Farnsworth Village

Key facts from Farnsworth Village's documents

Reflects the 2016 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Developer / declarant

Midland Agency of Northwest Ohio, Inc., Trustee

Assessments & dues

Initial annual charge: $150.00 (Article Four, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become lien after 60 days; can be foreclosed; costs and attorney fees recoverable; first mortgage foreclosure extinguishes prior lien (Article Two, Section 3; Article Four, Se)

Pets

Only dogs, cats, or birds maintained within dwelling so as not to unreasonably disturb neighbors (Article One, Section 13)

Parking & vehicles

Must be stored inside garage (Article One, Section 15)

Fences

Fences, hedges, walls require written consent; subject to terms on type, height, width, color, upkeep; two/three-rail 'split rail' vinyl or wood favored; no fencing parallel/perimeter with Developer's fencing; no fencing within 12 feet of l (Article One, Sections 7 and 23)

Architectural approval

Yes, Developer (and later HOA) must approve in writing: dwellings, garages, additions, alterations, fences, hedges, walls, swimming pools, outdoor spas, hot tubs, flagpoles, driveways, basketball structures, playground equipment, digital TV (Article One, Sections 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,23)

Home business

Permitted if conducted entirely within residence, no interference with quiet enjoyment, and in compliance with zoning laws (Article One, Section 12)

Signs & flags

One 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign not exceeding 4 sq ft inside window; builder's sign up to 6 sq ft for initial sale; political signs per city ordinance; no other signs without Developer permission; Developer may place signs on unsold lots (Article One, Section 12)

Setbacks / home size

Building set back lines as shown on recorded plat; side and rear setbacks determined by Developer at plan approval; applies to porches, verandas, etc. (Article One, Section 2)

Maintenance

Owners maintain lots, yard, mailbox, trees/shrubbery, easement areas; HOA maintains lakes (drainage and recreational), and any common areas after assignment; sidewalks installed by owner per governmental authority and Developer approval (Article One, Sections 6,21,22,24; Articl)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot; co-owners jointly hold one vote (Article Two, Section 1)

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