Rocky Springs on Smith Lake

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Review the recorded access and restrictions applicable to the exact lot. Where a listing references specialized access or shared facilities, request the governing documents and confirm the rights included with that property.

Your neighborhood questions, answered

Document summaries describe the sources reviewed. Confirm current amendments, fees and the rules for your exact lot.

Six Cullman County instruments were fully read. Phase I covers Lots 1–13 on Plat Book 2009, page 03; Phase II covers Lots 1–39 on Plat Book 2010, page 13. Phase I has a 2009 minimum-size amendment and a narrow 2013 Lot 6 as-built consent; Phase II has a corrected 2010 declaration. Match the parcel to its phase. These records do not establish Air Park, runway or hangar rights.

Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?

Confirm current terms

Both phases’ recorded texts allow an annual assessment when the respective HOA organizes. They do not establish current dues or that no fee is charged. Phase II admission/use fees may also apply to shared facilities. Confirm the correct phase’s current association, dues and any charges.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Phase I §§35,38–39 · Misc Book 262, p. 439; corrected Phase II §§36,39–40 · Misc Book 267, pp. 560–561 · PDF page 6
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Phase I §§35,38–39 · Misc Book 262, p. 439; corrected Phase II §§36,39–40 · Misc Book 267, pp. 560–561 · PDF page 6

What neighborhood amenities are available?

Confirm current terms

The declarations describe Phase II amenities and a boat launch, with Phase I access conditional on completion and applicable rules/admission fees. Current operation and transferable rights are unconfirmed. The FAA’s separate Airpark identity does not give a residential lot runway or hangar rights.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Phase I §39 · Misc Book 262, p. 439; corrected Phase II §40 · Misc Book 267, p. 561; FAA AL30 · PDF page 6
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Phase I §39 · Misc Book 262, p. 439; corrected Phase II §40 · Misc Book 267, p. 561; FAA AL30 · PDF page 6
FAA location identifiers · Phase I §39 · Misc Book 262, p. 439; corrected Phase II §40 · Misc Book 267, p. 561; FAA AL30 · PDF page 6

What size home can I build?

Document summary

Phase I’s November 2009 amendment and corrected Phase II declaration require 2,000 square feet above ground, excluding porches, carports and garages. A multistory home requires at least 1,300 on the first above-ground level. Match the lot to the correct phase and check later changes.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §§5–6 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §§5–6 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2

What styles and plans need approval?

Document summary

ACC approval is required for house plans before construction, approved/licensed builders and the listed improvements and alterations. Plans and approval/disapproval are written. The phases differ in some details; obtain the current committee requirements for the exact lot.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Phase I §§9,13,34,37 · Misc Book 262, pp. 435–439; corrected Phase II §§9,13,35,38 · Misc Book 267, pp. 556–560 · PDF page 6
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Phase I §§9,13,34,37 · Misc Book 262, pp. 435–439; corrected Phase II §§9,13,35,38 · Misc Book 267, pp. 556–560 · PDF page 6

Are manufactured or mobile homes allowed?

Document summary

Both phase texts prohibit a mobile home and listed temporary structures being used as residences, temporarily or permanently. They do not expressly resolve every modern manufactured/modular classification; get written confirmation for the exact proposed structure.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §23 · Misc Book 262, p. 437; Misc Book 267, p. 558 · PDF page 4
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §23 · Misc Book 262, p. 437; Misc Book 267, p. 558 · PDF page 4

Can I keep or stay in an RV or camper?

Document summary

Motorhomes and RVs must be housed in an ACC-approved structure, and listed boats/trailers/vehicles are subject to garage storage. Street parking is limited to 24 hours. Listed temporary structures may not be residences; this is not general RV occupancy permission.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §§20–23 · Misc Book 262, pp. 436–437; Misc Book 267, pp. 557–558 · PDF page 4
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §§20–23 · Misc Book 262, pp. 436–437; Misc Book 267, pp. 557–558 · PDF page 4

When must construction start?

Not verified

No deadline to start construction after purchase was found in the six fully read records. Plans must be approved before work. This absence does not establish that no later lot-specific rule exists.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Complete six-record review; plan approval §9 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Complete six-record review; plan approval §9 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2

When must construction finish?

Not verified

No numerical deadline to finish construction after commencement was found in these six fully read records. Obtain any later amendments or current written committee requirements for the property.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Complete six-record review · Phase I Misc Book 262, pp. 327–334 and 434–441; Phase II Misc Book 266, pp. 829–836 and Misc Book 267, pp. 555–564
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Complete six-record review · Phase I Misc Book 262, pp. 327–334 and 434–441; Phase II Misc Book 266, pp. 829–836 and Misc Book 267, pp. 555–564

Can I rent through Airbnb or VRBO?

Not verified

No numerical stay minimum or express short-term rental permission/prohibition was found in the six fully read records. Residential-use clauses alone do not settle current Airbnb/VRBO eligibility; check later amendments, association rules and the exact lot.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Complete six-record review; residential-use §1 · Misc Book 262, p. 434 and Misc Book 267, p. 555 · PDF page 1
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Complete six-record review; residential-use §1 · Misc Book 262, p. 434 and Misc Book 267, p. 555 · PDF page 1

What other rules should I know?

Document summary

Shoreline work needs applicable Alabama Power approval, sewage needs health approval and utilities have phase-specific requirements. A 2013 as-built consent applies only to specified existing Phase I Lot 6 improvements. Separate airport/runway rights are not established by these documents.

Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §7 · Misc Book 262, p. 435 and Misc Book 267, p. 556; sewage/utility clauses; Lot 6 consent · Misc Book 286, pp. 934–935 · PDF page 2
Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §7 · Misc Book 262, p. 435 and Misc Book 267, p. 556; sewage/utility clauses; Lot 6 consent · Misc Book 286, pp. 934–935 · PDF page 2
Consent and/or approval of existing structures in Rocky Springs Phase I · §7 · Misc Book 262, p. 435 and Misc Book 267, p. 556; sewage/utility clauses; Lot 6 consent · Misc Book 286, pp. 934–935 · PDF page 2

All 40 pages of the six identified county records were visually read. This supports the phase-specific building, storage and assessment summaries below. Later amendments, current association/ACC operations and dues, amenity completion and individual airport access remain to be verified; this is not a certified current chain. Research checked 2026-10-31.

Neighborhood features

• Cullman County accepted County Roads 67 and 100 in Rocky Springs Phases I and II for maintenance in September 2015. This historical action covers the named roads and phases.

  Cullman County minutes, September 22, 2015 · PDF p. 2 · PDF page 2

• The FAA identifies Rocky Springs Airpark in Bremen as AL30. Airport identity does not give an individual residential lot a right to use it.

  FAA location identifiers

• The phase declarations contemplate Phase II common amenities and a boat launch. Phase I use is conditional on completion and applicable Phase II rules, with reasonable admission/use fees permitted. These clauses do not prove that facilities operate today or that every property has transferable access.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Phase I §39 · Misc Book 262, p. 439; corrected Phase II §40 · Misc Book 267, p. 561 · PDF page 6
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Phase I §39 · Misc Book 262, p. 439; corrected Phase II §40 · Misc Book 267, p. 561 · PDF page 6

Building and ownership notes

The available document copies state:

• Phase I’s 2009 amendment and corrected Phase II text specify at least 2,000 square feet above ground, excluding porches, carports and garages. Multistory dwellings require at least 1,300 square feet on the first above-ground level.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §§5–6 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §§5–6 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2

• House plans need ACC approval before construction; builders must be licensed and approved. Plans for listed improvements, landscaping and alterations must be submitted in writing, and committee approval/disapproval is written.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Phase I §§9,13,34,37 · Misc Book 262, pp. 435–439; corrected Phase II §§9,13,35,38 · Misc Book 267, pp. 556–560 · PDF page 6
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Phase I §§9,13,34,37 · Misc Book 262, pp. 435–439; corrected Phase II §§9,13,35,38 · Misc Book 267, pp. 556–560 · PDF page 6

• The reviewed phase texts prohibit listed temporary structures, trailers, mobile homes and outbuildings serving as residences, temporarily or permanently. This is not a complete classification of every proposed modular or manufactured construction system.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §23 · Misc Book 262, p. 437; Misc Book 267, p. 558 · PDF page 4
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §23 · Misc Book 262, p. 437; Misc Book 267, p. 558 · PDF page 4

• Listed boats, trailers and motorhomes must use appropriate garage storage; RVs are to be housed in an ACC-approved structure. Street parking may not exceed 24 hours. These are storage/parking conditions rather than a ban on owning those vehicles.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §§20–22 · Misc Book 262, pp. 436–437; Misc Book 267, pp. 557–558 · PDF page 3
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §§20–22 · Misc Book 262, pp. 436–437; Misc Book 267, pp. 557–558 · PDF page 3

• Shoreline construction and boat structures must comply with Alabama Power requirements. The recorded text uses a 524-foot contour reference; current lot-specific permits and shoreline requirements still control the proposed work.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · §7 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · §7 · Misc Book 262, p. 435; Misc Book 267, p. 556 · PDF page 2

• Individual sewage systems need health-authority design and approval. Underground electric service is the default, with a prior written ACC exception. Corrected Phase II also requires underground propane tanks.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Phase I §§25,33 · Misc Book 262, pp. 437–438; corrected Phase II §§25,33–34 · Misc Book 267, pp. 558–560 · PDF page 5
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Phase I §§25,33 · Misc Book 262, pp. 437–438; corrected Phase II §§25,33–34 · Misc Book 267, pp. 558–560 · PDF page 5

Recorded document trail

• Phase I’s original §5 minimum was 1,800 square feet. The November 2009 amendment expressly revises it to 2,000; its first-level multistory figure remains 1,300. Use the amendment when describing that recorded sequence.

  Restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Original Misc Book 262, p. 328; amendment Misc Book 262, p. 435 · PDF page 2
  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Original Misc Book 262, p. 328; amendment Misc Book 262, p. 435 · PDF page 2

• The corrected Phase II instrument expressly amends the original declaration at Misc Book 266, page 829. It retains matching garage construction/style but does not repeat the original side/rear door-orientation sentence. Do not silently combine every original and corrected clause.

  Restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Corrected opening and §2 · Misc Book 267, pp. 555–556; original §2 · Misc Book 266, p. 829 · PDF page 2
  Corrected restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase II · Corrected opening and §2 · Misc Book 267, pp. 555–556; original §2 · Misc Book 266, p. 829 · PDF page 2

• The 2013 consent concerns existing improvements and setbacks on Phase I Lot 6 as of December 12, 2012. It is not blanket permission for other lots or future work.

  Consent and/or approval of existing structures in Rocky Springs Phase I · Consent items 1–16 · Misc Book 286, pp. 934–935 · PDF page 1

• The Phase I amendment’s face, execution and recording stamp show November 4, 2009. An index-date discrepancy has not been treated as a different earlier amendment.

  Amendment to restrictions, covenants and conditions related to Rocky Springs Phase I · Instrument 110348 · Misc Book 262, pp. 434 and 441 · PDF page 1
  Cullman County probate recording index · Instrument 110348 · Misc Book 262, pp. 434 and 441 · PDF page 1

Questions for the exact property

• Is this parcel in Phase I or Phase II, and which plat lot and later recorded changes apply?
• What are the current association dues, shared-facility admission charges and committee submission requirements?
• Was the Phase II boat launch completed and permitted, and what written access rights transfer with this lot?
• If airport access is advertised, what separate runway, hangar or airport-use agreement grants that right?
• What current road, shoreline, septic and utility approvals support the intended improvements?

Understand the map and the property

Community pins identify reference locations, not entrances or subdivision boundaries. A highlighted tax parcel is the selected listing’s map reference and may not include all land offered for sale. Nearby parcels are not assumed to be part of the community or listing. Confirm boundaries, access and rights with recorded documents and a survey.