Ranches at Shelby Lakes

Key facts from Ranches at Shelby Lakes's documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

private subdivision (Section 17: 'The Ranches at Shelby Lakes)

Units / lots

40 (implied by enumeration in Section 26: Lots 1-7, 8-35, 36-37, 38, 1(a), 2(a)) (Section 26: 'Dues are set at $795.00 per)

Developer / declarant

Alabama Acreage Development Inc.

Assessments & dues

$795.00 per lot per year for Lots 8-35, 38 and 2(a); $195 per lot per year for Lots 1-7, 36-37 and 1(a). Due by January 30th each year. (Section 26: 'Dues are set at $795.00 per)

Special assessments

Right to assess charges for maintenance of gated entrance and rights-of-way and for any other costs agreed to by 51% of property owners. (Section 26: 'The Homeowners Association )

Collections & liens

Charges are a continuing lien on the property. (Section 26: 'shall be a continuing lien )

Fences

All fences in front or sides of house must be new wooden, aluminum, or plastic material. Any fences seen from road must be of these materials. Barb wire allowed if hidden in trees or out of sight of roads or neighboring homes. Exceptions at (Section 19: 'All fences erected in front)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building erection, placement, or alteration; plans and specifications must be approved by Architectural Control Committee. (Section 2: 'No building shall be erected)

Solar & roof

Roofing materials must be quality architectural shingles, tile, or metal roofing. All roofing materials and colors must be approved. (Section 4: 'Roofing materials must be qu)

Home business

Home offices are not excluded from residential use prohibition. (Section 1: 'This prohibition shall not e)

Signs & flags

No signs of any kind in public view without written approval of Developer or Architectural Control Committee, except signs part of Developer's marketing or construction plans. (Section 33: 'No signs of any kind can be)

Setbacks / home size

No building nearer than 100 feet from front lot line, 50 feet from any side lot line, 100 feet from rear lot line. Eaves, steps, open porches not considered part of building. Developer/ARC may grant variances based on topography or lot shap (Section 5: 'No building or dwelling shal)

Use restrictions

Only residential purposes. Only one detached single-family dwelling per lot. Permitted horticultural/agricultural uses, gardens, greenhouses, accessory structures customarily incidental to residential occupancy. (Section 1: 'No lot shall be used except )

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