What is the $500 Initial Membership Assessment? The $500 Initial Membership Assessment must be paid when the residence is first occupied. It is a one time fee of $500 per lot. The first family to move into the house pays the assessment. A fee is not paid upon resale of the home. The purpose of the initial Membership Assessment is to reimburse the Developer for the Developer's subsidy of the Association's operating deficit and to repay a portion of the Developer's cost of the swimming pool, tennis courts, and other amenities. I just closed on my new home. How do I get my trash service started? Please visit the Ironbridge Property Owners Association website for information. I live in a gated phase. How do I get in? Please visit the Ironbridge Property Owners Association website for information. What are the rules regarding fences? Prior to constructing any fence in Ironbridge, a site plan showing the locations of the fence and the specifications of the fence must be submitted to the Architectural Committee, at 5051 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65810, for approval. The only approved design is "Pinehill" finished on both sides with support posts on the inside. The pickets must be 1" x 6" x 48" or 1" x 8" x 48" CCA treated pine with the support posts set in concrete on the inside of the fence. However, any lot which adjoins another subdivision, a water detention area or Weaver Road may, with the approval of the Architectural Committee, have a fence that is 72" in height on the lot line between Ironbridge and the other subdivision, the detention area or Weaver Road. No fence or hedge shall be permitted between the front wall of the structure and the adjoining street or across the front yard. No fence shall extend nearer to the front wall of a house than 50% of the distance of the house on each side. On corner lots the fence may extend from the house toward the street a maximum of 5 feet. I would like to make an addition or change to my home. What do I have to do? Any structure, improvement or alteration to the exterior of your home must be submitted to the Architectural Committee, at 5051 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65810, for approval prior to construction. You must submit complete plans, specifications, a plot plan showing exterior design, height, building material and color scheme, the location of the structure on the lot plotted horizontally and vertically, the location of driveways and fencing. The Committee shall approve or disapprove within 30 days after receipt; however, the average turn around is less than one week.