Many Cummaquid Heights residents have suggested that we propose Association guidelines for matters formerly covered under deed restrictions. These are the advisory guidelines:
TRUCKS & TRAILERS
When possible, trucks and/or trailers should be garaged when parked overnight or not parked on a public street.
BOATS
Zoning states that boats stored on the premises must be behind the front line of the house.
POST LIGHTS
Each homeowner is encouraged to have a post lamp on his property at or near the street. It is recommended that these be operated by photocells or timers so that they may remain lighted during evening hours.
In addition, we call to your attention several restrictions already in place through local government agencies. These restrictions can be found on the Town’s website for Barnstable and Yarmouth.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SIGNS
Cummaquid Heights is zoned for residential use only, and business activity is prohibited. Signs are strictly limited, but professional people may display a small nameplate.
ANIMALS
Barnstable and Yarmouth each have leash laws requiring that domestic animals and house pets be sufficiently restrained so as not to be offensive to neighbors. When walking your dog, please pick up after them.
FENCES AND STUCTURAL CHANGES
All exterior structural changes, including fences, must be approved by the Old King’s Highway Commission. The Commission also asks that satellite dishes not be placed on the front of homes.
EMERGENCIES
Be sure that your house numbers are visible from the street. Police and Fire Departments need this in case of an emergency.
We hope these will be helpful to you in your efforts to maintain and improve the value of all our properties, and we will be happy to have your comments or further suggestions. You may call or write any member of the Executive Committee or you may e-mail us at cummaquidheights@gmail.com
YARD SALES
Town of Barnstable requires a permit, the cost is $5.00 and you can have no more than 2 in any 3 month period. Yarmouth permits are free and you can have 1 per year unless permission is granted. Follow town regulations re. signs, however please do not put signs by the flag pole, use the outer wings.
BARNSTABLE
A. Designation: CH is designated an RF-1 Zone (Residential Use Only) as per the map:
https://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/Departments/GIS/Zoning_
Maps/Barnstable.pdf?tm=9/24/2019%204:02:11%20PM
B. General Zoning: https://ecode360.com/31772702 and https://ecode360.com/31772735
C. Signage: https://ecode360.com/6559744
D. Home Occupation:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59831e4917bffc0a99443ba5/t/5c3f6de1
aa4a9909bef441e3/1547660771726/Barnstable+Small+Business+Permitting+
Guide_050718.pdf
E. Animals: Leashed Dogs - https://ecode360.com/6556891 and https://ecode360.com/6564140
YARMOUTH
A. Designation: CH is designated an as an R-40 Zone (Residential Use Only) as per the map:
https://www.yarmouth.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/680/Zoning-Map-thru-May-7-2016?bidId=
B. General Zoning: http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/8621/Zoning-Bylaw-thru-05-05-18?bidId=
C. Signage: See http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/8621/Zoning-Bylaw-thru-05-05-18?bidId= Section 303; page 37
D.Home Occupation: http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/8621/Zoning-Bylaw-thru-05-05-18?bidId= Section 416 p.144
E. Animals: https://ecode360.com/11764779
We hope these will be helpful to you in your efforts to maintain and improve the value of all our properties, and we will be happy to have your comments or further suggestions. You may call or write any member of the Executive Committee or you may e-mail us at cummaquidheights@gmail.com
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