Stonegate Estates Homeowners Association

What Stonegate Estates Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Stonegate Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Florence, AL, governed by the Stonegate Estates Homeowners Association. All lot owners are automatically association members and must comply with detailed covenants and restrictions covering construction, design, maintenance, and use of their property. The HOA maintains common areas and enforces the rules through a graduated fine system.

• Fees & assessments: Annual assessments are $500 per lot (as stated in the Declaration), with full details set by the Association's Articles and Bylaws. Assessments fund common area maintenance and association operations.
• Construction & minimum size: Homes must be at least 3,000 sq ft (Lots 1-7, 24-30) or 3,500 sq ft (Lots 8-23) of heated/cooled living space, excluding basements, porches, garages. Construction must be completed within 12 months of start. Exteriors must be at least 80% masonry. Minimum roof pitch is 9 in 12; no turbines allowed.
• Architectural review: All structures, fences, landscaping, and exterior changes require written approval from the Architectural Review Committee before construction. Plans must be submitted in duplicate; approval or denial must occur within 30 days or the requirement is waived. The committee can deny based on aesthetic grounds.
• Parking & vehicles: No commercial trucks, boats, campers, trailers, or disabled vehicles may be parked or stored on lots unless fully enclosed. Motor homes and recreational vehicles may be parked in driveways only for loading/unloading (max 24 hours). No parking on lawns, vacant lots, or common areas.
• Fencing: Fences are allowed only in rear and side yards, max 6 ft high. No chain link, vinyl, or fiberglass. Wooden fences must be cedar shadowbox with arched tops, 6x6 posts, 8-ft sections, stained Walnut (Pittsburg Paints 708). Metal fences must be aluminum or wrought iron, black, 8-ft sections. All require ARC approval.
• Landscaping & outdoor requirements: Every lot must be sodded across the front, both sides, and 30 ft behind the dwelling. At least five trees (2.5-3 inch caliper) are required: three in front, two in rear. Landscaping must be completed within two months of certificate of occupancy. No bird baths or statuary in front lawn. No above-ground pools. Satellite dishes must be at rear and screened.
• Animal control: Reasonable numbers of household pets (dogs, cats, birds) are allowed, but no commercial breeding or boarding. Dogs and cats must be contained on the owner's property or leashed. Chronic barking is prohibited. City leash laws apply.
• Violation enforcement: Violations trigger a verbal notice, then a written warning. If not corrected within 15 days of written warning, a $100 fine is imposed. If still not corrected within 45 days of verbal notice, a $250 fine applies. Continued violations may lead to legal action, with the violator responsible for attorney fees.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.