Orchard River Garden Park Association

Key facts from Orchard River Garden Park Association's documents

Reflects the 2026 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

planned community association (Recitals A)

Units / lots

136 (Definition of DWELLING UNIT: any numbere)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares and approves itemized budget; distributes to members 15 days before fiscal year; total budget charged equally to all Dwelling Units as regular assessments. (Article V, Section 2)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board for capital improvements, unanticipated expenses, etc.; requires vote or written consent of 67% of Membership present and voting at a meeting where quorum is present; 30 days' written notice required. (Article V, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Delinquent fees and penalties become a lien on the Dwelling Unit; Association may enforce by foreclosure or proceeding at law; Owner grants consensual lien and waives homestead exemption; lien subordinate to prior recorded mortgages but not (Article V, Section 2 (multiple sub-secti)

Reserves & fees

Capital Improvements/Reserve Account set aside for major repair or replacement of common elements and assets, including capital improvements, emergencies, maintenance, etc. (Definition: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/RESERVE)

Pets

Yes, up to two domestic pets per dwelling unit, kept confined to residence and fenced yard; not vicious; dogs may be walked in Common Areas per local law. (Article X, Section 4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but not for transient purposes (less than 30 days); homeowners must report names of current renters to Board; Board tracks number of rented units and reports substantial increases. (Article X, Section 2 (last two paragraph)

Fences

Alteration, removal, or painting of exterior walls, fences, or gates requires prior approval of Architectural Committee and Board. (Article VIII, Section 2)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any additions, alterations, or improvements to fences, walls, roof installations, or other structures; plans must be submitted to Board and approved after consultation with Architectural Control Committee. (Article VIII, Section 1)

Home business

Permitted if not apparent or detectable by sight, sound or smell from exterior; no door-to-door solicitation; consistent with residential character; not a nuisance or hazardous. (Article X, Section 2)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Areas, exterior walls, fences, sheds, Common Area buildings, hardware and front entry doors, kitchen-to-patio doors (original construction), trees/shrubs/grass in Common Areas, walkways, main supply lines from w (Article IX, Sections 1, 2; Article VII, )

Insurance

Property insurance for Dwelling Unit against fire and other hazards in amount of full replacement value. (Article VI, Section 3)

Use restrictions

Yes, strictly for residential purposes; no hotel or transient use (less than 30 days). (Article X, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Dwelling Unit; co-owners must agree; right to vote is not transferable except by transfer of unit ownership; suspension for unpaid assessments or violations; lessors retain vote. (Article III, Sections 1, 2, 3)

Amendments

Amendment requires vote of not less than 67% of Owners at Annual or Special Meeting; amendment must be properly recorded and cannot be retroactive. (Article XIII, Section 4)

Amenities

Common Areas include recreational facilities, swimming pool, carports, roadways, pumps, utility lines, parking areas, collector sewer lines, quad walkways, roads, alleys, RV area, turf, plantings. (Definition of COMMON AREAS)

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