FAQ
Below you will find some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about living in Nettle Creek Country Club Estates.
No. The covenants state: "Declarant reserves the rights to amend, delete, revise, or otherwise alter any portion of this declaration; however, that right is subject to approval by Nettle Creek Country Club Estates Limited Partnership." The Limited Partnership no longer exists. The Homeowners Association has consulted two (2) separate attorneys and they both agree the only way to change the covenants would be to have 100% approval of ALL lot owners and lien holders.
There is no Second Amendment. An extensive search of recorded documents in Grundy
County has revealed no second amendment.
The covenants state: "Declarant reserves the right to amend, delete, revise or otherwise alter any portion of this declaration; however, that right is subject to approval by Nettle Creek Country Club Estates Limited Partnership." Amendment #4 was implemented by the Homeowners Board of Directors which (per our attorney) makes it unenforceable.
An annual meeting of the members shall be held in April each year for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.
The covenants require homes to be all brick on the first floor with no aluminum or vinyl siding.
The covenants state: No fences shall be erected on any lot, except around swimming pools as required by local or state law. This covenant is strictly enforced.
The ditches are owned by Erienna Township. Approval to make changes to the ditches must come from the Erienna Township Road Commissioner. However, the Homeowners Association (HOA) owns the drainage system in Nettle Creek Country Club Estates. Any changes to the drainage system MUST receive HOA approval (including portions located in the ditches.
Per law, a property owner may not be denied permission to install a solar energy system by
any homeowners association or covenant; but such a solar system must comply with
neighborhood covenants. If you wish to install a solar system, please submit a completed
Solar Energy Application found on our website.
The Creek is a private golf course Monday through Friday and a public course on weekends
and holidays. Contact Morris Country Club for information regarding golf memberships.
The HOA Board of Directors do not tour the neighborhood looking for violoations. If you have a violation concern, please contact a member of the Board of Directors and they will address the violation utilizing the process outlined in the By-Laws.
There shall be no outside storage of garbage containers, trash, refuse, vehicles, watercraft, or firewood on any residential lots.
No, above ground swimming pools are prohibited by the covenants. All in-ground pools
must receive Architectural Committee approval. Please utilize the Landscape / Pool
Application found on our website.
Morris Country Club management has remained firm in their stance that only club golf carts are allowed on the course.