Edmondson Heights keeps it neighborhood attractive through shared observance of a set of guidelines called community covenants. These covenants are legal binding rules which protect the value of your property and your neighbors property.
Edmondson Heights is a COVENANT CONTROLLED COMMUNITY
Residents should be aware that a legally binding set of original restrictions, covenants and agreements apply to all property in the Edmondson Heights Community. These were established and initiated by the developer solely for the protection of property values and foster a high standard of life within the community. They are a part of your deed, as an official document, recorded among the land records of Baltimore County. By purchasing a house in Edmondson Heights, you have agreed to comply with these restrictions, covenants and agreements, even if you were not informed of or did not receive a copy of them at settlement.
The Edmondson Heights Civic Association, Inc. (EHCA, Inc.) as successor and assignee, has adopted the following Covenant Guidelines to insure that homeowners, who are considering alterations, or additions, comply with these original restrictions, covenants and agreements. These Guidelines have been amended and adapted through the years and are recorded among the land records of Baltimore County, as laws. The EHCA, Inc. is made up of dues paying Edmondson Heights home owners who volunteer their time as Officers and members of the Board of Governors to help make our community a place to be proud of.
Any deviation from these Covenant Guidelines, such as, additions or alterations to the property will require two copies of a written submission, at least 30 days before any work starts, showing kind, nature, shape, height, colors, materials and location of such additions or alterations along with drawn plan(s), delivered to the EHCA, Inc. Board of Governors. Address all correspondence to Edmondson Heights Civic Association, Inc., Board of Governors, at P.O. Box 21150, Baltimore, Maryland 21228-0650. You may also deliver your plans to an Officer or Board Member at a regular monthly general membership meeting. The EHCA, Inc. Board of Governors retains the sole right to approve or disapprove all plans. Upon approval, from the EHCA, Inc. Board of Governors, residents are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, inspections and for complying with all State and County laws and regulations. This does not exclude the County or State from enforcing any of its permit processes, building codes, laws or requirements.
EHCA, Inc., as successor and assignee, is charged with enforcing these Guidelines and will investigate all complaints, and if necessary, send a violation notice. Depending on the violation the homeowner will be given from 15 days to 60 days to correct the situation. If not corrected in the stated time period the Association's attorney will begin legal action. The homeowner with the violation will be responsible for any and all legal fees.
AWNINGS Only canvas awnings, either in green canvas or green canvas with white trim shall be on the front or the side windows of end-of-group homes. All canvas awnings must be removed for the winter months. Rear awnings may be of any type or variety desired, but must not extend beyond the house line so as to be visible from the front street.
FRONT DOORS, STORM DOORS & FRAMES Front doors may be painted any color desired, although white is preferred. Storm doors must be painted white, wood, white baked-on aluminum or aluminum. Frames must be replaced in the same style as the original design and either constructed of wood or Fypon, in white only.
SECURITY DOORS May be installed to replace storm doors. Security doors must be white.
END-OF-GROUP HOMES Facing boards running to the peak must be painted white or covered with white aluminum or white vinyl. White shingles may be replaced or covered with white aluminum, white vinyl.
FENCES Must not extend forward of the chimney. Fences are permitted at rear of property. Chain link fences are preferred.
GUTTERS & DOWN SPOUTS Must be white, brick red or dark brown. Conformity within the group is encouraged.
PAINTING
All exposed woodwork on the front, side, and rear of a house is to be painted white (Exception is rear porches). Front porches and the concrete wall below brickwork must be painted the color of the original concrete. The recommended concrete paint is the following Behr concrete stain formula from Home Depot: Behr Plus 10 Concrete Stain, Catalina Stone (819), White Base 800 (800), colorant OZ, 48, 96; B Lamp Black 0, 8, 0; C Yellow Oxide 0, 12, 0; L Raw Umber 0, 31,0. Front railings must be painted black or dark green. Conformity within the group is encouraged.
PORCHES Front porches must be replaced in the original design and be of concrete. Steps must be poured or prefab concrete, quarry stone or brick. Rear porches may be of wood, concrete or metal.
ROOFS Roofs must be replaced in the same style as the original, and must be in a neutral color, preferably ranging form light gray to black. Attic fan installation must be in the back or side of the roof.
SATELLITE & DISH ANTENNAS Must be installed in a location not visible from the front of the house.
WINDOWS Must imitate the original double hung construction with six over six sashes preferred. Both sashes must be able to be moved up and down. Replacement materials must be white or painted white. Security bars or grills and glass blocks are permissible on basement windows only.
WOOD STOVES & FIREPLACES Exposed exhaust piping must be bricked-in, bricks to match existing, and must be located in the rear of the house. If exhaust piping is going through the roof the exposed pipes must be stainless steel and be located at the rear of the house.
