TREES
I want to remove a tree from my property. Is approval required?
In Wilde Lake, Columbia Association approval is required prior to removing trees having a diameter of 6 inches or more. Click here for the Wilde Lake Tree Removal Request form. Contact Jeri Baker, CA Open Space, at 410/381-0194 (ext. 2510) or jeri.baker@columbiaassociation.com.

My neighbor's tree branches are overhanging my property. What can I do?
Property owners have the right to cut branches and roots from trees on neighboring properties that stray onto their property. Please note that owners may only trim up to the boundary line, may not enter the neighbor's property without permission, may not cut down the tree itself and cannot injure the tree by the trimming.

GRAFITTI
What should I do if I see grafitti in the Village?
Take a photo, if possible, and contact the non-emergency police number at 410/313-2200 to report the location of the grafitti.

SNOW
Who is responsible for shoveling snow from sidewalks?
Property owners are responsible for clearing snow from the sidewalks that abut their properties. Property owners of corner lots are required to clear front and side sidewalks.

For additional information about snow removal:
http://www.howardcountymd.gov/DPW/DPW_SnowRemoval.htm

TRASH/RECYCLING
Where should I store my trash and recycling bins?
The Wilde Lake Village Covenants require that trash and recycling containers be stored in such a manner that they cannot be seen from adjacent and surrounding properties, except on collection days.

For information concerning collection schedules and permitted recyclables, contact Howard County Trash & Recycling Action Hotline at 410/313-6444 or http://www.co.ho.md.us/DPW/Trash_Collection.htm

SIGNS
Am I allowed to put campaign signs in my yard?
Yes, political campaign signs are allowed to be displayed sixty (60) days prior to an election and should be removed within seven (7) days after an election. Signs may not be placed in county right-of-ways, including the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street, or on Columbia Association open space.

Do I need to get approval for yard sale signs?
No; however, please be sure to remove all signs immediately after the sale.

Click here for the Wilde Lake Sign Guideline.

For information about Howard County's sign regulations, contact the Sign Code Administrator at 410/313-1830. To report an illegal sign to the Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits visit
http://www.co.ho.md.us/DILP/Permits/Permits_signs_Illegal.asp

NEIGHBOR DISPUTES
For assistance in resolving conflicts such as neighbor disputes, landlord/tenant issues,
HOA problems, etc., contact the
Mediation & Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College (http://www.howardcc.edu/Visitors/mcrc/index.html), phone: 443/518-4620, e-mail: mcrc@howardcc.edu.

Questions? Call Carl McKinney, Covenant Advisor, at 410/730-3987 or email wlcovenantadvisor@columbiavillages.org. Monday thru Friday: 11 am - 5 pm, but please call before dropping by Slayton House.