Lakes at Westminster

Key facts from Lakes at Westminster's documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

LAKES AT WESTMINSTER Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

NU HOMES OF OKLAHOMA, LLC

Governing law

Oklahoma law (Article 8.11 (attorney's fees) mentions )

Assessments & dues

Class A: $500.00 per year; Class B: $0 per year (Section 6.3, page 23)

Special assessments

Special assessments for capital improvements require assent of at least one-half of Members, vote at meeting called on 30-60 days notice (Section 6.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment is a continuing lien on the Lot, superior to all liens except real estate taxes; may be foreclosed like mortgages, with or without power of sale; personal obligation also continues (Section 6.1)

Pets

Yes, but subject to rules; dog runs and kennels must be behind house, made of accepted building materials, not visible from road (Section 3.5(h) (fencing and dog runs) an)

Leasing & rentals

Yes; no rule shall prohibit leasing or transfer of a Lot (Section 2.4.7)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed; private roads; Association may regulate parking via rules (Section 2.2 (rule making authority) incl)

Fences

Fences prohibited in front portion of Lot (between front elevation and street); no chain link or stockade wood fencing; maximum height 6 feet; dog runs/kennels must be behind house, not visible from road, made of accepted building materials (Section 3.5(h) and Exhibit B (page 37))

Architectural approval

Prior written approval required for any structure, alteration, landscaping change, including fences, signs, antennas, satellite dishes, clotheslines, play equipment, basketball goals, pools, propane tanks, etc. Also for clearing, grading, e (Section 3.1 and 3.3)

Home business

Not prohibited outright but Association may restrict activities normally associated with non-residential use if they create costs, health/safety risks, traffic, unsightly conditions, or nuisance (Section 2.4.5: 'no rule shall interfere )

Signs & flags

Political signs and symbols normally displayed in residential neighborhoods allowed; Association may adopt reasonable restrictions on signs visible from outside; no rule shall supersede applicable governmental law (Section 2.4.2)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 1,800 square feet of actual living space (excluding garage, breezeways, porches, basements etc.); 60% of living space on bottom floor; minimum 3-car garage preferred (2-car may be approved by committee) (Section 3.5(b))

Maintenance

Owner responsibility (part of structure maintenance) (Implied from owner maintenance of Lot)

Insurance

Association shall obtain blanket property insurance at full replacement cost; liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal injury/death/property damage; also fidelity insurance for employees handling funds (Section 5.6.1 (page 17))

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used only for single-family residence purposes (Section 3.5(a): 'No residential home sha)

Voting & meetings

Each Class A Member (Lot Owner) entitled to one vote per Lot; Class B Member (Declarant) entitled to four votes per Lot owned (Article 5.2, Bylaws 2.8)

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