Meyersdal Eco Estate enforces a comprehensive set of rules to ensure security, harmonious living, environmental protection, and the preservation of its unique natural setting[1][2][5]. Residents, contractors, and guests are required to comply with these rules, which are enforced by the Homeowners’ Association and relevant estate management bodies.
General Rules for Residents:
- A minimum total floor area of 180 m² (including garages and outbuildings) is required for all dwellings on Residential One plots.
- No wendy houses, toolsheds, or lapas may be erected without prior permission from the Association.
- Caravans, trailers, boats, and vehicle parts must be screened from neighbours and street view.
- No solar panels or geysers may be visible from the street.
- No external burglar bars, including “Spanish” type burglar proofing, are allowed.
- All landscaping must comply with the Environmental Management Plan—no exotic flora, such as kikuyu grass, is permitted.
- All personnel must be off the estate by 18:00 unless otherwise authorized.
- Registered owners are responsible for ensuring compliance with rules by family, tenants, visitors, and staff.
- Community living requires responsible and cooperative behavior, respecting public areas and private property.
Community Participation Rules:
- Drones are prohibited inside the estate and over any properties, except by authorized management or security personnel.
- Children’s playhouses or jungle gyms require written permission and must conform to estate aesthetics and not disturb neighbors.
- Advertisements or publicity materials are not allowed unless consent has been obtained in writing.
- Domestic workers and employees are not allowed to loiter in public or prominent areas of the estate.
- Generators require written approval, must be sound-proofed (≤65 dBA at 7m), positioned out of street and neighbor view, and comply with local by-laws.
Contractor and Construction Rules:
- All builders must provide proof of NHBRC registration and sign an accreditation agreement.
- Contractors must transport all workers directly to and from construction sites—pedestrian movement is strictly prohibited.
- Workers must stay on their assigned site; wandering around the estate is cause for removal and future barring.
- No worker is allowed on site outside of work hours, and nobody may sleep on premises.
- Damaging, collecting plant material, or disturbing wildlife is strictly prohibited.
- Using the natural surroundings as a toilet results in heavy fines and site closure.
Environmental and Lifestyle Protections:
- The estate prioritizes the conservation of indigenous flora and fauna, including protection of red data species.
- Rules seek to ensure a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing lifestyle in tandem with environmental stewardship.
- Facilities include a secure perimeter, mountain bike trails, hiking, and catch-and-release fishing at estate dams, with wildlife viewing as a key amenity.
Residents, contractors, and service providers are expected to familiarize themselves with the official documentation and seek approval where estate rules require written consent. Full compliance with these rules is mandatory to maintain the security, harmony, and ecological integrity of Meyersdal Eco Estate.