Green Shadows

Key facts from Green Shadows's documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential subdivision with homeowners association (HOA) (Preamble (WHEREAS clauses))

Governing law

Tennessee Non-Profit Corporation Act (Tenn. Code § 48-51-101 et seq.) and Tenn. Code § 66-27-701 et seq. (Act regarding leasing restrictions); also references Tenn. Code § 2-7-143(b)(2) and § 66-27-602 for signs/flags (WHEREAS clauses; Art. VII Sec. 3(c); Art)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; initially set by Board; thereafter set annually by Board based on budget and reserves (Art. VI Sec. 1, 3)

Special assessments

Allowed for construction, unexpected repair, etc.; requires Board levy and not vetoed by majority vote of Members within 60 days; special meeting called within 60 days of Board determination; failure of quorum does not invalidate; if not ve (Art. VI Sec. 9)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; subordinate to prior recorded mortgages/deeds of trust and real estate taxes; superior to later judgments/attachments; enforcement by suit; personal obligation of owner at time due (does (Art. VI Sec. 1, 6, 7)

Reserves & fees

Board may consider reserves for future maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area when setting assessments (Art. VI Sec. 2, 3)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, other household pets (birds, fish) allowed; not for commercial purpose; livestock, poultry, wildlife, farm animals prohibited (Art. VII Sec. 3(b))

Leasing & rentals

Generally prohibited for owners acquiring title after recordation; existing owners (before recordation) may lease but subject to 90-day minimum lease term; institutional lenders, inheritances, trusts, spouse/children/parents/siblings of exi (Art. VIII Sec. 1)

Parking & vehicles

Board may regulate parking on Road (private road); basketball playing in private rights-of-way prohibited (Art. IV Sec. 1; Art. VII Sec. 3(j))

Fences

Wood, masonry, wrought iron fences permitted with ARC approval; required fencing for certain lots (Lots 1-3,6,7,11,12: brick column and cypress board fence; Lots 9,10: 8' high brick wall and evergreen screen) (Art. V Sec. 4; Art. VII Sec. 2(F))

Architectural approval

Yes, ARC must approve any structure, fence, barrier, exterior alteration (including paint color, re-roofing), additions, changes in landscaping (as defined), and new uses (Art. X Sec. 2)

Home business

Telecommuting allowed; recurring business activity with significant increased traffic prohibited as determined by Board (Art. VII Sec. 3(c))

Signs & flags

Advertising signs for sale of single-family residence permitted; no 'for rent' signs; political signs permitted per Tenn. Code § 2-7-143(b)(2); flags per Tenn. Code § 66-27-602; Board may make additional rules (Art. VII Sec. 3(c))

Setbacks / home size

Side setback no less than 10 feet except by ARC special written approval; other setbacks per City but no less than ARC requires (Art. VII Sec. 2(B))

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Area (including Road, Entrance Features, private sewer/drainage); individual Lot Owners responsible for interior and exterior maintenance of their Lot and improvements (Art. V Sec. 1, 2)

Insurance

Each Owner must carry all-risk casualty insurance on Lot and structures for full replacement cost (Art. IX Sec. 2)

Use restrictions

Yes, except Common Area for amenities (Art. VII Sec. 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot owned; Merged Lot owners get one vote per merged lot; co-owners must agree or vote not counted; entities register representative; trust: trustee or beneficiary may vote (Art. II Sec. 2)

Amendments

Amendments require affirmative vote of 64% (18 Lot Owners) of all Owner votes; must be signed by President and Secretary and recorded; special process for termination (78% = 22 Lot Owners) (Art. XI Sec. 2, 3; Art. XII Sec. 5)

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