Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for road maintenance?

The Municipality of Anchorage is responsible for road maintenance, including street sweeping and plowing. Street sweeping information may be found here. Plowing updates may be found here.

What about the sidewalks?

The sidewalks within Powder View are not maintained by the Municipality of Anchorage Street Maintenance or the Alaska Department of Transportation. An updated map of municipal maintained sidewalks and trails may be found here. Homeowners are kindly asked to shovel and maintain the sidewalks in front of their home.

When is trash day?

Alaska Waste curbside trash collection occurs on Wednesdays within Powder View. Recycling is picked up every other Tuesday. Download the Alaska Waste App so you never forget trash day again! You can even set reminders so that your phone reminds you about Recycling and Trash day!

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• Roll cart lids must be closed, place carts so handles face your house.
• Roll carts must be placed at the curb by 6AM on the scheduled collection day.
• Roll carts placed for service must be 3 feet from all objects or obstacles including other roll carts.
• If your house number is not clearly visible from the road, label the cart(s) with your street address.
• Place cart within 5 feet of the drivable roadway on the day of service, unobstructed by vehicles and other obstacles such as ditches or snow piles. Avoid placing carts where they interfere with postal collection.

How do I get my landscaping, house painting, or exterior house changes approved?

See the information on the Architectural Control Committee for information on submitting requests for changes to the exterior of your home. Review of requests may take up to 30 days; please plan accordingly. If variances from the Declaration are desired, please specify these within your request.

What changes to the exterior of my home require approval by the ACC?

All major changes require the homeowner submit a formal request for approval to the ACC. The below provides examples but is not to be interpreted as comprehensive; contact PMSI for further questions and clarification.

• Exterior home painting, to include the exterior main color, trim and doors.
  • Any exterior paint color changes require approval.
  • Approval is not required for painting the home the exact same colors which had been previously approved.
• Landscaping
  • All initial landscaping
  • Fence installation and staining
  • Tree removal outside of clearing limits (as per As Built)
  • Any substantive changes to the existing landscaping; for example, new trees, bushes, or architectural features.
  • Replacing previously approved architectural features, like trees, flowers, or bushes does not require approval. Planting within previously approved flower beds, etc. does not require approval.
• Exterior home changes
  • Deck removal/installation/dimension changes, including those in the backyard.
• Construction activities
  • All exterior home construction activities which change the home's footprint require approval.
  • Shed construction & installation.
  • Non-permanent play structures do not require approval.

I wanted to do something a little different in my yard than is allowed by the Declaration, is this possible?

The Powder View Planned Community Association Board of Directors is charged with the responsibility of preserving the aesthetic appearance of our community and upholding the Declaration for Powder View. The goal of the Architectural Control Committee is to maintain Powder View as a pleasant place for all to live and to protect the value of mutual property investments.

As per Amendment to Article X for the Declaration of Powder View – Restrictions on Use, Alienation, and Occupancy, Section 10.2 Occupancy Restrictions "overall appearance of the dwelling and lot will be an important consideration of approval, and the Architectural Control Committee may waive any requirements at any time at its sole discretion."

Request for variance from the Declaration for Powder View will be entertained by the Architectural Control Committee. It is important that you identify the specific request and reason for the variance on the request form.

How big can my shed be? Who regulates this?

The Declaration for Powder View, Article X, Section 10.2(d) allows for the construction of sheds (outbuildings) with approval, of 8'x10' in size.

There are additionally regulations by the Municipality of Anchorage on Accessory Buildings:

What do I do regarding easements on my property when I'm planning to landscape?

It is the responsibility of the homeowner to take any necessary steps to confirm the boundaries of their lot prior to initiating improvements on their lot. The Architectural Control Committee does not verify the presence or absence of municipal easements. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to be informed of any applicable easements and obtain any necessary permits. Your As Built Survey will have details on the locations of these easements.

Per the Municipality of Anchorage (here) "Any structure, retaining wall or fence located in an easement should have by a "letter of non-objection" from all utilities allowed to use that easement. Each utility has an easement or right-of-way section that issues these letters. The Municipality has jurisdiction over utility, public utility, public access, public use, section line, and drainage easements. Any structure, retaining wall or fence located in these easements must have an encroachment permit from the Right-of-Way Division (located in the permit center at 4700 South Bragaw.)

A handout published by the Municipality of Anchorage outlines Right of Way and Encroachment Permits; the handout may be found here.

The Municipality of Anchorage Recorder's Office has record of recorded plats. The Recorded Plat for Powder View may be found on the ACC page, here.

Do I need a building permit?

This is outside of the scope of the Executive Board. Please direct any questions to the Municipality of Anchorage. A Handout from the MOA titled "Do I need a Permit for my Residential Project?" found here may be helpful. As Powder View is outside of the Building Safety Service Area, this document captures Land Use Permit requirements.

I want a hot tub, now what?

This does not require Executive Board or Architectural Control Committee approval. However, you should be familiar with Municipal requirements. A handout, here, may be of assistance.

Who is the management service for Powder View?

As of June 1, 2020, Powder View Planned Community Association Board of Directors retained Property Management Services Inc (PMSI) for management. Visit the Management page for more information about their services.

Who may use the common elements? What can we do in the green spaces?

The common element green spaces that flank the entrance to the neighborhood are available for the use of all homeowners and renters. Homeowners are kindly requested to be respectful of the green spaces during use and abide by the adage of "leave it better than you found it." Please make sure to take any garbage or trash with you, and pick up any pet feces. Ideas for the green space include small gatherings, playing catch or frisbee, yard games, kid-operated lemonade stands, or sunbathing.

Please do not ride wheeled items, like bicycles or skateboards, on the grass as it can damage the lawn. Please do not drive vehicles on the green space.

What are the applicable noise ordinances? Who do I call if I have a complaint about noise?

Anchorage's Municipal Noise Ordinance (AMC15.70) limits the level of allowable noise based on location and time of day. Quiet hours within residential areas of the Municipality of Anchorage are from 10 pm - 7 am.

Complaints may be filed with the MOA by calling (907) 343-4200. For repeated issues with other homeowners, please file a nuisance complaint with PMSI.