Heartland (IA)

Key facts from Heartland (IA)'s documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision

Units / lots

29 (Lots 1 through 29) plus Outlot A (not residential) (Dedication and plat; declaration definit)

Developer / declarant

Bluffs Homes, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company (Declaration recitals and signature block)

Governing law

Iowa Code §614.24 (duration and extension of covenants); Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act (for future association) (Paragraphs 25 and 19)

Assessments & dues

Not set initially; if Future Association formed, it may fix, levy, collect charges, dues, and assessments as deemed necessary (Paragraph 19)

Special assessments

Not explicitly mentioned; but association has power to levy assessments for any purpose deemed necessary (Paragraph 19 (implied by broad powers))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments, interest, collection costs become a lien on the lot, subordinate to first mortgage; erosion control costs also a lien. Association may file lien. (Paragraph 19 (assessment lien); Paragrap)

Reserves & fees

Interest at 14% per annum on unpaid charges, dues, assessments; plus 10% administrative fee on erosion control work performed by Developer (Paragraph 19 (14%); Paragraph 4 (10% adm)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets, but not kept, bred, or maintained for commercial purposes. (Paragraph 11)

Parking & vehicles

Recreational vehicles and boat trailers must be parked/stored only within an enclosed structure, except temporary parking not exceeding 21 days per year. Defined as up to 40' long, 8' wide, 12' high. (Paragraph 14)

Architectural approval

Yes, for initial dwelling (plans showing size, exterior material/color, design, plot plan) and for fencing. (Paragraphs 5 and 16)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum floor area (exclusive of basement, garage, porches, etc.): 1,300 sq ft for single story ranch; 1,800 sq ft for two story or story and a half. (Paragraph 6a)

Use restrictions

Yes; no lot or dwelling shall be used other than for single-family residential purposes. (Paragraph 2)

Voting & meetings

If Future Association formed, each lot has one vote; no more than one vote per lot even if multiple owners (Paragraph 18)

Amendments

After developer's rights terminate, by affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the lots; amendment must be in writing and recorded. (Paragraph 24)

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