Thornapple Pointe Estates

Key facts from Thornapple Pointe Estates's documents

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

Community type

residential site condominium project (Section 1.1)

Governing law

Michigan Condominium Act (Act 59 of 1978, as amended) (Section 1.2)

Assessments & dues

Board develops annual budget and determines, levies, and collects assessments required for operation (Section 4.2(b) of Bylaws, Section 5.2 of)

Special assessments

Permitted as part of expenses of administration or for special needs; no specific cap mentioned (Section 5.2 of Bylaws (general assessmen)

Collections & liens

Association may place a lien on a Unit for unpaid assessments and enforce by foreclosure (Section 4.3(g) of Master Deed; Section 5)

Reserves & fees

Minimum 10% of current annual budget on noncumulative basis, established on or before Transitional Control Date (Section 4.5 of Bylaws)

Fences

Fences must comply with design standards and require ARC approval; specific location and height restrictions may apply (see Section 7.6) (Bylaws Section 7.6 (likely includes fenc)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Review Committee approval required for construction or modifications (Bylaws Section 7.3 - 7.4)

Setbacks / home size

Must meet applicable zoning ordinances and Subdivision Plan; specific setback dimensions not provided in excerpt (Bylaws Section 7.7 - Codes and Ordinance)

Maintenance

Owners: Unit improvements, water wells, septic, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, limited common elements, yard areas. Association: General Common Elements (private roads, storm drainage, entrance improvements, utility lines up to lateral con (Master Deed Section 4.3(a)-(d))

Use restrictions

Units used solely as single-family residences (Bylaws Section 8.1: "Residential Use")

Voting & meetings

One vote per unit by number; by value using Percentage of Value (equal per unit). Voting by number unless specified otherwise. (Section 2.2 of Bylaws)

Amendments

Pre-conveyance: Developer may unilaterally amend. Post-conveyance: Non-material changes without owner consent; material changes require 2/3 owner consent (and affected owner/mortgagee consent for certain modifications); Developer may amend (Master Deed Section 9.1, 9.2)

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