Charleston National > Highlights of changes in proposed revisions of the CNCA covenants, conditions, and restrictions.

FOR BLOCK CAPTAINS PETITION CAMPAIGN 2005

The major purpose of the proposed revision of the C&Rs is to update the current document to reflect contemporary conditions, policies, and practices, including homeowner, not developer, control and governance of the community. 

These are some of the most important changes affecting Charleston National property owners:

1. Homeowners will be permitted to use their homes for limited business use.

2. A Transfer Fee of $250 will be levied on the purchaser of a house in CN.  This money will be used to increase the Reserve Fund and to offset unexpected expenses such as replacement of the CN 11 Lagoon outfall system.  If the current C&Rs included a Transfer Fee, CNCA would have realized over $30,000 between October 2003 and October 2004. 

3. The Board of Directors will be able to levy a Special Assessment immediately in case of an emergency.

4. The process for enforcement of the C&Rs will be more time-efficient, enabling the Board to bring homeowners in violation of the C&Rs into compliance more quickly.

5. Homeowners will have certain rights for arbitration to settle disputes with the Association.

6. The newly adopted C&Rs can be changed by the signatures of two-thirds of CNCA members.  The current C&Rs requires signatures by ninety percent of CNCA members.

For a more complete list, refer to the February 2005 mailing to homeowners titled A Summary of Changes in the Proposed Revision of the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Charleston National Community Association.

Some homeowners have been confused about the ARC process regarding fees for requests for house and landscaping changes.  The following information explains the payment of fees:

1. For new construction only, a builder/property owner will pay $400.  The professional architect or engineer who reviews the plans, required easements, etc. will receive $200; CNCA will receive the balance.  In addition, a $500 refundable fee is paid up front in case of damage during construction to curbing, CNCA Common Area, etc.

2. For an addition that changes the footprint of a house, the homeowner will pay $75 for review by the professional architect or engineer.  The full amount will go for the professional review.   

3. Any ARC request for house or yard change or improvement that does not change the footprint of the house is free to all CN homeowners. 

One correction is needed to the proposed revision.  The definition on page 11 should read:  Quorum means ten percent (10%) of eligible Members present in person, by written absentee ballot, or by written revocable proxy, as defined in the Bylaws.  Likewise, Section H on page 17 should read:  Ten percent (10%) of eligible Members present in person, by written proxy, or by written absentee ballot shall constitute a Quorum.