Belmont Plantation Homeowners Association

Key facts from Belmont Plantation Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1993 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Bylaws Art. I, 1.01)

Governing law

South Carolina Code of Laws, Non-Profit Corporation Act (Bylaws 2.02; Articles of Incorporation)

Assessments & dues

Set by board each year; due by end of February (Bylaws 3.04, 6.04-6.05)

Special assessments

Board may revise budget and assess additional amounts during fiscal year (Bylaws 6.06)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a lien on the interest of the member in the property; Association may enforce all rights and remedies at law or equity (Bylaws 6.05)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserves for contingencies and replacement (Bylaws 6.04(d))

Pets

Dogs, cats, household pets allowed; not for commercial purposes; only two outside animals per lot; outside pets housed at rear of property. (Covenants 2.32; Appendix A Rule 9)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing allowed; lessees with initial written lease of at least 12 months become members of the Association. (Covenants 5.1; Bylaws 3.02, 3.03)

Fences

Decorative walls allowed with ARC approval; no fence permitted in front of any residence. (Covenants 2.8)

Architectural approval

Architectural Committee approval required for any building, structure, fence, wall, utility area, driveway, swimming pool, landscaping, tree cutting, or exterior changes. (Covenants 3.1, 3.4)

Home business

Home-based businesses allowed if they do not change residential aesthetics, no business signs, no outdoor storage, no heavy traffic, no outside employees other than direct family members (Appendix A Rule 2 (also Covenants 2.2 pr)

Signs & flags

Only 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs referring to that lot; one sign per lot, not more than 4 feet above ground, fastened to a stake; Developer may erect commercial signs for development; no other signs. (Covenants 2.10; Appendix A Rule 4)

Setbacks / home size

Front setback as per recorded plat; side setbacks minimum 10 feet; rear setback minimum 20 feet; Developer may approve deviations. (Covenants 2.6)

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated; owner responsibility implied. (Document)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used exclusively for single family residence and residential/domestic purposes (Covenants 2.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot (or property); lessees with 12-month lease also vote; owner designates vote for leased property (Covenants 5.2; Bylaws 3.03)

Amendments

Developer may amend to resolve ambiguity or inconsistency without substantial changes (6.1); Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of executive board after consideration at two meetings, with amendment in call (9.01). (Covenants 6.1; Bylaws 9.01)

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