Old Farm Subdivision

Key facts from Old Farm Subdivision's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Old Farm Subdivision

Developer / declarant

D & A, LLC

Assessments & dues

$1000 per Lot per year (initial); may be increased or decreased by Association vote per By-laws. (Section 1: 'annual Assessment of $1000.0)

Special assessments

Allowed for common expenses not covered by budget; approved by Members (By-laws Article VI Section 5). Also mentioned in Section 3 for road/drainage maintenance. (By-laws Article VI Section 5; Section 3)

Collections & liens

Assessment constitutes a legal lien against the Lot; may be enforced by Association with or without recording. Also violation abatement costs become lien. (Section 2 (lien); Section 23 (violation )

Reserves & fees

Budget shall include 'reasonable reserves for the payment of common expenses and contingencies.' (By-laws Article VI Section 2)

Pets

Domestic dogs, cats, fish, birds inside cages may be kept. Up to 4 horses per Lot for personal recreational use allowed. No other animals, reptiles, worms, rodents, livestock, poultry. (Section 12)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited; however, vacation or time sharing plans are prohibited (Section 36). No minimum lease term specified. (Section 36)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited: 'No motor vehicles shall be parked or left on any street' (except temporary guest parking). (Section 21)

Fences

Fences, boundary walls, hedges shall not exceed eight feet in height from rear building line to rear property line. Must be approved in writing as to appearance, materials, size, location. (Section 5)

Architectural approval

Yes, written approval from Developer, Association, or assigns required for any construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, addition to exterior, fences, walls, drives, or other improvements. (Section 7)

Home business

Prohibited: 'No trade or business ... where clientele or associates would visit ... shall be permitted upon any Lot.' Garage sales require prior written approval. (Section 13)

Signs & flags

Only 'For Sale' signs allowed, max 2x3 feet, max 4 feet height, one per Lot. Developer may permit larger signs for marketing. Association may erect entrance sign. (Section 9)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 50 ft, Side: 25 ft, Rear: 50 ft, Corner side: 25 ft. Developer/Association may allow smaller setbacks within county minimums. (Section 4)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used and improved according to Berkeley County zoning (implied residential). (Section 4: 'All Lots shall be used and i)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot has one vote; Developer has 100 votes per Lot it owns. Majority of votes cast required for decisions unless otherwise specified. (Section 1 (one vote per lot, Developer 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.