Apalachee Plantation HOA

Key facts from Apalachee Plantation HOA's documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Apalachee Plantation Homeowners Association, Inc.) (Section 1.01)

Developer / declarant

Plantation Partners, L.L.C., a Georgia limited liability company (First page and Section 1.06)

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners' Association Act (Article XIII, Section 13.01)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $100.00 per Residence per year initially (for year 1998, prorated if Commencement Date is not January 1). (Section 4.04(a))

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or unanticipated operating expenses; up to amount equal to annual assessment in effect requires Board approval; excess requires 2/3 vote of Members. Parcel assessments allowed for sole benefit of a Par (Section 4.05(a)-(b))

Collections & liens

Continuing charge and lien on each Residence for unpaid assessments; superior to all liens except taxes and first mortgages. Foreclosure of first mortgage extinguishes lien. Personal obligation survives transfer. (Section 4.01(c)-(f))

Reserves & fees

Association may accumulate surplus and carry forward; annual budget shall include reserve allowance but Board not required to cover all future repairs and replacements. (Sections 4.03 and 4.06(a))

Pets

Yes, but only as household pets and not for commercial purposes; no agricultural animals. (Section 6.19)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing of Structure is not considered a business activity; no further restrictions stated. (Section 6.03)

Parking & vehicles

Commercial vehicles (passenger capacity less than 9) are prohibited on permanent basis; temporary allowance up to 24 consecutive hours unless Association waives. Storage allowed if enclosed and concealed. (Section 6.16)

Architectural approval

Yes, approval of ACC required for any Structure (including construction, alteration, placement) except by Declarant or its affiliates/designees. Plans and specifications must be submitted. (Section 5.06)

Home business

Permitted in Residence if: (i) not apparent from exterior (sight, sound, smell); (ii) conforms to zoning; (iii) consistent with residential character; (iv) not a nuisance or hazardous. Leasing of Structure is not considered a business. (Section 6.03)

Setbacks / home size

ACC may establish setback requirements in Design Standards; no Structure shall be erected unless location consistent with such setbacks. (Section 6.09)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of Lot and Structure (Section 6.14). Association responsible for maintenance of Common Property (Section 2.07). (Sections 6.14 and 2.07)

Use restrictions

Lots may be used only for single-family residences, except as provided in Sections 6.03 (home business) and 10.03 (construction/sale period). (Section 6.02)

Voting & meetings

Class A: each Owner of a Lot (except Declarant) gets one vote per Lot; Class B: Declarant gets three votes per Lot owned but not less than total Class A votes plus one. Class B ceases when Declarant no longer retains right to appoint board. (Section 3.03(a)-(b))

Amendments

Declarant may amend Declaration alone if amendment does not materially alter Owner's rights or adversely affect title or mortgagee interests (Section 8.02 of original Declaration referenced). Declarant's amendment must be recorded. Associat (Third WHEREAS clause and Article IX (tab)

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