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Rules
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The following is an abbreviated version of the General Use Restrictions. For the full
text, please refer to Article I "General Use Restrictions" of the Declaration of Restrictions for your particular Phase.
- Private Residences:
The lots shall be used for private residential purposes only, and no buildings of any kind except private dwelling units shall be erected or maintained thereon.
- Trailers, Mobile Homes, etc.:
No temporary structure, including trailers and mobile homes, shall be permitted or maintained upon any lot.
- Animals and Pets:
No animals of any kind other than usual household pets shall be kept or maintained on any part or portion of the properties or lots, - no breeding -
no pet outbuildings. All domestic animals, when outside of its respective owner's residential dwelling, must be on a leash and otherwise comply with all local,
municipal, county and state laws and ordinances.
- Vegetable Gardens: No vegetable gardens shall be created, constructed, or
maintained on the front yards or side yard of any lots where such garden can be seen by pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Trash Receptacles:
Trash receptacles shall be kept in enclosed areas, hidden from view, excepting on regular collection days, when they may be placed temporarily at the curb.
- Prohibited Vehicles:
No trucks, buses, travel trailers, boat trailers, boats, utility trailers or campers whatsoever, and no disabled vehicles of any description shall be
kept or maintained on any street, lot or driveway, except that any of the same may be kept within enclosed garages; excepting that pickup trucks up to and including
3/4 ton and enclosed vans up to 10,000 lbs. G.V.W. are permitted, provided that they do not exceed a height of seven feet.
- Signs:
No signs of any nature whatsoever shall be erected, placed or maintained on any lot within the premises described, except that a single real estate "For Sale"
sign may be so placed and maintained, but must be removed within five days after a contract for sale and purchase for such lot has been signed by all the parties thereto.
- Fences:
No enclosing or non-enclosing fence or barrier (hereinafter "fence") shall be erected on any lot closer to the front street line than the rear face of the principal
building on said lot except that fences which are dividing lines between two lots may extend along side lot lines. (Fences shall be according to the specifications as
described in the Declaration of Restrictions.) No fences shall be permitted on any townhouse or duplex lot except those erected as part of the original house design.
- Swimming Pools:
No swimming pools shall be permitted on any townhouse or duplex lots.
- Window Treatment: All windows from the exterior shall show white or off-white
fabric or color compatible with color of exterior finish of dwelling. Any disputes regarding color selection or compatibility will be determined at the sole discretion of Declarant, or its assigns.
- Clothes Lines: No permanent outside clothes lines or clothesline posts are permitted. Portable outside lines approved by Declarant, its successors or his
assigns will be permissible, provided same are used and clothes are hung out during daylight hours only.
- Privacy Fences:
Privacy fences are defined as those types of fences that enclose only a small portion of the rear yard close to the building itself; for example, a privacy
fence may closely enclose a rear patio. (Such fences are permitted on single family lots only, provided they follow the permissible specifications as outlined in the Declaration of Restrictions)
- Trees, Shrubs & Landscaping: Any trees, shrubs and/or landscaping planted, placed, provided or done by the developer must remain undisturbed for a period of ten
(10) years, except for ordinary maintenance, feeding, and disease control.
- Yards: No statues, sculptures, painted trees, bird baths, replicas of animals or
other like objects may be affixed to or placed on any lot or building, where they would be visible from any street, without prior written approval of the Architectural Committee.
- Exterior Lighting:
No exterior lighting fixtures other than as shown on the model homes constructed by developer or developer's designated agent, are permitted on
any lot, or on any structures on any lot, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications for same by the Architectural Review Committee.
- Exterior Design and/or Color Scheme Changes on Townhouse and/or
Duplex Houses: No owner of any townhouse and/or duplex house or occupant shall cause or permit any alterations or changes of the exterior design and/or color
scheme of any townhouse or duplex house, or fences surrounding said townhouse or duplex house, unless the Architectural Review Committee has approved such alteration and/or color change.
- Trampolines:
No trampolines of any kind shall be kept or maintained on any lot.
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Planning an exterior change to your home or lot? Visit the Design Guidelines section of this web site for information pertaining to
exterior changes.
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Special Note to Limestone Hills Condominium Owners (Stoney Batter and Berkshire):
The following "General Use
Restrictions" are not applicable to your property. Please review your condominium's governing documents for rules germane to your condominium. Condominium owners are, however, members of the
Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation and therefore subject to Section 3, Article (1) of the ByLaws of the Corporation (amended 10-10-91) - "No building, shed, fence, wall, swimming pool or other
construction shall be commenced, erected, or maintained upon any lot, or shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration be made until the plans and specifications have been submitted to and
approved in writing by the Declarant (LHMC Board of Directors)."
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If you see New Castle County Code Violations such as:
High Weeds & Grass (higher than 8 inches); Unregistered or Inoperable Motor
Vehicles; Trash (must be stored in containers); Debris; Parking on Grass; Prohibited Signs (banners, air-filled figures, signs that emit noise, etc.); Building without Permits (decks, some sheds,
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.); certain types of home-based businesses; and vacant and unsecured homes.
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Call 395.5555 to report
possible violations to New Castle County
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"No Solicitation" enforcement
The LHMC Board has implemented a procedure to support the enforcement of the “No Solicitation" policy in our community
DeedRestrictions, which seem to be constantly violated by local businesses. A director from each cluster has volunteered to notify a business in writing when it violates our “No Solicitation"
policy. The business will be encouraged to purchase an ad in our community newsletter (HiLites) and will be advised that further violations will result in prompt reporting to local authorities for
enforcement and possible prosecution.
Further, a communication will be made to LHMC residents when the business is a repeat offender.
Residents can assist this effort by reporting
collecting information from solicitors (e.g., name, contact number, license plate number, description of individual(s), etc.) and reporting to your respective cluster director below that is
managing this initiative:
Cluster Director
East & Vincent Lane Nancy Goyda 235.7112
North Paul Kline 234.0316
North Pointe Claire Davidson 234.0947
West Colin Patrick 239.4747 (until 9/30)
The LHMC Board has confirmation from the New Castle County Police Department-Community Service Division that the enforcement of the LHMC "no solicitation" policy is appropriate since a
violation of our policy does constitute "trespassing".
It was further advised that if the community chooses to pursue charges, a complaint on behalf of LHMC should be filed with the New Castle County Police (573-2800).
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