Westridge Homeowners Association

Key facts from Westridge Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2019 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Westridge Homeowners Association / Westridge Owners' Association, Inc.) (Dispute Policy (Association) and Declara)

Units / lots

82 (lots 1 through 82 inclusive) (Plat certification)

Developer / declarant

West Ridge Development General Partnership, an Indiana General Partnership (Declaration, execution page)

Governing law

Section 35 of the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act (765 ILCS 615/et. al) for dispute policy (Dispute Policy, OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE)

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors establishes annual budget prior to each fiscal year; annual Assessment = Pro-Rata Share (1 divided by total number of Lots) of Maintenance Expenses. Budget includes contingencies and reserves. (Declaration Sections 4.3, 4.4)

Special assessments

Allowed if annual assessments insufficient or for unanticipated expenses; levied by Board at any time. (Declaration Section 4.5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid Assessment becomes a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose. Lien subordinate to prior recorded mortgages. (Declaration Sections 4.2, 4.8.1, 4.8.2)

Reserves & fees

Budget includes reasonable allowance for reserves (not mandatory but permitted). (Declaration Section 4.4)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept, provided they are not kept, bred or maintained for commercial purposes. No animals, livestock, or poultry of any description shall be raised, bred, or kept on any lot. (Plat Covenant (15))

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed, but disabled vehicles prohibited. (Plat Covenant (12))

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee must approve building plans, specifications, plot plan, location, design conformity, and finished ground elevation before any building is erected, placed, or altered on any lot. (Plat Covenant (9))

Setbacks / home size

Minimum dwelling separation: 10 ft. Zero lot line side: min 0 ft, max 6 ft (except corner, cul-de-sac, and lots with side easements determined by builder and approved by City). Opposite lot line side: min 10 ft. Minimum rear yard: 20 ft or (Plat Covenant (13))

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance of Common Area and Concrete Drainage Swale (including insurance and costs). Each Owner responsible for their Lot and for maintaining drainage swales on their property as sodded grassways. (Declaration Sections 4.1, 4.7; Plat Cove)

Insurance

Public liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum per occurrence) and casualty/extended coverage insuring Common Area and Concrete Drainage Swale to full value. (Declaration Section 5.6)

Use restrictions

Yes, all lots in subdivision reserved for residential use; only one-family residence and accessory structures permitted. (Plat Covenants (1) and (2))

Voting & meetings

Class A: each Owner one vote per Lot owned. Class B: Declarant three votes per Lot owned until conversion. Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B votes, or January 1, 2000, whichever earlier. (Declaration Section 5.2)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by Board recommendation and approval of Owners of at least two-thirds of Lots and Mortgagees of at least two-thirds of Mortgagees requesting notice. Amendment must be recorded. Declarant may amend while owning at (Declaration Sections 5.5, 6.11)

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