Oak Tree Estates

Key facts from Oak Tree Estates's documents

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Developer / declarant

Hazel M. Chaney

Collections & liens

Fine not paid within 30 days of notice becomes a lien on the real estate (subordinate to first mortgage), bearing interest at 10% per annum, enforceable in Jackson County court. (Section X, Page 7)

Pets

Yes, with limit and without consent only for specified animals. (Section XIX, Page 8)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles parked on driveway must be in running condition and a reasonable state of repair. (Section XXI, Page 9)

Fences

Fences and walls require written approval of material, design, shape, location, and height by Owner. Must not violate City of Independence ordinances. Fence cannot extend beyond the width of the residence or beyond the rear corner of the re (Section XIV, Page 8)

Architectural approval

Yes. No building shall be erected, placed, or altered until plans, specifications, and plot plan are approved in writing by Owner for conformity, harmony of external design, and location. (Section VIII, Page 5–6)

Home business

Prohibited. Exception: Owner may maintain a residential real estate sales office on its lots. (Section I, Page 3)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 2,900 sq ft enclosed floor area for residence of 1½ stories or more; for 2‑story residence: 1,450 sq ft on first floor and 1,450 sq ft on second floor (second floor need not be immediately constructed but area must be designed and b (Section V, Page 4–5)

Use restrictions

Yes; only private residence purposes permitted; no flats or apartment houses; single family occupancy only. (Section I, Page 2-3)

Amendments

Owners of more than 50% of the front feet of all lots may release any one or more restrictions by executed agreement recorded at least 10 days prior to the end of a 5‑year period or on [blank date]. (Section XXV, Page 9)

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