Oaks at Big Walnut

Key facts from Oaks at Big Walnut's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association

Legal name

The Oaks at Big Walnut Owners Association, Inc.

Governing law

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5312 (Ohio Planned Community Law) and Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1702 (Nonprofit Corporation Law) (Bylaws Art. I Sec. 3(b): outlined in Ohi)

Assessments & dues

Initial assessment of $1,000 per Lot, prorated to December 31 of year purchased; annual assessments determined by Board based on budget (Decl. Art. VI(A): initial assessment in )

Special assessments

Additional assessments may be levied; Board shall give 30 days written notice of levy of additional assessment (Bylaws Art. III Sec. 13(c)(ii); Decl. Ar)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on Lot for unpaid assessments or charges levied under ORC 5312.11; lien may be recorded and foreclosed like a mortgage. Lien subordinate to prior mortgages and real estate tax liens. (Decl. Art. VII(F) and (G))

Reserves & fees

Board shall maintain a reserve amount as deemed sufficient (Bylaws); also creation of reserves is included in assessments (Decl. Art. VII(A)(11)) (Bylaws Art. III Sec. 13(e); Decl. Art. V)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other household pets customarily kept for domestic purposes only; not for commercial purpose. (Decl. Art. III(I))

Leasing & rentals

Prohibited explicitly. (Decl. Art. III(Z)(b))

Parking & vehicles

Trucks (defined broadly) and commercial vehicles with GVW of 12,000 lbs or more not to be parked on street or Lot for more than 7 days in a 30-day period. (Decl. Art. III(J))

Fences

Fence must be constructed of same material and matching paint/stain as entranceway fencing; forward of rear line of primary residence max 4 feet; wire fencing prohibited; comply with Trenton Township Zoning Code Sec. 506; approval required. (Decl. Art. III(P))

Architectural approval

Declarant or Committee shall approve or reject Plans within 15 days; may extend up to 30 days. Failure to act within 15 days constitutes approval unless extension requested. Return one set of approved plans. (Decl. Art. III(B)(3) near end)

Home business

Home businesses allowed if no non-resident employees, no retail sales or customer visits on Lot, and required zoning permit obtained; otherwise no business without prior written approval. (Decl. Art. III(F))

Signs & flags

Only: (i) Declarant's marketing signs; (ii) Subdivision entry signage at Ross Road; (iii) one temporary real estate sign per Lot (max 4 sq ft per side); (iv) signage approved by Declarant/Association and permitted under zoning. (Decl. Art. III(D))

Setbacks / home size

Accessory buildings not closer than 25 feet from any other Lot line and not forward of building line of primary residence unless approved. No specific primary residence setbacks given; plans must show setbacks. (Decl. Art. III(G) and (B)(3)(a) requires)

Maintenance

Not specifically assigned; falls under Owner's obligation to repair primary residence per Art. IV. (Decl. Art. IV)

Insurance

Liability insurance in such limits as determined by Declarant or Association; property and casualty insurance if appropriate; workers' compensation; directors and officers insurance; standard fidelity bond covering Board and employees. (Decl. Art. VII(A)(6)-(9))

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes and purposes customarily incidental (Decl. Art. III(A))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; if more than one owner, they determine who votes; if no agreement, vote forfeited. Declarant exercises all voting power until Turnover Date. (Bylaws Art. II Sec. 3)

Amendments

Until Turnover Date, Declarant may amend Bylaws unilaterally. After Turnover, approval of Members holding not less than majority (51%) voting power; certain amendments require 100% Member consent and Declarant consent (affecting Declarant's (Bylaws Art. IX Sec. 1 and 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.