The Colony at Heartland Crossing

Key facts from The Colony at Heartland Crossing's documents

Reflects the 1997 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential planned development; not a condominium. Lots are for single-family residential use, with common areas owned by Association. (Section 2.6(A)(i) – use of lots for resi)

Governing law

Indiana not-for-profit corporation law (for Association) and Indiana law generally. (Section 1.5 (Articles of Incorporation f)

Assessments & dues

Assessments for Common Expenses allocated among all Owners pro rata (Section 10.3). Community Assessments levied against Lots in a particular Community as per Supplemental Declaration. (Section 10.3: "Computation of Assessment)

Special assessments

Authorized per Section 10.4 (not fully provided) and Section 4.1(d) for snow removal excess. Also Section 5.5 for repair/reconstruction shortfall. Requires two-thirds vote of Eligible Votes for borrowing (Section 2.1(v)). (Section 10.4 reference in Article I defi)

Collections & liens

Assessments become a lien on the Lot; foreclosure allowed. Costs of self-help also become a lien. (Section 10.5: Lien for Assessments; Sect)

Reserves & fees

Common Expenses include reasonable reserves (Section 1.8). Capital budget and contribution (Section 10.7 – text missing details). (Section 1.8: Common Expenses include any)

Pets

Yes – normal household pets in reasonable numbers may be kept, but not for commercial purpose. Board may prohibit a pet entirely. (Section 2.6(E): "normal household pets i)

Leasing & rentals

Yes – lease or rental for minimum 12 months allowed if in compliance with rules and Board approval (or in absence of rules, prior written Board approval). (Section 2.6(A)(i): "Lease or rental of a)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited: "No motor vehicle shall be continuously or habitually parked on any street or public right-of-way in the Development." (Section 2.6(D): "No Street Parking..." p)

Fences

Fences require DCC approval as to size, location, height, composition. Maximum height 4 feet unless approved; patio privacy fences up to 6 feet. No chain link unless vinyl coated black. Fences not closer to front than rear foundation line. (Section 2.6(Q): detailed fence rules inc)

Architectural approval

Yes – Development Control Committee (DCC) established per Article XI. New construction, modifications, fences, and other exterior structures require DCC approval. (Article XI – Architectural Standards: Se)

Home business

Home occupations permitted if in compliance with Dwelling District Zoning Ordinance of Appropriate Indiana County. (Section 2.6(A)(i): "other than the home )

Signs & flags

Not specifically addressed; presumably prohibited under signs restriction unless approved.

Setbacks / home size

Not specifically addressed in excerpt, but DCC has authority over location of structures, fences, etc. (Section 2.6(Q): fences not closer to fro)

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated; likely Owner responsibility as part of maintenance of improvements (Section 2.6(T)(v)). (Section 2.6(T)(v): "Keep the exterior of)

Insurance

Reasonable deductible allowed; amount added to policy limit for determining replacement cost. (Section 5.1(b): "The policy may contain )

Use restrictions

Yes – each Lot shall be used for residential purposes only, single-family. No business, except home occupations permitted by zoning ordinance. Leasing for minimum 12 months allowed. (Section 2.6(A)(i): "each Lot shall be us)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot (Class A) has one vote; Declarant as Class B member has 1,000 votes until conversion. Class B membership ceases when Declarant owns <10% of Lots, voluntarily surrenders, or 12 years after first Lot conveyed to an Owner. (Section 3.2: Class A – one vote per Lot;)

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