Category: HOA General

Springhurst HOA Noise Complaints

Several individuals have approached me about excessive noise from some of their neighbors. Noxious or offensive acts are prohibited by our restrictive covenants and noise is included in that category. Noise is also specifically covered by the Richland County, SC ordinances. Here is the applicable ordinance;

Sec. 18-3. Noise.
   (a)   Definition. As used below, plainly audible means any sound that can be detected by a person using his or her unaided hearing facilities.
   (b)   Noise-Amplified sound from vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to play, operate, or cause to be played or operated, any radio or other vehicular music or sound amplification or reproduction equipment in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet in any direction from the vehicle or plainly audible within the residential dwelling of another. The detection of the rhythmic bass component of the music or sound is sufficient to constitute a plainly audible sound. Prohibitions contained in this section shall not be applicable to emergency or public safety vehicles for sound emitted during job-related operation.
   (c)   Noise.
      (1)   It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause to be continued, any loud, excessive, unnecessary, or disturbing noise, or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others, within the limits of the unincorporated area of the county, except where the activity generating the noise is permitted by lawful authority (e.g., a permitted event).
      (2)   A loud, excessive, unnecessary, or disturbing noise is defined as any sound regulated by paragraph (1) above, which is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from its source.
         i.   The following noises shall be exempt from the prohibitions of paragraph (1);
         ii.   Noise from domestic power equipment including, but not limited to, chain saws, sanders, grinders, lawn and garden tools or similar devices operated after 6:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m.;
         iii.   Noise generated by any construction, demolition equipment, or mineral extraction (including crushing, screening, or segregating) or industrial or manufacturing noise;
         iv.   Emergency maintenance, construction or repair work;
         v.   Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicles;
         vi.   Noise from school bells, church bells or chimes;
         vii.   Any noise resulting from activities sponsored or co-sponsored by the county;
         viii.   Noise created by any government-sponsored events or privately organized sports, recreation, or athletic events;
         ix.   Noise generated by licensed hunting on property where it is allowed;
         x.   Noise generated by agricultural or farming activities.
      (3)   The complaints of three or more persons, or of one or more persons when combined with the complaint of the county sheriff or any lawful officer serving under him, is facie evidence that a sound regulated by paragraph (a) annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace and safety of others, in violation of this section.
      (4)   Noises audible in public streets or public places which violate the standards of this section are hereby declared to be public nuisances, which may be abated by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the law within Richland County or any Richland County code enforcement officer commissioned pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 4-9-145.
   (d)   This section shall be enforced by the Richland County Sheriffs Department and by any Richland County code enforcement officer commissioned pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 4-9-145. Violations of this section shall be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. No. 1947-90, § I, 1-16-90; Ord. No. 2083-91, § I, 4-16-91; Ord. No. 2280-92HR, §§ I, II, 12-15-92; Ord. 004- 19HR, § I, 2-19-19)

Springhurst HOA proposed Picnic

The proposed picnic has been postponed. Having it take place in conjunction with the October annual meeting is being discussed. We’ll keep you updated.

Light beverages and refreshments will be provided. Suggested menu: lemonade, water, hamburgers, hot dogs and chips. The location will be at 100 Springhurst Drive in the backyard.

Everyone who lives in the Springhurst subdivision is invited.

Updates will be posted as they occur.

Assessments for 2025 Now Due

Assessments will be mailed out shortly. The yearly assessment for 2025 is $75. They are due on receipt and past due after February 28, 2025.

You can pay now using credit/debit, Paypal, or Venmo.

Thank you

Homeowners Beware of New Scam

Apparently there is a new scam being used on vacant homes in our area. The scammer contacts a tree company and asks to have a tree cut down. The contractor quotes a price and the scammer pays with a fraudulent check that is more than the contractors bid. The scammer then asks for the over payment to be paid back.

The contractor cuts down the tree(s) and the homeowner is out of luck because their property has been damaged.

This scam was attempted on a homeowner in out subdivision.

Be Careful! Beware!

 

Springhurst HOA New Board Members for 2024-2025

The HOA held our annual meeting on October 1st. The September 30, 2024 Treasurers Report was approved and new board members were elected. The board members are;

President/Chairman          Jack Heape

Secretary                                Tamara Lewis-Daniel

Treasurer                               Ruth Scaccia

Newcomers                           LaDonna Johnson

Landscaping                         Kia Usher

The attendees, minutes, and details of the meeting will be published as a post in a few weeks.