Southbrooke

Key facts from Southbrooke's documents

Reflects the 2001 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Developer / declarant

RICHARD T. DAVIES AND SANDRA K. DAVIES (Page 2, preamble)

Assessments & dues

Initially $56/month; may be increased each Jan 1 with majority of members subject to Class B approval (Article 5, Section 3)

Special assessments

Levied to reimburse Association for compliance costs, fines, attorneys fees, late charges, interest, and other charges (Article 5, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the property; personal obligation of owner; enforcement via action at law and lien enforcement (Article 5, Section 1; Article 14, Sectio)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other household pets, maximum 2, not for commercial purpose, must not unreasonably disturb (Article 11)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited from storage on lots, driveways, streets (Article 13)

Architectural approval

All structures, fences, walls, exterior changes (including siding color, roof color, mailbox) require prior written approval from Class B membership (or later Architectural Control Committee) for harmony of external appearance (Article 6)

Home business

Non-retail home based businesses allowed (Article 9)

Signs & flags

Billboards and advertising structures prohibited; incidental signs, residential sale/rental signs, temporary signs (<60 days, remove in 3 days after event), political signs (up to 3 per lot) allowed (Article 10)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 1000 sq ft per property; all units average 1150 sq ft; garage area not counted (Article 7)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of lot and improvements; Association responsible for exterior maintenance (painting, roofs, decks, gutters, downspouts, exterior surfaces, trees, shrubs, grass, sidewalks, driveways, snow removal) except da (Article 8, Article 14)

Use restrictions

Lots restricted to private residential purposes, single family occupancy only; exception for declarant's real estate office (Article 9)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (one vote per lot owned) and Class B (declarant approval of all actions) (Article 3)

Amendments

While Class B exists, amendment by written instrument signed by Class B membership; after Class B gone, amendment by Board of Directors with majority vote of Class A members; must be recorded in Jackson County (Article 15)

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