Ballots for the change in the HOA bylaws were mailed out in early September. Please take a minute and read through it and support the measure to update the laws. Bylaws were written when Bristol Park was first developed, and have not been updated in 20 years.
Please consider supporting this effort to maintain the value and appeal of Bristol Park.
Ballots need to be signed by property owners on the deed. Signatures will need to be notarized.
There are several opportunities to turn in your ballot in the next few weeks:
- HOA Board of Managers Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Communication Federal Credit Union, 100 NE 150th Street
- HOA Board of Managers Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Communication Federal Credit Union, 100 NE 150th Street.
The final opportunity to turn in a ballot is the voting meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Communication Federal Credit Union, 100 NE 150th Street. Signed and notarized ballots must also be postmarked by Oct. 30 to be considered.
The HOA seeks to change the bylaws to:
• Update and remove references to private developers in bylaws.
• Change roof shingle requirement to currently available manufacturer and type.
• Remove restrictions on hot tubs. Allow homeowners to have hot tubs up to 400 gallons.
• Add requirement that new homeowners must occupy property for one year before home can be offered for rental.
• Limit number of rental properties to 10% of total homes. Some homes will be allowed to be grandfathered and hardship requests will be considered.
o The goal is reduce or prevent investment property overrun in Bristol Park. Research shows that owner-occupied properties are maintained. Studies also show that neighborhoods with high levels of absentee ownership have a higher rate of decline, increased crime, and declined resale value. Currently nearly 20 percent of homes in Bristol Park are rentals.
Changes will require property owners who rent their home to have a professional lawn service, and have up to 90 days to secure new tenants.
• Require rental lease agreements to be at least 12 months to limit short term rentals and AirBNB rentals.