Committees
Below is a list of each of the SHMHA committees and Chairpersons. Below that, you will find more details on each of the committees, including any updates and special messages. Please DO NOT use forms for any special requests. Please DO contact RJ Management Company at info@rjcmgt.com or call their office at 412-550-0003. (Office Hours are Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) As always, their answering service will take calls after office hours. Sending the email is the most successful way to have your question or concern logged and addressed.
If you are planning landscape or architectural changes, these plans must be first submitted to the RJ Management Company for committee review and approval before work begins.
Please consider serving on one of the committees by contacting the Manor office.
Sewickley Heights Manor is a planned residential community with an integrated design of buildings, grounds and roadways. Property values and attractiveness of the Manor depend on maintaining architectural continuity throughout the community. Architectural control is necessary to keep structural changes in harmony with surrounding structures and topography. Plans for for any exterior changes or additions must be submitted in writing and approved within 60 days by the Board of Directors or the Architectural Control Committee. The committee meets year round to review requests. This committee meets virtually and performs its functions via email so that requests can be reviewed in a prompt manner. Most years, over 50 request are reviewed for homeowner improvements.
Architectural Committee Description of committee – revised April, 2022
Please refer to the General Regulations Governing Buildings and Grounds. Use the Architectural Control Form appearing below.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (RIDGE)
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the regulations governing our buildings and grounds (RIDGE). If you have any request for changes, please fill out the appropriate form below.
Regulations governing buildings and grounds in the Manor are governed by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
Please see the Bylaws & Policies page to download a copy.
If you have any request for architectural changes, please fill out the appropriate form below.
Prior Approved requests – list of vendors
Architectural Review Requests:
Owners may make landscape changes to their lots provided they assume responsibility for maintenance and landscape plans are submitted to and approved by the Board of Directors or the appropriate Landscaping Committee. The committees generally meet monthly to review any requests. They also are more involved in the summer months checking on the contractors work and making plans for improvement. Use the Request forms below to submit your plans for approval. Prior to submitting a request for review, please review the Recommended Plants List and Do Not Plant List to help assist with your planning.
Landscape (Manor)
Manor landscaping for common area maintenance is performed by contractors and in-house staff. Contracted services include grass cutting, lawn fertilization, large or difficult tree removal, and other tasks that may be too large for to be performed in-house. In-house services included trimming, reseeding and, rock bed maintenance, retaining wall maintenance and replacement and tree planting, trimming and removal.
Manor Landscape Contract for service – Current year
Landscape Alterations
Article X, Section 4 of the First Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions reads as follows: “Unit owners may create garden plots for flowers, shrubs and trees on their own lot (common property) or on adjoining common property provided that a plan for such garden plot is submitted to and approved by the Board of Directors or its designated committee and further provided that all unit owners planting such garden plots shall be responsible for the maintenance of the garden including weeding and mulching, trimming of perennial plants and the removal of annual plants at the end of the growing season.”
If you wish to make any changes to your landscaping, please contact RJ Management Company at info@rjcmgt.com.
For information related to the planting of a Memorial Tree in the Manor, please contact RJ Management Company at info@rjcmgt.com.
Memorial Tree Project Policy
Landscape (Ridge)
The Ridge Landscaping Committee is chaired by Tim Miller. The landscaping in The Ridge is performed by Sarver Landscape Maintenance Company from about mid-March until early-December. Services include maintaining lawns, pruning shrubs, mulching, weed control and leaf collection.
Sample Insurance Certificate which is required when you submit your request. Must be provided by all contractors at time of request.
RIDGE LANDSCAPE CONTRACT OF SERVICE – CURRENT YEAR
RIDGE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE REGULATIONS GOVERNING BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Maintenance of your unit is essential to avoid costly repairs and protect its value. The maintenance committee reviews the plans for all long term improvement projects like roof and deck replacements, roads and painting. The work to obtain bids for work for the coming year and monitor the work of the current year contractors. This committee is important in that we need to maintain a well maintained and good looking community for the enjoyment of all homeowners.
Click here for the list of Maintenance Items covered by your association dues
Have a maintenance request? Contact RJ Management Company at info@rjcmgt.com.
Staff
Operations Manager, Bob Merriman
Policies
For a complete list of policies and rules governing the manor, please visit the Bylaws and Policies page.
The Recreation committee is responsible for the pool, tennis courts and basketball court. The usage, maintenance and policies related to these are the responsibility of the committee. This committee does not meet year round, but is involved at the beginning of the spring season and through the summer when the facilities are in use.
SWIMMING POOL
POOL SCHEDULE
The pool is open daily, 10:00 am – 8:00 PM, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
All residents and their guests must conform to our pool rules and regulations to promote a pleasant and safe experience.
All residents must register each year to use the pool. Registration forms are typically sent out in May. We ask that each resident submit the Registration Form to the Manor office promptly.
Click here for the current POOL RULES
Click here for the GUEST WAIVER
The purpose of the Sewickley Heights Manor Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations is to promote a pleasant and safe pool atmosphere for all residents and their guests. It is the responsibility of all residents to be familiar with and abide by these Rules and Regulations and see that their guests do the same. A “resident” is defined as a person who resides in a unit. A guardian is defined as a person over 16 years of age.
TENNIS COURTS
Tennis Anyone?
TENNIS COURT SCHEDULE
Play is normally on a first-come, first-served basis. During times of heavy play, sign-up sheets located on bulletin boards within each court should be used. Playing time is one hour for singles and two hours for doubles.
Our court rules and regulations promote a pleasant and safe experience for residents and guests.
TENNIS COURT RULES
The purpose of the Sewickley Heights Manor Rules and Regulations Governing Play on Tennis Courts is to promote pleasant and safe tennis court use for all residents and their guests. It is the responsibility of all residents to be familiar with and abide by these Rules and Regulations and see to it that their guests do the same. A “resident” is defined as a person that physically resides in a unit. A guardian is defined as a person over 16 years of age. For a complete list of Tennis Court Rules, please refer to the RULES GOVERNING PLAY ON TENNIS COURTS.
**The combination for the locks at all courts in the Manor and Ridge is 1011**
Pickleball, Anyone?
The fastest growing sport in America is a fun, fast moving, sweet sport with a sour name: Pickleball. Manor and Ridge residents now can enjoy this game, a crazy combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong, on the tennis court near the pool. It’s been configured to make Pickleball play there possible. Try it once, and you’ll be hooked.
The game does have quirky rules. For the uninitiated, please check out this short video about the origins of pickleball.