Autumn Ridge

Key facts from Autumn Ridge's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA - Autumn Ridge Owners Association (2005) (Article I Section 6 (2005))

Legal name

The Autumn Ridge Owners Association (Article I Section 6 (2005))

Units / lots

46 lots in Section B (2024). Original Autumn Ridge subdivision lots: unspecified but includes Lot 2 Block C Phase F (2019) and all lots shown on plats. (Section B Preamble (2024); 2019 whereaes)

Developer / declarant

L. Ernest Bridgers, Jr. (2005); Kina L. Toon (Owner, 2019 restrictive covenant); Autumn Ridge Nash County Development, LLC (2024 Section B) (Page 1 of 19 (2005); Page 1 of 4 (2019);)

Assessments & dues

$240 per year per lot ($20/month) for standard lots; additional $720/year ($60/month) for Garden Lots; total $960/year ($80/month) for Garden Lots (Article V Section 4)

Special assessments

May levy special assessment for capital improvements with assent of two-thirds of each class present at meeting. (Article V Section 5 (2005))

Reserves & fees

Association shall build and maintain reasonable reserves for working capital, contingencies, and replacements. (Article V Section 11(3) (2005))

Pets

Dogs, cats, and household pets may be kept, but not bred for commercial purposes. Limit of two per type (2005). In 2024: total of two pets per lot, must be inside at night, confined by fence or leash, waste removed, no dangerous/vicious ani (Article VIII Section 1(17) (2005); Secti)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing permitted (2005). Owner must provide lease copy to Association and require tenant to abide by rules; correction within 48 hours of notification (2005). In 2024, no explicit prohibition on leasing, but no signs for rent allowed. 2019 (Article VIII Section 2 (2005); Section 1)

Parking & vehicles

Trailers, campers, RVs, boats, etc. shall be kept inside garage, storage building, or fenced back yard not visible from street. Not on drives or carports (2005). In 2024: must be stored in enclosed garage or screened from view. (Article VIII Section 1(15) (2005); Secti)

Fences

Fences must be wood or white vinyl; structural elements face interior; no chain link. No fence without written approval (2005). Corner lots require 20-ft buffer fence 6 ft high. In 2024, fences require prior approval; no specific materials (Article VIII Section 1(10),(11) (2005); )

Home business

In 2005: no business activities; home-based business allowed if no customer traffic and no interference. In 2024: similar; office/home business allowed if complies with ordinances, no interference, no customer/client traffic. (Article VIII Section 1(4) (2005); Sectio)

Setbacks / home size

All structures must comply with applicable municipal rules, zoning ordinances (2005). In 2024, compliance with Nash County Zoning Ordinance required. For corner lots, side with least frontage considered front lot line. (Article VIII Section 1(2) (2005); Sectio)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used for residential purposes only (2005 and 2024). (Article VIII Section 1(1) (2005); Sectio)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Developer) - 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) - 3 votes per lot. Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B votes or Dec 31, 2011, whichever earlier. (Article II Section 2 (2005))

Amendments

Articles XIV (2005): Declarant may amend while Class B exists; otherwise amendment requires 2/3 vote of each class. 2024 Section B: Declarant may unilaterally amend until all lots sold; then 67% of lot owners must sign. (Article XIV (2005); Section 30 (2024))

Amenities

Swim Club near Autumn Ridge; membership optional; Declarant reserves right to deed swim club assets to Association (2005). No mention of pool, gym, trails in Section B (2024). (Article IV Section 4 (2005))

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