Dogwood Trace

Key facts from Dogwood Trace's documents

Reflects the 2017 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Dogwood Trace

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board; initial assessment $300 per lot at closing (Section 4.01 A, B)

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a continuing lien on the lot; Association may foreclose like a mortgage; lien subordinate to first mortgages (Section 4.01, 4.03, 4.06, 4.07)

Reserves & fees

Board may budget a contingency fund to prevent special assessments (Section 4.02)

Pets

Yes, but limited to domestic animals; non-domestic animals prohibited (Section 5.21)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions (Section 2.03)

Parking & vehicles

Must be parked and stored out of sight from street and any adjoining lot; if not in enclosed garage, must be screened from view with Developer/Association approval (Section 5.06, 5.24)

Fences

Fences must be wood or wrought iron; from furthest rear point of house to back line, no taller than 8 ft and must be picket/lattice/see-through; solid wood fence allowed on sides extending from dwelling even with rear, not exceeding 8 ft in (Section 5.33)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, patio, or other improvements; plans, specifications, elevations, and site plans must be submitted to Developer/Architectural Review Committee (Section 5.15, 5.27, 5.32)

Home business

Only an office in the home is allowed; all other commercial/professional use prohibited (Section 5.02)

Signs & flags

Only 'For Sale' signs not exceeding 4 sq ft and signs identifying property/owner not exceeding 2 sq ft; no other signs (Section 5.19)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 2,300 square feet of heated and cooled living area (Section 5.23)

Use restrictions

All property used for residential purposes only; single family dwellings not exceeding two stories (Section 5.01, 5.02)

Voting & meetings

Each member has one vote; Developer has one more vote than all other lot owners combined while owning two or more lots (Section 3.02)

Amendments

Covenants may be changed by written agreement approved by 2/3 vote of members present at meeting (with notice and posting requirements); also by petition of 20% members calling special meeting; amendment recorded in Chancery Clerk's office (Section 8.02)

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