Cypress Lake Residents:

The purpose of the ARC (Architectural Review Committee) is to protect the standards of the neighborhood, thereby protecting our property values.  To do this, the ARC (Architectural Review Committee) reviews proposed changes to the exterior of the home or property for compliance with the covenants and standards and determines the acceptability of the proposed change.  In some cases, approval by the ARC is necessary to obtain City Permits to construct exterior additions, install or replace fencing, or roof replacements.  Other potential changes that require review are paint colors, exterior lighting, or major landscape changes (e.g. tree removal, wholesale replacement of shrubs, etc).

See Article 10 Section 10.03 through Section 10.06 of Cypress Lake Covenants for additional information. Also, additional information can be found in the Helpful Documents section of the Community Information portion of our website (requires log-in).  Projects approved by the ARC must be initiated within 6 months of approval.

Please do not submit an ARC Request just to see if something will be approved.  If you have a question, simply send an email to info@homelandmgt.com or to John Smith, smit3431@gmail.com.

To submit an ARC Request, please LOGIN.  Our procedure has changed and you must login to proceed. If you do not have a computer or can not register on the site, CLICK HERE for the Manual Form.  Completed PRINTED forms should be mailed to Homeland Neighborhood Management at the address below or scanned and emailed to info@homelandmgt.com.

Homeland Neighborhood Management
P.O. Box 320248
Flowood, MS  39232

601.326.7325

CYPRESS LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

                                          RULES & REGULATIONS                                                                               Revision:  9/1/21

Below is an abbreviated listing of some of the rules and regulations contained in our covenants/bylaws.  This is not an exhaustive list of rules; it is merely a set of guidelines to assist homeowners and the homeowner association board. This is meant as a quick reference.

• Street Parking – All automobiles owned/used by owners, except temporary guests, shall be parked in enclosures (garage) or the driveway.  No commercial vehicles, RV’s, campers or trailers in driveway allowed. Tarps and cloth coverings must be limited to garaged vehicles. After the first notice from the homeowners association the homeowner is subject to fines and/or towing at their expense.
• Parking in grass is prohibited. After the first notice from the homeowners association the homeowner is subject to fines and/or appropriate legal action.
• Pets may not be permitted upon the common area unless accompanied by an adult individual and either carried or leashed in accordance with Madison county law.
• Lawn Care (includes edging, weeding, pruning, watering, mulch, and grass cuttings in street) – Owner is obligated to maintain all grass and landscaped areas on lot, including area of the street and right-of-way abutting lot in clean condition.
• The posted neighborhood speed limits must be adhered to at all times.
• Special events in neighborhood common areas must be approved by the HOA board.
• Solicitation in the neighborhood is strictly forbidden.
• Outside Storage – Bricks, lumber, etc., is prohibited.
• Mailboxes and Posts – Specific mailboxes and posts are established for Cypress Lake.  Mailboxes and posts must comply with approved plans prior to placement.  Damaged mailboxes and posts must be repaired/replaced.
• Open Garage Doors – When not in use, all garage doors shall be kept closed.  (Section 12.05)
• All terrain vehicles/golf carts are prohibited in all common areas.
• Any owner, or his family, tenants, guests, invitees, servants, or agents, who dumps or places any trash or debris upon any portion of the property shall be liable to the Association for the actual costs of removal thereof or the sum of $150, whichever is greater.
• No person is allowed on/in the waterfall other than maintenance personnel in performance of their job.
• All new exterior additions/changes on homeowners’ property must be approved by the ARC (Architectural Review Committee).  (Section 10.0)
• No tent, outbuilding, storage shed, trailer, barn, or other similar outbuilding or structure shall be placed on any lot or any other area at anytime, either temporarily or permanently.
• All fences must be “privacy” or “good neighbor” fences as required by the restrictive covenants. Those on the water side or who back onto undeveloped areas can have an open, metal variance.  No chain link fences (including chain link fences for pet enclosures) are permitted anywhere within the property.  (Section 12.03)
• All personal garage sales are prohibited. The homeowners association will sponsor, by advertising, neighborhood garage sales once annually.
• All curtains visible from neighborhood streets must have a neutral backing. All blinds are subject to review by the homeowners association board; generally, creams, whites, tans, browns, and other neutral colors are acceptable. Temporary “paper” blinds are prohibited.
• All large American flags must be displayed on a house-mounted flagpole. “Freestanding” and “schoolhouse style” flagpoles are prohibited, as are other flags and/or signs.
• Trash cans- each owner shall provide a screened storage area (or garage) for trash or garbage receptacles.
• Satellite Antennas– Placement of all exterior satellite dishes must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee prior to installation.  (Section 12.07)
• Air Conditioning Window Units– No projections of any type allowed.  (Section 12.03)
• Air Conditioning Units Exposed to View from Street– Air conditioning units shall be screened from view.  (Section 12.03)

*Homeowners who are responsible for rule infractions are subject to fines, penalties, and/or other action including legal action by the homeowners association board.

Our annual Cypress Lake Garage Sale Day is scheduled for the first Saturday in May.

Leading up to our neighborhood-wide garage sale day, the Cypress Lake Homeowners Association will advertise the event with a date and times in local publications.

To further make this annual day a success: Spread the news to co-workers, friends and family. And posting the news to any of your social media pages always creates instant interest.

Placing of “freestanding” signs to direct buyers to your home is encouraged and permitted beginning Friday night before the Saturday sale day.

But, please remember to not tape any signs or posters to public traffic signs, street signs or light poles. “Freestanding” signage means placing signs into the ground and not on public poles.

We all want our neighborhood to look well maintained when visitors come calling. Who knows a yard-sale visitor just might decide to purchase a home in our neighborhood. Let’s give them our best look on yard-sale day!

One final request, don’t forget to dispose of all your advertising signage by the end of the day. Happy Selling!

Lake Guidelines:

These guidelines are intended to develop/maintain a healthy fish population and enhance the enjoyment of our lakes for all our residents.

1. Only residents of Cypress Lake and their guests are allowed to fish in the lakes.
2. All guests must be accompanied by a resident while fishing and must abide by these rules.
3. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 12 years old at all times.
4. No Diving in the lakes; No Horseplay while on the lakes.
5. No petroleum powered motor craft of any kind is allowed in the lakes.  Electric trolling motors are allowed.  Radio-controlled water crafts are allowed as long as they don’t interfere with wildlife or other water vehicles in the area.
6. Please clean up all trash when leaving the lakes – this includes all fishing line, hooks, bait, poles, snacks, drinks, etc.
7. Owners should be conservative in their removal of “keeper” size bass, bream and crappie from the lake and remove only the minimum number which the fisherman intends to consume.
8. All Catfish caught should be harvested.
9. All homeowners are responsible and highly encouraged to enforce these fishing rules and ensure they are understood by family members and guest.
10. These guidelines may change from time to time as conditions change and lake management recommendations are further refined.

Cypress Lake Contacts:

Homeland Neighborhood Management: 601.326.7325

Madison Police Dept: 601.856.6111

Cypress Lake Residents:

The purpose of the Cypress Lake Rules and Regulation for Leasing of Houses/Property is to protect the property values and preserve the appearance of homes in Cypress Lake. Cypress Lake will require every homeowner and home occupant to adhere to CL neighborhood rules and regulations, particularly those dealing with the appearance of property.

LOGIN to print a copy or contact Homeland Neighborhood Management to request a copy of the Leasing Regulation which includes forms to be submitted by lessors/lessees to Cypress Lake’s Property Manager. (Login, go to documents, policies to find the forms needed.)

NOTE: A current and valid Rental License issued by the City of Madison is required before applying.

Completed PRINTED forms should be mailed to Homeland Neighborhood Management at the address below or scanned and emailed to admin@homelandmgt.com.

Homeland Neighborhood Management
P.O. Box 320248
Flowood, MS 39232
601.326.7325

REPORT A LOST PET:

We have found that using Facebook and Cypress Lake email is the most successful way to find a lost pet.  Social media will reach several hundred people immediately.  Please see the information below:

1. Finding lost pets using our Facebook page is quick, so please post all lost and found pets.  If you don’t have Facebook, please email a picture to anyone you know on our Facebook page or email a picture to admin@homelandmgt.com.

2. Emails can be sent out to all registered Cypress Lake residents, so please email a picture and description to: admin@homelandmgt.com, cypresslakejennifer@comcast.net

Webster Animal Shelter: (601) 605-4729, 525 Post Oak Road, Madison MS  39110

ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE – CITY OF MADISON – Every resident should put the Police/Animal Control phone number in their phone – 601-856-6111.  Any time you see a dog or other animal out of their yard, in the street or threatening you in any way, you should call this number and report it.  An officer will respond!!

Click here to view the Police Department’s Animal Control web page.  At the top there are links to Lost Pets, Current Animal Violation Fees and Assessments, and the Animal Control Ordinance.  Click on each one to read the law and consequences.

The city has leash laws – all animals must stay within their property boundaries or on a leash if out of their property.  If a dog is outside its property boundary, you may call to report it and the police/animal control officer will come and pick the dog up if it is still outside its property boundary when they arrive.  If a dog is continuously barking, they will come and knock on the door and ask the owner to quiet the dog.

Mailbox Replacement or Repair

Please use the following guidelines for your mailbox:

• New or updated (copper coat) mailbox no older than 10 years old
• Mailbox post freshly painted: Rust-Oleum black gloss spray paint
• 2” Black Vinyl stick on numbers with the font: Optima Extra Bold
• Upright and not leaning

For New or Total Replacement

Copper Sculptures (Only approved mailbox vendor)

5230 Highway 25, Flowood, MS 39232

(601) 992-9955

 For Repair/Maintenance

Feel free to contact a welder of your choice or call:

Joseph Gray – Please call and he will schedule your repair. Include your name, address, phone number and order request. 601.259.5202 or,

Painting the Post/Scroll Work

 Homeowners may paint their own MAILBOX POST.

Rust-Oleum Black Gloss Spray Paint (Please do not use Rust-Oleum 2x Gloss paint- too shiny)

Cypress Lake mailbox unit prices (as of October 2022) from Copper Sculptures

As a valued customer we wanted to provide to you the information needed to purchase the approved mailbox design by your HOA & property management.

$374 + tax for the unit (includes post, box, and numbering) residents only @ this discounted rate

$65 + tax install (new builds) location on property can be marked or we can match the neighbors.

$20 + tax if a dig up of damaged unit is needed. We will leave unit or haul off per homeowner preference.

(we cannot remove or install, if in a concrete slab or bolted to one)

$50 temp install

They can pick one up free while we complete the 4-6 week production period. Lead time can vary.

We will sell the post by itself, box, or individual number plaque.

• Powder coated box includes # on door $80
• Post only $318 (NO TAX, CC FEE, ETC INCLUDED IN THESE COSTS)
• Vinyl # ea $6 (if purchased separately can be mailed to your home)

Any underground lines must be marked PRIOR to installer coming out. This includes utilities & irrigation.

If gate code is needed, please provide when ordering.

We require 50% to start production with balance cleared before installation.

We will notify upon completion of order, collecting balance if any at that time, and confirming all info for install.

Installation takes 7-10 BUSINESS days depending on weather and circumstances.

Payments accepted: check, cash, Visa or MasterCard only. Card processing adds 3% of amount run.

We are happy to provide quotes so check can be mailed to avoid cc fee.

Receipts will be provided to anyone placing an order.

Please call 601.992.9955, asking for the mailbox department.

Just subdivision name needed to build to specifications

We look forward to working with you!

The Copper Sculptures Team

No repairs to posts/box are offered, including bracket/scrollwork.

Prices subject to change without notice.

IF you’ve hit a neighbor’s mailbox & order the replacement, we MUST speak with them‐ due to federal laws regarding mailboxes.

     Click here to report all street light problems to Entergy.  This includes light staying on during the day.

Public Works:

     Click here to report the following to the City of Madison, Public Works Department. 601.856.8958

     Also report: Sewer, Signs, Limb Pickup, Tree Cutting and Potholes.

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR RESIDENTS:

Facebook (private page for current Cypress Lake residents only)

CLICK HERE to email your request for joining our Cypress Lake, resident only, Facebook page. To ensure the privacy settings of this Facebook page, all requests will be verified against our current homeowner database.

Required information:

Subject: Cypress Lake Facebook Page

Include your name, address, phone number and email address.  (A valid email address is required for a reply.)

NEW RESIDENTS:

Contact Homeland Neighborhood Management to make sure your name is in our database.  Email us at info@homelandmgt.com or 601.326.7325.

Cypress Lake Trash & Recycling Schedule

Trash Pickup: Waste Management – 601.922.9647
Chipper Truck: City of Madison – 601.856.8958

Garbage………………Monday & Thursday
Recycle…………….….Thursday
Yard Waste…………….Thursday

City Website for details on collectible items: http://www.madisonthecity.com/documents/GarbageRecyclingandYardWasteCollectionRevised4.3.14.pdf

If a homeowner performs yard work and is unable to properly prepare their yard waste for pick up by the waste management contractor, the City of Madison provides one chipper truck and one knuckle boom truck to assist. For limb pick up only, the city is divided into two (2) Areas (East and West) with I-55 dividing the city. The chipper truck and knuckle boom truck will spend one (1) week in each area, alternating from the east to the west. To assist in picking up your debris, please contact Madison Public Works at (601) 856-8958 where a reference list will be compiled.

Accepted Recycle items:
Cardboard, magazines, office paper, brown paper bags, newspaper, paper cartons, dairy & juice containers, junk mail, phone books, plastic bottles & containers, aluminum cans, aluminum foil, pie tins, and tin or steel cans. At this time glass and glass products are not picked up to be recycled.

Where can I pick up a recycle bin?
At the Public Service Complex located at 1239 Highway 51, in the Public Works Department of Madison the City.

Holidays – If one of your collection days falls on one of these holidays, your garbage and/or recycle will be collected on your next scheduled collection day

• New Year’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day