Loch Wolde Homeowners Association

Key facts from Loch Wolde Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single-family residential subdivision (Article I(e) defines Community as Lochwo)

Developer / declarant

Lochwolde Homeowners Association, Inc. (the Association itself acts as Declarant; defined as 'the various owners of property within the Lochwolde Subdivision that comprise the Lochwolde Homeowners Association, Inc.') (Opening paragraph (made by Lochwolde Hom)

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners Association Act, O.C.G.A. 44-3-220 et seq. (Recitals (WITNESSETH paragraph) and Arti)

Assessments & dues

$150 per Lot for base year 2006-2007 (Article II, Section 1)

Special assessments

Special assessments may be levied for capital improvements on front entrance, approved by two-thirds (2/3) of active membership present or by proxy. (Article III, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot. Lien superior to all others except ad valorem taxes and first mortgages. Foreclosure of first mortgage extinguishes subordinate assessment liens due before sale. (Article III, Section 1 and Section 5)

Reserves & fees

Budget includes capital contribution or reserve in accordance with separately prepared capital budget. (Article III, Section 3)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and other usual household pets allowed, but not for commercial purposes and must not endanger health or unreasonably disturb others; Board may adopt rules on size/weight; structure for pet requires ARB review; pets must be leash (Article V Section 9)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing or renting of Lots or Dwellings is not permissible within the Community. (Article V, Section 7)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles shall not be continuously parked on streets, except occasional social events. Vehicles shall not be parked on any portion of a Lot other than driveway and garage. (Article V, Section 5)

Fences

No fences in front of rear building line. Barbed or exposed wire fences prohibited. Black, plastic-coated chain link fences acceptable. (Article V, Section 18)

Architectural approval

No exterior construction, alteration, structure, improvement, addition, or erection shall commence without written approval of Architectural Review Board (ARB). (Article V, Section 3)

Solar & roof

Solar energy panels or other energy conservation equipment must be integral and harmonious part of architectural design. (Article V, Section 22)

Home business

Business activities allowed within Dwelling if not detectable from exterior, no tools visible, conforms to zoning, consistent with residential character, no extra utilities, and not a nuisance. (Article V, Section 2)

Signs & flags

No permanent signs without ARB consent, except home security signs. 'For Sale' and temporary signs no larger than 2'x2' allowed. Temporary signs at front entrance only on weekends. (Article V, Section 4)

Setbacks / home size

One-story or ranch dwellings: at least 2500 sq ft heated, habitable floor space. Multi-level dwellings: at least 3000 sq ft. Ceiling heights at least 8 feet. Excludes garages, porches, finished basements. (Article V, Section 3)

Maintenance

Association maintains entry features and common areas. Owner responsible for all other maintenance of Lot and structures. (Article IV, Section 1 and Section 2)

Use restrictions

Lots restricted exclusively to single-family residential use; no trade or business conducted in or from a Lot, with limited exceptions for home businesses meeting specific criteria. (Article V, Section 2)

Voting & meetings

Each membership has one vote per Lot. Voting only if all dues, fees, and penalties are current. Proxy voting allowed with forms from Board. (Article II, Section 2)

Amendments

Amendment requires affirmative vote or written consent of active members; effective upon recordation. (Article IX, Section 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.