Common Questions

Do I need a permit to build a structure on my property?

Spring Creek Association requires that you apply for a permit for any structures, fences, or any livestock other than horses. Horses are permitted on AR zoned properties at a limit of two (2) per full acre of land. Horses and livestock are not allowed in Tracts 106 A, B, C and D.  You can call the office 753-6295 to get more information. 

Can I let my dogs run loose?   

No. All domestic animals and livestock must be contained within the limits of your property.

SCA DOR’s: Animals-Livestock & Domestic:  

No livestock will be permitted in the “R” zones of this Declaration. No livestock, other than horses where permitted, shall be allowed without first having received the approval of the Committee of Architecture. Horses and livestock are not allowed in Tracts 106 A, B, C and D.  Domestic animals such as dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept provided they are not kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purposes and are not kept in quantities which create an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. Owners shall confine domestic animals to the limits of their property.

Also see Elko County Sterling Codifiers 7-2-2 through 7-2-15 regarding Dogs, and Animal Control.  

Please report animals running at large first and foremost to the Animal Control by calling Central Dispatch (775) 777-7300. You can make secondary complaints to the Spring Creek Association office by calling (775) 753-6295.

The Association can place the owner of any loose animal into non-compliance of the Rules & Regulations of the Association, we would require the following information in order to send this notice to the animal owner. Please click the button at bottom of page (Nuisance Complaint Procedure) for details needed. This information would be required when filing a nuisance complaint of other types as well.

What can I do about the deer in my yard?  

Hunting in any form within Spring Creek Association is prohibited. Signage is posted at every main entrance of the Association. Local feed stores sell sacks of "deer feed" however; this feed is not natural forage for the deer, it is a grain which their stomachs cannot digest and is of no benefit to them.  Keep your hay and/or grain covered or inside a storage building or barn. Plant "deer resistant" foliage/trees. Put up a fence; fences don't always keep them out but they help deter them. Placing fencing around your trees will protect them from damage from shedding bucks and hungry pregnant does.  If you see a neighbor feeding the deer, please report them to the Nevada Department of Wildlife at 1-800-992-3030. You can view more information on their website HERE.

Vacant Lots  

All Spring Creek Association lots are privately owned. Spring Creek Association does not have any regulations regarding brush hogging an undeveloped lot. Contractors are not required to brush hog or clear any more than the area needed for development. However, property owners are still responsible for keeping the weeds down on vacant lots—most importantly, controlling noxious weeds—regardless of whether the lot is developed or not.

Pushing Snow on Roads

Plowing or pushing snow across or into the road from your property is not allowed. Please refer to the SCA Snow Removal Policy. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions regarding Snow Removal. 

OHV Use

Please refer to the rules and regulations regarding OHV use on SCA roads in the Spring Creek Association DOR's.

Drilling Wells

All SCA properties are connected to a municipal water system through Great Basin Water. No wells are allowed to be drilled on private property. Great Basin Water is not affiliated with Spring Creek Association. Contact 753-4437 to report water related issues or to connect or change service. 

Call before you dig

​USA Dig 1-800-227-2600. USA Dig is not affiliated with Spring Creek Association. 

Who can I call to help with yard maintenance or to brush hog my property 

Spring Creek Association does have a list of a few private residents that have provided their phone numbers for yard care services. Download the list below, or you can call the office 753-6295 to get these numbers. SCA does not endorse anyone on the yard care list.

Mormon Crickets:

Have you seen Mormon Crickets in the Spring Creek area? Please text this number or email as noted below to report an address or area to help the State track the spread. They have recommended IFA or Boss Tanks for cricket bait, a contact spray, or a vertical cricket fence to help them. 

Jeff Knight's Contact Information: jknight@agri.nv.gov Office phone number : 775-353-3767 or Text 775-848-2592.

Local Pest Management Companies Click HERE

All the information you need to determine if your property is in compliance with the Spring Creek Association's Declaration of Reservations, or the Committee of Architecture Rules & Regulations can be found here on this page. 

The Master DOR's for the Spring Creek Association were recorded April 8, 1971. These are the governing documents of the Association. Within these DOR's also dictates parcel zoning, and the permitted uses, conditional uses, etc. of each zoning area within the Association. 

Per the DOR's the Committee may adopt reasonable rules and regulations in order to carry out its duties. These rules and regulations can be found here. These rules and regulations may be adopted or changed by a majority vote of the Committee. 

Please remove any noxious weeds from your property and remove weeds or brush especially near structures and provide a 50-foot clearance. Learn more on the SCA website HERE or the Nevada Department of Agriculture page HERE. any of these common issues, and if so, we ask that you take care of them before the COA Members conduct their evaluations. 

Inoperative/Unlicensed/Unregistered Vehicles

If storage of a vehicle that does not meet the requirements of this rule is not enclosed in a structure; one (1) vehicle may be stored on the property with a properly fitting vehicle-specific manufactured car cover which must be properly and continuously secured to the vehicle.

Storage of Tools and Trash

Unsightly storage of miscellaneous items or debris is not allowed on properties. Please review the rules on the SCA website for specific details.

Exterior Condition of Structures 

All structures on any lot shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair as determined by the COA. This rule references paint, general repair and roofing on homes and accessory structures. Structures must have a finished appearance. Please refer to the rules for further details.

Excessive Brush/Weeds or Dead Trees/Shrubs  Please remove any noxious weeds from your property and remove weeds or brush especially near structures and provide a 50-foot clearance. Learn more on the SCA website HERE or the Nevada Department of Agriculture page HERE.

Having a nuisance issue? Dogs barking or loose? ATV issues? Here is the procedure so we can help.

Here is how you can report an issue so we can address the property owner right away as nuisance violation.

The information below is what we request you supply us. You can make a complaint several ways including calling 775-753-6295, email: coa@springcreeknv.org or download and print the nuisance complaint form below.

We ask you provide as much information as possible in the case as noted below.

Date of complaint:
Address where issue is occurring:
Issue in detail including the following:

      If nuisance regards an animal complaint:
           Description of animal
           Breed
           Color
           Size (Sm, Med, Large)

What type of nuisance is it?
     Noise
     Running at large

Specific dates and times of occurrences?

Video, audio or photo evidence helps the case to prove the issue.

If nuisance regards a noise nuisance in another form (music, revving car engines, etc.):
Specific dates and times of occurrences.

If nuisance regards an ATV or OHV issue?

All complaints remain anonymous, but if the issue persists and a hearing is required, then the complainant will be notified of the hearing and asked to attend to state their issues. They are not required to attend, however; their written, photo or audio/video evidence to support the complaint will be submitted to the COA for the hearing.

The Spring Creek Association, in conjunction with Elko County, strictly prohibits trespassing by peddlers, door-to-door salespeople, or solicitors within the boundaries of the Association. These activities are not permitted and are considered a violation of community standards.

If you encounter any traveling merchants or solicitors in the area, we ask that you report the incident by filling out our Solicitor Report Form HERE. Please include as much detail as possible, including the individual’s name (if known), the address or location where contact was made, a description of what they were selling, and identifying details such as the make, model, and license plate of their vehicle, as well as any other notable features.