Hello Neighbors,
Many of us have pets in our homes, so those of us who do know first-hand how they are considered to be members of our family! With that said, due to some recent home owners’ unfortunate issues/concerns related to pets, we are sending a reminder of policies.
Please read the attached full Dog Ordinance from the Van Buren Twp. Here are a few key points:
- An owner must obtain a License for your dog through the Township and this must be kept current. This is also proof of a Rabies vaccination.
- When walking a dog, the dog must be on a leash no longer than six feet in length.
- Owners must be in control of their dog at all times.
- Dog waste must be removed from your property on a regular basis whereas no one should notice or smell the waste at any time.
If you notice violations related to any of the above, you should call Van Buren Twp Police non-emergency at 734-699-8930. This number connects you to the ordinance officer and animal control. They want YOU to call them.
Below also is a copy of the Belle Pointe Estates Bi-laws with the section about Pets in our subdivision.
Van Buren Twp. Ordinance:
https://vanburen-mi.org/departments/public_safety/animal_control___ordinances/index.php
Belle Pointe Estates Bi-law:
Section 23. PETS. Co-owners may maintain two (2) domesticated pets in accordance with the following restrictions: No animal may be kept or bred for any commercial purpose and shall have such care and restraint so as not to be obnoxious or offensive on account of noise, odor or unsanitary conditions. No animal may be permitted to run loose at any time upon the Common elements and any animal shall at all times be attended by some reasonable person while on the Common Elements, Limited or General, No savage or dangerous animal shall be kept and any Co-owner who causes any animal to be brought or kept upon the premises of the condominium shall indemnify and hold harmless the Association of any loss, damage or liability which the Association may sustain as a result of the presence of such animal on the premises, whether or not the Association has given its permission therefore. Each Co-owner shall be responsible for the collection and disposition of all fecal matter deposited by any pet maintained by such Co-owner. The Association may charge all Co-owners maintaining animals a reasonable additional assessment to be collected in the manner provided in the Bylaws in the event that the Association determines such assessment necessary to defray the maintenance cost to the Association of accommodating animals within the Condominium. The association may, without liability to the owner thereof remove or cause to be removed, any animal from the Condominium which it determines to be in violation of the restrictions imposed by this Section. The Association shall have the right to require that any pets be registered with it and may adopt such additional reasonable rules and regulations with respect to animals as it may deem proper. Upon any violation of this Section, the Board of Directors of. the Association may assess fines for such, violation in accordance with these Bylaws and in. accordance with duly adopted: rules and regulations
Please be mindful that while living in a family neighborhood community we all need to work together to keep it safe and clean in regards to owning our pets. Thank you for helping to support our community!
Thank you,
Belle Pointe Estates
Jason Newbound & David Girard
