Apple Creek Ccrs And

Key facts from Apple Creek Ccrs And's documents

Reflects the 1995 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Apple Creek

Units / lots

Lots 13-45, 47-83, and 124 (a total of 71 lots in Section II) (Definitions, Page 1)

Developer / declarant

Apple Creek Development, Inc.

Governing law

Indiana Law (not-for-profit corporation) (Section 2.A, Page 1)

Assessments & dues

Initially $75.00 per year for calendar year 1996. (Section 2.G, Page 3)

Special assessments

Association may impose assessments approved by affirmative vote of 2/3 of members attending a regular or special meeting for the announced purpose. (Section 2.H, Page 3)

Collections & liens

Any amount assessed against a lot becomes a lien subordinate to first mortgage; also personal obligation of owner. Committee may collect via court action, including attorney fees. (Section 39, Page 12-13)

Reserves & fees

Penalties assessed by Board if dues not paid timely. (Section 2.G, Page 3)

Pets

Yes, no more than 2 household pets (dogs/cats) per household. No other animals or poultry. Pets must be kept quiet. (Section 19, Page 9)

Fences

Fences require committee approval. No fence on lot boundary that obstructs light, air, view, or hinders aesthetics. Front yard fences must be open wood decorative type, not exceeding 4 feet. Galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link prohibited (Section 13, Page 7)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, wall, fence, or other structure; location plan, building plans, specifications must be submitted to and approved by committee (Architectural Control Committee). Also for fences, ponds, pools, sight barriers, accessory (Section 10, Page 6; Section 7, Page 5; S)

Home business

No mercantile building, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, church, or school. Day-care and preschool for up to 6 children (12 years or younger) permitted. Builder sales offices in model homes permitted. (Section 24, Page 9)

Signs & flags

Only signs permitted: required by law, single builder/sales sign per lot during construction and sales period, single yard/garage sale sign (max 9 sq ft) placed by owner no more than twice a year, single sign for rent/sale or prohibiting hu (Section 16, Page 8)

Setbacks / home size

No building shall be nearer than 10 feet to any side lot line on one side, and total of both side setbacks not less than 30 feet. Front setbacks as shown on plat. Architectural projections up to 24 inches, stairways up to 4 feet, unenclosed (Section 8, Page 6)

Maintenance

Owner maintains lot, improvements, sidewalks, mailbox, etc. Association maintains common areas, landscape easements, and may provide optional services (trash pickup, lawn mowing) at member cost via dues. Association has no duty to provide c (Sections 2.F, 2.G, 4, 22, 23, 34)

Insurance

Board will carry liability insurance and casualty insurance on common areas and improvements. (Section 2.L, Page 4)

Use restrictions

All lots restricted to residential use. See Section 5 and 24. (Section 5, Page 5; Section 24, Page 9)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot; only members in good standing may vote; member not in good standing if dues unpaid or uncorrected violations after notice. (Section 2.D, Page 2)

Amendments

After July 1, 2013, covenants may be changed by vote of 2/3 of then owners of lots. (Section 41, Page 13)

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