Stevens Mill

Key facts from Stevens Mill's documents

Reflects the 1994 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision (WHEREAS: create exclusive residential co)

Assessments & dues

Initial: $10.00 per Lot for the first fiscal year (prorated). Thereafter set by Board within limits. (Art. V, Section 3: 'annual assessment ..)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements upon Common Area, with same approval requirement as annual assessment increase (2/3 vote). (Art. V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the lot; Association may bring action at law against member personally or foreclose the lien. Interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees added. (Art. V, Sections 1 and 8)

Reserves & fees

Interest at 8% per annum or maximum legal rate, plus a late charge as established by Board. (Art. V, Section 8)

Pets

Yes, household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) allowed, not for commercial purpose, must be confined or on leash. (Art. VII, Section 15)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed except as part of sight line limitations (no obstruction) and driveway easements. No explicit parking rules. (Art. VII, Section 18 (sight lines) and A)

Fences

Fences not nearer to street than building setback line; must comply with Architectural Control provisions. (Art. VII, Section 17)

Architectural approval

Yes, plans and specifications for any building, fence, wall, structure, exterior addition, change, alteration, antennas, awnings, reflective materials, etc. must be submitted to Board or Architectural Control Committee for approval as to ha (Art. VI)

Home business

Not explicitly permitted; noxious or offensive trade prohibited; likely no home business. (Art. VII, Section 9: 'no noxious or offe)

Setbacks / home size

Building lines as shown on recorded plat or as required by Union County Zoning Ordinances. Unintentional violations not exceeding 10% not considered violation. (Art. VII, Section 2)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Area maintenance; individual owners responsible for their lots (implied). (Art. I Sec.4 (Common Area), Art. IV Sec.)

Use restrictions

Yes. All Lots described as residential, single-family dwellings only, no structure other than single-family dwelling not exceeding 2.5 stories and private garage and accessory structures. (Art. VII, Sections 1 and 2)

Voting & meetings

Class A Lots: 1 vote per lot. Class B Lots (Declarant-owned): 3 votes per lot. Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B votes or on January 15, 2000, whichever earlier. (Art. III, Section 2)

Amendments

The covenants and restrictions run until January 1, 2014; may be terminated with written consent of majority of lot owners. Amendment procedure for changes during term not specified. (Final paragraph before signatures (BK 68)

Amenities

Common Area includes recreational facilities (unspecified). Association may charge admission fees. Members, their families, tenants, contract purchasers, and guests may use, subject to rules. (Art. IV, Section 1(a) and Section 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.