Rice Creek HOA
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On any matter as to which a Member is entitled personally to cast the vote for his or her Lot, such vote may be cast in person or by proxyconfidence 98%
PetsAllowed
a reasonable number of dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets may be permitted in a Unitconfidence 90%
SolarApproval required
Any construction, erection, placement, or modification of anything permanently or temporarily, on the outside portions of the Unit, whether such a portion is improved or unimproved, except in strict compliance with the provisions of Article IV of the Declaration. This shall include, without limitation, signs, basketball hoops, swing sets, and similar sports and play equipment; clotheslines; garbagconfidence 85%
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What Rice Creek HOA's governing documents say
This is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Rice Creek, a planned single-family home community in Port Wentworth, GA. It establishes a homeowners association (HOA) that all homeowners must join and obey. The rules cover things like landscaping, architectural changes, leasing, and use of common areas, and they are binding on owners, tenants, and guests.
- What you own & maintain: You own your house and land (your 'Unit'). You must maintain it, including landscaping, to the 'Community-Wide Standard' set by the HOA. You also must maintain the strip of common area or public right-of-way within 10 feet of your property line, including irrigation.
- Architectural review: Almost any exterior change — building, painting, adding a shed, even major landscaping — needs written approval first. The builder/developer controls this review during the early phase; after that, an HOA committee takes over. They can reject projects based on looks alone, and you may have to post a bond.
- Leasing & rentals: The HOA cannot ban leasing or require its permission, but it can set a minimum lease term of up to 12 months. It can also require use of HOA-approved lease forms and charge a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs.
- Signs & displays: No signs, banners, or similar displays are allowed on your property or common areas (except builder signs and signs required by Georgia law). However, the HOA cannot ban religious/holiday decorations inside your home, though it can limit how they are displayed if visible from outside.
- Pets & household: The HOA can set rules about pets, noise, and how many people live in a home, but it cannot dictate who lives with you as long as they form one household. Activities that create danger, excessive noise, or unsightly conditions can be restricted.
- Assessments & fees: Every owner pays regular 'Base Assessments' to cover common expenses. Neighborhoods may have extra fees for shared amenities. The HOA can also levy special assessments for emergencies or repair shortfalls. Late or unpaid assessments can become a lien on your property.
- Enforcement & fines: The HOA can fine you, suspend your vote or pool access, and even enter your property to fix violations (charging you). Serious or repeated violations can lead to a lawsuit, and if the HOA wins, you pay its legal fees.
- What this document doesn't cover: This is a standard HOA declaration — it does not specify exact monthly fee amounts, pet limits, parking rules, or detailed architectural guidelines. Those are in separate 'Restrictions and Rules' and 'Architectural Guidelines' that can change without being recorded.
Key facts from Rice Creek HOA's documents
- Developer / declarant
- Miller Park, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (Opening paragraph, page 1)
- Governing law
- Georgia law (not further specified) (Section 1.2 (reference to Georgia law), )
- Assessments & dues
- Board prepares budget and allocates Common Expenses among Units; Base Assessment, Neighborhood Assessments, Special Assessments, Specific Assessments may be levied. (Article VIII generally; Sections 8.1-8.6)
- Special assessments
- Permitted without vote of Members for certain shortfalls (e.g., insurance); likely also with Member vote as per Georgia law. (Section 7.4(c) (insurance shortfall), Se)
- Collections & liens
- Liens for assessments permitted; specific provisions in Section 8.8 (Lien for Assessments) and Section 10.11. (Section 8.8, Section 10.11 (cited in Tab)
- Reserves & fees
- Reserve for capital repairs and replacements is part of Common Expenses and Neighborhood Expenses. (Definitions: 'Common Expenses' includes )
- Leasing & rentals
- Yes. (Section 3.4(f): 'Board shall not prohibi)
- Architectural approval
- Yes, for any structure or thing placed, erected, installed, exterior alterations, landscaping, etc., unless exempted. (Section 4.1, 4.2)
- Home business
- Not explicitly prohibited but restrictions on activities that create annoyance, excessive noise, etc., may limit businesses. (Section 3.4(d))
- Signs & flags
- Generally prohibited on Units or Common Area, except those installed by Declarant during initial construction, signs required by Georgia law, and one builder identification sign approved per Article IV. (Section 3.4(b))
- Maintenance
- Owner responsibility (part of Unit) unless Association insures; specific insurance provision encourages owner to carry property insurance; if Association obtains insurance on behalf, premiums assessed as Specific Assessment. (Section 5.3: 'each Owner covenants to ca)
- Insurance
- Reasonable deductible allowed; deductible generally treated as Common/Neighborhood Expense, but may be assessed against negligent Owner. (Section 7.3(b): 'The policies may contai)
- Use restrictions
- Yes; Units intended for single-family residence; activities must be normally associated with residential use. (Section 3.4(d): 'activities not normally)
- Voting & meetings
- Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) – one vote per Unit; Class B (Declarant) – appoints majority of Board during control period. (Section 6.3)
- Amendments
- Article XVIII: By Declarant (initial, for expansion), By Members, and by Board as per by-laws; not fully excerpted. (Article XVIII (title only))
- Amenities
- Not enumerated in this excerpt; mention of 'recreational facilities' in enforcement section, and lakes/ponds. (Section 7.4(a)(iii) (recreational facili)
About this HOA
Rice Creek HOA is a homeowners association in Port Wentworth, GA.
HOAproxy has 6 documents on file for Rice Creek HOA: 2 rules documents, 1 amendment, 1 set of bylaws, 1 CC&R, and 1 recorded plat. Last updated 2026-05-07.
Governing documents
- ARB Guidelines RC (3 pages) — PDF
- Bylaws (20 pages) — PDF
- City Of Port Wentworth Fence Application And Info. (2 pages) — PDF
- Covenants And Restrictions (63 pages) — PDF
- RC Access Form (3 pages) — PDF
- Rules And Regulations Recorded 8.26.2025 (8 pages) — PDF
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