Sylvan Bay Owners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Sylvan Bay Owners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2010 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association for a residential subdivision (Article I, Section 13: Sylvan Bay consis)

Units / lots

84 (one single-family dwelling per lot) (Article VIII, Section 1(j): 'Each Lot sh)

Governing law

Missouri nonprofit corporate law (Article I, Section 2: 'Board of Director)

Assessments & dues

Set by Board each year; not fixed in document. (Article XI, Section 2: 'The annual Gener)

Special assessments

May be levied for unforeseen expenses. If total special assessments in a year exceed 5% of budgeted annual General Assessments, requires majority vote of voting Members; otherwise Board can impose by majority vote. (Article XI, Section 3: 'So long as the t)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments constitute a lien on the lot superior to all liens except taxes and first mortgage of record. Lien can be enforced by lawsuit. Procedure: 30 days arrears notice, 60 days notice and hearing, 90 days intent to file lien, 12 (Article XI, Section 5: 'When a notice of)

Reserves & fees

Capital budget includes a reserve fund. Capital contribution set by Board and included in budget/assessment. (Article XI, Section 2: 'The budget shall)

Pets

Yes, ordinary household pets including dogs and cats. (Article VIII, Section 1(h): 'No animals,)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but minimum lease term of at least six months. Restrictions apply equally to tenants. (Article VIII, Section 1(bb): 'Any reside)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for more than 5 days without Board authorization. (Article VIII, Section 1(c): 'No vehicles)

Architectural approval

Yes, Design Review Committee approval required for building plans, specifications, color schemes, plot plan, and for any material alteration. Also for fences, antennas, satellite dishes, tree removal (over 4 inches diameter), and docks. (Article VIII, Section 1(j): 'No building)

Home business

Only home occupations as defined and permitted in Camden County Missouri Unified Land Use Codes allowed without prior written consent of Board. (Article VIII, Section 1(a): 'No business)

Signs & flags

Signage no longer regulated by the Association (previously restrictive). (Article VIII, Section 1(f): 'Where signa)

Setbacks / home size

One-story residence: at least 1800 sq ft living area exclusive of basements, decks, porches, garages. Multiple level home: at least 1000 sq ft on main floor. (Article VIII, Section 1(k): 'On any Lot,)

Maintenance

Association: maintenance of common areas and Association property; sewer mainline including T connections; water mainline including shut-off valve. Owner: Lot maintenance; sewer line from home to T; water line from home to shut-off valve. (Article IV, Section 1: 'The Association’)

Insurance

Policy may contain reasonable deductible; amount added to face amount to determine full replacement cost. (Article V, Section 1: 'The policy may co)

Use restrictions

Lots improved, used, or occupied only for private residence purposes; no duplex, flat, or apartment house. Single-family only. (Article VIII, Section 1(a): 'None of the)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot for voting Members. Developed lots automatically voting; undeveloped lots can opt to pay dues to become voting. Non-voting if undeveloped and elect not to pay monthly dues. Delinquent Members lose voting rights. (Article III, Section 1 (Voting Member / )

Amendments

Board may amend with consent of 2/3 majority of voting Members. Subsequent Amendment must be recorded in Camden County Recorder's Office. (Article VIII, Section 1: 'These restrict)

Amenities

Boat ramp, courtesy dock, restroom facilities, paved parking area, recreation areas owned by Association. Also unspecified common areas. (Article XII: 'The Association shall own )

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