Original Declaration
The founding community document covering property standards, architectural review, assessments, common areas, and Association responsibilities.
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Compare property requirementsTownhouses vs. Detached HomesSelect to expand the comparison and source links
Townhouse properties follow the generally applicable Charleston Place covenants plus the additional townhouse provisions that cover their property. Those townhouse-specific requirements do not automatically apply to ordinary detached homes.
Article XV §6(A) says the other Declaration restrictions also apply alongside the townhouse provisions. The November 1996 and 1998 amendments must be read together to identify the affected land, dwelling type and Association authority.
| Topic | Detached homes | Townhouse properties |
|---|---|---|
| Community covenants | Follow the Declaration and amendments applicable to the lot. | Follow the generally applicable provisions plus the additional townhouse provisions applicable to the property. |
| Article XV | Townhouse-specific provisions do not apply merely because the home is in Charleston Place. | Applies within its defined scope, as affected by the recorded amendments. |
| Maintenance and exterior work | Review applicable Article VII architectural requirements, Article VIII maintenance obligations and amendments. | Article XV §5(B) adds an approval requirement for repairs, redecorations, painting and maintenance, alongside other applicable provisions. |
| Party walls and common areas | Do not assume the townhouse arrangements cover the property; check its own governing record. | Additional party-wall, common-area and easement arrangements may apply under Article XV and later amendments. |
| Budgets and assessments | The reviewed Bylaws allocate subdivision-wide expenses to all lot owners. They do not allocate the additional Townhouse Budget to ordinary detached-home owners. | Article XI of the reviewed Bylaws states that townhouse owners contribute to the Subdivision Budget and an additional Townhouse Budget. Read these provisions with the 1998 amendment and any later valid changes. |
| Townhouse board elections | Do not assume detached-home owners may elect the separate Townhouse Association board. | The 1998 amendment requires a separate board made up of townhouse owners and limits voting for that board to townhouse owners. This does not itself resolve voting in the broader Property Owners Association. |
| Association authority | A requirement must be supported by authority applicable to the property. | The separate Townhouse Association has the authority given to it by the applicable documents; that authority does not automatically extend to every Charleston Place lot. |
Important distinction: This comparison separates detached homes from townhouse properties. A townhouse can itself be a single-family dwelling. Some provisions in the same amendment use broader language, so do not treat the entire 1996 or 1998 amendment as townhouse-only.
Exact townhouse scope: The 1998 amendment extends Article XV to the identified Lots 1–13 and Tract D upon which a townhouse is constructed. Its separate Townhouse Association powers clause addresses real estate where a townhouse is built or may be built. Those are distinct scope provisions; check the property’s plat and governing record.
Bylaws are a separate document: The Bylaws linked here are those of the Property Owners Association. Do not assume this copy is also the separate Townhouse Association’s complete corporate bylaws; obtain that Association’s own records when needed.
Before applying a requirement: Identify the specific clause, the land it covers, the applicable amendment and the Association authorized to act. A townhouse rule is not automatically a restriction on all detached homes.
How the documents fit together
What’s included: The available 1994 Declaration, Property Owners Association Bylaws, three 1996 amendments, the 1998 amendment, the 2023 Tract E adoption, and the 2024 and 2025 amendments with their 2026 rescission.
- General framework: The Declaration provides property restrictions, membership, assessments and architectural review; the Bylaws provide corporate procedures and additional budget provisions.
- 1996 changes: The June 10 instrument addresses identified lots and condominium provisions; the June 20 instrument addresses pool/clubhouse and assessment provisions. The November instrument adds townhouse Article XV and also changes the general lot definition.
- 1998 changes: Some provisions are townhouse-specific, while occupancy and sidewalk wording is broader. Scope must be checked clause by clause.
- 2023 Tract E record: Instrument 202302071, Book 748, page 442 adopts the earlier recorded covenants for the specifically described Tract E. It is not a blanket replacement of every homeowner’s restrictions. Read the Tract E document below
- 2024 and 2025 amendments: The 2026 recorded rescission withdraws these two instruments. Their copies below are historical records, not current requirements.
- Unresolved wording: The November 1996 deletion language and the 1998 replacement of Article IX §5 need reconciliation before treating every original appearance, setback or paving provision as current. The June 1996 annual-assessment provision also uses both a $10 increase and a 10% threshold; do not present a simplified formula without resolving that wording.
This is a review of the available copies, not confirmation that no other recorded instruments or later corporate amendments exist. Property-specific records and later valid changes may affect the result. The Bylaws state that the Declaration controls if they conflict.
Association Bylaws
Information about Association meetings, directors, officers, elections, voting, committees, and organizational procedures.
1996 Amendment — Condominium Use & Setbacks
Recorded June 10, 1996 · Instrument 199606196 · Book 377, page 932
Changes the permitted uses for Lots 1–13 and adds condominium garage and setback provisions. Read with the later November 1996 amendment.
1996 Amendment — Pool & Assessments
Recorded June 20, 1996 · Instrument 199606710 · Book 378, page 304
Recorded provisions addressing a possible pool and clubhouse, annual assessments, and assessments for capital improvements.
1996 Amendment — Townhouses & Easements
Recorded November 4, 1996 · Instrument 199612000 · Book 381, page 916
Revises the lot definition and townhouse provisions for Lots 1–13; adds Article XV addressing common areas, party walls, easements, maintenance and repairs. Amendment III contains deletion language affecting Article IX §5; consult the complete amendment sequence.
Townhouse-specific scope: Article XV adds requirements for the townhouse properties it covers; these do not automatically apply to detached homes. Compare the requirements above.
1999 Recorded Amendment — Occupancy & Townhouse Association
Instrument 199901666 · Book 406, page 511 · Recorded February 2, 1999
Recorded provisions addressing townhouse definitions, occupancy, sidewalks, garages, setbacks, and townhouse maintenance and association matters.
Read each provision’s scope: This amendment includes both townhouse-specific provisions and broader wording. It should not be treated as applying only to townhouses in its entirety.
2023 Tract E — Adoption of Covenants
Recorded March 21, 2023 · Instrument 202302071 · Book 748, page 442
Adopts earlier recorded covenants for the Tract E described in the document. Read its legal description to see which land it covers.
Recorded Rescission
The recorded document withdrawing the 2024 and 2025 covenant amendments, effective October 1, 2026. Copies of those earlier amendments remain in the archive for reference.
Document Archive — Historical Copies
The following amendments were rescinded effective October 1, 2026. They are retained as historical records and are not presented as current community requirements.
2024 Amendment — Historical Copy
A copy of the former 2024 amendment. Read with the 2026 recorded rescission for document history.
2025 Amendment — Historical Copy
A copy of the former 2025 amendment. Read with the 2026 recorded rescission for document history.
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