Hanover Chase

Key facts from Hanover Chase's documents

Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Developer / declarant

JDC Holdings, Inc.

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors fixes annual assessment at least 30 days in advance; uniform rate for West Lots and separate uniform rate for East Lots. (Sections 15, 17)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements, other reasonable expenses, or collection of damages. (Section 14, 17)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot, subordinate only to first mortgage; Association may foreclose after unreasonably long period; if no Association, owed party may file Notice of Lien and foreclose after 60 days. (Section 18A, 18B)

Reserves & fees

2% per month interest on unpaid charges. (Section 18A, 18B, page 8)

Pets

Yes (dogs mentioned in nuisance context). (Section 23C)

Parking & vehicles

Not permitted on property. (Section 23E, page 13)

Fences

Only rear yard fences permitted; not in floodway of Hunter Ditch; solid fencing over 4 ft discouraged facing creek; no fences in drainage/utility easements; wood fences must be sealed or stained at least every 3 years. (Section 21B, pages 10-11)

Architectural approval

Yes; prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee required for any dwelling, building, fence, structure, addition, remodeling, reconstruction, or improvement. (Section 21A, page 9)

Signs & flags

Only address identification sign at shared driveway entrance; one professional sign not more than 5 sq ft for sale/rent; builder signs permitted. (Section 23D, page 13)

Setbacks / home size

Front building setback lines as shown on plat; minimum rear and side yards as set forth in D-P Development Statement; if building on multiple lots, restrictions based on combined lot width at building line. (Section 10, page 6)

Maintenance

Lot owners maintain their lots and improvements; shared improvements (driveway, drainage) maintained by groups of owners (West Lots, East Lots) as specified; if Association formed, it may have additional responsibilities. (Sections 2,3,4,6,9, pages 2-5)

Use restrictions

Yes; all lots developed for single-family detached dwellings only; use limited to residential activities. (Section 23L, 23M, page 13)

Voting & meetings

Class A (conveyed lot owners): one vote per lot; Class B (Declarant): nine votes per platted lot owned; Class B converts to Class A upon earlier of all lots deeded or January 1, 2015. (Section 13, pages 6-7)

Amendments

By owners of at least 2/3 of lots; prior written approval of Declarant required up to 1 year after completion of all residences and improvements; amendment must be recorded. (Section 30, page 15)

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