Orchard Woods

Key facts from Orchard Woods's documents

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

Community type

HOA (Subdivision) (Orchard Woods Owners Association and pro)

Governing law

Lee’s Summit Missouri Unified Development Ordinance Sections 4.270 et seq. (STATUTORY RECITALS PURSUANT TO LEE’S SUM)

Assessments & dues

$400 per year (initial rate) (Section 4.04(a): The initial assessment )

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements, emergency, or individual willful/negligent acts. Must be approved by members (special group) or board (individual). (Sections 4.01(b), 4.05)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney’s fees become a continuing lien on the lot, subordinate to first deed of trust. Foreclosure may commence 180 days past due date. (Section 4.02, 4.02(b))

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserve funds and separate irrevocable trust accounts. (Section 3.04)

Pets

Yes, household pets not to exceed three. (Section 6.11)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with minimum six-month lease term. No nightly or short-term rental (e.g. VRBO). (Section 6.16)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for restricted vehicles; general on-street parking not specifically addressed. (Section 6.12: no boat, truck, trailer, e)

Fences

Fences must be steel or aluminum, 48 inches height, 3-rail smooth top style, running with contour of land, no stair stepping; cannot extend closer to street than rear corners of residence; ARC approval required. (Section 6.07)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any structure or improvement; plans and specifications must be submitted and approved in writing before construction or alteration. (Section 7.02)

Home business

Office work by the Owner(s) allowed; otherwise no commercial business. (Section 6.01)

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited except: 2 construction signs (max 5 sq ft each) during initial construction; 1 Realtor for-sale sign (max 5 sq ft) for resale; small security system signs. Political signs allowed in landscaping 30 days before election (Section 6.08)

Setbacks / home size

Front building line per plat; no residence more than 15 feet further from street than building line. Side setback: minimum 7 feet from side lot line. Corner lots: ARC approval for facing. ARC may vary with conditions. (Section 6.06)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Properties (ownership, management, repairs). Owners responsible for their lots and improvements. If owner fails to maintain, Association may enter and charge owner. (Statutory recitals E and Section 5.04)

Use restrictions

Yes. All Lots shall be used for residential purposes only. No commercial business, enterprise or trade, except office work by owner. (Section 6.01)

Voting & meetings

Three classes: Class A (1 vote per lot), Class B (nonvoting builders), Class C (Declarant, 6 votes per lot owned plus per lot owned by Class B). Actions require >55% of outstanding votes. Declarant consent needed until specified conditions (Section 2.02, 2.03)

Amendments

Covenants may be amended with consent of Association and 55% of Owner members, evidenced by recorded written document. Duration: 30 years from date, then auto-renew 10 years unless 75% of owners change/modify/revoke. City consent required f (Sections 8.03, 8.04; Statutory recitals )

Amenities

Common Properties include open spaces, entry tracts, entry treatments, and monuments. No specific amenities like pool or clubhouse mentioned. (Section 1.01: including amenities such a)

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