The Trails South 1st

Key facts from The Trails South 1st's documents

Reflects the 1980 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; implied from lot lists (Pages 1-2, Lot ownership list)

Assessments & dues

Fixed by the Board of Directors (Article IV, Section 7; Page 6)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, must be approved by two-thirds of votes of each class (Article IV, Section 4; Page 5)

Collections & liens

Association may foreclose lien on the lot; personal obligation remains (Article IV, Sections 8 and 9; Page 6)

Parking & vehicles

Allowed only if screened and ARC-approved (Article V, Section 11.1; Page 10)

Fences

All fencing must have prior ARC approval; no fence within 2 feet of front of building unless considered part of structure (Article V, Section 7; Page 9)

Architectural approval

Yes – for building, alteration, fencing, miscellaneous structures (Article V, Sections 6, 7, 12.2; Pages 6,)

Home business

Not permitted (no store or business allowed) (Article V, Section 1; Page 8)

Signs & flags

Only sale signs not exceeding 6 square feet, or with written ARC approval (Article V, Section 12.1; Page 11)

Setbacks / home size

Front: building limit line; Side: minimum 5 feet (cornices, etc. may extend 2 feet nearer); deviations require ARC approval (Article V, Sections 9 and 10; Page 10)

Use restrictions

Yes (Article V, Section 1; Page 8)

Voting & meetings

Class A members (each lot owner) one vote per lot; Class B member (Declarant) three votes per lot until termination (Article III, Section 1; Page 4)

Amendments

First 20 years: 90% of lot owners; thereafter: 75% of lot owners; automatic renewal every 10 years after initial 20-year term (Article VI, Section 3; Page 7)

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