Emerald Lake at Country Woods Homeowner's Association, Inc.

Key facts from Emerald Lake at Country Woods Homeowner's Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1996 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

Emerald Lake at Country Woods Homeowner's Association, Inc. (Article I, Section 1 (BK 898 PG 427))

Developer / declarant

Ty-Par Realty, Inc., a North Carolina corporation (Page 1 (BK 898 PG 426))

Governing law

North Carolina law (non-profit corporation) (Preamble: 'incorporated under North Caro)

Assessments & dues

Maximum annual assessment $150 per Class A Lot and $25 per Class B Lot until January 1 after first lot conveyance. (Article V, Section 3)

Special assessments

May levy special assessment for capital improvements with same vote as unlimited increase (60% of votes present). (Article V, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Each assessment is a continuing lien on the lot; Association may foreclose. Lien is subordinate to first mortgage. Sale under foreclosure extinguishes prior delinquent assessments but not future liens. (Article V, Section 1 and Section 9)

Reserves & fees

Late charge established by Board to defray costs of late payment. (Article V, Section 8)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other customary household domestic pets; limited to 3 total; not kept for commercial purposes; confined to property or on leash. (Article VII, Section 15 (BK 898 PG 440))

Parking & vehicles

No overnight parking on any street within the Property. (Article VII, Section 21(a) (BK 898 PG 44)

Fences

Fences must be wrought iron, brick, or other approved material. Height max 4 ft except around patios/decks/pools for privacy/liability. Corner lots: fence no closer than 40 ft from street right-of-way (original) or 15 ft from curb/sidewalk (Article VII, Section 17 (BK 898 PG 441) )

Home business

Not explicitly addressed except general nuisance clause; no mention of business use. (N/A (not found))

Signs & flags

One professional sign not exceeding 2 sq ft for sale/rent; one builder sign not more than 4 ft x 8 ft during construction. No other signs displayed to public view. (Article VII, Section 14 (BK 898 PG 440))

Setbacks / home size

Building lines as per recorded plat; if not, per Union County zoning ordinances. Unintentional violations up to 10% not a violation unless zoning violated. Golf course lots: no structure within 20 ft of property line contiguous to golf cour (Article VII, Section 2 (BK 898 PG 438) a)

Use restrictions

All lots are residential; only single-family dwellings permitted. (Article VII, Section 1 (BK 898 PG 438))

Voting & meetings

50% of votes of each class for meetings called; if not met, subsequent meeting quorum is half of that. (Article V, Section 6)

Amendments

First 20 years: 75% of Lot owners plus Declarant (if still owns lots). After: 60% of Lot owners. Must be recorded. Additions to initial property not deemed amendments. (Article XI, Section 3 (BK 898 PG 441))

Amenities

Common Area includes recreational facilities (pool, clubhouse?). Not listed in detail. Golf course not part of association but amenity for residents with separate membership. (Article IV, Section 1; Article X)

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