Belvedere Cove

Key facts from Belvedere Cove's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential subdivision / planned residential community (DOC 66280 preamble ('intends to develop )

Developer / declarant

D.R. Horton, Inc.-Birmingham, an Alabama corporation (DOC 66280 preamble; DOC 66279 WHEREAS cl)

Governing law

Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Act (Section 1.6 (Association formed under th)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed by Declaration; Board sets uniform Annual Assessment for all Lots at least 30 days before each annual period, beginning when Lot is improved with a completed Dwelling (Sections 6.4 and 6.7)

Special assessments

May be levied for construction, reconstruction, repair or replacement of capital improvements on Common Areas; requires approval of at least 51% of voting Owners and approval of Developer if Developer owns any Lot (Section 6.5)

Collections & liens

Assessments, interest, late charges, costs and attorneys' fees constitute a continuing lien on each Lot; after 60 days delinquent and 10 days following written demand Association may record a claim of lien and foreclose as a mortgage; lien (Sections 6.1, 6.9 and 6.10)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish reserves for payment of future Common Expenses (Section 7.4)

Pets

Domestic dogs and/or cats are permitted (Section 5.1(b))

Leasing & rentals

Leasing not expressly prohibited; Owner remains liable for tenant compliance (Section 5.15)

Parking & vehicles

Association may adopt rules and regulations regarding parking of motor vehicles on streets or roads in the Property (Section 9.3(c))

Fences

Only wood, decorative wrought iron or vinyl fencing not greater than 6 feet on interior lots; no front-yard fences; electric fences prohibited except invisible pet fencing; materials/color/location require AC approval; no fence closer to st (Section 5.18)

Architectural approval

Prior written Architectural Committee approval required before commencing any improvement or structure, including buildings, fences, walls, signs, lighting, paving, grading, landscaping, etc., and any addition/alteration (Section 4.2)

Home business

Home offices permitted only with Architectural Committee approval and subject to any restrictions it reasonably requests (Section 5.1)

Setbacks / home size

Each Dwelling must conform to Shelby County zoning classification and may not be constructed within any easement area shown on the Subdivision Record Map (Section 5.3(a))

Maintenance

Owner maintains Lot, Dwelling and improvements; Association maintains Common Areas and easement areas not controlled by public utility or governmental authority (Sections 5.5 and 9.2(a))

Insurance

Deductibles, coverage amounts, carriers and costs are determined by the Association (Section 7.5)

Use restrictions

Property used for residential purposes only; no trade or business except home offices approved by the Architectural Committee (Section 5.1)

Voting & meetings

Special Assessments require approval of at least 51% of Owners voting in person or by proxy at a duly called meeting; amendments may be proposed by Owners of not less than one-fourth of the Lots (Sections 6.5 and 10.1)

Amendments

Amendment may be proposed by Owners of not less than one-fourth of Lots; written notice mailed to Owners 10-30 days before meeting; Owner may waive notice; approval threshold is cut off in the provided text (Section 10.1)

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