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))

Exterior colors

Developer must approve all exterior colors of exterior materials and paints prior to application. (Restrictive Covenants (v))

Home business

No noxious or offensive trade or activity creating nuisance by noise, odors, or otherwise (Restrictive Covenants (d))

Signs & flags

No signs except sale sign not exceeding 9 square feet; county signs or developer's promotional signs allowed (Restrictive Covenants (x))

Setbacks / home size

No structure nearer than 25 feet from street, 10 feet from side lines; due care not to impede view from another structure. (Restrictive Covenants (b))

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.