Frequently Asked Questions

ACC

What are the rules around street parking?

We do kindly ask that homeowners avoid repeated overnight street parking, to maintain a more safe and visually desirable neighborhood. This is included in our bylaws and is largely a courtesy gesture toward your neighbors. We also understand overnight street parking is sometimes necessary due to occasional parties, overnight guests, or other tertiary reasons, and we offer overflow parking at our pool lot in cases like this (please email info@invernessridge.org if long-term parking is needed at the pool lot so we don’t assume a vehicle has been abandoned). Regardless of this ask, it’s important to note that HOAs cannot legally enforce street parking on public roads, and our HOA Board will never contact you threatening a violation, towing, or other fines. Only government codes apply to public streets. The City of Mableton Code Enforcement owns street parking violation rights and can be alerted as a result of unsafe street parking, such as cars blocking driveways or mailboxes, cars parked opposite the flow of traffic, cars parked within 30 feet of a stop sign, or cars double-parked on both sides of the street, making it impossible for emergency vehicles, school buses, or other large vehicles to pass safely. If you see a vehicle that is unsafely parked on the street, you can submit a violation at codeenforcement@mableton.gov or 404-590-2511.

What types of common maintenance can I do to avoid ACC violations?

Some common home exterior tasks you can do to avoid potential ACC violations include but are not limited to: power washing home, driveway and sidewalk; replacing or repairing trim; replacing or repairing mailbox to include house number on mailbox; and repairing fencing. Outside of exterior home maintenance, the duties of yard maintenance are key to avoid potential ACC violations: cut and edge your yard including your sidewalk area at least twice a month; prune your shrubs and trees; place yard debris in recyclable bags; and apply weed and feed to lawn throughout the year to reduce weeds.

How are ACC violations monitored?

Monitoring ACC violations is managed by appointed committee members in the community using Smartwebs, a software designed specifically for subdivisions to capture compliance concerns. ACC Members will be out walking and/or driving through the community to observe for violations weekly and/or when a violation is reported to the ACC by a resident at acc@invernessridge.org. Our violation stages are as follows: Stage 1 (Courtesy Letter) 14-day cure period; Stage 2 (Escalation Period) 14-day cure period; Stage 3 (Final Letter) 7-day cure period; Stage 4 (Fine Letter) $25 per day.

What does the ACC do?

The role of the Architectural Compliance Committee is to ensure that the community’s property values are preserved by maintaining the aesthetics of Inverness Ridge. It is the duty of the ACC to review and approve all major exterior home improvements, including landscaping. By having a set of exterior standards that extends to colors, roof coverings, landscaping materials, and fence styles, your community can avoid costly litigation issues and animosity. It is strongly encouraged that you submit all architectural modifications via our ACC Request Form before initiating projects to obtain the ACC approval or recommendation.

Amenities

When does the pool open and close each year?

Although the exact dates will shift from year to year depending on weather and availability, we aim to open the pool in early May and close the pool in early to mid-September. Exact dates will be communicated to the neighborhood via email in advance.

Can an off-leash dog area be developed in the community?

The Association does not own a parcel of land large enough for such an amenity; however, there are several off-leash dog parks in the area: Burger Park, Freedom Barkway, Piedmont Park, and Riverline Park.

How do I obtain a replacement pool key?

For lost or missing pool key cards, replacements can be purchased for $15. You must be in good standing with annual dues in order to obtain a replacement key card. Acceptable payment formats are Zelle to the HOA Gmail address invernessridgehoa@gmail.com, personal check mailed to Inverness Ridge HOA, P.O. Box 1203, Mableton, GA 30126, or PayPal (additional fee required — PayPal charges 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction, which would bring the key card payment to $16 total). For Zelle or PayPal, include “replacement pool key” and your home address in the Notes area.

Financial

How do I pay for my HOA Annual Dues?

Acceptable payment formats for annual dues are Zelle to the HOA Gmail address invernessridgehoa@gmail.com, personal check mailed to Inverness Ridge HOA, P.O. Box 1203, Mableton, GA 30126, or PayPal (additional fee required — PayPal charges 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction, which would bring the Annual Dues payment to $424.80 total); for Zelle or PayPal, include “Annual Dues” and your home address in the Notes area. A prepayment option is also available: any homeowner can prepay their dues each year through monthly payments of $34.20 per month, set up at your bank through Bill Pay. Note this is a pre-payment plan paid throughout the year before the dues deadline — it is not a payment plan for the current year’s dues.

What happens if I don't pay my dues on time?

We know sometimes life happens, and we hope you will contact us in the event of a hardship. Although we do offer a small grace period, late fees are applied after a certain time frame. If no effort or communication has been made, or if we cannot reach you beyond this point, the Board will begin the process of placing a lien on the property until payment is met.

General

How do I join one of the neighborhood committees?

Anyone is welcome to join a committee. The committees include the Social Committee, Common Area Committee, Welcome Committee, and the Architectural Compliance Committee. If you are interested in joining a committee or volunteering your time to better the community, visit our About page to learn more!

What happens at the HOA Board of Directors meetings?

At the Board of Directors meetings, any Association business matters are addressed by the Board. These meetings are generally held monthly, or more or less depending on need. During the open forum portion of the meeting, homeowners are allotted 5 minutes each to present ideas or ask questions of the Board on community matters.