Chestnut Cove Homeowners Association

Key facts from Chestnut Cove Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1997 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Assessments & dues

Maximum $45 per month per lot until Jan 1, 2000; annual increase capped at 10% without 3/4 vote (Amendment); per 2006 letter: $180/year with $45 quarterly or $90 semi-annual, plus $200 one-time fee for new homeowners (Amendment Article V (1); 2006 letter fro)

Collections & liens

Association may file liens and garnishments for unpaid dues; lien subordinate to first mortgage; foreclosure extinguishes prior due assessments (Amendment Article I)

Pets

Yes, usual domestic pets; no sheep, goats, fowl, swine, or like animals; no commercial breeding (Restrictive Covenants (c))

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly prohibited, but restricted for large trucks (Restrictive Covenants (r))

Fences

All fencing must be approved by Developer before installation; max height 5 feet; no fence on front property lines; both sides of wood fences finished. (Restrictive Covenants (g))

Architectural approval

Yes, all house plans must be submitted to Developer and approved in writing prior to construction; Developer also must approve exterior colors before application; fencing must be approved; driveway cut-ins approved; garage type approved. (Restrictive Covenants (v), (g), (l))

Setbacks / home size

One-level: 2300 sq ft heated floor; one-and-a-half or two-story: 2600 sq ft heated floor; developer may grant up to 200 sq ft variance. (Restrictive Covenants (h))

Maintenance

Association responsible for common areas and entranceway maintenance; owners responsible for lots and improvements. (Restrictive Covenants (HOA activation pa)

Insurance

Association required to maintain liability insurance adequate for common area risks; also property insurance for improvements (Association responsibilities). (Amendment Article II (6))

Use restrictions

All lots for residential purposes; only one single-family dwelling with customary appurtenant structures (Restrictive Covenants (a))

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot; majority vote for action; quorum 25% of votes (Bylaws); for HOA meetings: 2/3 quorum (Amendment) (Amendment Article II (3); Bylaws Article)

Amendments

Original restrictions may be amended after 30 years by majority vote of lot owners; Developer reserved right to amend, correct, clarify, and grant individual waivers. Bylaws: amendment by board or members (majority vote). (Restrictive Covenants (q), (w); Bylaws A)

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