azvetteguy

I installed a Bridjit curb ramp because my 2010 GS bottomed out on the curb when backing out of my driveway. Now my HOA said I must remove it.
They said it is a "Nuisance" "Rubbish" "Debris" "Unsanitary" "Unsightly" and "Offensive".
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you fight your HOA?

Corvette_Ed

It depends. Is your HOS a mandatory membership, or just a "suggested" one?

What is your HOA's process for disputing their dictatorship demands?

azvetteguy

HOA is mandatory. I can get a hearing from the State of Arizona Real Estate Department.

Travlee

i just bought a house, and eliminated some for that reason.... my car wouldnt make it up the driveway. curious on how it turns out for ya

mcandrew67

Read the bylaws, ours is a huge book, I would never buy in a HOA community again, a bunch of **** condo commandos and we don't even live in a condo

Bajaholic

In the bylaws, ask for the section, that speaks specifically about this item being banned. And/or ask them to pay to have the curb lowered to accommodate your car/vehicles stating they are not in compliance due to angles, height etc.

Give them bids for the price to do the work and recommend a schedule that works so you do not loose valuable time using your car.

I am guessing they will negotiate. BUT MAKE SURE it is introduced at an open public meeting and get as many of your neighbors that agree with you to go to the meeting.

Listen VERY closely to their answers at the HOA Meeting, many times the board are wanna bees and will make a comment that will kick them in the ***.

What I mean is, find out who maintains the road itself, if it was dedicated to the city for maintenance after the developer sold out, it may be considered "right of way" and they have no jurisdiction on that specific part of the road anyway.

Their parking was likely addresses in the original covenants, but NOT a item like you have, If it is not blocking traffic or causing undo harm to the right away, well...

PatPending

You may simply need to get a ARC approval form and submit it. I would include that you will keep the trash, leaves, etc. from collecting and fouling the gutters. If they deny your application, then I would ask them for a variance. As others have suggested, talk with your neighbors and see if they will add their names to your application. Good luck.

unclecookie

I'm not familiar with the "Bridjit" curb ramp. Is it something that is a permanent installation? Or is it something that can easily be placed as you move your car in or out of the driveway, and then removed?

69 L46 4 Speed

We had covenants in our sub division but they were not overly strict. When the developer turned over the street rights to the county anything dealing with the curbs, on street parking and right of way was under the jurisdiction of the county. One key for you to look at is who maintains the streets. If it is the city, the HOA has zero jurisdiction over the curb and street. If the city is ok with your ramp the HOA can go pound sand.

azvetteguy

My HOA is going to have me give a presentation to the HOA board. To be continued....

JABCAT

I remember my house in AZ and the big curb to get into my driveway. Other homeowners had the curb cut and the section connecting the driveway to the street re-poured. It's not that much money, and if approved by the city (if they maintain the streets) that might be a good option. Re: HOAs, there are always pluses & minuses. I chose to purchase in a neighborhood with a fairly strict HOA because down here in TX, neighborhoods go South fast & property value is directly affected. Good luck with your fight.

RogerRamjet21

I had that done with approval from the HOA. The only requirement was a 4" drain pipe under the new swale. It was about 2 grand though, quite a bit more than the OP's solution.

echelonphoto

Little tip that works for me....BACK your corvette INTO the driveway when arriving home....eliminates all scraping for mine.

RogerRamjet21

I had the work done because my boat trailer was hitting when I backed it onto the driveway. I just got the Vette and I can back in or come in nose first with no issues. It also eliminated standing water in the swale which is a big plus!

ByRiver

Our subdivision just turned ten years old and the management company our developer put in place has turned over the HOA to the homeowners. Our main drag is a snow emergency route and the city plows our street. That ramp would get scooped up in the first heavy snow, regardless of an exception to the rules.

Our curbs are designed to channel the water into the storm drains, so a ramp would catch debris in the flowing water. That happened when they had these big sandbag things to catch construction debris when they were still building. It caused high standing water in the streets during heavy rains. I had to go out and clear the junk from the ones in front of my house. I would call the HOA or the city if a neighbor had a ramp and didn't immediately take care of a dam buildup.

This is far more important then someone's car getting scrapped by the curb.

Bajaholic

The OP shows he lives in Gold Canyon Arizona,This is just outside Phoenix. I doubt snow and heavy rain would be an issue.

azvetteguy

Last time I had any measurable rain at my house was August of last year.

Gman in NC

Is it just the 'rubber' air dam? Mine drags but I just ignore it.

mikeCsix

Bridgit is a device that makes it easier to get over the driveway curb.

I just moved to my car to Phoenix into an HOA neighborhood so I'm curious how this issue is going to turn out.

grady

I am in an HOA retirement community. In almost four years, no one has complained about my Bridjit, thank God.

We are getting a little rain as I type. There is not an issue being there is an opening in both ends of the connected pieces for drainage although we do not get much rain.

From time to time, I have to move it back in position (it walks a little over time; maybe six inches over a half year) and when I do that, I just sweep around it to remove the little debris we get around here.