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Homeowner vs. HOA Responsibilities:
There is a lot of confusion surrounding who is responsible for completing certain maintenance items in King Farm. King Farm is a large open (non-gated) community that sits on approximately 450 acres and is comprised of residential, commercial, and retail properties. Additionally, there are approximately 10,000 people who are a part of the King Farm community.
King Farm has public parks and public streets within its boundaries. You can differentiate City streets from KFCA streets because the street signs will be blue with white lettering. Trees located on [public] City streets are the responsibility of the City of Rockville, including tree maintenance (i.e. trimming and replacement). Also, the City is responsible for any repair and maintenance of [public] City streets and sidewalks.
However, King Farm Citizens Assembly (The Assembly) mulches the trees on City streets located within the boundaries of King Farm to have more continuity in appearance. The Assembly also maintains the landscaping within the medians on City streets within the community. Additionally, any upgraded elements such as brick pavers that were installed by the original builders are maintained by the Assembly as well. Please keep in mind, snow removal of sidewalks abutting homeowner’s property including the brick pavers in the curb areas are the responsibility of the homeowner.
King Farm Citizens Assembly (The Assembly) is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the private streets and sidewalks within the community. The Assembly is responsible for the trimming and replacement of curb trees on private streets. The Assembly is also responsible for the maintenance of the alley drive lanes and other common areas. While the Assembly mulches the trees in the alleys, most of these trees fall within the property lines of individual homeowner lots and thus are the responsibility of the homeowner (even if the tree is located outside of an alley fence). King Farm will occasionally trim trees in alleys including trees on homeowner lots (in the alley) that impact the drive lanes in the alley or pose a safety risk. KFCA will not go into fenced areas to trim trees that are not on common area.
If you are ever unsure of your exact property lines, you can refer to your property plat (aka house location plan). The property plat is an architectural drawing used to show how a tract of surveyed land is divided into lots within a county or municipality. Homeowners need to review their property plat (usually located with settlement documents when the home was purchased) to determine their exact property lines. Please take time to review individual lot information as well as the community map and City Maps to illustrate the public areas vs. the private areas vs. the homeowner lots.
We hope this information will be helpful for homeowners, but if you need additional clarification, please contact King Farm Management at management@kingfarm.org.
Use the link below to find an arborist or tree specialist in your area or refer to the tree removal/replacement page for more information: https://kingfarm.org/tree-replacement-removal/.
KFCA LANDSCAPING: WHAT WE DO!
Regular maintenance during the growing and mowing season is part of responsible home ownership. Consult a general landscaper or arborist when necessary. If half the tree crown is dead, it is time to remove the tree. Large trees are expensive to remove and have the stump ground, so planning ahead helps you know, prepare, and save for future costs.
Mowing – KFCA provides a courtesy mows to the front and side of townhomes in King Farm. To receive a courtesy mow, the yard must not be fenced or obstructed. KFCA will not open fences or mow any area obstructed by edging, railroad ties, concrete blocks, etc. KFCA does not perform additional mowing-related services or treatments on individual lots.
Curb Grass – KFCA mows the curb grass throughout the community. However, if residents prefer to maintain the turf in front of their home, they are welcome to do that.
Foundation Plantings – Evergreens are required on all homes. If you have removed the foundation plantings and did not replace them, it will be cited as a violation.
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Please remember that the landscape crews do not collect yard waste for individual homes. Homeowners are responsible for the proper disposal of yard waste, trash, and recycling. Crews will not remove yard debris left by individual homeowners. Please do not speak to or make requests of the crew members. All concerns or questions must be communicated directly to the Management Office management@kingfarm.org.
Level Green crew members will wear safety vest with the Level Green logo. Crew vehicles will be also display the Level Green logo. So, if you see a landscaper or on the property without the Level Green logo, it will be a landscaper working for someone else in the community.
We welcome Level Green and look forward to building a lasting business relationship.