Brookstone Village

Key facts from Brookstone Village's documents

Reflects the 1993 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential community (WHEREAS clause: 'exclusive residential c)

Developer / declarant

Brooktree Village Corporation, a North Carolina corporation (Preamble, first paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Initial: $96 per Class A Lot, $24 per Class B Lot (ratio 4:1) (Article V Section 3)

Special assessments

Allowed for operating deficits or capital improvements with same 2/3 vote as annual increase. (Article V Section 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessment becomes a lien on the Lot; may be foreclosed by action or power of sale under North Carolina law. Attorney's fees, costs, interest added. (Article V Sections 1, 8)

Reserves & fees

Late charge may be established by Board of Directors. (Article V Section 8)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other household pets allowed; not for commercial breeding or maintenance. (Article VII Section 15)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, tenants and contract purchasers may exercise common area rights if they occupy as principal residence in Union County; owner remains fully responsible. (Article IV Section 2(b))

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, structure, exterior addition (including antennas, awnings, reflective window materials). Plans must be submitted to Board or architectural control committee. (Article VI)

Signs & flags

Only one professional sign (≤1 sq ft), one for sale/rent (≤5 sq ft), builder signs during construction/sales. No other signs visible to public. (Article VII Section 14)

Setbacks / home size

Buildings must be within building setback lines shown on recorded plat, or if none, per Union County Zoning ordinances. Unintentional 10% violation not a violation. (Article VII Section 2)

Maintenance

Homeowners Association responsible for maintenance of Common Area (funded by assessments). Owners responsible for their own Lots (implied). (Article V Section 2 (purposes of assessm)

Use restrictions

Lots must be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes. (Article VII Section 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Class A Lot; Declarant gets three votes per Class B Lot until conversion. Non-resident owners' votes capped at 49% of total votes cast. (Article III Sections 1-3)

Amendments

Prior to March 31, 2013: by instrument signed by at least 90% of Lot owners and by Declarant if still owns lots. After that: at least 75% of Lot owners. Must be recorded. HUD/VA approval required if Class B lots remain. (Article IX Section 3)

Amenities

Common Area may include recreation facilities; HOA can charge fees and limit use to owners occupying as principal residence, their families, tenants, and guests. (Article IV Sections 1(a), 2)

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