Ashton at Devon Forest

Key facts from Ashton at Devon Forest's documents

Reflects the 1991 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Units / lots

15 (Lots 1-9 Block A, Lots 1-5 & 6 Block B per Exhibit A) (Exhibit A (page 16))

Developer / declarant

PERSIMMON HILL INVESTORS, I1I

Assessments & dues

Maximum annual assessment: $30.00 per lot until January 1 after first lot conveyance to Owner (Article IV Section 3)

Special assessments

May be levied with assent of two-thirds (2/3) of votes of members voting at meeting; must be for that year only; Board may also levy special assessments (By-laws 9.4) payable in installments (Article IV Section 4; By-laws 9.4)

Collections & liens

Association may file notice of lien when assessment more than 30 days past due; lien attaches upon filing; personal obligation also; foreclosure action allowed (Article IV Sections 1, 8)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserve fund for maintenance, repair, replacement of common areas, emergencies, and unforeseen contingencies (By-laws 9.3.8)

Pets

Yes, domestic dogs, cats, fish, and birds inside bird cages as household pets only (Article VII Section 1(i))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, rental of residence for residential purposes is permitted (Article VII Section 1(j) exception)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited overnight (Article VII Section 1(t))

Fences

Max height 6 ft; only in back yard, not extend forward beyond rear corners of dwelling; no metal except vinyl-covered wire on split-rail; finished side out; corner lots no fence within 15 ft of either street; must not impair sight lines; ca (Article V Section 1(c) (1)-(4))

Architectural approval

Yes, for fences, mailboxes, signs, sheds during construction, tree removal, and any exterior changes; Developer or Association approval required (Article V Section 1(c) (fences), Section)

Home business

Prohibited except model home temporary sales office or incidental minor agricultural pursuits not for sale (Article VII Sections 1(j), 1(k))

Signs & flags

Only 'For Rent' and 'For Sale' signs, not exceeding 6 sq ft each, max 2 per lot; design and location approved by Developer or Association (Article VII Section 1(c))

Setbacks / home size

Front: 20 ft; side: 4 ft; rear: 20 ft; porches, eaves, steps not counted; swimming pools: no nearer than 10 ft to rear dwelling line and not more than 2 ft above grade; corner lots: shorter street line considered front; flexibility allowed (Article V Sections 3, 3(a), 3(b), 3(f))

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of their Lot and improvements; Association responsible for common areas (Article VII Section 1(n); By-laws 4.11(b)

Insurance

Association may carry insurance for hazard, liability, and other risks on common areas and property owned by Association (By-laws 4.11(h), 4.12(j), 9.3.3)

Voting & meetings

Class A: one vote per lot (owners except Declarant); Class B: Declarant gets three votes per lot until conversion; co-owners must agree on vote or no vote; cumulative voting not permitted (Article III Section 2; By-laws 2(a), 4.7)

Amendments

By written instrument signed by two-thirds (2/3) of Owners (multiple owners of a single lot have one vote among them; Developer has one vote per lot); recorded in Berkeley County RMC Office; certain actions require FHA/VA/FNMA approval (ann (Article VIII Sections 3, 5; By-laws Arti)

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