Darby Station

Key facts from Darby Station's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Owners' Association) (Declaration Section II.D: "Darby Station)

Legal name

Darby Station Owners' Association, Inc. (original); later referred to as Darby Station Homeowners’ Association, Inc. in Seventh Supplement (Declaration page 7; First Supplement par)

Developer / declarant

M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC (Declaration page 1, First Supplemental D)

Governing law

Chapter 5312 of the Ohio Revised Code (Planned Community Act) (First Supplemental Declaration preamble;)

Assessments & dues

Board may levy Operating Assessments on all Lots/Units (except Exempt Property) to meet Common Expenses. Budget adopted by Board. (Declaration Section IX.C)

Special assessments

Allowed: levied by Board for unanticipated operating deficiencies, capital expenditures, etc. (Declaration Section IX.D (Special Assess)

Collections & liens

Unpaid Assessments create a lien on the Lot/Unit; Association may foreclose. Lien may be subordinated to first mortgage. (Declaration Section IX.F.5-6 (Liens; Sub)

Reserves & fees

Reserve Fund mentioned; established pursuant to Article IX (but detailed provisions not in provided text). (Declaration Section II.Z)

Pets

Yes, domestic household pets permitted, not bred or maintained for commercial purposes. Subject to Rules. Prohibited if size/type/characteristics constitute nuisance. (Declaration Section IV.E)

Leasing & rentals

Yes; leases must be in writing and subject to Declaration, Rules, and Governing Documents. No hotel/transient uses. No roomer/boarder leases (lease of only portion). (Declaration Section IV.I (Hotel/Transien)

Fences

Fences/walls must be approved; materials: wood, vinyl, black aluminum, or other metal (no chain link). Max height 48 inches above grade, except government-required safety minimum (e.g., pool). Location: not closer to street than midpoint of (Declaration Section IV.S (Fencing))

Architectural approval

Yes; Design Review Board approval required for any Improvement, construction, modification, alteration, fencing, planting, etc. prior to installation. No construction without written approval. (Declaration Article V; Section V.A and V)

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited, except: (1) sales/marketing signs by declarant/builders; (2) street/ID signs; (3) one temporary real estate sign ≤6 sq ft; (4) signs on Common Elements by Board/Declarant; (5) entry signage; (6) up to 3 temporary polit (Declaration Section IV.D)

Setbacks / home size

All improvements (except landscaping, sidewalks, driveways) must be constructed no nearer the street than the platted setback line unless variance obtained. (Declaration Section IV.A)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Elements (Section X.A); Owner maintains Lot, Improvements, and portions for which Owner is responsible (Section X.B). Right of Association to enter Lot for emergency/repair (Section X.C). (Declaration Article X (Maintenance))

Insurance

Association required to obtain: fire and extended coverage, liability, fidelity, directors' and officers' liability insurance (Section VIII.G). (Declaration Section VIII.G)

Use restrictions

Yes; each Lot used exclusively for single-family residential purposes and customary incidental uses. (Declaration Section IV.A)

Voting & meetings

Membership in Association; voting rights not detailed in provided text beyond membership; implied one vote per lot/unit. (Declaration Section VII.A (Mandatory Mem)

Amendments

Amendments by Declarant (Section XI.D.1) until Turnover Date; after, by Association (Section XI.D.2); Board may also amend certain provisions (Section XI.D.3). No specific percentage given in text. (Declaration Article XI.D)

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