Windermere Leaflet December 2023 by The Times

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Windermere Leaflet Inside this Issue 2024 Assessment reminder Protect yourself from Porch Pirates Holiday Celebration Breakfast with Santa

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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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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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Neighborhood Reminders 2024 Association Dues Reminder

Statements for the 2024 Association Dues were mailed out in November. If you have not received your statement please contact us right away so that we can assist you in making your payment. Failure to receive your statement or to notify us if you have not received it will not be considered a valid reason for making a late payment and late fees will still apply. Again, this year, you have two options for payment of association dues: You may pay the entire amount of $1,400.00 at one time. Or, you can make two (2) payments of $700.00; the first payment is due January 1st and the second payment is due April 1st. Please remember that assessments are due and payable on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 1st of the month are considered late and are subject to a 10% late fee.* Please allow at least fourteen (14) business days for receipt and processing of your payment. Payments are not posted instantly whether they are mailed to the lockbox, paid on-line via your personal bank, or through the First Service on-line payment service (ClickPay). When submitting your payment, please write your 14-digit account number on your check. Your account number begins with Q113. If you use on-line bill pay please be sure that your bank has your complete account number and the correct P.O. Box information. Payments should be made out to: WINDERMERE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION C/O FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL P.O. BOX 30348 Tampa, FL 33630-3348 As always, the management team is here to address any questions or concerns that you may have. Please feel free to contact us at windermeremanager@comcast.net, windermereactivities@comcast.net or 678-455-7708. We wish you a wonderful and safe Holiday Season and Happy New Year! **Please note, if pre-paying account balances may reflect $0, as the assessments are not due until January 1st. The charge will be applied on or around this date.

Assessment Fees Made Easy! Make Your Payments Online! We invite you to set up one time or automatic payments online through ClickPay, our online payment provider: Signing up is easy: Log onto fsresidential.com and click on Make a Payment Or Call 1-888-354-0135 and press Option 1

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You can • Pay by e-check at no cost • Pay by credit or debit card for a nominal fee • Set up automatic payments • Pay from your phone or tablet • Mail a check to : Windermere c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30348 Tampa, FL 33630-3348 Any questions? Visit clickpay.com/get help or call 1-888-354-0135 and press Option 1

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Protect Yourself from PORCH PIRATES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The Holiday season brings good cheer, chilly weather and, the dreaded porch pirates. Santa’s elves are not the only ones working hard this season as thieves are working overtime to steal packages from doorsteps! Don’t become one of the 11 million people who had packages stolen from outside their homes last year. In addition to home security systems with doorbell cameras, the major package shipping companies offer options on how you can thwart porch pirates and ensure your packages are kept safe: AMAZON.COM Use an Amazon Locker: The company has installed lock boxes in well-known locations like stores and other secure sites. In-home delivery: By using the Amazon Key Smart Lock Kit, couriers can drop packages off inside Prime members’ homes. The system works in tandem with an Internet-connected door lock and camera. This is available in select cities. In-car delivery: Prime members can have couriers put packages inside eligible vehicles with Amazon Key In-Car Delivery, which is also available only in select cities. FEDEX Send your package to a local FedEx store: Instead of having your package delivered to your door, you can opt to have it delivered to the nearest FedEx store. At no additional charge, the

location can hold it for you for up to five business days. Find the nearest FedEx to you at fedex.com/locate. Request a signature: As a shipper, you can request that packages you send require a signature before they’re released. That will help ensure that the box is never left unattended. FedEx Delivery Manager: This free service at fedex.com/delivery allows you to customize home deliveries to fit your schedule. You can opt for a vacation hold, reschedule delivery and more. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS) UPS My Choice: The company offers UPS My Choice lets members leave the driver instructions on where they want the package left, get delivery alerts, get confirmed delivery windows and more. The service is free but also comes with a premium option for $40 a year.

UPS Delivery Intercept: UPS also lets customers hold their packages at a UPS facility or reschedule a delivery via Delivery Intercept. A fee may apply. U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Informed Delivery: The Postal Service offers Informed Delivery, an email notification service which lets homeowners know what’s coming to their mailboxes while you’re away. Those who sign up get scans of all first-class mail that will be delivered to their address later that day. Require a signature: To ensure safe delivery, USPS also allows signatures on the following: Priority Mail Express (if requested), Certified Mail, Collect on Delivery, Insured Mail (over $500), Registered Mail, Return Receipt, Signature Confirmation and Adult Signature.

Please be sure to observe the Forsyth County leash law when out with your pets. See code below: FORSYTH COUNTY CODE ARTICLE II. ANIMAL CONTROL Sec. 14-31. Running at large prohibited. (a) It shall be the duty of the owner of any animal or anyone having an animal in his possession to keep the animal under control at all times while the animal is off the real property limits of the owner, possessor or custodian. For the purposes of this section, an animal is deemed under control when it is confined within a vehicle; is secured by a leash or other device held by a competent person; is under voice control; or is properly confined within an enclosure with permission of the owner of the property where the enclosure is located.

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Holiday hazards to your pets This information is definitely worth repeating as we approach the Christmas season. Keep a close eye on your pets always, but especially around this time of year with so many temptations. The holidays can be stressful enough without having to worry about potentially poisoning our pets. Below is a list of holiday related items that vets recommend we keep away from our fur babies. HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS Decorations such as snow globes or bubble lights may contain poisonous chemicals. The liquid inside can be very dangerous if swallowed. The chemical in bubble lights called Methylene Chloride can result in aspiration, irritation to the eyes, skin and gastrointestinal tracts, as well as depression. Tinsel may look very inviting to a cat but can cause severe damage to the intestinal tract if ingested.

PLANTS Besides poinsettia plants, other more worrisome plants include holiday bouquets containing lilies, holly or mistletoe. Lilies such as Tiger, Asiatic, Stargazer, Easter or Day lilies are the most dangerous. The ingestion of one or two flower petals is enough to cause sudden kidney failure in cats. Holly berries and mistletoe can also be toxic to pets causing gastrointestinal upset and even arrhythmia if eaten. ALCOHOL This has always been high on my list of definite “NO NO’S”. It is NOT funny to give any pet a sip of your drink. Alcohol affects pets quickly because it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. It can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar, blood pressure and body temperature. Intoxicated animals may experience seizures and respiratory failure. Also, desserts containing alcohol and unbaked dough that contains yeast should be kept away from pets, as well. This creates vomiting, disorientation and stomach bloat.

OTHER HOLIDAY FOODS • No foods with grapes, raisins, currants such as fruitcake. This can result in kidney failure. • No chocolate or walnuts • No sugarless gum/candies containing xylitol, a sweetener that is toxic. (However, any gum or candy is not good for them!) • No leftover fatty meat scraps which can produce severe inflammation of the pancreas leading to abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. • No avocados, cherry pits, peach pits, apricot pits, apple seeds • No garlic or onions, mushrooms • No tea or coffee LIQUID POTPOURRI AND CANDLES The scents may be inviting, but can cause harm with severe burns. You will definitely enjoy your holidays more if you PET PROOF your home! If you by chance slip and feel they are in danger somehow, call your vet immediately or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435

MERRY (safe) CHRISTMAS!!

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

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TENNIS NEWS

DECEMBER DRILL SCHEDULE Monday 9:30am-11:00am Lady’s Open Drills Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Adult Open Drills

NEED TO RESERVE A COURT?

Friday 9:30am-11:00am Adult Open Drills

Court reservations can be made using

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

Friday 11:15am-12:30pm 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. 8 December 2023

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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. Windermere Leaflet

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 rbwolfe@aol.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.

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Windermere Clubs! 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 Couples Bridge: Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237 Gals Night – BOOK CLUB • Come one come ALL!! Join us Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00PM for our White Elephant

Book Exchange • Bring your wrapped Book & Booze to display before the exchange begins. ( new or used book) • To start the exchange we will draw #’s to see who goes first. • The person who chooses #1 will go first and choose a Book & Booze, Read the hint/teaser and open it. • STEAL AWAY - Next person (#2) can select an unopened Book & Booze or steal the already opened book from #1. Any questions please message Kristin McAfee at 925-998-1973. Guys’ Night: The next Windermere Guys’ Night event will be Thursday, 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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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.

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SOCIAL NEWS SCREAM ON GREEN Thank you to everyone that came out for the costume parade and screening of Hocus Pocus. The Sanderson Sisters put a spell on us. Thank you to our sponsors HomeVantage and McGinnis Woods Day School.

VETERANS BREAKFAST We celebrated our Veterans this year with a light breakfast and fellowship. Thank you to the men and women who have served and continue to serve every day. You are our heroes and she-roes

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Trusted Family Care Lanier Family Practice has been proudly serving the Cumming community with dedicated compassion. Our board-certiﬁed physicians, Dr. Nibedita Patro and Dr. Ramya Jayaraman provide care to patients ages 10 and older, and offers comprehensive services for chronic disease management, acute illness care and preventative care.

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COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES Health & Wellness Care

• Annual Wellness and Preventative Medicine for Children (10 and up) and Adults • Women’s Health & Well-Woman Exams • Comprehensive Physical Exams, Sports Physicals, Camp and College Physicals • Men’s Health • Acute and Chronic Illness Diagnosis and Management • Heart Disease and Hypertension • Minor In-ofﬁce Procedures

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WINDERMERE COMMUNITY American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, January 24, 2023 10:00am – 2:00pm The Lodge 4444 Front Nine Drive Cumming, GA 30041 Scan to Register

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Activate Your Preview Weekend Membership and Enjoy*: Full use of the Club for 3 days with no initiation fee or dues Delicious meals in our restaurant for 50% off Unlimited golf for cart and green fees only Joining the fun at any Members-only event A CLUB LIFESTYLE WHERE THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES NEVER END, THERE’S AN ACTIVITY FOR EVERY FAMILY MEMBER, THE STAFF KNOWS YOUR NAME, AND IT’S PRIVATE AND AFFORDABLE!

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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.

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Couples Bridge 6:00PM

ARC Committee Meeting 6:00PM

Gal’s Night 7:00PM

Breakfast with Stanta 9-11AM

Holiday Celebration 5-7PM

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Guy’s Night 7:00PM

Finance Committee Meeting 11:00AM Newgate BOD 6:00PM

Tennis Committee Meeting 5:30PM

Merry Christmas LODGE CLOSED

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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. Please contact Red Oak Sanitation at 678-455-7819 to schedule and prepay for Christmas tree pick up.

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

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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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. 22 December 2023

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.

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Don’t forget to submit an Application for Modification for Holiday Gifts! IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO GIVE BASKETBALL GOALS, TRAMPOLINES, OR PLAY SETS AS A GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS, PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. The Application for Modification and the Architectural Guidelines Standards and Procedures are available on the Windermere website homepage. All homeowners who wish to make any modifications to their property are required to submit an Application for Modification. Applications can be submitted at any time and you will receive a decision letter in approximately 15 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including Holiday gifts.

Once an Application is received it will be reviewed and decided on within 2 weeks. THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED FOR DECEMBER 25TH APPROVAL IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 4TH. If you need to add a rush to your application, the deadline for rush applications is Monday, December 11th. *Rush fees apply. Please note that the Office will be closed from Friday, December 22nd- January 1st and will reopen at 9:00 AM on January 2ND.

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS

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

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.

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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.

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. www.WindermereCommunity.net

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5380 Faircroft Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005

770-664-7764

5380 Faircroft Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005

770-664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org

www.mcginniswoods.org

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