Arbor Springs (IN)

Key facts from Arbor Springs (IN)'s documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Arbor Springs

Assessments & dues

$400 per Lot (maximum) until January 1 of the year following first Lot conveyance; thereafter may be increased up to 15% per year without vote. (Article 8.13, page 14)

Special assessments

For capital improvements/operating deficits: requires assent of two-thirds of total voting power at a meeting. For breach of standards: may be levied against specific Lot. (Article 8.14, 8.15, page 14)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot, subordinate to Mortgages. Foreclosure like mechanic's lien in Indiana. (Article 8.19, 8.20, page 15)

Reserves & fees

Portion of annual assessments may be set aside for repair/replacement of Common Property. Initiation fund balance goes to Capital Reserve Fund after Class B and C Members cease. (Article 8.12, page 14; Article 8.11, pag)

Pets

Dogs, cats, other household pets allowed; no livestock/poultry; no commercial purpose; max 2 outdoor pets (excluding fish) per Lot in aggregate. (Article 6.28, page 10)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with written lease for term at least 6 months, copy to Association prior to commencement. (Article 4.2, page 4)

Parking & vehicles

Overnight parking on public or private streets prohibited. (Article 6.20, page 10)

Fences

Allowed only 72" or 48" wrought iron style as approved by Committee; no shadow box, stockade, privacy fences; cannot extend beyond primary rear wall or cross building line or impede drainage. (Article 6.11, page 9)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Committee required for any structure, exterior change, landscaping change, tree removal, etc. (Article 9.3, page 16-17)

Home business

Only home occupations permitted by Brownsburg Zoning Ordinance; no school, preschool, day-care, church. (Article 6.27, page 10)

Signs & flags

Flagpole with Committee approval; max 20 ft height; flag max 25 sq ft; max 2 flags per pole; one flagpole per Lot. (Article 6.18, page 9-10)

Setbacks / home size

Front, side, rear yard building lines as established on Plat; no building on building line or between building line and lot line. (Article 6.3, page 7)

Maintenance

Owner maintains Lot and Dwelling. Association maintains Common Property. Owner maintains utility lines and laterals on Lot, except storm sewer within Sewer Easement is Association's responsibility. (Article 6.26, page 10; Article 4.4, page)

Insurance

Association must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance for Common Property and acts of Association; may maintain property insurance and directors/officers liability insurance. (Article 12.1, 12.2, page 19)

Use restrictions

Every Lot reserved exclusively for residential purposes. (Article 6.1, page 7)

Voting & meetings

Class A (each Owner, 1 vote per Lot), Class B (Developer, 60% total voting power), Class C (Builder, 40% total voting power). Class A voting begins when both B and C cease. (Article 7.2, page 11-12)

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