Old Cahaba IV

Key facts from Old Cahaba IV's documents

Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision (Article III, Section 3.1: 'No Parcel sha)

Legal name

Old Cahaba Residential Association, Inc. (Article I, Section 1.2)

Developer / declarant

American Homes and Land Corp.Inc.

Governing law

Alabama law (implied) (General context)

Assessments & dues

Board sets annual assessment each year; amount not specified in document. (Article VI, Section 6.3: 'the Board may )

Special assessments

Requires assent of at least 51% of total votes and approval of Developer (while Developer owns any portion). (Article VI, Section 6.3: 'any such asses)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien enforceable in same manner as a mortgage with power of sale; subordinated to bonafide mortgages if prior assessments paid. (Article VI, Sections 6.4 and 6.5)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets not to exceed 2 in number; not kept for commercial purpose; must not violate laws. (Article III, Section 3.10)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited; one sign for lease allowed suggests leasing is permitted. (Article III, Section 3.18 (sign for leas)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed. (N/A)

Fences

Fences must be wood, finished side out, at least 6 feet in height; subject to ARC approval; no obstruction of sight lines. (Article III, Section 3.3)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any Improvement (construction, alteration, exterior remodeling). Two copies of Development Plan must be submitted and approved in writing. (Article II, Sections 2.2, 2.4)

Home business

Not explicitly allowed; general residential use only. (Article III, Section 3.1)

Signs & flags

One sign for sale or lease, not exceeding 5 square feet and not greater than 5 feet above ground, permitted without ARC consent. Commercial signs prohibited unless authorized. (Article III, Section 3.18)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 15 feet from dedicated road right-of-way; Side: 5 feet from each side lot line; Rear: 15 feet from rear lot line. (Article III, Section 3.2(s))

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of Parcel and Improvements; Association may maintain Common Areas and has right to enter Parcel for inspection and enforcement. (Article III, Section 3.15; Article V, Se)

Use restrictions

Yes (Article III, Section 3.1: 'No Parcel sha)

Voting & meetings

Developer retains control until Termination of Developer Voting Rights; after that Board appointed by Association. (Article II, Section 2.1; Article I, Sect)

Amendments

Before 2025: 75% of Parcel Owners; after 2025: 55%; Developer may amend without consent until Termination of Developer Voting Rights, subject to limitations. (Article VIII, Sections 8.10-8.11)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.