Edgewater (OH)

Key facts from Edgewater (OH)'s documents

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

Community type

Homeowners Association (Subdivision – single-family residential) (Article 1.2 and Article 1.4)

Legal name

The Edgewater Association

Units / lots

38 lots originally (lots 1-33 in Edgewater, lots 34-38 in Edgewater Extension) (Preamble, page 4 of 23)

Governing law

Ohio Nonprofit Corporation Law (Ohio Revised Code) (Code of Regulations, Article VIII, Secti)

Assessments & dues

Board of Trustees establishes the amount of annual assessments and special assessments as needed. Any one-time special assessment over $1,000 requires written approval of not less than two-thirds of members in good standing. (Article 2.12 (Declaration); Code of Regu)

Special assessments

Yes, as needed. Due within 45 days of written notice. One-time special assessment over $1,000 requires 2/3 member approval. (Article 2.12 (Declaration); Code of Regu)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Residential Lot for unpaid assessments. If default continues 60 days past due, Notice of Lien may be recorded and foreclosure pursued. Association also entitled to costs and attorney fees. Lien subordinate to (Article 2.12, pages 10-12)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly stated; however, nonpayment leads to lien and foreclosure, and membership termination after 60 days default. (Article 2.12; Code of Regulations, Artic)

Pets

Yes – dogs, cats, or other household pets suitably maintained and housed within a residential dwelling. (Article 1.6, page 6)

Leasing & rentals

Yes – residences may be leased/rented. (Article 1.10, page 8)

Parking & vehicles

Boats, trailers, jet skis, snowmobiles may be stored in designated Common Area storage space (North end). No campers or motor homes may be stored there. Dock Lot owners may moor pleasure watercraft at Residential Docks April-November. (Articles 1.9 and 3.3)

Fences

Fences, hedges, walls, or enclosures allowed; must comply with local building codes and not obstruct Dock Lot owners' views of Ottawa River. (Article 2.9, page 10)

Architectural approval

Yes – plans and specifications for all buildings, improvements, and structures (including remodeling, additions) must be submitted to Board for written approval before construction. (Article 2.1, page 8)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but no noxious, offensive or unreasonably disturbing activities allowed. (Article 1.4, page 6)

Signs & flags

Only signs not more than 10 square feet advertising the sale of the lot on which it is located, without written Board permission. Board may restrict size, construction, material, wording, location, height. (Article 1.7, page 6)

Use restrictions

Yes – single-family residential purposes only; group homes and similar communal settings are excluded. (Article 1.4, page 6)

Voting & meetings

Each owner of a Residential Lot gets one vote per lot; co-owners acting jointly get one vote. Cumulative voting allowed for Trustee elections. (Article 1.1 (Declaration); Code of Regul)

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