River Highlands

Key facts from River Highlands's documents

Reflects the 1995 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single-family residential subdivision (Art. VII, Sec. 7.01(a): "All lots ... sh)

Units / lots

at least 45 (Lots 1-33, 34-38, 39-45 referenced) (Art. VII, Sec. 7.03: "lots 34-38" and "l)

Developer / declarant

Aftco Properties, Inc. (Page 1 recitals and Art. I, Sec. 1.03)

Governing law

Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Act, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 10-3A-1 et seq. (Articles of Incorporation, Preamble, Pag)

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors fixes amount, commencement date, due date at least 30 days in advance; written notice sent to Owners within 7 days after fixing. (Art. IV, Sec. 4.05)

Special assessments

Permitted for construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement of Common Areas. (Art. IV, Sec. 4.04)

Collections & liens

Unpaid Assessment becomes a lien on the Lot and personal obligation of Owner; Association may foreclose like a mortgage; Claim of Lien recorded in Probate Office. (Art. IV, Sec. 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish reserves for Common Expenses. (Art. IV, Sec. 4.02)

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets only; Pit Bulls are not considered commonly accepted. (Art. VII, Sec. 7.01(f))

Parking & vehicles

Storage of boats, boat trailers, house trailers, campers, recreational vehicles or similar equipment in the open on any lot is prohibited; parking on streets is prohibited. (Art. VIII, Sec. 8.09)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 35 ft; Side: 10 ft; Rear: 30 ft. Variances only if topography prevents, then to Developer. (Art. VII, Sec. 7.02)

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance of Common Areas; Owner responsible for maintenance of their lot and for installation of utilities up to lot line and drainage. (Art. V, Sec. 5.01; Art. VIII, Sec. 8.06)

Insurance

Fidelity and Directors’ Insurance covering directors, officers, employees, and managing agents who handle Association funds. (Art. V, Sec. 5.03)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used for single-family residential purposes only. (Art. VII, Sec. 7.01(a))

Voting & meetings

Each Owner entitled to one vote per Lot; no fractional voting; votes of multi-lot owner must be cast as a whole; voting may be by proxy (Art. IX, Sec. 9.02)

Amendments

Developer may unilaterally amend until all lots sold; thereafter, amendment by 2/3 vote of members at special meeting; certain amendments require consent of adversely affected owners or mortgagees. (Art. XI, Secs. 11.01-11.03)

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