River Watch Homeowners Association

Key facts from River Watch Homeowners Association's documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (1.01 Association)

Assessments & dues

Initial amount set by Developer; thereafter set by Board (5.03)

Special assessments

Yes, for construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement of Common Properties or capital improvements; up to $10k by Board alone; over $10k requires majority vote; over $20k requires 2/3 vote (5.04)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Home Site for all assessments, which can be foreclosed as other liens in Tennessee (5.08)

Pets

Domestic pets permitted; no sheep, swine, goats, horses, cattle, burros, fowls (except household birds); no kennels for commercial breeding/boarding (3.35)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions (5.10)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles with unattractive exterior, commercial nature, or detracting from character must be parked inside garage at all times (3.32)

Fences

Fences require prior written approval; must be black cast aluminum or black wrought iron; chain link and barbed wire prohibited; must be kept in good condition (3.28)

Architectural approval

Yes, Design Review Committee (DRC) approval required for any building, fences, walls, pools, structures, additions, alterations, grading, tree removal, landscaping plans (4.01)

Signs & flags

Only 'For Sale' signs allowed; must meet specifications (18"x24", specified colors, wording); sample maintained by Board; approved builders exempt (3.24)

Setbacks / home size

As specified in Hamilton County zoning laws or set back requirements on recorded plat at time of recording this Declaration (3.10)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Properties (community lots, street lights, entrance signs, street-side landscaping except cutting/watering, retaining walls, etc.). Owner responsible for exterior home care, lawn care in street-side areas, (2.04; 3.11; 3.12; 3.13)

Use restrictions

All Home Sites used solely for residential purposes; single family detached dwelling only (3.02; 3.03)

Voting & meetings

Annual budget increase over 10% requires 2/3 vote of Members present or by proxy; special assessments over $10k require majority, over $20k require 2/3 vote; Working Capital assessment modification after declarant phase requires 2/3 vote; A (5.03; 5.04; 5.07B; 6.03)

Amendments

Section 10.02 referenced but not fully shown; Article VI amendments require 3/4 vote of notified Mortgagees (6.03); Working Capital assessment modification after declarant phase requires 2/3 member vote (5.07B) (10.02; 6.03; 5.07B)

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