The Jonathan Association

Key facts from The Jonathan Association's documents

Reflects the 1972 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

The Jonathan Association

Developer / declarant

Jonathan Development Corporation (First paragraph)

Governing law

Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Administration referenced for approval of certain actions (Section IX(g))

Assessments & dues

Initially maximum $50 per Site per year (Section VIII Subsection 3(a))

Special assessments

For capital improvements, requires assent of 2/3 of votes of each class (Section VIII Subsection 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments become a lien; enforceable by action at law like a mortgage; subordinate to first mortgage; lien claim terminates after 6 months unless suit filed (Section VIII Subsection 1)

Parking & vehicles

Each dwelling must have attached garage for at least one car and on-site parking spaces to accommodate at least two cars (Section II(a))

Fences

Fences permitted in required setbacks; no other buildings or structures except fences allowed in setbacks (Section III(d))

Architectural approval

Approval deemed if not disapproved within 60 days of submission (Section IV(a))

Setbacks / home size

Front: 10 ft; Rear: 30 ft; Side: one side 10 ft, other side 5 ft (Section III(a)-(c))

Maintenance

Owner maintains site and improvements; Association maintains Common Areas via assessments (Section III(f) and Section VIII Subsecti)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners, one vote per Site; multiple dwelling votes capped at 49% of class total) and Class B (Jonathan, 3 votes per Site/Lot until Class A votes equal or exceed Class B) (Section V)

Amendments

While Class B exists, certain actions require prior approval of Federal Housing Administration or Veterans Administration (dedication of Common Areas, amendment, annexation) (Section IX(g))

Amenities

Common Areas may include recreational facilities; Association may charge reasonable admission fees (Section VII Subsection 1(a))

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