Elizabeth Gardens Subdivision

Key facts from Elizabeth Gardens Subdivision's documents

Reflects the 2025 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision (single-family residential) (Section 7.01)

Units / lots

Each numbered lot shown on Plat of Subdivision; total not specified in text (Section 1.03(m) and Recital referencing )

Developer / declarant

Robertson Construction Co., LLC

Governing law

Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act (HOA Act), Ala. Code §35-20-1 et seq. (Section 1.03(k) and Section 12.08)

Assessments & dues

Board fixes annual assessment amount at least 30 days in advance; if not fixed, same as prior period. Each Member pays a fraction equal to number of Lots owned divided by total Lots in Subdivision. (Section 4.05 and Section 4.06)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessment for capital improvements on Common Area, entrance wall/signage, or for insurance deficiencies for reconstruction (Section 4.04 and Section 11.03)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish and maintain a reserve fund as Board determines necessary for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area improvements (Section 4.02)

Pets

Yes; dogs, cats, other household pets subject to Association rules; no commercial breeding; pets must be leashed/under control (Section 7.06)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Homes and Lots may be leased for residential purposes only (Section 8.01)

Fences

Wood construction; picket, privacy, or shadowbox design; max 6 ft; no solid color paint/stain; no fence from front property line to 15 ft behind corner of house nearest front; no fence over easement; finished side facing street/alley/Common (Section 7.05(h))

Architectural approval

Yes, for all construction, exterior additions, changes, alterations; plans and specifications must be submitted to ARC (Section 6.01)

Home business

Allowed if secondary, uses ≤10% of home square footage, no extra parking, not violating zoning (Section 7.01(a))

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 1,200 square feet of heated and cooled living space (Section 7.05(a))

Insurance

Association obtains casualty insurance for all insurable improvements on Common Area (fire and extended coverage), public liability, directors/officers liability, workers comp, fidelity bond (Section 11.01)

Use restrictions

Yes; each Lot restricted to private single-family dwelling for residential use (Section 7.01)

Voting & meetings

Voting in accordance with Bylaws; each Owner is a Member (Section 3.01 and Section 3.02)

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