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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Is there a Home Owner’s Association and Dues?
NO The purpose of a HOA
is to maintain private roads – mainly snow removal
in the winter, grading and general maintenance.
HTE's roads are public, County maintained, year
round.
2. Who then enforces the CC&R’s?
The
Architectural Committee.
3. Who is the
Architectural Committee?
The owner/developer of HTE -
when the owner relinquishes that duty, it will be
turned over to the lot owners.
4. Can there be a Home Owner’s Association?
YES The lot owners can form one if they
desire, or find the need to do so.
5. Are we required to build within a certain time
frame?
NO
6. What utilities are installed?
Underground power and telephone are installed in the
road right of way with pedestals providing hookups
to each lot.
7. What about water?
Each lot will require a
well. Two test wells have been drilled – one on Lot
4 – produces 5 gallons per minute (which is the
minimum requirement), the other on Lot 13 – produces
30 gallons a minute. There is the possibility of
well sharing when the water produced is in such
quantities.
8. What does it cost to put in a well?
The
test wells cost $5,000 and $6,000 each. The cost
depends on how deep the well is, as the driller
charges by the foot. The pump and electrical wiring
are additional – approximately $1500.00.
9. How is sewage handled?
Each
Lot has been approved by the Health Department for
individual septic systems. A permit must be
obtained from the Central District Health office,
which is located in McCall, Idaho.
10. How much does it cost
to put in a septic system?
Cost
depends on the system the Health Department
requires. It can run anywhere from $5,000 to
$20,000+.
11. How many bedrooms are approved?
The Health Department has
approved 4 bedroom homes.
12. Can we park our RV on the lot?
YES However, not on a permanent basis.
Covenants allow a maximum of 30 days, 15 days at a
time. (This may
be revised to 90 days max.)
13. Can I have a horse on the lot?
YES But not on a permanent basis – maximum of 30
days, 15 days at a time.
14. Is there fire protection?
YES
The Cascade Rural Fire District provides fire
protection. There is a fire truck housed between
Clear Creek and HTE, about 3 miles away. Also,
there is a 12,000 gallon water tank buried at the
mail box cover to assist the fire department. This
should provide a premium discount on homeowner
insurance.
15. Where do I get my mail delivered?
The rural postal carrier will
deliver mail to the mail box units provided. Each
lot will have a box assignment, and a key given to
the owner at closing.
16. Is garbage pickup
service available?
YES Lakeshore Disposal of
McCall, ID. OR you can take it yourself to the
recycling station east of Donnelly. |
