The Bluffs of Dutchman Creek

Key facts from The Bluffs of Dutchman Creek's documents

Reflects the 2012 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Article I Definitions: 'Association' sha)

Legal name

The Bluffs of Dutchman Creek

Assessments & dues

$150.00 per Lot initially until January 1 following conveyance of first Lot (Section 5.4)

Special assessments

May be levied in any assessment year with assent of 2/3 of votes of members in person or by proxy at a meeting (Section 5.5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney's fees are a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose lien or bring personal action (Sections 5.2, 5.8)

Reserves & fees

As determined by the Board of Directors (Section 5.8)

Pets

Household pets only, not for commercial use, kept under owner's control, birds confined in cages. (Section 6.8)

Architectural approval

ACC approval required for any construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, roofing, addition, fence, wall, drive, walkway, exterior color change. (Section 6.2)

Signs & flags

One sign per Lot, 'For Rent' or 'For Sale', not exceeding 2 feet by 2 feet; builders may use approved 'For Sale' signs during construction. (Section 6.9)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum setback lines on recorded plat; deviation up to 10% not a violation. (Section 6.4)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for exterior maintenance of dwelling, yard, fences, walkways, shrubbery. Association may enter and perform maintenance after 2/3 board vote, charging costs to owner as assessment. (Section 6.13)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used for residential purposes only. (Section 6.3)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; when more than one owner, they determine how vote is cast (Section 4.2)

Amendments

First 20 years: amendment requires instrument signed by not less than 75% of Owners. Thereafter: amendment requires 67% of Owners. Must be filed in York County Clerk of Court. (Section 8.3)

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