Sea Palms Property Owners Association

Key facts from Sea Palms Property Owners Association's documents

Reflects the 2000 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Sea Palms Property Owners' Association, Inc.

Units / lots

Lots in Blocks A through Z are single-family residential; additional condominiums, patio homes, villas not located on single-family lots (Section IV(1) and Bylaws Addendum Articl)

Developer / declarant

Sea Palms, Inc.

Governing law

Georgia Property Owners Association Act (Section I(3) and Bylaws Article II Secti)

Assessments & dues

Board recommends; majority approval by membership present at annual or special meeting (Bylaws Article IX)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments, fines, interest, and costs become a continuing lien on the lot; may be foreclosed by action, judgment, and foreclosure similar to improvement liens; notice required by certified mail at least 10 days before foreclosure (2008 Amendment, Article IX, Sections 1,3)

Reserves & fees

Greater of $10 or 10% of delinquent assessment if not paid within 30 days of due date (2008 Amendment, Article IX, Section 4)

Pets

Only domesticated dogs, cats, and caged birds allowed without written consent; no livestock, fowl, other animals or reptiles without consent (Section V(5))

Fences

All fences, walls, barbecue pits, detached garages, guest houses shall be constructed in general conformity with the general architecture of the residence and materials used in such residence (Section IV(7) first paragraph)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, addition, or exterior change; plans must be approved in writing by the Association (Section IV(7))

Setbacks / home size

Minimum sideline setback: 15 feet from inside division lines to outermost surface of exterior walls/columns/roof; minimum rear setback: 10% of average lot depth (measured front to rear); front and rear setbacks as shown on plat; unless othe (Section IV(3))

Use restrictions

Lots in Blocks A through Z shall be used solely for residential purposes; only one single-family building per lot (excluding servant quarters/guest house) (Section IV(1))

Voting & meetings

One vote per property; joint ownership: each owner is a member but one vote per property; owners of condominiums/patio homes/villas may not vote on matters affecting single-family residential restrictions (Bylaws Article II Section 3 and Addendum)

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