Common Area: The area owned in common by the owners of the planned unit development homes in a subdivision. This is ALL property extending outward from the inner wall and attic area of your home. The common areas are for the use and enjoyment of all residents. Because all members own the common areas equally, individuals may not use the areas in ways not approved by your Homeowner’s Association. The idea, of course, is that the common areas are there for all owners’ use and enjoyment consistent with the approval of the community as a whole.

Limited Common Area: Common area assigned to a specific owner for personal private use. Limited Common Area is your deck, patio (basement walkout homes) and the first 20 feet of the driveway extending out from your garage. You have exclusive use of this area, but it is under maintenance and rules control of the Association.