Clear Creek (TN)

Key facts from Clear Creek (TN)'s documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

homeowner association for single-family residential subdivision (Article I definitions; Section 2.02 Asso)

Legal name

Clear Creek Home Owner's Association

Developer / declarant

Mills & Sitton Development

Governing law

Tennessee law (Section 10.08 - governed by laws of Tenn)

Assessments & dues

Set by Developer initially; after transfer, set by Board unless 75% vote changes (Section 5.03)

Special assessments

Allowed with 75% vote of Members in attendance or by proxy at meeting with 30 days notice; apportioned based on number of lots owned (Section 5.04)

Collections & liens

Association granted lien on lot for unpaid assessments; lien may be foreclosed as other liens in Tennessee (Section 5.01, 5.08)

Pets

Dogs, cats, ducks, llamas, donkeys, goats, horses and household pets permitted; not for boarding; other animals may be permitted with written approval of Developer (Section 3.20)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only in strict compliance with Section 3.53; leases must be in writing, for at least 6 months, copy provided to Board; subject to applicable zoning and Association rules (Section 3.53)

Parking & vehicles

Cars, trucks, delivery trucks must be kept off curbs; no habitual parking of panel/commercial/tractor trucks overnight on streets (Section 3.22, 3.03)

Fences

No fences without prior written consent; wire/chain link or split rail require approval; submit materials, design, height, location (Section 3.12)

Architectural approval

Yes, for all structures, fences, exterior lighting, walls, swimming pools, play areas, decorative appurtenances, grading, tree removal, repainting; plans must be submitted at least 30 days prior (Section 4.01C)

Solar & roof

Gutters and downspouts must be painted in ARC approved colors; sheet metal work painted to match roof; roof pitches minimum 9/12 unless approved; roofing material must be approved (Section 3.11, 3.42)

Home business

Professional home office allowed for occupant, but no exterior advertising, no regular customer/client/employee traffic, no commercial purpose (Section 3.03)

Signs & flags

One sale sign and one builder sign per lot, form approved by Developer or ARC; no other signs except approved standards (Section 3.14)

Setbacks / home size

No building nearer than 100 ft front, 100 ft rear, 50 ft side lot lines; steps and open porches considered part of building; variances possible from Developer or ARC (Section 3.05)

Use restrictions

All lots are residential lots; no business or commercial activity except home office without exterior signage or customer traffic (Section 3.02, 3.03)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner is a Member; voting rights set forth in Bylaws; Developer has votes as provided in Bylaws; 75% vote of Members in attendance or by proxy required for certain actions (assessments, amendments) (Section 5.03, 5.04, 10.02B; Article I 1.)

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