Sebastian Cove Homeowners Association

Key facts from Sebastian Cove Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – Single-family residential subdivision (Article I, Section 8 ('Lot' definition);)

Developer / declarant

SEBASTIAN COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Opening paragraph (Page 1))

Governing law

Not explicitly stated (likely Georgia law) (Document does not cite a specific statut)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed in document; varies year to year, determined by Board budget. (Article V, Section 3 (budget and assessm)

Special assessments

May be levied for Common Expenses in any assessment year with assent of 66 2/3% of eligible Lots voting in person or by proxy. (Article V, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments, fines, interest, costs, and attorney's fees constitute a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may record notice of lien and institute suit to collect. Lien is subordinate to first mortgages. Sale or transfer pursuant (Article V, Section 2; Section 6; Section)

Reserves & fees

Board may include a capital contribution/reserve account in the budget (Article V, Section 3 budget includes capital contribution) and may prepare capital budgets and set required capital contributions (Article V, Section 9). Surplus funds (Article V, Section 3; Section 9; Section)

Pets

Yes, as household pets, not for commercial purposes. (Article VIII, Section 17)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited; but there are 'For Rent' signs allowed, implying leasing is permitted. No restrictions on lease term or rental cap are defined in the declaration. (Article VIII, Section 8(2) (signs for 'F)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed; but trucks over 3 tons, school buses, public busses not allowed on streets adjacent to any lot. (Article VIII, Section 13(c): 'shall not )

Architectural approval

Yes, for any structure, alteration, change in exterior appearance, or landscaping; plans and specifications must be submitted to ACC for written approval before commencement. (Article II, Section 3; Section 1)

Home business

Private offices incidental to primary residential use permitted; no commercial use. (Article VIII, Section 1: 'nothing herein)

Setbacks / home size

Lakefront lots: at least 2,200 sq ft total, with not less than 1,600 sq ft on main level. Non-lakefront lots: at least 1,800 sq ft total, with not less than 1,500 sq ft on main level. Excludes garages, carports, porches, terraces, bulk stor (Article VIII, Section 16(i))

Maintenance

Owner responsibility (maintenance, repair, replacement of roofs). (Article VI, Section 2: 'painting, repair)

Insurance

Association may obtain insurance on Common Area buildings and improvements at full replacement value; comprehensive general liability with at least $500,000 per occurrence; workers' compensation; fidelity coverage for Board members/employee (Article IX, Section 1; Section 2)

Use restrictions

All Lots restricted to single-family residential use. No commercial, business, or professional purposes. Incidental private offices allowed. (Article VIII, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner of a Lot who does not owe monies to the Association is entitled to one vote per Lot owned. Voting rights may be suspended for violation or delinquency. (Article III, Section 1; Article III, Sec)

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