Bel Mar Homeowners Association

Key facts from Bel Mar Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Declaration, Preamble (Bel-Mar Homeowner)

Units / lots

37 (Lots 8 through 44 of Bel-Mar Subdivision, Section 2) (Declaration, Exhibit A (page 23))

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; set annually by Board of Directors at least 30 days before January 1 (Declaration Article V Section 8; Bylaws )

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements, repair, replacement, debt, or other purposes; requires meeting with notice and quorum: 60% of membership initially, reduced to 30% at adjourned meeting (Declaration Article V Section 4 and 7)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessment, plus interest, late charges, costs, and attorney fees, is a continuing lien on the Lot; may be foreclosed or sued upon (Declaration Article V Section 1 and 9; B)

Reserves & fees

Working reserve fund may be created from initial purchasers; no mandatory separate reserve mentioned (Declaration Article V Section 4 (second )

Pets

Yes, domesticated dogs and cats and small, non-offensive, harmless household pets (Declaration Article VIII Section 10)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited; tenants are mentioned in delegation of use (Article IV Sec2) and in definition of Owner (includes contract sellers). No rental restrictions found. (Declaration Article I Section 7; Article)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly addressed, but boats/trailers not stored on public streets; general parking rules for streets not stated (Declaration Article VIII Section 12)

Fences

Max 6 feet in height (amended from 5); must be at least 3 inches from property line; no fence closer to front than halfway between front and rear of main dwelling (amended); no wood fences; chain link must be coated in black vinyl (Declaration Article VIII Section 14 as a)

Architectural approval

Yes, plans and plot plans must be approved in writing by Declarant (or, per Bylaws, an Architectural Control Committee may be appointed) (Declaration Article VIII Section 2; Byla)

Signs & flags

One sign not exceeding 8 square feet advertising property for sale/construction; developer may place subdivision name signs; no other signs displayed to public view except as stated (Declaration Article VIII Section 9)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum front setback per record plat; side and back setback at least 10 feet; eaves, steps, carports, open porches not considered part of building (Declaration Article VIII Section 4)

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance and management of Common Area; Owners responsible for their lots (Declaration Article IV Section 4(c); Art)

Insurance

Association must procure liability insurance covering Association and its Members/Directors/Officers, and full replacement value hazard insurance on Association property; also officers/directors/employees liability insurance (Declaration Article VII Section 4; also )

Use restrictions

Property restricted to residential purposes only (Declaration Article VIII Section 2 (orig)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (lot owners) each have one vote per lot but cannot vote until Development Period ends; Class B Member (Declarant) has voting rights during Development Period (Declaration Article III Section 2 and 3)

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