Northshore Heights

Key facts from Northshore Heights's documents

Reflects the 2016 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Northshore Heights Homeowners Association, Inc. (Article I, Page 1: 'Association' definit)

Units / lots

80 single family detached residences (Exhibit A, Page 26: '80 single family de)

Developer / declarant

Dartmouth Properties, LLC and Greentech Homes, LLC

Assessments & dues

Amount set initially by Developer in its sole discretion; after transfer, set by Board unless 75% of members vote to change. (Article IV, 4.03, Page 16)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements on Common Properties; requires 75% vote of members present or proxy, 30 days written notice. (Article IV, 4.04, Page 16)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments, which may be foreclosed as other liens in Tennessee. (Article IV, 4.08, Page 17)

Reserves & fees

Assessments late and subject to penalty and interest after 30 days from due date. (Article IV, 4.07(a), Page 17: 'shall be )

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other household pets allowed. No poultry, livestock, or animals for commercial purposes. No unreasonable number; no dangerous pets. No dog pens/kennels without written consent. (Article II, 2.19, Page 9)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but no Dwelling Unit may be rented or leased for a period less than one year. (Article II, 2.35, Page 11)

Fences

All fences must be approved. No wire or chain link fences. Materials: vinyl, wrought iron, wood, or aluminum allowed. Must be painted or stained. No fence allowed closer to street than rear elevation of dwelling; on corner lots, no closer t (Article II, 2.11, Page 8)

Architectural approval

No Dwelling Unit, improvement, fence, exterior lighting, pool, play area, etc. shall be erected, altered, or commenced without submission and approval of new home application or modification application. (Article III, 3.01(b), Page 13-14)

Home business

Home business allowed within Dwelling Unit if: not detectable from outside, conforms to zoning, no visitors or solicitation, consistent with residential character, not a nuisance. Leasing is not a business. (Article II, 2.02, Pages 4-5)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed to public view on any Lot except: during construction/sales period, temporary signs for yard sales or special events (with Developer approval, removed within 24 hours after event). Developer must approve development signag (Article II, 2.21, Page 9-10)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 1800 square feet of enclosed living area (exclusive of porches, screened porches, garages, basements). No split foyers allowed. (Article II, 2.03, Page 5)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be residential; no structure other than as provided. 'Residential' excludes business/commercial/mercantile activity. (Article II, 2.01, Page 3-4)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner is a member. Voting at meetings; Developer has votes as per Bylaws. Special assessments require 75% vote of members present or by proxy. (Article IV, 4.03-4.04, Pages 16-17)

Amendments

By written notice to each Owner, approved in writing by 75% of Lots, recorded. No discrimination without affected Owners' consent. For 5 years from recording, Developer consent also required. After all Units sold, Developer may amend unilat (Article IX, Page 20-21; Article XV, Page)

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