Kenwood at Saratoga

Key facts from Kenwood at Saratoga's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single-family residential subdivision (Section 2.6(A): Lots used exclusively fo)

Legal name

Kenwood At Saratoga

Assessments & dues

Maximum Regular Assessment until Dec 31, 2007: $200.00 per Lot per calendar year (Section 5.2(i))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, special maintenance, repairs, operating deficits; after Applicable Date requires approval of majority of both classes of members; also for unpaid maintenance costs (e.g., landscape maintenance) and for dama (Sections 5.3, 2.4(B), 2.6(M), 2.6(N), Ar)

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a continuing lien on the Lot prior to all other liens except tax liens and first mortgage liens. Association may foreclose as a mortgage on real estate, or bring suit for money judgment. Sale or transfer to mortgagee (Sections 5.1, 5.6)

Reserves & fees

Regular Assessments may include an amount set aside for reserve fund for repair and replacement of capital improvements the Association is required to maintain (Section 5.1)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept, not bred for commercial use, confined to Lot or on leash and attended. No outdoor kennels or doghouses. (Section 2.6(P)(iv))

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly stated, but references to 'For Lease' signs requiring Committee approval and prohibition on 'Rent to Own' signs imply leasing may be allowed but restricted. (Section 2.6(P)(i): signs advertising Lot)

Parking & vehicles

Overnight parking prohibited on all streets; parking also prohibited within cul-de-sac loops (Section 2.6(P)(vi))

Architectural approval

Yes, Committee must approve plans for any improvement (building, fence, wall, patio, etc.), clearing, excavation, grading. Also for changes in exterior colors/materials. Fence requests require written submission with to-scale drawing. Fenci (Sections 4.2(i), 2.6(P)(xii))

Home business

Permitted only if no public invited, no sign, no employees using residence. Home office allowed. (Section 2.6(A))

Signs & flags

Permitted signs: only professionally constructed signs advertising a home for sale by licensed broker, non-illuminated, ≤6 sq ft (Permitted Signs). No more than one sign per Lot at any time. Declarant exempt. 'For Lease' signs must be appro (Section 2.6(P)(i))

Setbacks / home size

Building setback lines established on Plat. No building between setback lines and Lot lines. No building closer than 6 feet to side Lot line (unless greater setback on Plat). (Section 2.6(D))

Maintenance

Owner: maintain Lot and exterior of improvements, including lawn, trees, removal of debris, repairs. Association: maintain Common Areas, landscaping in certain public rights-of-way (Kenwood Way and Grand Avenue), Entry Signs, four-board fen (Sections 2.6(M), 3.6(ii))

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used exclusively for residential purposes and for occupancy by a single family. No business building may be erected and no trade or business of any kind may be conducted on any Lot, except that an owner may maintain an off (Section 2.6(A))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) and Class B (Declarant). Until Applicable Date, Class B has all votes (one vote per Lot owned by Declarant). After Applicable Date, Class A members have one vote per Lot. For matters requir (Section 3.3)

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