Birch Creek Meadows

Key facts from Birch Creek Meadows's documents

Reflects the 1997 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Birch Creek Meadows

Developer / declarant

Olson Development Company Inc.

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of dogs, cats or other household pets, not for commercial purposes. (Article I, Section 10)

Parking & vehicles

Goods, equipment, vehicles, materials used in trade/service/business may not be kept or stored outside dwelling or garage, except during construction. (Article I, Section 5)

Fences

Fencing (barrier, wall, tree, shrub) in front yard or forward of building line max 4 feet high; elsewhere max 6 feet. Must be well-constructed using cedar (good neighbor style or lattice topped). No chain link. (Article I, Section 9)

Home business

Limited; no trade, craft, business or commercial activity, but owner may maintain professional personal records, handle calls, and confer with associates/clients per city regulations. (Article I, Section 5: "No trade, craft, )

Signs & flags

One "for sale" sign allowed, max 24 inches high and 36 inches long, placed by owner, declarant, or licensed agent. Temporary political signs allowed per Washington County ordinances. No other signs. (Article I, Section 11)

Setbacks / home size

Front: minimum 20 feet; Rear: minimum 15 feet; Side: minimum 5 feet. On corner lots: side yard minimum 20 feet on side without drive/garage abutting street, and 20 feet where drive/garage abuts street. Minimum front yard not to exceed 150% (Article I, Section 3)

Use restrictions

Yes (Article I, Section 1: "No lot shall be u)

Amendments

Covenants may be terminated, revoked or amended only by duly recording an instrument containing agreement signed by owners of a majority of the platted lots. (Article II, Section 1)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.