Gates Head Bylaws, Covenants, Etc.
Click on the links below to access text or image versions of various documents that define Gates Head. Within each text document, your browser should allow you to search for any particular word you're interested in. (Click Edit/Find.) The image documents, on the other hand, are the original documents, with information such as any signatures or official stamps. For official or legal purposes, rely only on the image documents.
  • Original Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions - March 21, 1983 (Text version) (Image version)
    Sets up Gates Head Association, Inc., as a neighborhood association.
    Common areas and easements.
    Membership and voting rights.
    Annual and special assessments (dues).
    Lot restrictions and Architectural Control Committee.
    Enforcement and amendment.
    Geographical description of where Gates Head is.
    Amendment requires assent of 75% of the membership (after 20 years).
  • Articles of Incorporation - October 23, 1984 (Text version) (Image version)
    Sets up Gates Head Association, Inc., as a corporation.
    Lot owners are members.
    Amendment requires assent of 75% of the membership.
  • First Amendment to Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions - September 1, 1986 (Text version) (Image version)
    Rewrites and expands lot restrictions.
    THIS IS THE PRIMARY PLACE TO LOOK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LOT RESTRICTIONS, taking into account the subsequent letters regarding siding, roofing, and satellite dishes.
  • Amended and Restated Bylaws - December 1, 1995 (Text version) (Image version)
    Establishes current rules defining the Board of Directors, their duties, elections, terms of office, and annual and other meetings.
    Further defines the obligation of members (lot owners) to pay annual and special assessments (dues).
    THIS IS THE PRIMARY PLACE TO LOOK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW GATES HEAD IS GOVERNED.
  • Letter Regarding Satellite Dishes - October 20, 2002 (Text version) (Image version)
    Points out that the prohibition of satellite dish antennas, as stated in the First Amendment to Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, is unenforceable because it conflicts with FCC regulations.
    However, the Architectural Control Committee needs to be consulted before this type of antenna is installed.
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