Birchwood Reserve Subdivision HOA

Key facts from Birchwood Reserve Subdivision HOA's documents

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

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Birchwood Reserve Subdivision HOA

Units / lots

66 lots (Lots 1-39 and 41-66 subject to declaration; Lot 40 excluded) and 4 outlots (Recitals, Page 1)

Developer / declarant

B&L Development LLC

Assessments & dues

Determined annually by Board budget; divided equally among all fully improved Lots; not limited by Wisconsin Statutes § 779.70 (Section 5.2(a)-(c), Page 9)

Special assessments

Yes; for general benefit – majority approval of Owners; for individual Lot compliance – may be levied against that Lot; clear written explanation required (Section 5.3, Page 9)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessment after 60 days from levy becomes lien; Board may file claim under Wisconsin Statute § 779.70 within six months of levy; foreclosure per maintenance lien statute (Section 5.7, Page 10)

Reserves & fees

$250 non-refundable one-time conveyance fee to Developer at initial conveyance of Lot by Developer; not payable by future buyers (Section 2.17, Page 6)

Fences

Fences allowed up to 6 feet in height; plans (size, shape, material, location) must be ACC approved prior to installation (Section 2.14, Page 5)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approval required for any building, fence, wall, pool, driveway, deck, landscaping, antenna, or other structure or improvement, including exterior additions, changes, or alterations (Section 2.4, Page 2-3)

Home business

Professional home occupations permitted subject to Town and County ordinances and limited to residents of the dwelling (Section 2.3(b), Page 2)

Setbacks / home size

Front and interior lot line setbacks no less than shown on Plat and provided by applicable Town and County ordinances (Section 2.7(a), Page 3)

Use restrictions

Yes; Lots 1-39 and 41-66 shall be used for single-family residential purposes as defined by Town and Racine County Zoning (Section 2.3(a), Page 2)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner has one vote per Lot; multiple owners determine vote among themselves; delinquent Members cannot vote until all charges paid; proxy valid for 6 months (Section 4.2, Page 8)

Amendments

First 15 years: by Developer solely until all Lots conveyed, then by 75% of Lots with Developer consent if Developer owns any Lots; after 15 years: by 75% of Lots subject to prior Town approval; amendments consistent with general plan (Section 8.2, Page 11)

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