Question 1

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF                ...

Accepted Answer

NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES/QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
For any issue/question/concern about our covenants and bylaws, dues, architectural review process, the neighborhood's ponds, snow removal, or mowing of common areas, please email shorewoodfw@gmail.com

NUISANCE/SAFETY CONCERNS
To report nuisances and share safety concerns, call the Fort Wayne Police Department Desk Sergeant: 260-427-1222.
 
FIRES
Recreation fires are allowed at your residence but must meet the following city codes:
If you see that a resident is in violation of the Recreational Fire Ordinance, you may call and report this to the Fort Wayne Fire Department at 260-427-1479.
If a recreational fire is creating a smoke nuisance for you, please ask the resident politely to extinguish their fire.  If they do not and smoke continues to be a nuisance for you, you may call the Fort Wayne Fire Department.  Keep in mind that when called, they are obligated to send personnel and equipment to the residence to have them extinguish the fire.  This is costly to us as taxpayers and may be a distraction to them from real life safety issues.  So please ask the resident first to extinguish their fire before calling the fire department.  
For more info from the city, click here 
Life Safety/Property Fires: any fire that creates a life safety concern or real property damage should be reported to the Fort Wayne Fire Department by calling 911.  
 
CITY RELATED QUESTIONS/ISSUES
For city-related questions/issues, call 311 or submit your question/issue online HERE. Some examples include code violations, trash and recycling problems, streetlights out, potholes, tall grass, cars/trailers blocking streets/drives, excessive barking or dog/pet abuse, garbage in yards/streets.

Question 2

WHEN ARE ANNUAL DUES DUE AND HOW SHOULD I PAY?"

Accepted Answer

Each home will be mailed a bill for their annual dues in December of each year.  These are due January 1st. Checks should be made payable to Shorewood Community Association, Inc.
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Mail check to:
Shorewood Community Association, Inc.
℅ Christen Souers LLC
10347 Dawson’s Creek Blvd., Ste C
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825
260-484-0653

If you'd like to pay online, visit your bank's website to see if they offer online bill pay.

Question 3

WHY CAN'T I PAY MY DUES ONLINE?

Accepted Answer

Many banks offer an online Bill Pay option if you prefer to pay online. You'll need to check with your personal bank and what their options are.

The Payee is Shorewood Community Association, Inc.

The mailing address for dues is below: 
Shorewood Community Association, Inc.
℅ Christen Souers LLC
10347 Dawson’s Creek Blvd., Ste C
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825
260-484-0653

Question 4

WHAT DO OUR DUES PAY FOR?

Accepted Answer

Our dues are put toward a variety of important services including snow removal/salting our intersections as well as the maintenance, landscaping and upkeep of our common areas and ponds. Additionally, our dues contribute to the funding of mailings, association property taxes and utilities, insurance, professional fees for legal and accounting purposes, and costs associated with compliance of the Restrictive Covenants to ensure the smooth operation of our neighborhood. These fees, along with sponsorships from local businesses, also support events that foster a sense of community and improve the overall value and quality of life within the Shorewood community.

Question 5

WHERE CAN I FIND THE BYLAWS AND COVENANTS OF THE SHOREWOOD COMMUNITY?

Accepted Answer

The BYLAWS, COVENANTS, and ARTICLES OF DECLARATION documents for Shorewood can be found under the "General Information" tab at the top of this webpage.
 
Our association covenants were designed to protect the aesthetics of our neighborhood, the property values of our homes, and to promote harmony among neighbors. Four of the top covenant violations our neighborhood is facing are listed below:
Campers, RVs, boats and trailers are not allowed to be kept at your residence for any length of time other than briefly for the purpose of loading and unloading only.
Detached storage sheds are not allowed.
Trash and Recycling containers cannot be stored visibly on the outside of your house. They must be kept in our garage or completely concealed by an approved permanent attachment to your house.
Any changes whatsoever to the outside of your house and property must be submitted for approval by the Architectural Review Committee. This applies to the house itself, fences, decks, patios, pergolas, driveways, etc. This includes changes to anything existing or for proposed new items.

Question 6

WHEN DO I NEED TO SUBMIT AN ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST?

Accepted Answer

For any outdoor project that:
Alters the exterior of your house and/or property including additions, color and material changes, new roof color and materials, fences, decks, patios, permanent pergolas and deck/patio covers, swimming pools, driveway alterations/additions, permanent retaining walls, etc.  See the covenants for your section for additional information of compliance.
Landscaping, including ground cover, plants, and edgings do not need approval from the Architectural Control Committee.
Please plan your project keeping in mind that The Restrictive Covenants allows up to 30 days for an Architectural review to be completed.  However, the Architectural Review Committee will make every effort to complete the review as soon as possible after submission to allow work to begin.
HOA approval does not guarantee Allen County City Building Permit Approval. Applicable city permit(s) are still required. Visit http://www.allencountyindiana.org/intro-to-home-projects to learn more!
Indoor projects do not need approval from the Architectural Control Committee.

Question 7

CAN I SWIM/BOAT/FISH IN OUR COMMUNITY PONDS?

Accepted Answer

Our ponds are not for recreational use. Swimming and any type of boating, including kayaks and canoes, are prohibited in our community ponds by the covenants for safety and liability reasons.  
Catch-and-release fishing from the pond edge is allowed at the three largest of our six ponds located:  1) between Sail Wind Drive and Timberlake Trail, 2) between Blue Mound Drive, Blue Stone Ct, and West Cove Ct, and 3) corner of White Field Drive and Shorewood Trail.  Access for fishing is at Association Common areas only.  The remaining perimeter of the ponds are members' private property to the edges of the ponds.

Question 8

WE'RE INTERESTED IN HOSTING A BLOCK PARTY. WHERE DO WE START?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to register for a permit with the City of Fort Wayne HERE

Question 9

HOW CAN I JOIN THE BOARD?

Accepted Answer

Board member elections are held each year at the Annual Meeting for board members whose terms are up. There can be a maximum of nine members on the board. 
If there are less than nine members on the board, you can nominate yourself or another Shorewood resident and be voted in by the current board.

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please email shorewoodfw@gmail.com.

Question 10

WHEN ARE THE BOARD MEETINGS?

Accepted Answer

Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm at Westview Alliance Church (9804 Illinois Road, Enter through Door #1). They are open to the members of the Shorewood community to join. If you'd like to submit a topic for the agenda, please email with the topic/details at least one day before the meeting.

Question 11

DOES OUR NEIGHBORHOOD HAVE ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES?

Accepted Answer

Yes!
We have a Facebook page (Shorewood Neighborhood Fort Wayne) and another great resource to connect with neighbors is through the Nextdoor app/website.
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These platforms are great for exchanging recommendations, posting about garage sales or items/services you're in search of, greeting newcomers, helping to bring a lost pet home, reading the latest local news, the list goes on!

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