Sedgefield Homeowners Association

Key facts from Sedgefield Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Sedgefield Homeowners Association, Inc.) (Original Declaration, Art. I §1.1; By-La)

Assessments & dues

Originally $100/lot (General Declaration); for Additional Property Phase II/III: $100 until pool completion, then $350; By-Laws/Third Amendment: $20/month = $240/year (as of 2008). (Original Declaration, Art. II §2.3; Firs)

Special assessments

May be levied with 3/4 vote of members present at meeting called with 30 days notice. (Original Declaration, Art. II §2.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment is a continuing lien on the property; enforceable by legal proceedings; subordinated to mortgages if paid prior to recording; mortgagee not liable for assessments until holding title for one year. (Original Declaration, Art. II §§2.1, 2.6)

Reserves & fees

Board shall maintain separate savings accounts for large capital outlays; transfers only by majority Board vote. (By-Laws, Art. XIV §4)

Pets

Household pets allowed, but not for breeding or commercial purposes. (Original Declaration, Art. III §3.2(B))

Leasing & rentals

By-Laws: a tenant under lease of one year or more may use common properties; General Declaration provides exemptions for builders leasing property (assessments then apply). (Original Declaration, Art. II §2.8(B); B)

Parking & vehicles

Permanent parking on streets prohibited; short-term guest, utility, and construction parking allowed. (Original Declaration, Art. III §3.2(J))

Fences

Fencing must be approved in advance; no chain link; must be wood, brick and/or stone. (Original Declaration, Art. III §3.2(H))

Architectural approval

Yes, architectural control by Developer until all lots developed, then by Association. Plans must be approved. (Original Declaration, Art. III §3.1(A))

Signs & flags

One sign (max 5 sq ft) for sale/rent; builder signs during construction; no other signs visible from street. (Original Declaration, Art. III §3.2(L))

Setbacks / home size

Not to be nearer street line than building lines on recorded plat or as approved by Developer. (Original Declaration, Art. III §3.1(B))

Use restrictions

All lots for single-family residential use exclusively; one detached dwelling per lot. (Original Declaration, Art. III §3.2(A))

Voting & meetings

Class A (lot owners): 1 vote per lot; Class B (Developer): 5 votes per lot until conversion. By-Laws: one vote per lot, no cumulative voting. (Original Declaration, Art. I §4; By-Laws)

Amendments

Declaration: 3/4 vote of members at meeting with 30 days notice; By-Laws: majority of members present (in person or proxy), but if governed by Covenants, then as per Covenants. By-Laws also allow member proposal process. (Original Declaration, Art. IV §4.2; By-L)

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