Governing Documents

As a homeowners association in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Glen Cove Homeowners Association (GCHOA) is governed according to the Virginia Property Owners Association Act and the GCHOA governing documents.

Virginia Property Owners Act

In Virginia, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are governed by specific laws and regulations that define their operation within common interest communities. Each HOA must comply with Virginia's laws, which require the establishment of bylaws and a declaration. These bylaws outline the rules for managing the community and its common areas, while the declaration is a legal document that formalizes the establishment of the homeowners association, detailing each party's rights and responsibilities.
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Declaration

The original declaration, as filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission in 1974, which contains the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions that define the Glen Cove Homeowners Association.
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Bylaws

The Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Glen Cove Homeowners Association, as Amended in 2008.
This document describes the operation of the Association.
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Parking Resolution

Two parking spaces have been designated for each address in GCHOA. There are also a limited number of guest parking spaces. The Parking Resolution governs the administration of parking within the Association's property.
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Architectural Control Guidelines

The Architectural Control Committee of the Glen Cove Homeowners Association is charged with preserving the architectural character of the community. Article Vlll - "Architectural Control" and Article X - "Protective Covenants and Restrictions" of the GCHOA Amended Declaration define the Committee's responsibility while allowing it discretion in dealing with specific situations and requests. Owners who wish to make modifications must submit a form to the Board for advance approval.
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Complaint Procedure

A Board of Directors governs each homeowners association in Virginia. If you have a concern, you should first contact the GCHOA Board. For cases in which you believe the Board is in violation of the law, Virginia provides for an Association complaint procedure for you to make a written complaint and submit it to the Association (with applicable documentation). Virginia law provides for a Common Interest Community Ombudsman to assist in complaint resolution.
This document is GCHOA's Complaint Procedure as required by Virginia law.
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