Sunbury Meadows

Key facts from Sunbury Meadows's documents

Reflects the 2017 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners' Association (HOA) – The Retreat at Sunbury Homeowners' Association, Inc. (Declaration (2017) §1(f) page 3 and §1(b)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated as a single number for the entire development. Sunbury Meadows Sections: First Supplement adds Lots 1494-1541 (48 lots). Fourth Supplement adds Lots 1593-1611 (19 lots). Ninth Supplement adds Lots 2061-2098 (38 lots). (Exhibit A of each supplement)

Governing law

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5312 (Planned Community Law) (Declaration (2017) §1(cc) page 6)

Assessments & dues

Board establishes, levies and collects Operating Assessments per Section 6.3. Assessments are fixed at uniform rate for all Lots. (Declaration (2017) §6.2 page 16 and §6.3)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments for unanticipated operating deficiencies, capital expenditures not budgeted, etc. Purposes described in §6.4. (Declaration (2017) §1(gg) page 7 and §6.)

Collections & liens

Individual Lot Assessments and other unpaid charges become a lien on the Lot; enforcement remedies include lien and foreclosure (referenced but not fully detailed in provided excerpts). (Declaration (2017) §6.6 Remedies (page 2)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish Reserve Fund for future capital expenditures; a portion of Operating Assessments may be credited to reserve. (Declaration (2017) §6.1 page 15)

Pets

Section 9.7 (Animals) exists but text not provided. (Declaration (2017) Index item 9.7 page 2)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in provided excerpts.

Fences

Section 9.19 (Fencing) and 9.20 (Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs) exist. In Fourth Supplement (2011), for lots backing to State Route 3 (lots 1596-1604), no fences allowed on rear lot line. Village of Sunbury given enforcement rights as third-party (Fourth Supplement (2011) §3 and §4; Decl)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approves all improvements, modifications, additions. (Declaration (2017) §1(c) page 3 and §8.1)

Home business

Not explicitly covered in excerpts.

Signs & flags

Section 9.6 (Signs) exists but text not provided in excerpts. (Declaration (2017) Index item 9.6 page 2)

Setbacks / home size

Section 9.2 (Minimum Square Footages) listed in index; text not provided. (Declaration (2017) Index item 9.2 page 2)

Maintenance

Not specifically allocated; likely owner responsibility (improvements on Lot).

Insurance

Association to obtain fire and extended coverage (special form) on Common Elements; Commercial General Liability with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence; Directors & Officers liability; fidelity bonds, etc. (Declaration (2017) §3.9(a)-(d) pages 11-)

Use restrictions

Implicit; lots for single-family homes, but not explicitly stated in provided excerpts. (Declaration (2017) Background 2 page 1)

Voting & meetings

Prior to Turnover Date, only Declarant has voting rights. After Turnover Date, each Lot has one membership and Owners vote per Governing Documents. (Declaration (2017) §3.2 page 8 and §3.3 )

Amendments

Section 12.3 (Amendments) exists but text not provided. (Declaration (2017) Index item 12.3 page )

Amenities

Master Common Elements may include private roads, swimming pools, open spaces, clubhouse? Master Association owns/operates amenities. Declaration mentions recreational facilities, clubhouse, pool area, open spaces, storm water detention, et (Declaration (2017) Background 6 page 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.