Cherish Ridge Homeowners Association

Key facts from Cherish Ridge Homeowners Association's documents

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

Community type

Homeowners Association (Cherish Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc.) (Covenants preamble, By-laws Article I)

Governing law

South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1994 (By-laws Article V Section 1.C)

Assessments & dues

Initially determined by Declarant (not specified), began January 1, 2002; later set by Members after budget ratification (Covenants V(4), By-laws Article V Sectio)

Special assessments

CRHA may levy special assessments; enforce suspension if unpaid for 60 days (Covenants V(5))

Collections & liens

CRHA may foreclose assessment lien like a real estate mortgage; must file Notice of Lis Pendens. Lien subordinate to mortgage liens unless Notice filed prior. (Covenants V(5), V(6))

Reserves & fees

Board shall establish and maintain adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of common area improvements (By-laws Article V Section 2.G)

Pets

Cats, dogs, and caged birds kept in reasonable numbers as pets; no other animals allowed (Covenants I(7))

Leasing & rentals

No rentals or leases of any kind permitted (private, long-term, short-term, Airbnb, vacation rental income) (Amendment (January 2021))

Fences

No wall, fence, or hedge above 36" tall closer to front street than rear wall unless written permission; fences must be chain link or similar metal/plastic; painted wooden fences and hedges allowed in front/side yard up to 36" with approval (Covenants I(11))

Architectural approval

No improvements, buildings, fences, structures (including temporary) shall be erected, placed, or altered without prior written ARC approval (Covenants III(2))

Home business

No part of any property shall be used for any business or commercial purpose (Covenants I(6))

Signs & flags

No signs without ARC approval; one 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign allowed, max 24" wide x 20" high, approved by ARC (Covenants VI(1), I(20))

Setbacks / home size

Front setback as per recorded plat; side setback not less than 10% of lot width measured at front wall of structure (Covenants II(1))

Use restrictions

Each lot shall be used solely for residential purposes; all houses shall be owner-occupied, single-family residential dwellings (Permitted Dwelling) (Covenants I(1), I(2); Amendment)

Voting & meetings

Each Member (homeowner) has one vote regardless of number of lots owned. Developer has no voting privileges unless an owner/resident. (By-laws Article III Section 1)

Amendments

Covenants extend automatically for 10-year periods after December 31, 2026, unless majority of lot owners vote to change; By-laws may be amended by 2/3 affirmative vote of Members in good standing at meeting with advance notice (Covenants preamble; By-laws Article VIII)

Amenities

Declarant will build or erect common areas and street lights; specific amenities not listed (Covenants V(1))

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