Forest Ridge (IA)

Key facts from Forest Ridge (IA)'s documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Forest Ridge Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc.) (Article I, Statement of Intent)

Legal name

FOREST RIDGE SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Developer / declarant

WESTERN IOWA LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Governing law

Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act (Article IV, Section 3)

Assessments & dues

Fixed by Board of Directors of the Association (Article IV Section 5)

Collections & liens

Dues and assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose and recover costs and attorneys' fees (Article IV Sections 7, 14)

Pets

Yes, up to two dogs and/or cats in compliance with Council Bluffs zoning ordinances (Article III Section 9)

Fences

Fences and privacy screens must be approved; consistent standard designs, heights, materials approved by Developer/designee; shall not obstruct scenic view (Article III Section 8b)

Architectural approval

Building plans, specifications, exterior color scheme, materials, location, elevation, grade, landscaping must be approved in writing by Developer (or delegated Board) before construction or changes (Article III Section 4a-4d)

Home business

Office area in residence not principal place of business is permitted (Article III Section 6a)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 25 ft from street R.O.W. (Lots 15-24: 15 ft); side: 10% of lot width; side street: greater of 15 ft or 10%; rear: 20 ft; Developer may change with owner consent as long as conforms to Council Bluffs zoning (Article III Section 2)

Use restrictions

Lots may only be used for single-family private residential purposes; no duplex, flat, or apartment house (Article III Section 1)

Amendments

While Developer owns any lots, amendment requires Developer's consent; thereafter, amendment requires written consent of at least 2/3 of Lot Owners, recorded (Article V Section 6)

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