Lowland Meadows

Key facts from Lowland Meadows's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Community (Recitals)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; document references Lots 1-10 in shared driveway descriptions, plat reference shows full subdivision, but exact number not given (Sections 2.4, 2.5; Plat reference (Map B)

Developer / declarant

TERRAIN DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company (Opening paragraph)

Governing law

Laws of South Carolina (Section 10.13)

Assessments & dues

Not less than $450.00 per year per Lot (initial minimum) (Section 5.5)

Special assessments

May be levied for expenditures not in Budget; requires assent of 2/3 of votes cast in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called. (Section 5.8)

Collections & liens

Unpaid Assessments (including fines) become a lien on the Lot upon filing a claim of lien; Association may foreclose. Lien subordinated to first mortgage. Personal obligation does not pass to successor unless assumed. (Sections 5.1, 5.12, 5.13)

Reserves & fees

Association shall maintain a reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of improvements to the Common Elements. (Section 5.2)

Pets

Household pets and chickens may be kept; no other animals, livestock or poultry. (Section 9.8)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but not for transient or hotel purposes. Entire residential structure may be leased. (Section 9.20)

Parking & vehicles

Any vehicle not in operable condition and validly licensed may be kept on a Lot only if kept inside a garage and concealed from public view. (Section 9.16)

Architectural approval

No Architectural Review Board exists unless all voting members are present and vote to adopt one; cannot be adopted if one vote against or one voting member not present. Therefore, no ARC approval is required unless created. (Section 9.13)

Solar & roof

No Owner shall change the exterior design or color of the Dwelling, including the roof, except in compliance with Article VII (architectural control). (Section 9.9)

Signs & flags

Declarant permitted to maintain signs advertising the Planned Community during development. No general restriction on owner signs noted. (Section 9.4 (Declarant facilities), Sect)

Setbacks / home size

No structure shall be located nearer than the minimum setbacks shown on recorded plats or required by applicable zoning or other laws. Eaves, steps, carports and open porches not considered part of Building for setback purposes. (Section 9.2)

Insurance

Property insurance on Common Elements (including improvements) insuring all risks of direct physical loss, not less than 80% replacement cost; liability insurance covering death, bodily injury, property damage arising from Common Elements. (Section 6.3(a), (b))

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for single-family residential purposes only. (Section 9.1)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members: one vote per Lot; Class B Member (Declarant): ten votes per Lot until conversion. Fractional voting prohibited. (Section 3.2(a), (b))

Amendments

During Declarant Control Period, Declarant may unilaterally amend. Thereafter, amendment requires instrument signed by not less than 67% of Lot Owners. Declarant's rights cannot be amended without Declarant's written consent. (Section 10.3)

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