Simms Place

Key facts from Simms Place's documents

Reflects the 2026 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Simms Place

Assessments & dues

Maximum $1,000 per Lot until January 1 following first Lot conveyance; thereafter can increase up to 5% per year without vote, or above 5% with 2/3 vote of each class. (Article V, Section 3(a) and (a)(i)-(ii))

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements with 2/3 vote of each class. Utility repair/maintenance not considered capital improvement. (Article V, Section 4)

Reserves & fees

Association may provide reserves as deemed necessary. (Article V, Section 2)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets allowed; not for commercial purpose. (Article VIII, Section 3)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles parked without movement for more than 14 days may be towed by Association. Emergency vehicles exempt if criteria met. (Article VIII, Section 9)

Fences

All fences other than 6-foot wooden stockade require prior approval. Committee may impose more restrictive setbacks and heights. Fences must be maintained in good repair. (Article VI, Section 8; Article VII, Sect)

Architectural approval

Yes, for construction, alteration, fences, walls within setback, landscaping, mailbox design, nonvegetative turf grass. (Article VI, Section 2; Article VIII, Sec)

Solar & roof

Roof covering must be cedar shingles, wood shake, clay or cement tile, or other material satisfactory to Committee. (Color not specified.) (Article IX, Section 1)

Signs & flags

Max 2 signs total per Lot, not larger than 18x24 inches, no commercial message except for sale/rent sign. (Article VIII, Section 1)

Setbacks / home size

Living area main floor: at least 1,600 sq ft (one story) or at least 1,000 sq ft (1.5-2 story) with minimum total 2,000 sq ft for 1.5+ stories. (Article VI, Section 3)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Area, Common Fence, driveways, sidewalks, footpaths, utilities, landscaping, recreational facilities, parking areas. Owners responsible for their Lots and improvements within easements (except those mainta (Article V, Section 2; Article VI, Sectio)

Insurance

Association shall provide adequate insurance of any and all types and amounts deemed necessary with respect to Common Area and public ways. (Article V, Section 2)

Use restrictions

No site shall be used except for residential purposes. Only single-family dwellings, private garages for not less than two cars, and other outbuildings directly incidental permitted. (Article VI, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (Owners, one vote per Lot) and Class B (Declarant, two votes per Lot until conversion to Class A). (Article III)

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