Covenants shall be set forth in detail. The Plan Commission may review covenants that pertain to any written commitments, development requirements and/or common areas, swales, or drainage systems. A copy of the recorded covenants shall be provided to the Administrative Officer by the petitioner for the records of the Plan Commission.
(A) Lot owner's association. Adequate provision shall be made for a private organization (i.e., lot owner's association) with direct responsibility to, and control of, the lot owners involved. The lot owner's association shall provide for the operation and maintenance of all common facilities, such as any common areas and ponds, in the best possible manner. Legal assurances shall be provided which show that the private organization is self-perpetuating.
(B) Service access to common areas. The covenants shall state that all common facilities and drainage systems not dedicated to the public shall be maintained by the private lot owner's organization in such a manner that adequate access is provided for fire, police, health, sanitation, and public utility vehicles to service them. All streets, roadways, and common facilities not dedicated to the public shall be operated and maintained at no expense to any governmental unit.
(C) Enforcement. Covenants shall be distinguished from written commitments and development requirements. Written commitments and development requirements are elements of the PUD approval and are enforceable by the Plan Commission. Covenants are private agreements that are not enforceable by the Plan Commission.
(Ord. 121410, passed 1-11-2011)