feet in height. No fences, except those fences installed initially be the Developer, shall be erected without the prior written consent of the Architectural Control Committee of the Homeowners Association. No enclosures, structures or “runs” which are designed primarily for the outside keeping of pets or other animals and which are made in whole or part from chain link fencing material, including but not limited to dog runs, kennels, or other similar enclosures, shall not be permitted; provided, however, the Committee shall have the discretion to approve such an enclosure or structure if such is surrounded by a wooden privacy fence which minimizes the visibility of such structure by adjoining property owners.
Awnings and Patio Covers: No metal, fiberglass or similar type material awnings or patio covers shall be permitted in the community.
Swimming Pools: No permanent above-ground swimming pools shall be permitted.
Basketball Goals: No basketball goals shall be permitted on any lot without the prior review and approval of the Architectural Control Committee of the Homeowner’s Association. No basketball goals shall be permitted to be used along any curb on or in any street of the Community.
Playground Equipment: No playground equipment shall be installed on any lot without the prior review and approval of the Architectural Control Committee of the Homeowners Association. All such equipment shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any adjacent property line and in the rear yard of a lot (being the portion of such lot behind the rear corners of the residence on such lot). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event such lot is located on a corner in the Community, The Architectural Control Committee may, in its discretion, approve a location for such equipment other than a rear yard provided such is not closer than ten (10) feet from any public sidewalk.
Outbuildings: No trailers, shacks, outhouses, detached storage or tool sheds of any kind shall be erected or situated on any lot in the Community, except as detailed in the 2nd Amendment to the Covenants of Amber Ridge Homeowner’s Association. This standard is enforced by the Architectural Control Committee.
Revised 12/2010