Hickory Ridge Community Association, Inc.

Key facts from Hickory Ridge Community Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1971 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned community with homeowners association (Hickory Ridge Community Association, Inc.) (Section 1.02)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; property described as lots on two subdivision plates (Plat Book 21, folios 95 and 96) (Exhibit A)

Governing law

Not explicitly stated; Maryland law applies per recording in Howard County, Maryland (Entire document context)

Assessments & dues

Association Board shall have the right to charge members reasonable dues and to assess reasonable pro rata assessments for capital improvements (Section 4.01) (Section 4.01)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, pro rata (Section 4.01) (Section 4.01)

Collections & liens

Dues and assessments are not enforceable obligations and do not create liens (Section 4.01). However, for maintenance and architectural violations, cost of remedial action is a personal obligation and a lien on the Lot enforceable in same m (Sections 4.01, 6.01-6.02, 7.06)

Pets

Yes, for domestic purposes only. No commercial or business enterprise involving animals without written consent of Architectural Committee (Section 8.03). (Section 8.03)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with written lease. Lessee (Tenant) must deliver executed copy of lease to Association Board (Section 1.20). Tenants become members (Section 3.01). (Sections 1.20, 3.01)

Parking & vehicles

Trucks (presumably commercial) shall not be stored or parked in the open on any Lot (Section 8.01(c)). (Section 8.01(c))

Fences

Fences are 'Structure' and require Architectural Committee approval (Sections 1.19, 7.02). For clotheslines, fence or enclosure at least 6 inches higher than hanging articles must be approved (Section 11.04). (Sections 1.19, 7.02, 11.04)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any Structure (including fences, sheds, antennas, etc.) or any material exterior alteration, or new use. Plans and specifications must be submitted to Architectural Committee and approved in writing (Section 7.02). (Section 7.02)

Home business

Profession or home industry may be conducted only with specific written approval of Architectural Committee; must be compatible with high quality residential neighborhood. Examples: music, art, dancing classes, day nurseries, medical/dental (Section 11.02)

Setbacks / home size

Plans must include proposed front, rear, side set-backs (Section 7.02). No minimum specified in document. (Section 7.02)

Maintenance

Owner (implied by Section 6.01). (Section 6.01)

Use restrictions

Lots designated for residential uses by Final Development Plan criteria are subject to residential protective covenants (Article XI). Use must be permitted by Land Use Designations (Section 10.02(a)). Home profession or industry allowed onl (Section 10.02, Article XI)

Voting & meetings

Each member has one vote per Unit or lease (Section 3.02). Joint owners collectively one vote. Voting rights suspended for covenant violations or nonpayment of dues (Section 3.02C). Proxy allowed for matters other than director elections or (Section 3.02)

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