Apple Creek Property Owners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Apple Creek Property Owners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1994 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Subdivision with homeowners association (Section 2A)

Units / lots

123 lots in entire subdivision (Section 1 lots: 1-12, 46, 84-123) (Opening paragraph and Section 1 Definiti)

Governing law

Indiana not-for-profit corporation law (Section 2A)

Assessments & dues

Initially $75.00 per year for calendar year 1994; thereafter set by Board. (Section 2G)

Special assessments

Board may impose assessments for unusual expenditures or improvements, approved by affirmative vote of 2/3 of members attending a regular or special meeting where purpose is announced. (Section 2H)

Collections & liens

Association may impose liens on property for non-payment of dues or assessments; also for cost of remedial activities (Section 2I). Lien subordinate only to first mortgage previously recorded. Foreclosure allowed. (Section 2G, 2H, 2I, 39)

Reserves & fees

Penalties may be assessed by Board if dues not paid timely. Specific amount not given. (Section 2G)

Pets

Yes, but limited. (Section 19)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in these covenants. No leasing restrictions mentioned.

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited except for a reasonable length of time. (Section 20)

Fences

Require committee approval. Front yard fences: open wood, max 4 ft height. Galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link prohibited. Fences in easements at owner's risk. Swimming pools must be properly fenced per Section 28. (Section 13, 28)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, wall, fence, or other structure, and for any additions or modifications. Also for fences, ponds, pools, sight barriers, satellite dishes, accessory buildings, mailbox type, etc. (Section 2K, 10, 13, 7, 28, 31, 37)

Signs & flags

Only allowed: required by law, builder/financial institution sign during construction/sales (single sign), yard sale sign (max 2 days twice a year), for sale/rent/hunting prohibition sign. Max size 9 sq ft. Association signs on landscape ea (Section 16)

Setbacks / home size

One-story residences: ground floor area >=1,250 sq ft excluding garages and porches. Multi-story: ground floor area >=800 sq ft with total finished >=1,250 sq ft. Two-car attached garage minimum. (Section 6)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of lot and improvements, sidewalks adjacent to property (except along County roads where Association maintains). Association maintains Common Areas, landscape easements, street lighting, East retention pond (Section 2F, 2I, 3C, 4A, 4B, 34)

Insurance

Board must carry liability insurance to protect Directors/Officers; casualty insurance to protect Association's interest in Common Areas. (Section 2L)

Use restrictions

All lots restricted to residential use. (Section 5)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot regardless of ownership. Only votes cast by members in good standing recognized. Good standing means no unpaid dues/assessments or uncorrected violations. (Section 2D)

Amendments

Covenants automatically extended after July 1, 2013 for successive 10-year periods unless amended by instrument signed by at least 3/4 of lot owners. Severability (Section 42). (Section 41, 42)

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