Magnolia

Key facts from Magnolia's documents

Reflects the 2012 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Developer / declarant

Dan Ryan Builders South Carolina, LLC

Governing law

South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act (Bylaws, preamble)

Collections & liens

Association may record a claim of lien for Individual Expense Assessments and may foreclose (Art. II, 29)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, other household pets allowed (Art. II, 10)

Parking & vehicles

Temporary only (deliveries, loading/unloading); not permitted overnight (Art. II, 16)

Fences

Must be approved; generally located to rear of dwelling; same materials as main dwelling; construction side faces interior; no chain link; max 6' height; special height requirements for pond lots (Art. II, 4(b))

Architectural approval

Yes for: building construction, fences, signs, paint color changes, tree removal, outbuildings, swimming pools, driveways, mail receptacles, etc. (Art. II, 3,4,5,7,13,25, etc.)

Home business

Prohibited except for Developer and builders during development and sale (Art. II, 1)

Signs & flags

For Sale/For Rent signs max 6 sq ft, must be approved; political signs allowed one, max 6 sq ft, 30 days before election, removed within 3 days after; other signs restricted (Art. II, 12)

Setbacks / home size

Per Berkeley County zoning; ARC may require greater setback but not violate county requirements; ARC may require variance (Art. II, 4(a))

Maintenance

Owner maintains lot and exterior dwelling; Association may correct conditions if owner fails and cost becomes assessment (Art. II, 14)

Use restrictions

Yes (Art. II, 1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner has one vote per lot (Art. II, 27; Bylaws 5(A))

Amendments

By 2/3 majority of lot owners during initial 30-year period; thereafter by 2/3 majority; developer may amend unilaterally to comply with governmental requirements (Art. II, 27)

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