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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jon Lyman | President | jonathan.lyman@yahoo.com Rebecca Paterson | Vice-President | rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com Travis Barrs | Secretary | tsbarrs@gmail.com Jill Hensley | Member at Large | hensleyjill@gmail.com Joey Leonardo | Member at Large | joey@kyle-maynard.com Paul Valcheff | Member at Large | paul@valcheff.com COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com Jill Hensley | ARC | hensleyjill@gmail.com Kristin McAfee | Social | k@funsizeevents.com Joey Leonardo | Pool | joey@kyle-maynard.com George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041

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TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

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STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Tricia Syler: tmsyler@forsythco.com

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Stacy Maguire | Activities Office 678-455-7708 ext. 2 | stacy.maguire@fsresidential.com Seth Daugherty | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com Lexie Crowson | Compliance 678-455-7708 ext.1 | lexie.crowson@fsresidential.com After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2

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FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

BOARD REMINDERS AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours.

Replacement cards are $10 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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The Windermere Leaflet is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times.

The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Annual Meeting Update Welcome New Board Members!

Last month, the Community held its Annual Meeting. During the meeting, Board President Jon Lyman delivered a State of the Community presentation and Treasurer George Aubrey gave the financial presentation. Details from the meeting are available on the homepage of the website! 179 total votes were cast (14% of the community).

Each Board member also serves as a liaison to a Committee. Those assignments are as follows: Travis Barrs - Tennis Joey Leonardo- Landscape & Beautification George Aubrey- Finance Paul Valcheff- Pool Jill Hensley , Social & Lodge Rebecca Paterson- Architectural Review

The results of the Board elections were also announced. Effective immediately, here is your new Board of Directors: Jon Lyman, President Rebecca Paterson, Vice-President George Aubrey, Treasurer Travis Barrs, Secretary Jill Hensley, Member at Large Joey Leonardo, Member at Large Paul Valcheff, Member at Large

Please join me in wishing the best to our new Board of Directors!

Sincerely, Jon Lyman, HOA President

New Access control for the outdoor amenity restrooms effective September 8th. Access cards are now required to enter the restrooms located near the tennis facility and the main playground area. Access will be granted with your amenity card between the hours of 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM ONLY.

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Fall is in the air What does that mean? It’s time for the 4 P’s of home ownership. It’s time to get outside and take a 360 walk around your home. What do you see? Is your Paint fading or peeling? Do you need a fresh coat? Is your driveway and sidewalk filthy and moldy? How about a good ole fashion Pressure washing? Let’s not forget landscaping. Now is the time to Prune trees and trim overgrown bushes. Additionally, it is time for that spring application of Pine straw (mulching material).

As we head into fall these are a few areas we will be looking at during our covenant inspections. Make sure you don’t receive one of those pesky notices by being proactive and checking off those maintenance items now.

• EXTERIOR PAINTING - IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU MIGHT THINK You can save a lot on the extent of necessary painting and repairs by catching failure early. Keep a close eye out for spider cracks, fading, and on the overall health of your older paint in particular. (** Please remember all painting projects require prior approval/an ARC application must be submitted) • PRESSURE WASHING Did you know that routine pressure washing will increase the lifespan of your paint and stain? And, it can transform your exterior surfaces, washing away corrosive residues, mold, mildew, and more from your deck, patio, walkways, driveway, and siding.

• Pine straw & Mulch Article I. Pine straw & Mulch –there are many benefits to using pine straw as natural garden mulch. First and foremost, pine straw is a natural by-product; meaning pine straw is discarded by pine trees naturally. Pine needles (straw) help provide excellent growing conditions for healthy trees, plants and shrubs.

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Here are some benefits of pine straw and mulch installation besides the appearance. § Pine straw and mulch installation are essential to the survival of your landscape during a drought. They will reduce the amount of water that evaporates from your soil, greatly reducing your need to water your plants. § Pine straw and mulch improve the quality of your soil by breaking up clay and allowing better water and air movement through the soil. Also, mulch provides nutrients to sandy soil and improves its ability to hold water. § Pine straw and mulch act as an insulating layer on top of soil, keeping it cooler in the summer. § Pine straw and mulch keep weeds down, and the weeds that do grow are much easier to pull. § They are also a great deterrent against weeds, insects, and rodent free.

• Pruning Landscape Trees Proper pruning of landscape trees improves their structural strength, maintains their health, enhances their beauty, and increases their value.

Why Should Trees Be Pruned?

Pruning is advisable if: • trees have crossing branches, weak branch unions, or other defects • branches are dead, dying, decayed, or hazardous • lower branches interfere with people or vehicles, or block visibility of signs • branches are growing into buildings or utility wires • limbs have been broken by storms • trees have grown too large and might injure people or damage property Landscape trees not only make homes and communities more beautiful, but they also improve our environment and can increase the value of a property up to 20 percent. Trees are truly assets that need to be enhanced and protected. Proper pruning is definitely a worthwhile investment!

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PET NEWS

Choosing that perfect dog name Our dogs’ names can say a lot about us, so pet parents often take their time choosing a name.

Choices may reflect everything from heritage to favorite teams and even celebrities.

Think about which one rolls off your tongue more easily? Which one feels more natural? Which one “looks” like your pup?

Your dog will hear his name over and over again and will learn to respond to it when learning commands. He needs to associate it with good things. You can get him to recognize the name with you guessed it - treats! Sit next to him and when he looks at you, call him by name and then present the treat. Repeat and eventually, he will learn that responding brings joy!

With rescues, you don’t always get to choose. The name has already been given. It certainly could be changed, but if it’s an older dog, it’s probably best to just go with it.

We’ve only had rescues and fortunately liked the names already chosen - Lyla, Moe and Shadow. As a child, we named our white German Shepherd ZOT after the candy, “ZOTZ” from “back in the day”!

We thought it suited him perfectly.

Short names are best... one or two syllables are quick and easy.

Try to be consistent and not throw in nicknames as it may confuse the learning process In the end, picking a name you absolutely love is the most impor-

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tant. You want to get that warm, fuzzy feeling every time you call his name!

SAW A RECENT 2023 SURVEY OF THE MOST POPULAR NAMES. FOR MALES Max Charlie Cooper Milo Buddy Rocky Bear Toby Duke Leo

FOR FEMALES Bella Luna Daisy Lucy Lily Sadie Maggie Chloe Bailey Molly Happy pup naming!!

Susan Hartsfield Tanner Windermere Pet Sitter 678-755-2931 bulldawgsusan@yahoo.com

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TENNIS NEWS

NOVEMBER DRILL SCHEDULE Monday 9:00am-10:30am Ladies Open Drills Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Adult Open Drills

NEED TO RESERVE A COURT?

Friday 9:00am-10:30am Adult Open Drills

Court reservations can be made using

ReserveMyCourt.com.

This app allows you to check on court availability and make reservations from the internet, iPhone app, or Android app.

Friday 10:45am-12:00pm Reps, Reps and more Reps

Please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net for pricing and further details.

JUNIOR TENNIS DRILLS AT WINDERMERE Please contact Coach Bobby directly at schindlerb@comcast.net for the current drill schedule.

Both tennis and pickle ball court reservations can be made on the app.

Please follow the instructions in the link below to get started.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A COURT

SQUEEGEES & BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF Please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly.

Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: battowel.com/video Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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New Access control for the outdoor amenity restrooms effective September 8th. Access cards are now required to enter the restrooms located near the tennis facility and the main playground area. Access will be granted with your amenity card between the hours of 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM ONLY.

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PICKLE BALL AT WINDERMERE We are so excited to announce our first ALTA pickle ball team captained by Erika and Frank McGowan coming this winter.

ALTA pickle ball league matches are played on Saturdays at 4:00. Teams require a minimum of 5 women and 5 men and match play will include womens doubles, mens doubles and 2 lines of mixed doubles. The McGowan team roster is all full for this coming winter season, but if you are interested in playing on a pickle ball team in the future, or just have questions about pickle ball at Windermere in general, please reach out to our Windermere pickle ball coordinator Robin Wolfe at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com.

Lodge & Fitness Center

Please read all posted signs before entering the gym.

Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing.

Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

OPEN 24/7 Except for cleaning Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am-10am

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CLUBS

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Ladies Bridge: Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276

McAfee at 925-998-1973.

Couples Bridge: Meets every 3rd

Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237

Gal’s night: Gal’s Night Wednesday,

November 1st .

Please come with your top three book suggestions as we will be selecting one of them for the next month book selection. any questions please message Kristin

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Guys’ Night:

The next Windermere Guys’ Night event will be December 14th at 7PM, at the Windermere Lodge.

Cheers to a night of indulgence and good company! You can RSVP at https://www.homevantage.net/wgn

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Eye Care For You Dr. Bharti Bathija-Lala, O.D. Quality eye care and personal attention are our focus at Eye Care For You.

We offer online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery powered by DoorDash and UberEATS. REVISED HOURS OF OPERATION: M - Th 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM F - Sa 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Su 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

We offer PREVENTATIVE and ROUTINE EYE EXAMS, and a COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EYE CARE SERVICES for your whole family.

• Treatment of Eye-Related Problems & Disorders • Contact Lens Evaluation, Consultation and Fitting • Eye Glasses & More!

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Prescription Glasses (Exclusions Apply)

Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm • Saturday 9:00am–3:00pm Office is closed one Saturday per month.

We participate with VSP, Aetna, Bluecross (BCBS), Cigna, Coventry, Avesis, Superior Vision, VBA, EyeMed, Optum (Spectera), Medicare/Medicaid. Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.

770-887-1404 www.eyecareforyougeorgia.com 3830 Windermere Parkway, Suite 301, Cumming, GA 30041 (Located in Windermere Professional Park)

Giving Thanks to our loyal clients and our warm neighbors

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EVENT RECAP

Fall Festival

Thank you to the Rains Team and their partners for bringing us a fabulous Fall Festival. We enjoyed bounce houses, balloon twisters, face painters, pony rides and more.

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Breathe Better FORSYTH

October 12, 2023 / 3:00 p.m. — 6 p.m.

Northside Hospital Forsyth 1400 Building, Bennett A&B

For a detailed map please visit: northside.com/forsyth

Do you have a chronic cough or trouble breathing?

Exposed to smoking or other irritants?

Do you have a family history of breathing problems?

Interested in your lung health or post-COVID lung concerns?

Have Asthma or COPD? Pulmonologists on site to answer questions!

Free Lung Function Testing

Free flu shots available for the first 100 registrants.

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Blood Pressure Screening

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

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Oral and Nutritional Health Experts

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American Lung Association

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Smoking/Vaping Cessation Resources

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COPD Foundation

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Onsite Resources For Education & Questions: • Pharmacists, Pulmonologists, Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, • Respiratory Equipment Vendors • Pharmacists On Site to Review Proper Inhaler Technique and • Answer Medication Questions

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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Screening Who Needs Lung Cancer Screening?

Better Breathers Club Pulmonologist to Discuss Lung Function Screening Results

Bone Density Screening

For More Information Call: 404-845-5555, press 0 Registration opens September 1, 2023.

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UPCOMING EVENTS TWO CLUBS ONE MEMBERSHIP!

THE LIFESTYLE OF YOUR DREAMS IS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY PREVIEW MEMBERSHIP...

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Activate your preview membership today by scanning the QR code below...

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*Offer expires July 1, 2023, and is valid for only non-members at any participating Invited Network Club for one-time use only. Limit one (1) preview experience per person. May not be combined with any other discount or promotion. Must present preview membership card when using facilities. Guest fees, cart fees and standard food and beverage rates apply. Payment for goods and services is due at the time of purchase.

Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. See Club for details. © Invited. All rights reserved.

WINDERMERE DENTAL

November 10, 2023 8:00 - 10:00 AM

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Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Oral Devices for the Management of Sleep Apnea & Snoring

(678) 455.3734 Tues-Fri

8am - 5pm

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Santa Photos NOVEMBER 11-12

Welcome to the Santa at Windermere sign-up brought to you by In & Out Photo.

To reserve your time, a payment of $25.00 must be paid upon the completion of signing up.

CHECK (made out to Mike Powell) or CASH.

This payment is NON-Refundable.

Customers will leave with all the digital images taken from their appointment.

There will be a balance of $55.00 due at the event paid by

Time Slots are 10 minutes long.

Please review the available slots below and CLICK HERE to sign up.

Contact In & Out photo at 770-889-7305 if you have any questions.

Holiday Celebration Featuring the 1st Annual Ugly Sweater Contest

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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THURSDAY IS PICK UP DAY Please be advised effective January 1, 2024 Red Oak Sanitation will no longer collect yard waste. All trash must be bagged and fit inside of the can. Additional bins may be ordered and billed directly through Red Oak by calling (678) 455-7819.

Reminder on on Holiday Holiday Decorations Decorations Reminder h) Holiday decorations are both permitted and encouraged and will not require approval by the ARC. However, such decorations may be installed no sooner than forty-five (45) days prior to the holiday and must be removed within ten (10) days after the holidays for which they are intended. With respect to Christmas lighting displays, they should not be illuminated until the day after Thanksgiving.

ARC reserves the right to require the removal of decorations which do not comply with these guidelines or which, in the judgment of the ARC, pose a potential public safety risk.

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Thinking About Selling Your Home?

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Do you need a closing letter?

What should the For Sale sign look like?

How much are the fees?

Please CLICK HERE for the answers to these questions.

Amenity Cards: the amenity access cards should be given to the buyer at closing from seller. If not, the buyer or seller may purchase them from the association for $10 per card (maximum of 2 cards).

Embrace the spirit of giving during the holiday season.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Please join us in the Windermere clubhouse on Saturday, Dec. 9th, 9 -11 a.m. Enjoy light breakfast bites and an opportunity to have pictures taken with Santa.

DONATE A TOY OR GIFT CARD We’ll be collecting donations for The Place of Forsyth.

This wonderful organization supplies basic necessities and resources to our neighbors in need. During the holiday season, they provide toys and gifts to over 2,000 local children. Your donation of a toy or gift card will go directly to children and teens who would otherwise go without.

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The Lodge at Windermere 2023 LODGE RENTALS

C L IC K H E R E TO C H E C K AVA I L A B I L I T Y

Book your party today at the Lodge!

Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking.

No dates can be penciled in.

2024 LODGE RENTALS

Please note that the 2024 rental calendar will be available for bookings after January 1, 2024. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed agreements and full payment is required to schedule all dates. January (only) 2024 dates can be scheduled beginning December 1, 2023. All assessments must be current in order to place a rental reservation.

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LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-10am for Deep Cleaning PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE.

We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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READY, SET, SOLD!

A Seamless Selling Experience Awaits 2023 Windermere Update Meriellen Cole I Stephanie Cole Patterson Platinum Windermere Sponsors for 20+ Years

770.316.3110 855.450.0442

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ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work?

Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval?

Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association.

Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved.

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Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Contact us at windermereactivities@comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

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Windermere Leaflet FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are: GARAGE & YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited.

Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

TRASH CANS They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

LAWNS Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION

Stay up to date on events and happenings in Windermere!

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5380 Faircroft Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005

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5380 Faircroft Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005

770-664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org

www.mcginniswoods.org

SACS, GAC, NAEYC Accredited Cognia, GAC, andAND NAEYC Accredited SACS, GAC, AND NAEYC Accredited