Homeowner Resource
Yes. Written approval from the Board of Directors is required before making any exterior change to your home, unit, or common elements — no exceptions. Submit an Exterior Alteration Request form and wait for written approval before starting any project.
Complete the Exterior Alteration Request form and submit it with the following:
Email to Sophia — sreeves@danellarealty.com and Jenna — jcauley@danellarealty.com, or mail to: Greystone, A Planned Community, c/o Danella Realty & Mgmt., P.O. Box 1017, Blue Bell, PA 19422 (fax: 610-834-6204).
Most requests are reviewed within 10 business days. If a submitted plan is not approved within 60 days, it is automatically considered disapproved and must be resubmitted. Follow up with Sophia & Jenna if you haven't heard back.
You will receive a violation notice. Alteration violations carry some of the highest fines in the community:
The Board may also require you to remove or reverse the unauthorized change at your expense.
Front and garage doors are the homeowner's responsibility to maintain. However, only NV Homes-approved colors for the community may be used. You must submit an Exterior Alteration Request to the Board for approval before proceeding.
Yes. A full-view storm door is permitted on front and rear doors, but requires prior written approval from the Board via an Exterior Alteration Request.
Residents may use their garage, driveway, or designated overflow parking areas. Overflow parking may only be used when both the garage and driveway are already occupied by the unit owner's vehicles.
No. Parking on grass is strictly prohibited. Sidewalks and driveways must remain unblocked at all times, and no vehicle may be parked in a way that blocks access to another homeowner's driveway.
The following are not permitted anywhere on Greystone property:
RVs and similar vehicles owned by a unit owner may only be stored entirely within the unit's garage.
The HOA follows a three-step process:
No. Major vehicle repairs or restorations are not permitted on any portion of Greystone property or streets. Service trucks and commercial vehicles are permitted on a temporary basis only while performing work for an owner or the Association.
Common household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are permitted as set forth in Section 7.6 of the Declaration. Livestock, poultry, and animals of any other kind are not allowed.
Yes. Pets must be leashed at all times when outside, kept under control, and attended by a responsible person. Pets may be walked on a leash on the sidewalk or in the street. Pets are not permitted to roam or soil areas on or near another unit owner's property.
All solid pet waste must be immediately picked up, bagged, and disposed of in your own trash or waste stations. This applies everywhere — including all common areas and the common yard area to the rear of your home. Waste stations are located throughout Greystone and along the trails. Owners are fully responsible for any damage, injury, or disturbance caused by their pets.
Yes, with prior written approval from the Board of Directors via an Exterior Alteration Request. Township approval may also be required.
No. Pets may not be tethered to any part of the unit or lot — including buildings, trees, lawns, deck supports, or ground stakes.
Repeated violations may result in a meeting with the Board. The Board may also invoice the owner for any cleanup or repair costs.
Single-family home owners are responsible for mowing, fertilization, grub control, bed maintenance, mulching, and tree maintenance on their own lot.
Twin and Townhome owners: The Association handles mowing, fertilization, and beginning-of-season mulching. Homeowners are responsible for grub control, bed maintenance, and ongoing mulching throughout the season.
Tree maintenance on common areas is the Association's responsibility for all home types.
You may plant annual flowers in your existing front and side planting beds. All plantings must be planted directly in the ground — potted plants and containers are not permitted in front or side landscape beds. Any changes to the original front landscape plan require Board approval. Perimeter beds (up to 4 feet wide, outward from exterior walls, patio, or deck) may be installed without Board approval.
Vegetable gardens are not allowed in front or side yards. In the rear yard, a garden up to 25 square feet is permitted with written approval from the Board via an Exterior Alteration Request.
All beds must be mulched with dark brown or black mulch only. Mulch must be refreshed as needed, and dead plants must be removed and replaced promptly. Plantings and beds cannot be placed in the swale (the mid-line drainage area along the sides of homes).
Any tree removed from your front lot must be replaced at your expense:
The replacement tree must be at least 1½" caliper and 5 feet in height. New tree and shrub beds require Board approval before installation.
Yes, with limitations. A bracket attached to the front or rear of your home (no more than one in each location) may fly:
Not permitted: Ground-mounted flagpoles, political flags of any size or type.
Signs of any kind — including political signs, real estate signs, advertising, and civic signs — are not permitted anywhere on the property. The only exception is a small, non-illuminated security sign.
Decorative items such as statues, sculptures, birdbaths, and replicas are not permitted in front yard flower beds without prior written Board approval. Small seasonal garden flags within the mulch bed are allowed. The Board may require immediate removal of any display deemed excessive.
Low-voltage path, landscape, facade, and patio lighting is permitted year-round without prior approval, provided you submit an Exterior Alteration Request for information purposes. For Twins and Townhomes, low-voltage lighting must be located in mulch beds so it does not interfere with lawn mowing.
Security lighting requires prior written Board approval and must be equipped with a timer or motion detector. Decorative lighting on decks, railings, trees, awnings, or driveways requires written Board approval.
Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than one day prior to your scheduled collection day. All bins must be returned by the evening of collection day. Trash must be in secured bags inside the receptacle. Recyclables must be secured inside the recycling bin. Cardboard must be broken down and placed inside the recycling receptacle.
Bins must be stored inside your home or garage at all times except on scheduled collection days. Bins may not be kept outside or stored on common areas.
Yes. Both a written Exterior Alteration Request approval from the Board and a West Goshen Township permit are required before any work begins. HOA approval must come first — you may not contact the Township until you have written approval from the Association. Your contractor must be licensed and insured.
Storage on decks, patios, and porches is limited to deck furniture, barbecues, and plants. Bicycles, children's play equipment, and similar items must be stored inside your unit when not in use.
Yes, with Board approval via an Exterior Alteration Request, installed by a licensed and insured contractor. Key requirements:
Motorized units are permitted but require Township compliance and a licensed electrician. A contractor's Certificate of Insurance (COI) must be provided to the Management Company in advance.
Yes. Grills must be stored on your deck or patio and covered when not in use. Propane tanks are limited to a maximum 20-pound tank. No other gas or flammable liquid tanks may be stored on the unit. Firewood storage is not permitted.
In-ground pools: Permitted on single-family detached lots only, with Board approval and Township approval. The pool must be proportional to the lot. Pool equipment must be installed in the rear and screened from view with perennial (evergreen) landscaping. A Township permit copy must be sent to the Management Company.
Hot tubs: Single-family homeowners may install a hot tub with prior written Board approval. Twin/Townhome residents may only install a hot tub if it is built directly into the deck, with Board approval via Exterior Alteration Request.
Generators are permitted for single-family detached homes only — not for twins or townhomes. Requirements:
Yes. Satellite dishes up to 1 meter (39.4") in diameter are permitted. An Exterior Alteration Request must be submitted prior to installation. Approved locations include:
Dishes cannot be installed on common ground. All wiring must be concealed where possible and match siding or trim color where exposed.
No. Tents, utility sheds, shacks, trailers, outhouses, doghouses, pet pens, and similar structures are not permitted. A temporary "party" tent may be permitted with prior written Board approval, for up to 48 hours, provided the homeowner signs a liability release document.
Twins and Townhomes: Fences are not permitted, with the sole exception of an invisible/electric pet fence — which requires Board and Township approval.
Single-family detached homes: Fences are permitted with Board approval and Township approval if required. Written HOA approval must be obtained before contacting the Township.
No. Temporary or permanent clotheslines, drying racks, or similar structures are not permitted. Hanging clothes, linens, towels, sheets, or any similar items outside for any purpose is prohibited.
No. Window air conditioners are not permitted in any unit.
All vehicles parked on Greystone property must be:
Motor-driven recreational vehicles — including motorbikes, ATVs, and snowmobiles — are strictly prohibited, with the limited exception of licensed vehicles used solely for entering and exiting the community via streets.
Twins & Townhomes: After 2 inches of accumulation, the Association removes snow from common sidewalks, roadways, mailbox areas, and overflow parking. Homeowners are responsible for their own personal walkway and driveway.
Single-family homes: Once the community is dedicated, the Township will plow streets. Until that time, the Association handles common sidewalks, roadways, mailboxes, and overflow parking. Homeowners are responsible for all other areas on their lot.
See the Responsibility Chart in the Rules & Regulations for a full breakdown.
Curb ramps are temporarily permitted to assist with driveway access during construction. Acceptable materials are black polycarbonate, black rubber, or wood planks. Compacted stone or dirt is prohibited. If you use wood planks, they must be kept in good repair and free of rot. Curb ramps must be removed before snowstorms as they impede plowing operations.
Yes, leasing is permitted. However, all leases must:
A copy of the executed lease, the Tenant Information Form, and the Lease Addendum must be submitted to the Management Company immediately upon leasing.
Yes. Tenants are bound by the same Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules & Regulations as owners. The unit owner remains responsible for their tenant's compliance and will be held liable for any violations or damage caused by the tenant.
Pennsylvania law (Section 5407) requires sellers to provide buyers with a Resale Certificate package within 10 days of signing a purchase and sale agreement. This package includes the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Budget, Audit, Association forms, and required disclosures. Order through the Association's Management Company immediately upon signing. The cost is the seller's responsibility. "For Sale" signs on the property are not permitted.
Report violations in writing (email or letter) to the Management Company. Include:
General R&R violations:
Unauthorized alteration violations:
Exterior lighting violations: Reminder letter (7 days), then $50/month from 2nd offense onward.
Parking violations: Reminder + tag (24 hours), then towing at owner's expense.
Monthly assessments received after the 15th of the month:
Yes. Contact the Board of Directors through the Management Company to discuss the violation and, if desired, request a formal hearing. Important: if a hearing is requested, the person who filed the complaint must attend as a witness — if they do not appear, the violation will be dismissed.
If fines are not paid and the violation is not corrected, the Board of Directors may pursue legal action. All associated legal costs — including court fees and attorney fees — become the homeowner's responsibility. If a judgment is awarded, the Board may place a lien on the unit owner's property.