Bay Country Homeowners Association

Key facts from Bay Country Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined annually by Board. Includes an initial assessment of $150 payable by initial purchaser from ITJ Investments. (Section 3.01, Section 3.02)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements on Common Area (construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement). (Section 3.08)

Reserves & fees

Initial assessment of $150 per Lot upon transfer from ITJ to initial purchaser. (Section 3.01)

Pets

Yes, for domestic purposes. Dangerous animals prohibited. Association may regulate type and number. (Section 6.07)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with written notification to Board (after 12/01/2008). Owner remains responsible for all covenants. (Section 6.39)

Fences

On lake lots: only black wrought iron fences (max 6 ft) or stockade type (finished side out, max 6 ft) or split rail/cedar with brick posts as approved. No chain link or woven wire fences anywhere. (Section 6.23)

Architectural approval

ACC approval required for any building, fence, wall, structure, improvement, or exterior alteration. Plans and specifications must be submitted. (Section 5.01)

Home business

Permitted only with specific written approval of the Association, and must be compatible with high-quality residential neighborhood. (Section 6.17)

Signs & flags

Flagpoles and type of flag require ACC approval. Reasonably sized US and Kansas flags are approved. (Section 6.25)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 20 ft; sides: 6 ft; rear: 10 ft. Exceptions for below-ground structures, in-ground pools, tennis courts, bay windows per code. (Section 6.22)

Use restrictions

Lots may only be used as designated by zoning and this Declaration; no use except residential. (Section 6.20)

Voting & meetings

Two votes per Lot. Declarant and ITJ Investments, Inc. get six votes per Lot owned. (Section 1.05)

Amendments

Declarant may amend unilaterally before turnover, provided no material adverse effect on mortgage holders. After turnover, amendment requires approval by Declarant and majority of votes cast by Lot Owners. Recording required. (Section 9.04, Section 9.05)

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