Ohio Code 5312.15 – Construction of chapter
This chapter shall be construed to establish a uniform framework for the operation and management of planned communities in this state and to supplement any planned community governing document that is in existence on the effective date of this chapter. In the event of a specific conflict between this chapter and express requirements or restrictions in such a governing document, the governing document shall control. This chapter shall control if any governing document is silent with respect to any provision of this chapter.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 5312.15
- Planned community: means a community comprised of individual lots for which a deed, common plan, or declaration requires any of the following:
(1) That owners become members of an owners association that governs the community;
(2) That owners or the owners association holds or leases property or facilities for the benefit of the owners;
(3) That owners support by membership or fees, property or facilities for all owners to use. See Ohio Code 5312.01
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59