Meadowgate Homeowners Association

Key facts from Meadowgate Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Article I Section 1: 'mandatory homeowne)

Units / lots

56 (Lots 1–56 Block A, Unit One) (Exhibit 'A')

Governing law

Georgia Non-Profit Corporation Code (for Association powers) (Article III Section 1)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; set annually by Board based on budget. (Article V Section 3)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements with assent of 2/3 of voting members (including Declarant if still owning lots), payable in installments up to 5 years. Also special assessments for fines and exterior maintenance failures. (Article V Section 4; Article III Section)

Collections & liens

All assessments, plus interest, costs, attorney's fees, are a lien on the Lot, superior to all except ad valorem taxes and prior recorded security deeds. May be foreclosed non-judicially in same manner as security deeds in Georgia. (Article V Sections 8 and 10)

Reserves & fees

Board may credit surplus to a reserve fund for maintenance and improvement of Properties. (Article V Section 3(c))

Pets

Household pets permitted provided they are not kept for breeding or commercial purpose. (Article II Section 3)

Leasing & rentals

Lots may be leased for residential purposes. (Article II Section 27)

Fences

Front yards not enclosed with fencing unless ARC approved. Back yards: black coated chain link on sides/back, wood fencing facing street. All fencing must be ARC approved. No fence obstructing sight lines on corner lots (triangular area 25 (Article II Section 8 and Section 22)

Architectural approval

Required for any building, structure, alteration, fence, outbuilding, satellite dish, antenna, solar equipment, mailbox substitution, and many other exterior changes. (Article II Section 6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17;)

Signs & flags

Single flag pole staff attached to front of house allowed; flag size not greater than 3x5 ft. Free-standing flag poles not approved. (Design Guidelines Guideline #4: Flag Pol)

Setbacks / home size

Buildings must comply with Gwinnett County zoning guidelines. No building nearer to property lines than those setbacks. (Article II Section 5)

Maintenance

Owner maintains Lot and improvements. Association maintains Common Area. If owner fails, Association may enter and repair, cost becomes special assessment. Sidewalk maintenance by owner. Street light maintenance by Association if not by Cou (Article II Section 10; Article III Secti)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used for single family residence purposes only. No subdivision. (Article II Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot is entitled to one vote in the Association; multiple owners must coordinate vote; no split vote. (Article IV Section 1 and Exhibit 'B')

Amendments

While Declarant controls, Declarant may amend unilaterally. After control, amendment materially altering owners' rights or affecting mortgagees requires 2/3 of first mortgagees' written consent. Termination requires all Owners and First Mor (Article VIII Sections 1 and 2)

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