The Meadow

Key facts from The Meadow's documents

Reflects the 2001 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (The Meadow Homeowner's Association, Inc.) (Section 1.01(d))

Units / lots

25 maximum (one dwelling per lot) (Section 2.01(a))

Developer / declarant

McAlpine-Justice LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company (Preamble (page 1))

Governing law

South Carolina Code of Laws relating to nonprofit corporations (Section 8.01 and 8.02)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget at least 30 days before annual meeting; budget and annual assessments become effective unless disapproved by Declarant (while control exists) or by majority vote of Owners at meeting (Section 9.03)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, after approval by Declarant (while control exists) and two-thirds vote of Owners; for casualty losses, Board may levy special assessment without vote (Section 9.04 and 6.02)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot/dwelling; Association may foreclose like a real property lien; personal obligation also. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. (Sections 9.02, 9.07, 9.08, 9.09)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish a capital contribution or reserve account in the budget (Section 9.03)

Pets

Yes – generally recognized household pets only, kept as domestic pets, not commercial (Section 10.11)

Leasing & rentals

Not prohibited; definition of Lease exists; no restriction stated (Section 1.01(n) (definition only))

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited by implication (must provide off-street parking); roads may be common areas under Association control (Section 10.13)

Fences

All fences must be approved by ARB; no fencing in front yard of any lot (Section 10.08)

Architectural approval

Yes – prior written approval of Architectural Review Board required for any building, structure, improvement, landscaping, clearing, grading, excavation, filling (Sections 10.03, 10.05)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 35 ft; Rear: 35 ft; Side: 10 ft on corner lots, 5 ft on interior lots (Section 10.09(c))

Maintenance

Owner responsibility as part of exterior maintenance of dwelling (Section 5.01 (exterior surfaces include )

Insurance

Deductible levels deemed reasonable by Board are allowed (Section 6.01(a))

Use restrictions

Yes – single-family detached dwellings; no commercial use except model homes and sales offices by Declarant (Sections 2.01(a), 10.15)

Voting & meetings

Class A (lot owners): one vote per lot; after dwelling construction, 1.5 votes per dwelling. Class B (Declarant): one vote plus number equal to all Class A votes, until 15 lots conveyed (Section 4.02(a) and (b))

Amendments

During Declarant control period, Declarant alone may amend. Thereafter, amendment by 2/3 vote of Owners (and Declarant approval if Declarant still owns a lot for sale); recorded in Clerk's office (Sections 11.02 and 11.03)

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