FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Question: I've heard the community referred to as "Arrowhead"; when did it become Fairview Forest?
Answer: Biltmore Land Development registered its first plat map under the name "Arrowhead" in August of 1972. Over the past 30 years the community has had a series of different developers, different covenants and different names. Names for all or part of the community include Arrowhead, Arrowhead Hideaways, Arrowhead Farms, Fairview Hideaways and Fairview Forest. The Fairview Forest name was initiated in the Covenants registered in September 1988.
Question: What happens during the winter with regard to snow plowing and getting out during winter storms?
Answer: Newcomers are often used to county services that we do not receive in a private mountain community. Always be prepared during the winter by having ample supplies in case of storms or power outages. Many residents move their vehicles to the entrances of the lower roads or near the entrance to the community when winter storms are forecast.
The logistics and expense of snow removal make it difficult for the community to plow its roads. Each winter season is different and each winter storm event really has to be judged and decisions made at that time. The Winter Roads Plan, as revised 2/8/2010 is posted in the Community Roads section of the regular web site at FairviewForest.com.
Question: I've seen real estate "arrow" signs on the main road; I thought such real estate signs were not allowed.
Answer: Property owners may post two "for sale" signs on their property. So-called pointer signs are only allowed under two circumstances: (1) Pointer signs for the annual event called "Parade of Homes" may be posted during the event. (2) Pointer signs for an open house event may be posted for the weekend of the open house. Such signs must be removed by the end of business on the day after the open house.
Question: Why do we need Covenants?
Answer: "Covenants" (sometimes called "restrictions") are an agreement by property owners in a private community to abide by a set of policies and rules. Property owners agree to share the cost to maintain the established roads throughout the community. (North Carolina does not generally maintain the roads in private communities.) Owners are assured that a gift shop or a dog kennel will not locate on their road nor will trailer homes be brought into the community.)
Question: What do we get for our assessments?
Answer: About three-quarters of the goes to maintaining the more than eight miles of roads in Fairview Forest. The remainder pays for general expenses such as lighting, both at the entrance and on the main road, insurance, and maintenance of our community clubhouse. For a complete breakdown, look at the annual budget presented at the Annual Meeting each year.
Question: Is the architectural application the same as the building permit from the county?
Answer: No, the application is to ensure that construction in Fairview Forest is in compliance with the Restrictive Covenants. Architectural approval is granted when the property owner has submitted all requested information. A Buncombe County building permit has other specific requirements and is monitored by the county.
Question: I'm considering purchasing property in Fairview Forest and building a home. Where can I find information and materials that might be most important to someone considering building and to a new property owner?
Answer: Visit FairviewForest.com where you will find details regarding the community, policies, and helpful information.
Question: I've heard the community referred to as "Arrowhead"; when did it become Fairview Forest?
Answer: Biltmore Land Development registered its first plat map under the name "Arrowhead" in August of 1972. Over the past 30 years the community has had a series of different developers, different covenants and different names. Names for all or part of the community include Arrowhead, Arrowhead Hideaways, Arrowhead Farms, Fairview Hideaways and Fairview Forest. The Fairview Forest name was initiated in the Covenants registered in September 1988.
Question: What happens during the winter with regard to snow plowing and getting out during winter storms?
Answer: Newcomers are often used to county services that we do not receive in a private mountain community. Always be prepared during the winter by having ample supplies in case of storms or power outages. Many residents move their vehicles to the entrances of the lower roads or near the entrance to the community when winter storms are forecast.
The logistics and expense of snow removal make it difficult for the community to plow its roads. Each winter season is different and each winter storm event really has to be judged and decisions made at that time. The Winter Roads Plan, as revised 2/8/2010 is posted in the Community Roads section of the regular web site at FairviewForest.com.
Question: I've seen real estate "arrow" signs on the main road; I thought such real estate signs were not allowed.
Answer: Property owners may post two "for sale" signs on their property. So-called pointer signs are only allowed under two circumstances: (1) Pointer signs for the annual event called "Parade of Homes" may be posted during the event. (2) Pointer signs for an open house event may be posted for the weekend of the open house. Such signs must be removed by the end of business on the day after the open house.
Question: Why do we need Covenants?
Answer: "Covenants" (sometimes called "restrictions") are an agreement by property owners in a private community to abide by a set of policies and rules. Property owners agree to share the cost to maintain the established roads throughout the community. (North Carolina does not generally maintain the roads in private communities.) Owners are assured that a gift shop or a dog kennel will not locate on their road nor will trailer homes be brought into the community.)
Question: What do we get for our assessments?
Answer: About three-quarters of the goes to maintaining the more than eight miles of roads in Fairview Forest. The remainder pays for general expenses such as lighting, both at the entrance and on the main road, insurance, and maintenance of our community clubhouse. For a complete breakdown, look at the annual budget presented at the Annual Meeting each year.
Question: Is the architectural application the same as the building permit from the county?
Answer: No, the application is to ensure that construction in Fairview Forest is in compliance with the Restrictive Covenants. Architectural approval is granted when the property owner has submitted all requested information. A Buncombe County building permit has other specific requirements and is monitored by the county.
Question: I'm considering purchasing property in Fairview Forest and building a home. Where can I find information and materials that might be most important to someone considering building and to a new property owner?
Answer: Visit FairviewForest.com where you will find details regarding the community, policies, and helpful information.