Spring Meadow Homeowners Association

Key facts from Spring Meadow Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2000 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision Homeowners Association (Title and Section 15)

Legal name

Spring Meadow Homeowners Association (Articles of Incorporation, Article 1)

Units / lots

73 (Phase I: Lots 1-73 inclusive) (Recital C: 'Spring Meadow Lots 1 through)

Governing law

Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Act (for Association); City of Albany Development Code for setbacks (Section 15.b; Recital F)

Assessments & dues

Initial annual assessment: not less than $100 and not more than $200 per improved lot (Section 16 (sixth paragraph))

Special assessments

Allowed for emergencies (deficit in Current Operating Account, repairs to common areas, capital acquisition if approved by majority of lot owners) (Section 16 (last paragraph))

Collections & liens

Association may file lien for delinquent assessments; lien accumulates future charges; foreclosure allowed within 6 years; lien superior except taxes and prior recorded mortgages/deeds of trust (Section 16 (paragraphs on lien filing an)

Reserves & fees

Reserve Account is maintained for replacements and repairs (Section 16 (paragraph on special assessm)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and other household pets allowed, not for commercial breeding, must not interfere with neighbors' quiet enjoyment; no other animals (Section 10)

Fences

Fences and hedges require ACC approval; max height 6 feet; fences closer to street than garage max 3 feet and must comply with Clear Vision Area of City Code (Section 8)

Architectural approval

Yes, ACC approval required for all buildings, structures, alterations, exterior design, colors, and plot plan (Section 4)

Home business

Prohibited (no business or commercial use of any property) (Section 11)

Setbacks / home size

Comply with applicable government authority (City of Albany Development Code) (Section 5 (last sentence))

Maintenance

Owner maintains easement area and improvements except those of public authority; Association maintains common areas (Tracts B and C) and entrance fence after transfer (Section 6 (easement maintenance); Sectio)

Use restrictions

Yes, single family residences; no business or commercial use (Section 11 (first sentence))

Voting & meetings

Until Association formed, Declarant receives 3 votes per lot owned, other lots receive 1 vote per lot regardless of number of owners; after formation not specified (Section 15 (last paragraph))

Amendments

With Declarant consent, owners of 75% of the units (each lot owned by Declarant counted) may amend; Declarant may also amend unilaterally to comply with agency requirements without owner approval (Section 17a, 17b)

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