Shady Grove Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Shady Grove Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2017 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential homeowners association (Section 2.5, Section 5.1)

Legal name

Shady Grove Homeowners Association, Inc.

Units / lots

Lots 9 through 33 inclusive, Lots 35 through 69 inclusive (60 lots total), plus Outlots 1,2,3,5 (Title, Exhibit A)

Developer / declarant

Monona Grove Development, Inc.

Governing law

Chapter 325 of Village of Cottage Grove General Ordinances (Cottage Grove Zoning Ordinance) (Section 2.8)

Assessments & dues

Not pre-set; Association may levy assessments as needed (Section 7.1); formula not in Declaration (Section 7.1, Section 7.4)

Special assessments

Not explicitly defined; assessments generally can be levied for stormwater or other common area maintenance (Section 7.4). No separate special assessment procedure. (Section 7.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot after 60 days, can be filed under §779.70 Wis. Stats. (Section 7.5). Also fines and costs become a lien (Section 7.3). Foreclosure remedy not detailed but implied. (Section 7.5, Section 7.3)

Reserves & fees

Interest at 12% per annum or maximum legal rate, whichever is less, from date due (Section 7.3). No late fee specified. (Section 7.3)

Pets

Yes, but limited (Section 5.7) (Section 5.7)

Leasing & rentals

Not directly addressed; single-family use implies occupancy by family. No explicit prohibition. May be allowed but limited by occupancy definition. (Section 5.1 defines family occupancy)

Parking & vehicles

On-street parking on public streets must comply with municipal requirements (Section 5.5) (Section 5.5)

Fences

Fences over 4 ft high not allowed except for screening service areas/pools; other fences require prior written consent; must be wood, vinyl, or metal; chain link prohibited (Section 4.7). Fences may be required for screening. (Section 4.7)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee approval required for all improvements (Article 3, Section 1.2) (Section 1.2, Article 3)

Home business

Generally prohibited; exceptions: personal library, personal records/accounts, personal telephone calls/correspondence; no customers/clients (Section 5.1). Developer may use lots as sales office. (Section 5.1)

Setbacks / home size

Front and side yards must conform to Cottage Grove Zoning Ordinance (Section 4.1); also building location standards in Section 4.5. (Section 4.1)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for Dwelling and Lot; Association responsible for stormwater management facilities (Section 8.2) and Outlot 5 (Section 8.4). Sidewalk snow removal and grass in public right-of-way by Owner (Section 5.8). (Section 5.8, Section 8.2, Section 8.4)

Use restrictions

Yes, each Lot shall be used as a single-family residential Dwelling (Section 5.1) (Section 5.1)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot has one vote for amendment purposes (Section 9.1); membership in Association limited to Lot owners (Section 7.1). No quorum or meeting schedule stated for Association; only for Committee. (Section 7.1, Section 9.1)

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