Johns Creek Homeowners Association

Key facts from Johns Creek Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1994 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Section 1.5 (Association defined as home)

Legal name

Johns Creek Homeowners Association, Inc. (Section 1.5)

Governing law

Florida Statutes Chapter 617 (Section 1.5)

Age restriction

Not present.

Assessments & dues

Maximum annual assessment for Class A (Developed Lots) is $200 per Lot initially, may be increased as per Sections 4.3-4.4. (Section 4.4)

Special assessments

Yes. Two kinds: (a) chargeable to all members same proportions as regular assessments for shortages, emergencies, construction, etc., approved by majority of all votes; (b) assessed against one Owner for repairs they failed to make, approve (Section 4.5)

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a lien upon the Lot upon recording a claim of lien. Association may foreclose or bring action at law. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. Sale/transfer under mortgage extinguishes lien for prior amounts but personal o (Sections 4.1, 4.8, 4.9)

Reserves & fees

Capital Contribution Assessment of $100 due upon first conveyance of a Lot, only once. (Section 4.10)

Pets

Yes, limited. (Section 5.10)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, implied. Tenant use of Common Area allowed. Owner remains liable for assessments and compliance. (Section 2.1)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles in disrepair are prohibited. (Section 5.12 (mentioned 'vehicles in dis)

Fences

Maximum 6 ft height (except 8 ft for privacy fence with garden bath); 6-inch board shadow box design or board-on-board for privacy. Lakeside fencing: no closer than 'top of bank', max 4 ft, shadow box or black metal (48 inches). Rear wetlan (Section 5.3 and added paragraphs)

Architectural approval

Yes. Plans and specifications must be submitted to Developer or Architectural Review Committee for approval before construction, exterior additions, painting, etc. (Section 5.1)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 20 ft; side street: 10 ft; rear: 10 ft; side: 5 ft. For outbuilding: 5 ft to side lot line. Subject to zoning variance. (Section 5.4)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Areas, Maintenance Areas (including stormwater system, medians, entrance). Owner responsible for their Lot and improvements. Lakes maintained by Association; embankment by Owner. (Sections 3.1, 5.27, 6.2)

Use restrictions

Yes. No trade, business, or noxious/offensive activity. Only single-family dwellings, private garage, storage building allowed per Lot. (Section 5.2, 5.9)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all owners except Developer) – one vote per Lot; Class B (Developer) – number of votes equal to number of lots in Property plus one, increases with annexation. (Section 2.2)

Amendments

Developer (while Class B Member) may amend unilaterally for curing errors, consistency, additional restrictions not lowering standards, etc. After Class B termination, amendment requires instrument executed by Owners of not less than two-th (Sections 7.2, 7.3)

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