Emerald Shores

Key facts from Emerald Shores's documents

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

Community type

Subdivision with Homeowners Association (Declarant shall develop land into lots; )

Developer / declarant

Emerald Shores Partners

Pets

Only customarily domesticated animals such as dogs and cats; no fowl, livestock, or other animals. (Section 17: 'No fowl, livestock, or othe)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited overnight. (Section 9: 'No cars, trucks, etc. shall )

Fences

All fences must be approved by ACC; chain link expressly prohibited. On lake lots, within 30 feet of lake retaining wall, fence must be wrought iron or equivalent, must not block views, and must be approved in writing in advance. (Sections 19 and 27a)

Architectural approval

The Architectural Control Committee must approve all plans, including exterior materials, color, site plans, landscaping, and all improvements. Also prior written consent for fountains, gazebos, pool houses, fences, TV antennas, towers, sat (Sections 2, 3, 4, 8A, 19, 27a, 27g)

Signs & flags

Construction signs must be approved by Declarant and shall not exceed 2' x 2'. Mailboxes must conform to approved Emerald Shores Mailboxes. (Section 24: 'During construction any con)

Setbacks / home size

Setback from street minimum 30 feet (unless lesser approved by ACC); side setback minimum 8 feet for one-story, 12 feet for two-story; lake setback minimum 50 feet (unless lesser approved by ACC or required elsewhere, not to include pools, (Sections 5, 6, 7)

Maintenance

Emerald Shores Subdivision will maintain all gates, fences, streets, walls associated with Emerald Shores Subdivision. Lot owners responsible for lake maintenance fee to original HOA. Common area is only adjacent Emerald Lake. Each lot owne (Section B.1 and Section 20, 27d)

Use restrictions

Implied; all covenants refer to construction of dwellings and residences. (Section 1: 'Each house constructed...' a)

Voting & meetings

Limited Members vote only on matters directly involving Emerald Lake's maintenance, repair, and capital improvements. Modification of Declaration requires 66.66% vote of lot owners in Emerald Shores Subdivision. (Section B.2 and Section 26 (second) and )

Amendments

Covenants automatically renew for 10-year periods after Jan 1, 2046 unless majority of lot owners vote to change. Any modification can be approved at any time from 11/4/2016 forward by 66.66% of lots in Emerald Shores Subdivision. (Section 26 (first and second paragraphs))

Amenities

Adjacent Emerald Lake: no gasoline engines, no wake area, use only by HOA members and guests (guest must be accompanied by member), piers require ACC approval, no barrier blocking views within 30 ft of lake retaining wall. Owners must obser (Section 27 (a-g))

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