Autumn Lakes Subdivision

Key facts from Autumn Lakes Subdivision's documents

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

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Autumn Lakes Owners Association, Inc. (Section 1.03(c))

Developer / declarant

Robertson Construction Co., LLC (Preamble)

Governing law

Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act (Chapter 20 of Title 35 of the Code of Alabama (1975)) (Section 1.03(n))

Assessments & dues

Per lot; portion = number of lots owned by Member divided by total lots in Subdivision (Section 4.06)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements on Common Area and entrance wall/signage; levied by Board for a single year (Section 4.04)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien reserved; may be foreclosed like real estate mortgages in Alabama; power of sale granted to Association (Section 4.08)

Reserves & fees

May be established at Board’s discretion for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area improvements (Section 4.02)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and other household pets permitted on all Lots; service/support animals exempt (Section 7.06(a), (c))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes only; minimum lease term 90 days; lease must be in writing, copy to Association upon request; Owner responsible for tenant’s compliance (Section 8.01)

Fences

Wood picket, privacy, or shadowbox design; max 6 ft height; no solid color paint/stain (clear stain allowed); no fence from front property line to 20 ft behind nearest front corner of house; cannot encroach on dedicated easements; finished (Section 7.05(l))

Architectural approval

All Houses, buildings, fences, walls, structures, exterior additions/changes require prior written ARC approval; plans and specifications must be submitted (Section 6.01)

Home business

Permitted if uses ≤10% of total square footage of Home, secondary, no additional parking on Subdivision streets or Common Areas, and not violating zoning ordinances (Section 7.01(a))

Signs & flags

U.S. flag allowed not exceeding Section 35-1-5 of Alabama Code; pole not extending beyond highest point of roof (Section 7.17)

Setbacks / home size

1,100 square feet of heated and cooled living space (Section 7.05(a))

Insurance

Association obtains casualty insurance on Common Area (fire, extended coverage, replacement cost) and public liability policy; also directors and officers liability if reasonably available; fidelity bond. (Section 12.01)

Use restrictions

Each Lot restricted to private single-family dwelling; commercial activity prohibited except home business (≤10% of home square footage, secondary, no additional parking, no zoning violation) and builder model homes (Section 7.01)

Voting & meetings

In accordance with Bylaws (Section 3.02)

Amendments

By vote of 67% of voting interests; until Turnover, Declarant’s written consent required; Declarant may amend unilaterally to correct typographical/grammatical errors or ambiguities (Sections 9.06, 10.03)

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