Crosswycke Forest

Key facts from Crosswycke Forest's documents

Reflects the 1984 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision (WHEREAS, exclusive residential community)

Legal name

Crosswycke Forest

Assessments & dues

Initially not to exceed $300 per Lot until 1986 (Article V Section 3)

Special assessments

Requires 2/3 vote of each class; cannot exceed annual assessment for that year except for emergency/casualty (Article V Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessment creates a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose and bid at sale (Article V Section 1 and Section 8)

Reserves & fees

Maintenance of an adequate reserve fund for periodic replacement of Association Properties (Article V Section 2)

Pets

Dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept, but not for commercial purposes (Article XI Section 9)

Parking & vehicles

Recreational vehicles (trailers, campers) permitted but must be parked in rear yard or garage, out of prominent view, not for dwelling (Article XI Section 14)

Fences

Rear and side yards may be enclosed with decorative fencing; chain link or woven wire not permitted; front yards may not be enclosed (Article XI Section 2)

Architectural approval

If not approved or disapproved within 30 days after submission, approval deemed given (Article IX Section 1)

Signs & flags

One sign not more than 5 sq ft for sale/rent; builder signs; one professional sign not more than 1 sq ft (Article XI Section 7)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum building setback line as shown on recorded plat; side yards not less than 10 feet each side (Article XI Section 4)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Association Properties (streets, lighting, etc.); each owner responsible for their Lot and exterior improvements (Article X Section 1 and Section 2; Artic)

Insurance

Association may obtain insurance for all insurable improvements on Association Properties; must obtain public liability policy $1,000,000 single limit (Article VII Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A - owners of Lots (one vote per Lot); Class B - Declarant (three votes per Lot until cessation) (Article III Section 2)

Amendments

First 20 years: instrument signed by owners of at least 9/10 of Lots; thereafter: owners of at least 3/4 of Lots; recorded in DeKalb County (Article XII Section 2)

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