Mockingbird Place

Key facts from Mockingbird Place's documents

Reflects the 1982 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single family homeowner association (Para 1)

Developer / declarant

Karzen Homes, Inc. (Opening paragraph)

Assessments & dues

pursuant to Declaration of Easement, Restrictions and Maintenance Requirements recorded in Deed Book 5275, Page 560 (Para 20(a))

Collections & liens

maintenance fees constitute a lien subordinate to first mortgage; enforceable by foreclosure (Para 20(c))

Pets

only household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) traditionally recognized, not for commercial/breeding (Para 7)

Parking & vehicles

prohibited on lot unless in garage; also prohibited on streets/commons (Para 6(c))

Fences

high quality wood, brick, or stone; chain link only for dog kennel (landscaped) or tennis court (screened); no extension forward of residence walls (Para 10)

Architectural approval

yes, for any building, fence, wall, structure or improvement (Para 2)

Home business

prohibited (no trade or business of any kind, including medical practices) (Para 12)

Signs & flags

one sign for sale or rent, max 9 sq ft; occupant name signs and lot numbers allowed (Para 13)

Setbacks / home size

3,000 sq ft ground floor (one story); 2,000 sq ft ground floor and total 3,500 sq ft (two story); developer may vary for 10 years (Para 4(a) and 4(b))

Maintenance

owner responsible for lot maintenance; association may maintain median and charge owners equally; no common elements defined (Para 11, 20(b))

Use restrictions

yes, single family residential only (Para 1)

Amendments

by 70% of lot owners at any time; after 30 years, majority can change; automatic 10-year renewals unless majority changes (Para 17)

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