Our Neighborhood

Note: Most recent updates are in blue.

NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL

Many may have noticed that U.S. protection service car patrolling our community. The Home Owners Association hired them to do random patrols of the neighborhood and park to deter mischief and or crime. You can read more about them at www.uspsvc.com or feel free to contact any of the trustees for more info.

FENCE EXTENDED

Due to some dangerous situations of cars illegally driving around the gate at the emergency entrance (Near DrugMart) we have extended the fence to prevent this. To date no one has drove around the new section of fence. We also replaced some damaged boards and added a fresh coat of paint to spruce it up.

PARK RENOVATIONS

The park walkway has been recently sealed and new mulch is coming for the playground. We have noticed poison ivy growing in the woods near the walkway and have asked our landscaper to come out and spray to remove this problem; this should be taken care within the next couple of weeks.

PLOWING STREETS

We have contracted plowing of the streets for snow removal this winter. We all know that the winters and lack of plowing has caused us all issues at one point or another so we are looking forward to easier access to the roads.

ARE YOU SPEEDING?

A issue that seems to be on a lot of peoples minds is speeding. While the HOA can not enforce speeding we are looking into "Children At Play" signs that will be placed throughout the community. We hope that the signs will help some folks think about what is at stake when they speed through the neighborhood.

DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS

Letters have gone out to homeowners that were in clear violation of deed restrictions and so far we have had a positive response. We will continue to work with homeowners to make sure our community stays a nice one.

ENTRANCE SIGN

Our sign at the entrance is in need of some repair. We are looking to have it fixed and add a second sing at the entrance so that west bound traffic can see the Prestwick Commons from the road. We are in the final stages of pulling permits and construction should start soon.

YARD WASTE
The city of Columbus is no longer picking up yard waste in our development free. The city has contracted with Rumpke of Ohio for this service. Residents have the option of signing up for six months of service – renewable for another six months – or one year of service. The 6-month cost is $49.50. The charge will not be prorated, so residents, who opt to subscribe two months into the first 6-month period, would still have to pay the full amount of $49.50. Subscribers are able to set out up to 15 bags, bundles or containers of yard waste for weekly collection. Subscribers needing to set out more than 15 bags in any given week are able to purchase $1 tags from Rumpke for each additional bag.

If you opt not to subscribe to the program, there are 9 private composting facilities in the City that will take residential yard waste free of charge. But you must have it taken there. As an FYI, returning grass clippings to the yard will keep grass healthy and individual composting will reduce the need for fertilizer in gardens.

Drop-off Yard-Waste recycling locations will be added to the web site.

Burning yard waste is illegal in the city of Columbus.

SPEEDING
The Prestwick Commons Subdivision has a MAXIMUM speed limit of 25 miles per hour on ALL streets. There are a lot of children in our subdivision so please slow down. Please keep the streets safe for everyone.

VEHICLES
As per the “Declaration of Covenants, Easements, Conditions and Restrictions for Prestwick Commons Subdivision” that every home owner signed with the purchase of their home, we would like to remind everyone the following:

…”No trucks, commercial vehicles, boats, trailers campers or mobile homes shall be parked or stored on the street or on any Lot (except in an enclosed structure shielded from view) for any time period longer than forty-eight (48) hours in any thirty (30) day period, provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall prohibit the reasonable use of such vehicles as may be necessary during construction of residences on the Lots.”

“The word ‘trailer’ shall include trailer coach, house trailer, mobile home, automobile trailer, camp car, camper or any other vehicle, whether or not self-propelled, constructed or existing in such an manner as would permit use and occupancy thereof, or for storage or the conveyance of machinery, tools or equipment, whether resting on wheels, jacks, tires or foundation. The word “truck” shall include and mean every type of motor vehicle other than passenger cars, passenger vans and any vehicle other than any light pickup truck which is used as a personal automotive vehicle by an Owner or a member of an Owner’s family.”

This includes any van with commercial writing on the side of the van. These vehicles can only be stored at your residence inside your garage (closed). The Board is now issuing fines to homeowners in violation.

SCHOOL BUS STOPS
Please have your children be considerate to the homeowners property where they are getting onto the bus. There have been complaints of trash from children at bus stops as well as children not staying on the sidewalk and lining up and playing in homeowners yards.

TRASH

The city of Columbus ONLY dumps the green trash bins on trash day. Any trash outside of the green trash bins is considered BULK TRASH. No Bulk items will be collected unless the resident schedules collection online or by calling 614.645.3111. You can also contact the city at the same number if you are interested in purchasing a second container or if you have a damaged container. Please note that there are some items that the city of Columbus, in bulk collection, will not pick-up and you will need to contact a private hauler. Please check the City of Columbus web site or call the number listed for these items.

All green trash containers must also be screened from public view. This means placing the containers in your garage or other location that is not visible from the street. There have been numerous complaints from residents over this issue.

The HOA Board has the discretion to fine homeowners that leave trash containers or trash out in yard for an extended period of time (extended period of time is more than 2 days).

MAILBOXES
“If the mailbox is damaged, destroyed or deteriorates, then each Lot Owner, at such Lot Owner’s expense, shall repair or replace such mailbox with another of a like kind, design, pattern and color as the initial mailbox.”

The review board will be contacting some residents because some mailboxes that have been installed do not meet the standard listed above.

YARDS
There have been numerous complaints with regards to yards in the development – specifically dandelion weeds. Please keep your weeds under control and put down some weed killer on your lawns. Also, try to have your yard mowed at least once a week. If you plan on going away for an extended period of time, have a landscaper or a neighbor mow your lawn while you are gone. Yards that are unkempt can be fined by the subdivision as well as by the city of Columbus.

Also, please make sure that your trees are trimmed back from public areas such as sidewalks.

SIDEWALKS
It is the homeowners responsibility to repair any sidewalks on their property. This includes sidewalks that have sunken and can cause someone to trip. Not only can the city of Columbus fine you, but you are also liable and can be sued if anyone is injured.