Our Mission
Our Mission
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We encourage and support an association of neighbors who voluntarily work together to increase property values and promote the spirit of respect, caring, community, family, and friends. Our mission is to enhance our quality of life by maintaining our common areas and upholding our Covenants, Declarations, and By-Law
Your board members of Tamarack Civic Association's goal is to be open, helpful and good stewards of our neighborhood. We need your help! What suggestions of ideas do you have for our neighborhood? Please use the email address below to send suggestions for neighborhood activities or something we can help with!
tamarackofficersdirectors@gmail.com
Our association board meetings are open to all residents to attend and are held on the third Thursday of the each month at Grace Brethren Church basement, beginning at 6:30 p.m. If you plan on attending, please check to be sure we have not cancelled or rescheduled the meeting!
Interested in joining the Tamarack Civic Association Board and Directors?
We are in need of dedicated residents to help maintain and improve our community and ensure our neighborhood remains a great place to live. As board members, we work together to make decisions for the betterment of our community. We are looking for residents who are dependable, willing to participate in meetings once a month (for an hour) and contribute to the well being of our neighborhood. If you would like to get involved or learn more, please contact our board through our email!
2026 T.C.A. Dues
Thank you to all who have already paid their 2026 association dues!
Tamarack Civic Association 2026 Annual Dues Notifications have been mailed to all residents. Please pay your current and past dues, if any, by February 15, 2026. Follow the link at the bottom of the page to pay them directly or mail them in the envelope provided. It is NEVER to late to pay your dues!
WELCOME SPRING! Your beauty is abundant!
CURB APPEAL MATTERS!!
Springtime is a great time to begin thinking about yard maintenance! To help Tamarack with continued positive curb appeal, begin thinking about the appearance of your propery! Maintaining a clean, manicured lawn, picking up debris, clearing out weeds, trimming bushes, cleaning out gutters and making sure the sidewalk in front of your property is clear of any type of obsturction. This doesn't take long but adds a lot of beauty to your home and neighborhood! Let's work together to take pride in our neighborhood! It is great place to live!
Fort Wayne Trails
If you are a user of our beautiful trails, Fort Wayne has updated its trail and sidewalk ordinances. Follow the link for information on this subject and many other city projects!
engage.cityoffortwayne.org/trail-and-sidewalk-ordinance-update
Call Before You Dig
With spring in the air, many will begin yard projects!! Remember to call before you dig! This can save you time and a lot of money!! Call 811 or follow the link to Indiana 811.
Trash and Recycle Bins - Reminder
The City of Fort Wayne has an ordinance for the location of your refuse and recycle bins. If this ordinance is broken, you will be assessed a fine by the city, not the neighborhood association. Your bins need to be a minimum of 10 feet back from the street side of your home.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of §§ 50.04 through 50.06 shall be subject to a fine of $25 for the first violation and $50 for each subsequent violation over the next 12 months.
The link below explains the ordinances including solid waste, yard waste, bulky waste, bundled or bagged waste, recyclables and more.
codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftwayne/latest/ftwayne_in/0-0-0-23759
CAUTION!!!!
Still under construction!
This sidewalk construction is being carried out by the city. While we understand it may be inconvenient, it is beyond our control.
Please be aware of the sidewalk work between the homes from Thorngate Cul-de-sac to Blum Dr. The sidewalk is still "under construction" and is very uneven.
New to Tamarack?
T.C.A. Board Members would like to meet and greet you!! If you are new to Tamarack or you have a new neighbor to Tamarack, please notify us so that we can “Welcome” our new friends!
tamarackofficersdirectors@gmail.com
School Days
School is in full session. Please be aware of the children walking or riding their bikes in the neighborhood. Elementary school hours are from 8:50 to 3:30. MANY families bring their children to school before 8:50 and traffic can get heavy.
Middle school and High school busses pick up on Tamarack Drive. Those school hours are from 7:20 - 2:25. Always stop when a school bus is stopped with its lights on and the arm out!
Did You Know???
A Shared Committment - A.C.A.
As a resident of Tamarack we have a shared commitment to our neighborhood. As per our covenant, an Architectural Control Application (ACA) form article 7, must be completed and submitted to the board before beginning a project. This is vital to the stability of our neighborhood where everyone complies to the same set of guidelines. Although we are within the city limits, OUR covenant takes precedence.
As per our T.C.A. EASEMENTS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Article 7
1. Architectural Control: No building, fence or wall shall be erected, placed or altered on any building site until the construction plans and specifications thereof, and a plot plan showing the location there-of, have been approved, as provided below, as to ground floor area, quality of workmanship and materials, harmony of external design with existing structures. Out buildings constructed after the approval of these covenants are limited to one storage shed of not more than 150 square feet footprint one story high per lot, and must be constructed of materials consistent with the dwelling on the lot.
Application for building, fence, or wall construction shall be submitted in writing per above to the Tamarack Civic Association Board. The board shall respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Permits as required by the City of Fort Wayne must also be obtained prior to any construction.
Please use the attached application for any changes to your property.
311 Call Center
Don’t forget about the 311 Call Center for your bulk items, missed garbage or recycling, tall grass or weeds, abandoned vehicles, etc. They are there
for us! Your call or online report is anonymous.
Trash and Recycling Days
Trash is picked up every Wednesday.
Recycling is picked up every other Wednesday. Please make sure to put out your trash cans on Tuesday and no sooner!
How Can We Help Each Other?
Neighbors, families, friends…
Are you someone who works in the trade industry? Are you a contractor, painter, landscaper? Do you have a recommendation for this type of work? Things break down, need updated or replaced. Lawn work/landscape can be difficult to keep up with. Would you be willing to submit your name/contact
Next Board Meeting
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday each month.
It is advised to email to double check the meeting details!
T.C.A. Covenant, By Laws and Dues
Annual Association Dues
22. Membership Dues Annual membership dues for Tamarack Civic Association shall be set annually by the Board of Directors and invoices sent to homeowners in January each year for the calendar year. Member dues are payable 30 days net from date of invoice. Failure to pay dues will result in a lien as the dues run with the land.
Please pay your association dues as soon as possible, as they are now late! Thank you!
Our Covenant
Tamarack Covenant 2016.pdfBy Laws
Certificate of Incorporation - by-laws.pdfPage updated
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