Shadow Brooke Covenants

Key facts from Shadow Brooke Covenants's documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision with homeowners' association (WHEREAS paragraphs, definition of Associ)

Legal name

Shadow Brook Subdivision

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; plat referenced shows numbered lots (plat book 65, page 182) (WHEREAS paragraph, definition of Lot)

Developer / declarant

Sarahplace, LLC

Governing law

Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (Article I Section 1)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $250 per Lot per year until January 1 following conveyance of first Lot to a homeowner. (Article IV Section 3)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements with assent of 2/3 of votes of each class. (Article IV Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessment creates a continuing lien on the lot; Association may foreclose via power of sale after advertising once a week for four weeks in sheriff's publication; attorney's fees of 15% of aggregate amount due. Owner waives right to judici (Article IV Sections 1, 8; Article VI Sec)

Reserves & fees

Declarant provides a reserve for capital improvements; funds used for operating or capital expenses when Association controlled by owners. Declarant has no additional obligation beyond the reserve. (Article IV Section 4 (last part))

Pets

Only dogs, cats, rabbits allowed outside. No livestock or pets of any kind outside except those. No commercial breeding or boarding; no kennels. (Article V 6)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed; 'For Rent' or 'For Lease' signs prohibited, but leasing is not otherwise restricted. (Article V 14 (signs only))

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for residents except while visiting. (Article V 7)

Fences

All fence types, material, color, and locations must be approved in writing by the declarant. (Article V 1)

Architectural approval

Yes, for fences, outbuildings, alterations, commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, lawn ornaments, and any exterior alterations. (Article V 1, 10, 11, 13, 26, 27)

Setbacks / home size

1600 square feet enclosed heated and cooled living area (exclusive of garages, carports, porches, decks, bulk-storage, basements) for homes constructed in 'Livingston Place Subdivision' (likely intended for Shadow Brook). (Article V 3)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Property (including signage, landscaping, detention ponds, community mail boxes); Owner maintains Lot. (Article IV Section 2 (purpose of assessm)

Use restrictions

Implicit; lots are for single-family residential (one house per lot, Article V 18). (Article V 18: No Lot shall contain more )

Voting & meetings

Class A: one vote per Lot owned by each Owner (except Declarant); Class B: Declarant gets three votes per Lot owned by Declarant or builder holding for resale. Class B membership ceases when Class A votes equal Class B votes or on 5th anniv (Article III Section 2)

Amendments

Declarant may unilaterally amend for compliance with law, lender requirements, or to enable title insurance or governmental loan insurance. Owners may amend with 75% of owners' consent and Declarant's consent if Declarant still owns propert (Article VII Section 2)

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