Cal Mar

Key facts from Cal Mar's documents

Reflects the 2018 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential (both declarations) (Washington Place, para.2; Sugar Creek, A)

Units / lots

Washington Place: Lots 17-22, 46-57 (Block A), 30-41, 77-83, 99-104 (Block B), 13-16 (Block C), 1-8 (Block D) — exact count not provided but enumerated (Washington Place, Exhibit A)

Developer / declarant

CAL-MAR HOMES, INC. (Washington Place) (Washington Place, preamble)

Governing law

Not explicitly stated; Sugar Creek references Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code, O.C.G.A. §14-3-101 et seq., and Georgia Property Owners' Association Act, O.C.G.A. §44-3-220 et seq. (but states it does NOT submit to that Act) (Sugar Creek, Article 1.3 and preface)

Assessments & dues

Sugar Creek: Board prepares budget, delivers to members at least 30 days prior; assessment becomes effective unless disapproved by majority of Total Association Vote and Declarant (Sugar Creek, Article 4.3)

Special assessments

Sugar Creek: Requires approval of two-thirds of Total Association Vote and Declarant (Sugar Creek, Article 4.4)

Collections & liens

Sugar Creek: Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien; Association may foreclose; lien subordinate to first mortgages only if prior assessments paid (Sugar Creek, Articles 4.2, 4.6, 4.7)

Reserves & fees

Sugar Creek: Board may establish reserve funds as deemed proper (Sugar Creek, Article 4.3)

Pets

Washington Place: Two dogs or two cats or combination, or other household pets, not for commercial purposes; no nuisance. Sugar Creek: Pets allowed subject to rules; no animals, livestock, or poultry raised, bred, or kept except dogs, cats, (Washington Place, para.11; Sugar Creek, )

Leasing & rentals

Sugar Creek: Leasing permitted subject to rules; minimum lease term of 30 days; rental cap not stated; disclosure required (Articles 7.5, 11.18). Washington Place: Not addressed (Sugar Creek, Article 7.5)

Parking & vehicles

Washington Place: No inoperable motor vehicle allowed on premises for more than 24 hours (para.16). Sugar Creek: Not specified, but unsightly conditions are addressed (Article 7.8) (Washington Place, para.16)

Fences

Washington Place: No fence without ACC approval (para.3). Sugar Creek: Fences subject to ARC approval (Article 7.16) (Washington Place, para.3; Sugar Creek, A)

Architectural approval

Washington Place: ACC approval required for construction, alterations, fences, exterior changes (including paint color). Sugar Creek: Architectural Review Committee approval required for all improvements, changes in exterior appearance (Art (Washington Place, para.3; Sugar Creek, A)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited; Sugar Creek Article 7.2 states 'no trade or business shall be conducted on any Lot' except home occupations not detrimental to residential character and not involving customer visits or signage (Sugar Creek, Article 7.2)

Signs & flags

Washington Place: Only 'for sale/for rent' signs (18x24), political signs (removed 3 days post-election), or with ACC approval. Sugar Creek: Signs not mentioned explicitly; Article 7.1 gives Board power to regulate signs via rules (Washington Place, para.9; Sugar Creek, A)

Setbacks / home size

Washington Place: Minimum 12 inches foundation above curb; building setback lines as per plat; variances allowed with ACC consent (para.6). Sugar Creek: Not specified in excerpt (Washington Place, para.6)

Use restrictions

Both: Lots shall be used solely for residential purposes (Washington Place para.2; Sugar Creek Article 7.2) (Washington Place, para.2; Sugar Creek, A)

Voting & meetings

Washington Place: No voting rights mentioned. Sugar Creek: One vote per Lot; voting may be suspended for unpaid assessments or infractions; quorum not stated (Sugar Creek, Article 3.2)

Amendments

Washington Place: By owners of 75% of lots, plus Declarant if still owner; also by majority of ACC (para.26). Sugar Creek: May be amended by owners of at least two-thirds of lots and Declarant; Declarant may also unilaterally amend during c (Washington Place, para.26; Sugar Creek, )

Amenities

Sugar Creek: Entry features, mail kiosks, storm water ponds, green space, etc. to be maintained by Association (Article 5.1). No pool, clubhouse, gym mentioned in excerpt. Washington Place: No amenities mentioned (Sugar Creek, Article 5.1)

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