Decl Rights/Rest/Oblg/Cov/Cond

Key facts from Decl Rights/Rest/Oblg/Cov/Cond's documents

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Sapphire Hills Association, Inc.

Units / lots

59 Lots (Article II, section 1: 'The Property con)

Developer / declarant

JBC Development Concord, LLC

Governing law

Not a condominium under NC Condominium Act (Article II, after paragraph 1)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board with approval of simple majority of votes cast at a meeting with quorum, for specific purposes: repair, replace, expand paved areas, walls, landscaping, facilities, loans, exterior surfaces. (Article VII, section 4)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessment becomes a continuing lien; Association may foreclose or bring personal action. Also may discontinue water service. (Article VII, section 7)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish reserve funds from regular assessments for major rehabilitation, repairs, and emergencies. (Article VII, section 5)

Pets

Yes, up to two domestic household pets (dogs or cats) per Lot. (Article III, H)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing permitted subject to rules by Board. Default: minimum lease term 6 months, maximum 20% of units may be leased. Tenant bound by declaration; Owner remains responsible. (Article III, B)

Parking & vehicles

Only conventional automobiles, motorcycles and pick-up trucks may be parked on Lots or other portions except in designated areas. Boats, trailers, trucks, buses, motor homes, RVs, go carts, motor bikes, campers prohibited unless Association (Article III, J)

Fences

Fences are included in landscaping alterations that require approval. Also no outbuildings like pet pens, sheds. But fences may be permitted as landscaping structures? Article III C.2 allows 'garden walls, walks, fences, driveways, and park (Article III, C.2 and D.2)

Architectural approval

Yes, for alterations affecting structural integrity and for landscaping changes. Interior changes not affecting structural integrity do not need approval. (Article III, D)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance and simple repairs of roof. Association responsible to replace roofs when serviceable life ends (by special assessment). (Article VIII, section 2(i); Article IX ()

Insurance

Association may maintain liability insurance. Not detailed. Also hazard insurance on Common Property and personal property discretionary (Art VIII, 3(d)). (Article VIII, 2(e) liability; Article VI)

Use restrictions

Each Lot and Townhouse shall be used exclusively for residential purposes. (Article III, B)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot, cast by Owner. Multiple owners must designate one to vote. (Article V, section 2)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by affirmative vote of Owners entitled to 75% of votes at a meeting called for that purpose, with notice at least 10 days. Amending certain provisions (Article V, VI, VII, VIII, X) requires consent of 2/3 of mortg (Article X, Section 1 (not fully in extra)

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