Savannah Highlands Homeowners Association

Key facts from Savannah Highlands Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Savannah Highlands Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Sunburst of Savannah, LLC (Preamble)

Assessments & dues

$768.00 per Lot for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2007 (prorated if shorter year). (Article V, Section 3)

Special assessments

For capital improvements; requires approval by 80% of members. (Article V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Assessment is a continuing lien on the Lot and personal obligation; can foreclose like a mortgage; $100 additional fee for recording lien notice. (Article V, Sections 1, 12)

Reserves & fees

Contingency reserves in amounts determined by Board of Directors. (Article V, Section 2(h))

Pets

Yes, household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) not for commercial purposes. (Article IV, Section 3(h))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes with minimum term of 180 days; no transient/hotel rentals. (Article IV, Section 3(b))

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, sign, wall, dwelling, accessory building, improvement or structure (including paved surfaces) on a Lot; interior alterations excluded. (Article VI, Section 1)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited; but nuisances and commercial activities are restricted (auto repair, etc.). (Article IV, Section 3(g))

Signs & flags

Flags require approval of Declarant or Architectural Control Committee (in context of exterior sculpture, fountains, flags, birdbaths). (Article IV, Section 3(o))

Setbacks / home size

Main structure exclusive of one-story open porches and garages shall not be less than 1,000 square feet. (Article IV, Section 3(f))

Maintenance

Not explicitly assigned; Lot owner insures improvements, but no specific mention of roof maintenance responsibility. (Article VII, Section 1)

Insurance

Lot owner must insure improvements at 100% replacement value and carry liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence. (Article VII, Section 1)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used for residential purposes only; leasing for residential is allowed but not transient or hotel purposes (less than 180 days). (Article IV, Section 3(a)-(b))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Lot Owners except Declarant) – 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) – 4 votes per lot until conversion (Article III, Section 2)

Amendments

Declarant may amend within first 36 months without approval if required by law or for betterment; otherwise 80% of Lot Owners during first 20 years, then 75% thereafter; must be recorded. (Article XI, Section 4)

Amenities

Common Areas include parking, walking/picnic areas, entrance signage; also pool and clubhouse mentioned as examples; recreational facilities from The Highlands via Recreational Covenant. (Article I(e); Article V, Section 2(j); A)

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