Washington Green

Key facts from Washington Green'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

Wright Construction and Development Co, Inc.

Assessments & dues

Maximum $200 per year per lot (amended from $100 in 2005) (Amended Restrictions (2005), Doc 122235,)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements with member assent per By-Laws (Article VIII, Section 8.04)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the property, enforceable by foreclosure like mortgages; personal obligation of owner at time assessment fell due (Article VIII, Sections 8.01, 8.07)

Reserves & fees

Late charge as determined by Board of Directors (Article VIII, Section 8.07)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and other household pets (traditional domestic pets) allowed, not for commercial or breeding purposes (Article II, Section 2.04)

Parking & vehicles

No automobile shall be continuously or habitually parked on any street or public right-of-way in Washington Green (Article II, Section 2.03(d))

Fences

No fence or wall extended toward front/street side beyond rear corners of residence; structural components must face the owner's property; chain link fences prohibited except dog run (max 10x20 ft) with Developer approval; all fences requir (Article II, Sections 2.05(b), (f), (g))

Architectural approval

Written approval required for all buildings, fences, walls, structures, or other improvements, including plans, specifications, grade, location, exterior material, driveway, and landscaping (Article III, Section 3.01)

Home business

No trade or business of any kind, including practice of medicine, dentistry, etc., except that a new house may be used as a model home or builder's office (Article II, Section 2.06)

Signs & flags

One sign for sale/rent, max 9 sq ft; Developer and builders may erect larger signs; occupant name signs and lot numbers allowed per zoning (Article II, Section 2.07)

Setbacks / home size

Front setback as per recorded plat; side yards total 10 ft with minimum 5 ft one side; bay windows and steps may project 18 inches into side, open porches may project 6 ft into front yard (Article III, Section 3.03)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of residence and lot; Association responsible for common areas including open spaces, walkways, entranceway, streets, medians, sidewalks, storm drains, basins, recreational facilities, landscaping (Article IV, Section 4.03; Article VII, S)

Use restrictions

Each lot shall be used only for private single-family residential purposes (Article II, Section 2.01)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (lot owners except Developer) and Class B (Developer); each lot has one vote; Class A cannot vote until (1) Developer determines, (2) 100% lots sold, or (3) January 1, 2020 (Article VII, Section 7.02)

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