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Estate News

perfect environment for the clivias, these indigenous trees
are an important food source for livestock and game, while
their dense foliage offers birds a safe place to rest, nest and
raise their young. Together, these elements create a peaceful,
colourful garden that is a delight to visit throughout the year.

Responsible Pet Ownership: Let’s Keep
Our Estate Clean and Enjoyable for
Everyone
Our pets are an important part of our families,
and one of the many joys of living in Irene Farm
Villages is seeing residents enjoying walks with their four -
legged companions. Responsible pet ownership, however, goes
hand in hand with maintaining the beauty, cleanliness and
safety of our estate.
The HOA has recently received complaints about dog waste that makes a significant difference. By picking up after your pet
being left on pavements, streets and in parks and open spaces. and disposing of the waste responsibly, you help keep our estate
Besides being unpleasant for other residents, it creates an clean and pleasant for everyone.
unnecessary health hazard and detracts from the appearance of Responsible pet ownership means complying with the rules,
our shared environment. showing consideration for your neighbours, protecting our
We want to remind all pet owners of the estate rules: environment and setting a positive example.
• Rule 4.2.5 requires owners to remove immediately any We thank the many residents who already do the right thing
excrement left by their pets on streets, pavements, parks and every day. Your consideration helps make Irene Farm Villages a
open spaces. wonderful place to live. We ask everyone to continue working
• Rule 4.2.4 states that dogs may not leave members’ stands together to keep our estate clean, safe and enjoyable for all,
unless they are on a lead. They must remain under control and both two-legged and four-legged residents.
may not interfere with birds, wildlife, other pets or pedestrians. “Your dog won’t mind if you carry the bag … but your
Taking a bag along when walking your dog is a small gesture neighbours certainly will if you don’t!”

Who Owns the Pavement? If you are unsure whether contractors are authorised
Residents may sometimes be concerned when to work in your area, please get in touch with the
contractors excavate pavements or verges in front HOA office. We will gladly assist in verifying the
of properties for fibre installations or other utility relevant approvals.
services. It is important to understand that these
areas typically form part of the municipal road reserve Do We Have Your Approved Building Plans?
and are not owned by the adjacent homeowner, even Every homeowner is responsible for ensuring that the
though residents are encouraged to keep them neat and estate office has a copy of the City of Tshwane-approved
well maintained. building plans for their property on record.
Before excavation or installation work may take place The Estate Rules and Regulations state:
within the road reserve, contractors must obtain the
necessary wayleave approval from the City of Tshwane. Rule 4.6.3.11
This regulates work within public road reserves and helps “All building plans have to be approved by the HOA
ensure compliance with municipal standards and safety Board and the Local Authority as required from time to
requirements. time, before the commencement of any construction or
Where a valid wayleave has been issued, neither the alterations. A copy of the plans, which the Local Authority
homeowner nor the HOA may unreasonably prevent the has approved, must be handed in at the Estate Office before
approved work from proceeding. Residents and the HOA the commencement of any construction or building works.”
are, however, entitled to request proof of authorisation and Over the years, it has come to our attention that the
to expect contractors to follow estate access procedures, Estate Office does not have City of Tshwane-approved plans
work safely and properly reinstate disturbed areas once the on file for every property. These records are important for
work is complete. several reasons:

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