Estates at Blackhawk

Key facts from Estates at Blackhawk's documents

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

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision with homeowners association (Recital B: 'Developer developed the Prop)

Governing law

Ohio Revised Code (references to Ohio nonprofit corporation) (Article II.C: 'formed as an Ohio nonprof)

Age restriction

Not present

Assessments & dues

Board estimates Common Expenses annually, including reserve if any; divides by number of Lots (Article IX.C)

Special assessments

Levy for capital expenditures or interest on debt; requires assent of two-thirds of Members voting at a meeting with 10-60 days notice (Article IX.D)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a lien on the Lot; Association may file certificate of lien and foreclose; lien subordinate to first mortgage (Article IX.F.3)

Reserves & fees

May be included in annual assessment estimate (Article IX.C: 'amounts, if any, for a Re)

Pets

Yes, but not for breeding or commercial purpose; all domestic pets must be restrained; no outdoor dog houses, cages, runs without Design Review Board approval (Article IV.E)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but subject to Declaration; no hotel/transient uses; leases must be in writing; no leases to roomers or boarders (Article IV.I)

Parking & vehicles

Subject to Board rules; certain vehicles prohibited (Article IV.J.1)

Fences

Design Review Board sets standards; may prohibit entirely or require certain types; fences not to exceed 48" above grade unless safety requirement; not closer to street than line from midpoint between front and rear corners; must be constru (Article IV.Q)

Architectural approval

Yes, Design Review Board approval required for all Improvements except those by Developer; also for modifications, additions, alterations, paint, fencing, recreational devices (Article V.A and V.B)

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited without Board consent; exceptions: one 'For Sale'/'For Rent' sign, one birthday/graduation sign (30 days before to 1 day after), one invisible fence sign, one security sign, one contractor sign (14 days during work), on (Article IV.D.1-7)

Setbacks / home size

All Improvements (except landscaping) must be no nearer the street than platted setback lines unless variance approved by government and Design Review Board (Article IV.A)

Maintenance

Owner responsibility (part of Lot maintenance) (Article X.B (implicit))

Insurance

Association may obtain property, liability, flood insurance covering Common Property (Article VIII.G.1)

Use restrictions

Yes, each Lot occupied and used exclusively for single-family residential purposes (Article IV.A)

Voting & meetings

One membership per Lot; each Owner has one vote; voting may be suspended for unpaid assessments after 30 days (Article VII.A (one membership per Lot) a)

Amendments

Developer reserved right to amend unilaterally until last Lot transferred (per First Amendment section 3); Association may amend with Owner approval? Recital D references amendment approved by Owners on Sept 27, 2022. The Amended and Restat (First Amendment section 3; Recital D of )

Amenities

Not specifically listed; entry features mentioned; Common Property may include landscaping, structures; no pool, clubhouse, etc. mentioned (Article VIII.A (entry features))

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