Maplewoods Estates

Key facts from Maplewoods Estates's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Maplewoods Estates

Developer / declarant

Penrod Homes, Inc.

Assessments & dues

$100 per lot annually, payable in advance. (Article V Section 3)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements with assent of 2/3 of votes cast (in person or proxy) at a meeting with 30-60 days notice; quorum 60%. (Article V Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessment is a continuing lien on the property; may be foreclosed like a mortgage; personal obligation of owner at time due. (Article V Sections 1 and 6)

Reserves & fees

$10 per month after 60 days delinquency. (Article V Section 6)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept; no commercial breeding. (Article VIII Section 1(h)(4))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, owner may lease a living unit to a single family, subject to all provisions. (Article VIII Section 1(a))

Parking & vehicles

Overnight parking on any street prohibited. (Article VIII Section 1(h)(5))

Fences

Fences shall be built of cedar wood or other approved material; minimum 4 feet high, maximum 6 feet high; conform to common standard. (Article VIII Section 1(h)(16))

Architectural approval

No building, fence, wall, outbuilding or other structure shall be commenced or maintained, nor exterior addition or change (including exterior color) made until plans and specifications approved in writing by Class B member (if active) or B (Article VI)

Solar & roof

Composition materials, 20-year shingles, weathered wood gray color or equivalent. (Article VIII Section 1(h)(2))

Home business

Home office allowed if it does not interfere with quiet enjoyment or comfort of other owners. (Article VIII Section 1(h)(12))

Signs & flags

No signs except one sign of not more than five square feet advertising property for sale or rent, or builder signs during construction. (Article VIII Section 1(e))

Setbacks / home size

Minimum ground floor area of 1100 square feet excluding porches, garages and breezeways. (Article VIII Section 1(h)(1))

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of his lot and improvements; Association may implement exterior maintenance (paint, repair, replace, care of roofs, gutters, etc.) if needed due to owner willful/negligent act, and assess cost to owner. (Article VII; Article VIII Section 1(f))

Use restrictions

All property shall be used exclusively for residential use. (Article VIII Section 1(a))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners) – 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) – 50 votes per lot owned; Class B has veto power until turnover. (Article III)

Amendments

First 20 years from recording: amendment requires instrument signed by not less than 75% of lot owners and recorded; thereafter: 67% of lot owners. Also, while Class B exists, Class B approval required for amendment. (Article X Sections 3 and 4)

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