Canterbury Trails (MO)

Key facts from Canterbury Trails (MO)'s documents

Reflects the 2025 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Unit Development (PUD) – single-family residential (Statement of Intent, Canterbury Trails a)

Governing law

Missouri law (Article VIII, Section 5 (2000): 'constru)

Assessments & dues

$50 per Lot per month as of 2000 amendment; originally $15/month until conveyance, then $25/month for first three years (1986-1988). (Article VI, Section 3 (2000): 'The month)

Special assessments

Allowed for additional common improvements only if approved by 67% vote of members; group or individual seeking improvement must also bear all maintenance and operating costs for 20 years. (Article VI, Section 3 (2000); original A)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the property and a personal obligation of the Lot owner. Association may foreclose and recover costs and attorneys' fees. (Article VII, Section 1 and 2 (2000); ori)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other domestic animals that reside in the owner’s principal dwelling are allowed. Uncommon or potentially dangerous animals strictly prohibited. No livestock, animals, poultry, or reptiles. (Article III, Section 12 (2000); original)

Parking & vehicles

Junk cars prohibited; antique or restoration vehicles must be garaged or behind privacy fence. (Article III, Section 11 (2000) and origi)

Fences

Fences discouraged. Chain link prohibited. High privacy fences only in backyard. Front yard fencing must be see-through style (split rail, stone and wood, low picket, etc.). All fencing requires ARC approval. (Article III, Section 14 (2000); original)

Architectural approval

Written approval from Architecture Committee required for any construction, outbuilding, fence, wall, sign, exterior addition, change, or alteration. Plans must be submitted and approved before work begins. (Article III, Sections 1, 6, 7 (2000); or)

Home business

Not specifically addressed; general 'no nuisance' and residential use restrictions would apply. (Article III, Section 11 (2000) prohibits)

Signs & flags

All signs require approval under Architectural Committee (Article VII original); no specific sign section in 2000, but 'no sign' would be included under architectural approval for structures. (Article VII, Section 1 (original) mentio)

Setbacks / home size

Front setback shall be sixty (60) feet unless otherwise approved by Architecture Committee. (Article III, Section 4 (2000))

Use restrictions

Lots may only be used for a private single-family residence. (Article III, Section 1 (2000 and origina)

Voting & meetings

Each Member entitled to one vote per Lot owned; vote may be exercised among co-owners; delinquent members lose voting rights. (Article V, Section 2 (2000 and original))

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