Clear Springs Property Owners Association

Key facts from Clear Springs Property Owners Association's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision (WHEREAS: 'single-family residential use')

Units / lots

Single-family residential lots; no condo units. (Art. I Sec. 8 'Lot' definition; Art. VI )

Developer / declarant

JONES & ASHE DEVELOPERS, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company (Opening paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $100 per Lot in 2007; $750 per Lot in 2008; thereafter set by Board, with 15% annual increase limit without membership vote. (Art. IV Sec. 3(a)-(c))

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements on Common Area; requires 2/3 vote of Members present or proxy at a meeting (same quorum as annual assessment change). Builder/Owners exempt. (Art. IV Sec. 3(e))

Collections & liens

Association has lien for unpaid assessments, interest, costs, attorney's fees. May foreclose like mortgage under SC law. Notice of Lien may be recorded 30 days after due date. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. (Art. IV Sec. 6, 7)

Reserves & fees

Not explicitly required, but association may hold funds from assessments as separate property. (Art. IV Sec. 2(b))

Pets

Yes, reasonable numbers of cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, or caged birds as pets. Architectural Committee may issue reasonable rules for number. (Art. VI Sec. 1(l))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, leases permitted if in writing, for entire Lot and improvements, term not less than six months. (Art. II Sec. 2)

Parking & vehicles

Long periods on street rights-of-way not permitted. (Art. VI Sec. 1(n))

Architectural approval

Yes. Prior written approval of Architectural Committee required for any improvements, alterations, repairs, change of paint colors, plantings, excavations, changes in grade, etc. (Art. V Sec. 2)

Signs & flags

Not specifically mentioned; generally covered by sign restrictions. (Art. VI Sec. 1(f))

Setbacks / home size

Minimum setbacks as shown on recorded plat and as required by zoning/subdivision regulations. (Art. VI Sec. 1(a))

Maintenance

Owner responsibility (part of 'improvements' on Lot). Association covers Common Area improvements with blanket insurance and may rebuild. (Art. VIII Sec. 1(c) and (f))

Insurance

Association shall obtain general all-peril public liability policy and blanket insurance equal to full replacement value of all improvements on Common Area. Must include replacement cost endorsement. (Art. VIII Sec. 1(a))

Use restrictions

Yes. Lots shall be used as single-family residences; no subdivision. Declarant may use for sales/model homes. (Art. VI Sec. 1(a))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot. Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant), Class B (Declarant: 1 vote per Lot owned + 1 vote per Class A Lot + 1 additional vote). Class B membership may be converted to Class A at Declarant's option. (Art. III Sec. 1)

Amendments

First 5 years: by instrument signed by Declarant and Owners holding at least 90% of outstanding votes. Thereafter: by Members holding at least 75% of outstanding votes. Must be recorded. Minor violations may be waived by Declarant without O (Art. IX Sec. 3; Art. IX Sec. 3 also allo)

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