Newport Vista

Key facts from Newport Vista's documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision (single-family residential) (Art. VIII, §1(a) - 'one detached single )

Legal name

Newport Vista Homeowners Association, Inc.

Units / lots

215 (Lots 1 through 215)

Developer / declarant

Krejci Development, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (Preamble; Art. I, §5)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $100 per year through December 31, 2021. Thereafter board may raise but not exceed 125% of aggregate dues charged in previous calendar year. (Art. V, §10)

Special assessments

For capital improvements, requires consent of 2/3 of votes of each class (in person or proxy) or by electronic voting. Notice 10-50 days in advance. (Art. V, §4, §5)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose through court proceedings. Also costs of owner default become a lien enforceable as assessments (Art. VI, §4(c)). Lien subordinate to first mortgage. (Art. V, §1, §7, §8; Art. VI, §4(c))

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly stated; but 15% administrative charge added when Association performs owner’s obligations after default (Art. VI, §4(c)). Interest on delinquent assessments at max legal rate (16% per annum) (Art. V, §7). (Art. V, §7; Art. VI, §4(c))

Pets

Non-exotic household pets allowed. No animals, livestock, or poultry. (Art. VIII, §1(dd))

Parking & vehicles

Cannot be maintained or stored on any part of Lot (other than enclosed structure) for more than 20 days within a calendar year. (Art. VIII, §1(cc))

Fences

Prior written approval required. Fence cannot extend beyond front line of dwelling; max 6 ft height; must be decorative black steel or powder coated aluminum. No chain link, wire, privacy fences, or screening material attached. Must comply (Art. VIII, §1(s))

Architectural approval

Yes, for all improvements (residence, fence, wall, pathway, driveway, patio, deck, pool, flagpole, etc.) and exterior additions/changes. Plans must be submitted to Declarant or Plan Reviewer. (Art. VII, §1 (Architectural Control))

Solar & roof

Roof shingles: heritage type, minimum 30-year rating; colors weathered wood or black; no three-tab shingles. Exterior colors must be earth tone hues and approved. (Art. VIII, §1(d), (e))

Home business

Home office usage only (no other business activities) (Art. VIII, §1(y))

Signs & flags

One sign per Lot up to 6 sq ft advertising 'For Sale'. No advertising signs, streamers, posters, banners, balloons, etc. Declarant’s signs exempt. (Art. VIII, §1(y))

Setbacks / home size

No structure within 25 feet of front lot boundary. Must comply with Bennington Zoning Ordinance setback requirements. (Art. VIII, §1(a))

Use restrictions

Only one detached single-family dwelling per Lot; no business except home office. (Art. VIII, §1(a), (y))

Voting & meetings

Each Lot owner (Class A) one vote per Lot; Declarant (Class B) three votes per Lot owned until termination. Voting may be suspended for nonpayment or infractions up to 60 days. (Art. IV, §1, §3; Art. III, §1)

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