About the System

The Estates of Northpark Gate Operating System is designed to provide the residents the security of a gated community. It includes a digital phone entry system, access control for resident vehicles and a lift arm gate to deter tailgating. Attempting to tailgate could result in damage to your vehicle!

Vehicles with a system tag may not have to come to a complete stop. Vehicles without a system tag, can use the digital phone access panel by entering their unique 5-digit private access code.

Visitors to the subdivision must use the keypad to scroll through the alphabetically displayed resident list or by using the 4-digit directory access code directly. The resident can speak to the guest then chose to allow entry by pressing “9” or denying entry by simply hanging up.

HOA approved delivery vehicles and other services have their own unique utility code.

Access codes and gate entry tags may be obtained through Renaissance Property Management

To better understand the keypad operation, please review the following video:
How to Use the Liftmaster CapXL Touch

Safety loops for all controlled gates are installed in the roadway surface and photo electric beams mounted on the gates and traffic arm are designed to prevent both from closing accidentally on a vehicle or person.

Speed bumps and reflective pavement markers are in the gate area to slow traffic to avoid damage to cars and the gate. Any damage is paid for by the driver of the vehicle.

The out gate is controlled by a safety loop to allow anyone to exit.

Safety

The gates are for cars and trucks, not pedestrians or cyclists. The gates close with much torque, enough so that a strong adult would have great difficulty slowing them, children have no chance at all. Obviously the gates are not toys; children should not be allowed to play in the area. Pedestrians and cyclists should use the pedestrian gate.

Please allow guests that are denied entry to pull to the side or back up to turn around.

Please do not give out your 5-digit access code randomly and do not allow strangers access.

Tags

Causeway tags are the preferred method of entry and may be used if their tag number is in the Northpark gate acess database. Please follow instructions from the Causeway Commission on proper installation of these tags. The antenna to read these tags is aligned to the current installation location guidance and installing them elsewhere may negatively impact when the gate system can read your tag.

Legacy battery powered tags are available from our management company for purchase at $45. These tags should be mounted similarly to the causeway tags. The internal batteries will need to be replaced every few years or if you notice a reduction in detectable range. If you receive one of these tags directly from a previous resident when you move in, please contact the management company to have it registered in your name. We have a limited inventory of these tags and when consumed, no additional tags will be purchased. We advise residents to rely on the Causeway tags for access, whenever possible.

Any remaining questions about the gate and access through it should be sent to our management company.

Payment Fees

Appfolio charges small fees for online payments and these are listed below:

eCheck/ACH: $2.95
Credit: 2.99% of total
Debit: $9.99

Additionally, if you are currently using your own bank's online bill pay, you may continue to use that method. Please make sure you use the correct payment address below. Individually mailing checks are still accepted and must be similarly addressed.

Estates of Northpark HOA
PO Box 1651
Mandeville, LA 70470

Garbage & Recycling Collection

Curbside service is provided twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. Recycling is provided every other Wednesday. Place your trash bin at the curb by 5:00 am on your collection day. Bins must face the road and be seperated to allow lifting arms to slide between them. Please refer to the WM website for additional details regarding items excluded from collection, holiday schedules, and bin repairs.

Residential subscription service is billed three times a year. If service is disrupted for non-payment, there will be an additional reinstatement fee. You must call customer service to cancel or transfer service.

Bulk Item Disposal

Should you have items/trash/debris that cannot fit within the required containers, bulk disposal can be performed for an additional fee at the Stranco Transfer Station:

68658 Highway 59
Abita Springs, LA

Sub-Drainage District #3 of St. Tammany Parish Drainage District #5

The Sub-Drainage District #3 is comprised of five (5) volunteer residents from the Estates of Northpark to assist with drainage related issues inside the boundaries of the Estates of Northpark.

Homeowners voted to form a Sub-Drainage District in 2008 to assist with drainage related issues.

A Parcel Fee of $200 per home is collected in your parish tax bill each year to fund the drainage projects.

Mission & Governance

It is the mission of the Northpark Sub Drainage District #3 to:

Maintain the drainage system "As Designed” with no major redesigns or directional changes of flow.Address first the most extreme critical issues impeding flow:

Be proactive in the work of the Gravity Drainage District #5 as it pertains to the Estates of Northpark.

Contact

To submit concerns regarding drainage, please fill out the following form and mail to the board via the address below:

Sub-Drainage District #3
PO BOX 1651
Mandeville, LA 70470