Pendleton Homeowners Association

Key facts from Pendleton Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1999 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential subdivision with single-family detached homes, common areas, and amenities (Declaration Section 1.02, Section 13.04)

Legal name

Pendleton Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc.

Governing law

Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (reference in By-Laws Section 8.01) (By-Laws Section 8.01)

Assessments & dues

Pro rata share of actual costs plus 10% management fee plus 2% for reserve fund (Section 9.03); special capital assessments also possible (Declaration Section 9.03, 9.04)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board for capital improvements; due within 90 days after notice (Section 9.04, 9.07) (Declaration Section 9.04, 9.07)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments automatically become a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose or sue for personal obligation (Section 9.01, 16.02) (Declaration Section 9.01, 16.02)

Reserves & fees

2% of pro rata share added to annual assessments for capital reserve fund (Section 9.03) (Declaration Section 9.03)

Pets

Dogs, cats or like domestic pets permitted only if kept penned within setback lines, and not violating noise ordinance or causing nuisance to adjacent owners (Section 13.11) (Declaration Section 13.11)

Leasing & rentals

No restrictions on leasing found; only reference is to 'For Lease' sign permitted (amended Section 13.12). Thus leasing appears allowed with no stated minimum term or cap. (Amendment #6 (signs))

Parking & vehicles

Trucks or commercial vehicles over 8,000 lbs cannot remain parked in front of building more than one night per calendar month, or behind building more than three nights per month (Section 13.23) (Declaration Section 13.23)

Fences

No fence erected nearer the frontage road than the back line of the residence (Section 13.08) (Declaration Section 13.08)

Architectural approval

Yes, for plans, specifications, setbacks, plot plans, and landscape plans (Amended Section 13.18); also architectural approval under Article 12 (Amendment #8; Declaration Section 12.01)

Home business

No commercial activities, including home occupations that bring customers or create traffic; hobbies/artistic work (sewing, drafting, painting, designing) not banned except when violating Section 8, Paragraph One (unclear reference) (Declaration Section 13.09)

Signs & flags

No signs without Board written consent, except one professional security sign (4x4 inches) and one professionally lettered for-sale/for-lease sign (2x2 feet). Board may permit temporary signs for events (amended Section 13.12) (Amendment #6 (Section 13.12))

Setbacks / home size

As indicated on the recorded Plat (Section 13.07) (Declaration Section 13.07)

Use restrictions

Yes, all Homes shall be single-family detached dwelling units (Section 13.04) (Declaration Section 13.04)

Voting & meetings

Class A: one vote per Lot; Class B: Developer had votes equal to sum of Class A plus one, but Class B ceased upon conditions (earlier of: Developer owns <10% lots, Developer relinquishes, or July 1, 1998) (Declaration Section 5.02; Amendment #1 d)

Amenities

Lake Pendleton (Common Area), swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, running track, gazebo (Section 8.01, Section 1.06) (Declaration Section 8.01, 1.06)

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