Waterside Sylvania

Key facts from Waterside Sylvania's documents

Reflects the 2019 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Waterside Sylvania Homeowners' Association) (Article III, Section 3.1: The Waterside )

Units / lots

24 (lots 137-160 inclusive) (Recitals A: Developer is record owner of)

Age restriction

Yes, this is a Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) community. 80% of dwellings must be occupied by at least one person 55 or older. Persons under 55 may own/occupy if 80% requirement met. Records maintained by Developer/Association. No lie (Section 3.4: Housing for Older Persons A)

Assessments & dues

Determined by the Association; uniform per lot basis. Developer lots exempt from assessment. (Section 4.1: The assessments shall be de)

Special assessments

Not explicitly mentioned; only maintenance assessments and fines.

Collections & liens

Perpetual lien for unpaid assessments and fines. Notice of Lien can be recorded after 60 days (assessments) or after non-payment of fines. Foreclosure allowed. Subordinate to first mortgage. Sale or transfer does not relieve lien. (Sections 4.1, 4.3, 4.6: perpetual lien; )

Reserves & fees

No mention.

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, other household pets subject to rules. (Section 1.5: Pets)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but minimum lease term of 6 months. (Section 9.3: No lease...shall be less th)

Parking & vehicles

Must comply with local laws; not prohibited but limited by other rules. (Section 1.7: no vehicle shall violate an)

Fences

No fences, hedges, walls, or enclosures of any kind. Exception: electric invisible fences in rear yard, not less than 2 feet inside lot line, with prior written approval. (Section 1.19: Fencing)

Architectural approval

Yes, for all dwellings, buildings, landscaping, improvements, additions, changes. Plans must be submitted to Developer (or Association after relinquishment). Approval in writing required before construction. (Section 2.1: Submission and Approval of )

Solar & roof

Prohibited. Section 1.12 lists solar panel among prohibited items. (Section 1.12: solar panel...prohibited)

Home business

Not explicitly allowed or prohibited, but general nuisance clause may restrict.

Signs & flags

No signs without permission. Exceptions: developer marketing, political signs (max 6 sq ft, 3 weeks before to 2 days after election), and for-sale signs (max 6 sq ft, subject to developer control). (Section 1.6: Signs)

Setbacks / home size

As shown on Plat Eight and as determined by Developer in writing at time of plan approval. (Section 1.9 and 1.14: building setback l)

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated, but owner responsible for exterior maintenance (Section 1.8).

Insurance

Association may purchase fire, casualty, liability insurance to protect Association and its officers/members for Common Areas. (Section 3.3(h): To purchase and maintain)

Use restrictions

Yes, single-family residential only. No group homes. No noxious or unlawful activities. (Section 1.1 and 1.3: single-family priva)

Voting & meetings

Each lot owner (other than Developer) gets one vote per lot. Multiple owners must determine single vote. Developer holds 51% of votes until Relinquishment of Control. (Section 3.2: Voting Rights)

Amendments

May be amended by 60% of lot owners, recorded. Prior to Developer's Relinquishment of Control, Developer may amend unilaterally to conform to governmental requirements or other reasonable needs. (Sections 8.2, 8.3)

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