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1. What is a homeowners' association?

It is an incorporated, non-profit organization that operates under recorded legal
documents (covenants & restrictions). The main purpose is to provide a method of
ensuring adherence to the covenants & restrictions, and to maintain the quality, character,
and value of the subdivision.

2. Where do I get an official, recorded copy of my subdivision's covenants & restrictions?

Call Wayne County Register of Deeds at 313/224-5852/5853. Planning Services may
have a copy on file, but it may not be a recorded copy. It is also a good idea to check with
your association as changes may have been made

3. Where can our association hold meetings at no charge?

The Township meetings rooms are available, free of charge, to local associations in the
lower level of Canton's Administration Building. The Canton Library meeting room is
also available, call 734/397-0999 to schedule. During the school year check with the
schools for a place to meet or check with a house of worship.

4. How do we get traffic codes enforced in our development?

For traffic enforcement on county roads, call Public Safety at 734/394-5400

5. Private Roads

For private roads, review the PDF documents below to learn more or to download an
application for enforcement. For more information, call the Public Works Division at
734/394-5150

6. Who replaces the street signs in our subdivision?

Subdivisions that are site condominiums with private roads, the association is responsible
for replacing the signs. For subdivisions with county roads, call Vicki Holland at Wayne
County Traffic Division at 734/955-2158

7. How does the timing of a traffic light get changed?

Call Vicki Holland at Wayne County Traffic Division at 734/955-2158 for information

8. Who repairs our roads in our subdivision?

In developments that are site condominiums with private roads, the association is responsible
for road repairs. Wayne County does not have a street repair program for subdivisions
with county roads, but if they receive a complaint they will investigate it. Call the County at 888-762-3273. Otherwise, the association is generally responsible for road repairs.

9. When do we get the final top coat of asphalt for our roads?

The developer is responsible for seeing that this is completed. For developments that
have public roads Wayne County completes an inspection for any base repairs needed.
They prefer to wait until most of the landscape contractors are finished. Asphalt is
typically poured from May to November. Call Wayne County Roads Field Office at
734/595-6515 for more information.

10. Can we change our clustered mailboxes to individual ones in front of our property?

Generally no, but you can call the Westland Postmaster at 734/326-6030 to address this
concern.

11. What about block parties?

Residents interested in closing a road for a block party can obtain an information packet
from the Canton Police Department. You also may download the Block Party Permit
Application (158KB) on-line. The packet contains forms for the resident to complete and
return. The forms are reviewed by the Public Safety Department and approval or denial
is communicated to the applicant within the specified time frame.