Mills Springs Estates

Key facts from Mills Springs Estates's documents

Reflects the 1999 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Developer / declarant

Reamer Development Corporation, an Alabama corporation (Preamble)

Assessments & dues

By Property Owners Association; charges for maintenance of entrance and rights-of-way and other costs agreed to by two-thirds of property owners (Section 26)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments (including interest, costs, attorney's fees) are a continuing lien on the property (Section 26)

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets only; no kennels allowed (Section 11)

Parking & vehicles

No boat, boat trailer, house trailer, trailer, motor home, truck, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, golf cart, or similar item stored in open on lot for more than 24 hours (Section 14)

Fences

No fence, wall (above grade), or hedges in front of residence; setback at rear wall; no chain link unless vinyl coated and approved; must have written approval (Section 9)

Architectural approval

No structure commenced, erected, placed, moved, or materially altered, nor any new use commenced, without written approval of Developer or Architectural Committee. Plans must include site plan, clearing plan, drainage plan, and landscaping (Section 10)

Signs & flags

No signs, billboards, posters, or advertising displays permitted except as provided; Developer and builders may install signage; Architectural Committee may adopt rules (Section 12)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum front line setbacks as shown on recorded map, unless variance granted by City of Hoover and/or developer (Section 3)

Use restrictions

Property shall be used for single family residence purposes only and not for any purpose of business or trade (Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two-thirds vote of property owners required for assessments (Section 26: 'charges agreed to by two-th)

Amendments

Developer may modify, release, amend, void, transfer any rights/reservations/restrictions at its sole discretion. After 20 years from April 30,1999, automatic 10-year extensions unless majority of lot owners vote in writing to change. (Sections 25, 27)

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