Frequently Asked Questions

Thornhill Village Neighborhood Home Owners Association

1700 NW 193 Circle

Edmond, Oklahoma 73012

Will Thornhill ever build a community pool?

No. Due to the lack of useable space for a pool, parking, etc and the cost we will not be building a pool for the neighborhood. Many homeowners opt to put in their own pools.

Can Thornhill become a gated community?

No. Since Thornhill was built as an open access neighborhood, according to OKC we would have to have 100% affirmative vote of all homeowners (not just of voting homeowners but all homeowners) to do it. If it was ever done, the HOA would then become completely responsible for all street maintenance.

Are there rules that we have to follow in adding to our home, fencing, shingles, putting in playgrounds, pools, etc?

Yes. You agreed at closing to follow the covenants, guidelines and bylaws of Thornhill which included getting permission for certain things. You will find those documents on this web site as well as an architectural review form to make a request for changes.

There seems to be a large amount of land that the HOA owns. What can be done with it?

The HOA has been given a large amount of land by the developer for us to take care of (ie. mowing, upkeep, paying taxes). However, much of this land has come with stringent restrictions on what can be done with it. For instance, the long open area that runs through Section 4 & 5 is a pipeline and we are not allowed to do any hardscape development on it (e.g. pool, concrete area, pavilion). We received permission to do the Disc Golf Course there but were not allowed to put the holes in the middle of the open area.

Other parts of owned HOA property are designed as a wildlife mitigation area. This is monitored by the Corps of Engineers and has strict regulations on what can and cannot be done in it.

What is the deal with all of the wooded areas and what can/can't be done in them?

Much of the wooded area and creek area has been designed as a wildlife mitigation area. As such trees and growth are to be left as they are (standing or downed) except in particular situations. We have been given permission by the Corps of Engineers to build trails through the areas but we cannot put hardscapes (e.g. concrete) down.

Can we cut down trees in the wildlife mitigation area ?

Not without special permission. The area is protected for animal habitat and downed trees are used by animals for homes, etc.