Windward Lakes a Subdivision

Key facts from Windward Lakes a Subdivision's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

planned_subdivision (Article I - Definitions: 'Subdivision' m)

Legal name

Windward Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

Windward Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc. (Preamble)

Governing law

Alabama Nonprofit Corporation (Preamble, Article IV)

Assessments & dues

Determined annually by Board of Directors; maximum may be increased up to 10% per year without member vote (Section 6.02)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements, repair, replacement, or ongoing capital reserve with assent of majority of votes cast at meeting; quorum 60% then 30% (Section 6.03)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot, prior except for taxes and first mortgage; may be foreclosed like mortgage with power of sale; Association can bid; lien includes interest, late charges, costs, attorneys' fees (Sections 6.01, 6.05)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Area improvements (Section 4.03)

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets (dogs, cats, pet birds) may be kept in reasonable numbers as determined by Board (Section 3.25)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but short-term rental less than one month not permitted (Section 3.34)

Parking & vehicles

No commercial truck, vehicle or equipment permitted to be parked or stored on properties; exception for temporary delivery/pickup and personal vehicle with signage if capable of being parked inside garage (Section 3.28a)

Fences

No wooden privacy, cyclone, or chain link fence; exceptions may be granted by ARC on case by case basis (Section 3.15)

Architectural approval

No improvement, building, garage, or any other structure or addition shall be commenced, erected, placed, altered, maintained without ARC approval (Section 2.02)

Solar & roof

Solar collectors only permitted at locations and on structures first approved in writing by ARC (Section 3.21)

Home business

No trade or business use permitted off or on Lots (Section 3.13: 'No trade or business acti)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed without prior written ARC approval; must conform to government codes and master design plans (Section 3.23)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 20 feet; Side: 5 feet; Rear: 20 feet (Section 3.04)

Maintenance

Owner: keeps premises, improvements, landscaping in well-maintained, safe, clean, attractive condition; Association: maintains Common Areas (including landscaping) and pays ad valorem taxes on Association assets (Sections 3.12, 4.03)

Insurance

Association obtains all-risk insurance for Common Area improvements (if reasonably available); else fire and extended coverage; public liability policy with $1M per occurrence, $2M general aggregate; workers' compensation if employees; fide (Section 5.02)

Use restrictions

Properties used only for low density single family residential purposes; one residence per lot (Section 3.01)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; when multiple owners, one vote cast as they determine, cannot be divided (Section 4.02)

Amendments

By affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of votes allocated to Members; notice of subject matter in meeting notice; copy certified by President and Secretary, recorded in Office of Probate Judge (Section 8.01)

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