NFHOA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For complete details and restrictions see these cited documents:

Can I turn my house or part of my property into a short-term rental (e.g. Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)?

No. The HOA does not allow leases for less than 90 days. More details can be found in the Rules and Regulations Document section 5.4 (p 12) of PROTECTIVE COVENANTS AND HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT; and in the Rules and Regulations (R&Rs) Definitions for Leasing.

Can I raise chickens or goats in Nelson Farm?

No. Pets deemed poultry or livestock are not permissible in Nelson Farm. More information can be found in Rules Clarifying Household Animals.

Can I run a business out of my home?

Yes. A business can be run from your home as long as it meets the following criteria for home occupation:

there are no additional employees
there is no signage for the business in front of the house
there is no excessive traffic increase (6 to 8 vehicles per day).

More information can be found in section 5.3 (p 11, 12) of the PROTECTIVE COVENANTS AND HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT.

Do I need approval to make changes to my property?

Yes. Architectural review is required for changes to the outside of your house. The Architectural Design Review Request Form and more information can be found HERE and in the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Guidelines.

Can I park my extra vehicles on the street?

Yes. You may park your vehicles on the street, but vehicles must be moved after 72 hours per city ordinance regarding abandoned vehicles. More details can be found in section 5.11 (p 13) on the PROTECTIVE COVENANTS AND HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT. Additional details about Vehicular Parking, Storage, and Repairs is also found in the Rules and Regulations (R&Rs) Definitions.

Assessment payments

Assessment payments will continue to be due no later than April 30 each year. If you have questions or concerns about your HOA account, contact Associa at 970-407-9990. Payments can be mailed or paid online (see below and note the additional charge). To avoid a late fee, mail by April 20.

Nelson Farm HOA
c/o Associa Colorado Assoc Srvcs
PO Box 94045
Las Vegas, NV 89193-4045

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NELSON FARM HISTORY

(combined from a 1995 report presented to the City of Fort Collins Planning Department and a 2002 utility bill insert) John Nelson, one of the region's first and most successful dairy farmers, immigrated with his wife in 1871 from Ayrshire, Scotland, to the Fort Collins area. He purchased 240 acres just 3 1/2 miles southeast of town, near the present intersection of Lemay and Swallow, and built a house and planted wheat and oats. There was only prairie stretching in all directions. Some believe the grasshopper plague of 1874-1876 persuaded Nelson to switch to dairying. He brought the first herd of registered Jersey cows into Larimer County. This was the county's first dairy business, and some historians say it was the first in the state. Building on Nelson's success, other farmers began dairying operations as well. In the 20th century, a number of local dairies operated profitably, as milk production has remained an important industry. In addition to his dairy operation, Nelson also raised Clydesdale horses for a time. Around 1880, he built a sandstone milk house which has been preserved and is all that remains of the farm that once covered a large tract, including all of what is now the Foothills Fashion Mall. The Nelson Farm milk house is located on the southwest corner of Lemay and Swallow Streets, surrounded by suburban homes. The City of Fort Collins received the building in 1978 as part of their historic preservation efforts. By 2000 the milk house needed a lot of attention. The City was awarded a $10,000 State Historical Fund grant which the Parks and Advance Planning Departments matched with $3,400.

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