Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Requests
Before beginning any exterior work on your property (e.g., fences, fence staining, patio extensions, permanent lights, etc.), please submit an ARC request. We aim to review and approve requests as quickly as possible.
2. Street Parking
Residents should prioritize parking in the following order:
- Inside the garage (if space is available)
- In the driveway (even if it blocks the sidewalk)
- On the street (only as a last resort)
Our streets are not wide enough to accommodate traffic when cars are parked improperly. There have been multiple instances where vehicles and buses and even emergency vehicles were unable to access streets due to illegal parking. The 72-hour parking rule does not apply when driveway space is available.
Note: Pursuant to Knox County Ordinance No. O-90-9-112, § 9-3, 9-10-90, Sec. 62-186 street parking is prohibited and subject to enforcement by Knox County Sherriff's Dept.
3. Parking During School Hours and Bus Pick-Up
When picking up or dropping off children for the school bus, please park on the left side of the hill, away from the stop sign. This is the safest option and ensures that traffic can flow smoothly around parked vehicles.
4. Responsibility for "Devil's Strip" and Grass Behind Fences
Homeowners are responsible for maintaining:
- The "Devil's Strip" (the area between the sidewalk and the street)
- Grass and weeds behind and on the side of their fences, even if it is not visible from your property but visible to others.
Please also keep up with other landscaping tasks, such as trimming bushes and removing weeds as needed.
5. Noise Ordinance
The noise ordinance, as set by Knox County, is in effect from midnight to 7:00 AM.
6. Keeping Pets Leashed
Pets must be leashed while being walked in the neighborhood. Additionally, please clean up after your pets. If your property does not have a fenced yard, be mindful that your pets do not enter someone else’s yard when they are outside.
7. House Exteriors
As homes in the neighborhood age, some may develop mildew on their siding. Please make arrangements for exterior cleaning as necessary to maintain your home’s appearance.
8. Garage/Yard Sales
Garage sales or any other similar private or public sale of goods, personal property, or services shall be held only on specified days and at specified times on a community wide basis and in accordance with any Rules and Regulations to be established by the Board in connection therewith.
We will post a poll in the website with requested dates for voting prior to the garage sales.
9. Where do I send HOA dues? How much are the 2025 dues?
2026 Dues are $300. Make checks payable to and mail to Highland Ridge HOA P.O. Box 51767 Knoxville, TN 37950. Online payment options are available at: https://www.highlandridgeknoxville.com/payments/