JonnieG (Texas)
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Our association is small, 85 lots with about 37 owners (from 1 to 6 lots owned by one owner). Our C&Rs were written in 1990 by the developer, and have had a couple of revisions (annual dues and votes).
Under the heading, "Structures" the C&Rs state "Recreational vehicles may be used temporarily or permanently." The same paragraph also says "No permanent residence shall be constructed or permitted to remain on above lots unless such residents shall have a minimum of 850 sq. ft. of floor space of ground floor living area.
In another heading "Sewerage" it states "No building or structure shall be occupied as a residence unless all plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and toilets are connected to an adequate sewerage disposal system. All lavatories, toilets and bath facilities shall be installed indoors and shall be connected with adequate grease traps, septic tanks, and lateral lines constructed to comply with the specifications of state and local health authorities, and no "outside" or surface toilets shall be permitted under any circumstances."
Our owners are divided on the usage of the RVs, and we want to rewrite the C&Rs to read "RVs may only be used temporarily, not as permanent residences" for future owners, and allow
owners already having an RV on their lots to be grandfathered with the "temporarily or permantently" clause. How should the revision be worded? Should a date be included?
Should RVs even be occupied on a permanent basis according to the above wording?
Help!!any suggestions welcome.
Jonnie
Under the heading, "Structures" the C&Rs state "Recreational vehicles may be used temporarily or permanently." The same paragraph also says "No permanent residence shall be constructed or permitted to remain on above lots unless such residents shall have a minimum of 850 sq. ft. of floor space of ground floor living area.
In another heading "Sewerage" it states "No building or structure shall be occupied as a residence unless all plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and toilets are connected to an adequate sewerage disposal system. All lavatories, toilets and bath facilities shall be installed indoors and shall be connected with adequate grease traps, septic tanks, and lateral lines constructed to comply with the specifications of state and local health authorities, and no "outside" or surface toilets shall be permitted under any circumstances."
Our owners are divided on the usage of the RVs, and we want to rewrite the C&Rs to read "RVs may only be used temporarily, not as permanent residences" for future owners, and allow
owners already having an RV on their lots to be grandfathered with the "temporarily or permantently" clause. How should the revision be worded? Should a date be included?
Should RVs even be occupied on a permanent basis according to the above wording?
Help!!any suggestions welcome.
Jonnie