Q: What are the fencing requirements for our neighborhood?

- No building permit is required.
- Homes that border E. Powell and South Old State that currently have the perimeter white rail vinyl fencing may not remove or replace it. You generally can install an additional fence on the easement, within your lot that is a 2-rail white wood or vinyl fence. See your specific deed restrictions.

- Fences must go on the property line.

- If you have any utility boxes on you property, it would be inside the fence. Just keep in mind the utilities have the right to come inside the fence if necessary.

- Posts must be facing in towards you, not your neighbors.

- Fence cannot be higher than 6 foot

- Fence must be wood or vinyl. Deed restrictions say no chain link, metal or plastic fences.

- You will be responsible to maintain the fence, to include staining or painting, and replacing any broken or worn posts, slats, doors, caps and trim.

- You must trim both sides of the fence after mowing unless neighbor has their own fence.

- If you plan to paint the fence (not stain), please contact your trustees for color approval before painting.

- Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q: I've noticed stray cats in our neighborhood. Do cats require a license and what can we do if they become a problem?

A: According to the Humane Society of Delaware, owners are not required to obtain a license for cats at this time in Delaware County. If strays become a problem, contact either the Human Society or game warden. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q: Can fire hydrants be painted some other color besides yellow?

A: No. According to our Orange Township Fire Department, Delaware County's fire code requires all fire hydrants to be painted yellow. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q. I have a huge back yard (almost the size of three houses back yards) so that I got a riding mower. What are my options to store my riding mower out of the garage?

A. Oak Creek Deed Restrictions prohibit sheds or outside storage structures of any kind (even dog houses). You might consider added a third garage (contact Orange Township zoning commission or a general contractor for specifications), or find storage local storage space that you could rent. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q. Why were no parking signs placed on one side of the streets in our subdivision? Was this required by Orange TWP or the association?

A. The primary reason is that Orange Township decided some time ago not to allow parking in the cul-de-sacs and limit street parking to the side of the street opposite fire hydrants for those streets less than 27 ft. wide to allow for emergency vehicles to pass through (conforming with national fire codes.) The sheriff cannot enforce it without signs being posted. So they are putting the signs up as they can throughout the developments. In sections where all streets are the same width, they are only putting up a sign as you enter into the section. The cul-de-sacs have had no parking signs since about April. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q. When or who decided to put the no parking on this side signs on Payson Drive? How come some are still parking daily on the east side of the street?

A. Orange Township decided almost a year ago not to allow parking on the side of the street with the fire hydrants (on streets 27' wide or less) and cul-de-sacs to conform with national fire standards. They have announced it in several newsletters. If people park on the side of the street with the fire hydrants, you can call the Sheriff and they will be ticketed. Tickets are $15.00 and license plates will not be renewed until fines are paid. The Township is putting up signs throughout all developments as they are able. No parking signs have been in the cul-de-sacs since April. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q: Our new neighbors have a dog that has been barking all day long! What is the policy on noise?
 

A: There is nothing specific in the Deed Restrictions about a barking dog. If you cannot talk with your neighbors about their barking dog, call the Sheriff's Department. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q: What are the requirements or limitations with installing a satellite dish in Oak Creek?
 

A: If you choose to have a satellite dish, the maximum size of a satellite dish is 24" and it must be attached to the back of the house or garage and it cannot be more than 12 feet from the ground. These are Orange Township codes and these parameters will continue to be strictly enforced. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q: Why can't we plant trees between the sidewalk and curb so we can have tree lined streets?
 

A: Thanks for your question. The Orange Township Trustees prohibit our planting of trees in the right of way. If and when the position of the township changes, then the deed restrictions do allow for a single type of street tree to be planted at the homeowners' expense. - Oak Creek Trustees

 

Q: Why is there algae growing in one of the ponds (furthest south) but the other's are fine?
 

A: They are being chemically treated with maximum chemicals. They can only be treated once every 14 days and the Lake Doctors will be back today or tomorrow. We are asking them to investigate if there is a reason why the chemicals are working on 2 ponds and not the 3rd to see if there is other action that can be taken to correct the situation. Thanks for your note. - Oak Creek Trustees