The Grange HOACentral, South Carolina

Welcome to The Grange

A residential community in Central, South Carolina — home of The Grange Homeowners Association, Inc.

2023 HBA of Greenville Community of the Year

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About our community

The Grange Homeowners Association, Inc. is a South Carolina nonprofit run by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the homeowners. The Association maintains the common areas, enforces the recorded covenants, and reviews architectural requests.

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About the HOA

The Grange Homeowners Association, Inc. maintains the community's common areas, enforces the recorded covenants, and reviews architectural requests. Every lot owner is a member of the Association.

Board of Directors

Five volunteer directors, all owners (or spouses of owners), elected by the members at the annual meeting. Directors serve without pay.

  • Jon Youatt — President
  • JD Shumpert — Vice President
  • Jeremy Turner — Secretary
  • Chris Ellsworth — Treasurer
  • Jon Call — Director

Architectural Review Committee

Appointed by the Board to review exterior change requests on its behalf. See Architectural Review.

Management company

The Grange is professionally managed by CAMS, which handles dues, accounts, the resident portal, and day-to-day operations.

Annual meeting

Members meet at least once a year to elect directors and conduct Association business. Official notices are sent by CAMS.

Documents

The recorded governing documents of The Grange

These documents are on file with the Pickens County Register of Deeds and are also available to owners on the CAMS resident portal.

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Which document controls?

The Declaration controls. The Bylaws govern how the Association operates. The Community Handbook adds rules and architectural standards and may be stricter than the Declaration, but if it conflicts with the Declaration or Bylaws, those control.

Architectural Review

Get written approval before any exterior change

Do I need approval?

Almost certainly. Fences, patios, decks, pergolas, pools, retaining walls, landscaping changes, exterior paint or door colors, lighting, play equipment, sheds, solar panels, and storm doors all need written approval before work starts. Repairs or replacements that don't change color, material, or appearance don't. When in doubt, submit a request.

How to submit

  1. Read Article 4 of the Community Handbook for the standards that apply to your project.
  2. Log in to the CAMS resident portal and submit an Architectural Request.
  3. Include what applies: a detailed description; size and height; materials, finish, and colors; location; a certified property survey marked with where the work will go; photos of materials or the design; plant species for landscaping; and estimated length of construction.
  4. Wait for written approval before starting any work.

Good to know

Written approval only

No response is never an approval.

6-month window

Approved projects must start within 6 months unless the approval says otherwise.

Drainage easements

Work in an easement may be conditioned or denied — check your plat.

Permits still apply

HOA approval doesn't replace county or town permits.

Each request is decided on its own merits. Work done without approval may have to be corrected or removed at the owner's expense.

Common standards

Summary only — see Handbook Article 4 for the full standards.

Fences — single-family homes
Black decorative metal picket only, flat tops, 4 to 5 ft tall, starting at the rear corners of the home, inside the property line, with gates wide enough for a commercial mower.
Fences — townhomes
Must match the existing party wall fence installed by the builder.
Not permitted
  • Split rail, chain link, shadowbox, or white picket fencing
  • Above-ground pools
  • Dog pens and runs
  • Front-yard fountains or water features
Trash can enclosures
Must be in the rear yard, screened from view, and approved.
Garden art
Front-yard garden art over 2 ft tall needs approval.

Community Rules

Quick reference to the rules residents ask about most

Summary only. The full rules are in the Declaration (Article XI) and the Community Handbook.

Trash and recycling
Keep cans in the garage, in an approved rear-yard enclosure, or in the far corner of the rear yard out of view, except on pickup day.
Parking and vehicles
  • Park only on paved driveways or approved parking areas.
  • Boats, trailers, RVs, and campers must be kept in an enclosed garage.
  • No common-area parking between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Large commercial trucks (3/4 ton and up) may not park overnight outside a garage, except vehicles used as primary transportation to work.
  • Inoperable or unregistered vehicles may not be kept outside a garage for more than 30 days.
  • Garage doors stay closed except when in use.
Pets
  • Up to 3 household pets per home.
  • Leashed or carried whenever off your own lot. Clean up after your pet everywhere.
  • No pet noise audible outside your lot between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
  • Pit bulls, pit bull mixes, and rottweilers are not permitted.
Signs and flags
Signs and flags must be permitted by the Architectural Guidelines or approved in writing. Display of the U.S. flag is protected as provided by federal and South Carolina law.
Yard and recreation
  • Portable basketball goals and trampolines are not permitted. Permanent basketball goals and play equipment need approval and generally belong in the rear yard.
  • Toys, mowers, and yard tools go in the rear yard when not in use.
  • No outdoor clotheslines.
Common areas
No cutting, dumping, digging, planting, or storing anything in common areas without Board approval.
Noise and nuisance
Be a good neighbor. Disturbances that unreasonably bother other residents are not allowed.

Contact

General questions

info@thegrangehoa.com

Messages go to the Board of Directors.

Dues, payments & accounts

CAMS resident portal

Architectural requests

Submit through the CAMS portal. See Architectural Review.

Community Facebook group

The Grange on Facebook

Neighbor news and conversation. Official HOA business goes through info@ or CAMS.

Emergencies

Call 911. For urgent common-area problems such as a fallen tree or a water leak, contact CAMS.