Oyster Bay

Key facts from Oyster Bay's documents

Reflects the 1980 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision (Article I.C (Lot definition) and Article)

Legal name

OYSTER BAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Article I.A)

Age restriction

Not present

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors establishes maximum annual assessment; can increase up to 10% per year without membership approval; unlimited increase with 2/3 vote of members (Article V.B.3)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements with 2/3 vote of members (Article V.B.4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; Association may foreclose; personal obligation of owner at time assessment falls due (Article V.B.1, V.B.8)

Reserves & fees

Interest at 10% per annum on unpaid assessments after 30 days from due date (Article V.B.8)

Pets

Yes, only domesticated pet dogs, cats, and birds (Article II.F)

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval of Company for any structure, building, fence, wall, mail receptacle, or grade alteration (Article III.B)

Home business

Prohibited (Article II.A)

Signs & flags

Only temporary 'For Sale' sign not exceeding 6 sq ft, or property/owner identification sign not exceeding 2 sq ft (Article II.G)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum enclosed dwelling area of 1800 square feet (excluding garages, porches, etc.) (Article III.D)

Maintenance

Presumably owner (lot), but not explicitly stated

Use restrictions

All lots are single-family residential; no business, trade, vocation permitted (Article II.A)

Voting & meetings

60% of votes for first meeting called to increase assessments or levy special assessments; half (30%) for subsequent meeting (Article V.B.5)

Amendments

First 20 years: by instrument signed by not less than 90% of owners; thereafter: by 75% of owners (Article VIII.A)

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