O.R.C. §5312.05
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Ohio Planned Community Law — Amendments to Declaration or Bylaws
Declaration or bylaw amendments require consent of 75% of owners. Termination of the declaration requires unanimous consent. Removal of discriminatory provisions requires only simple majority board vote.
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Statutory Text
Verified Aug 5, 2026 · OTHER
Section 5312.05 | Amendments to declaration or bylaws. Effective: September 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 61 - 134th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Unless otherwise specified in division (C) of this section or the declaration or bylaws, the owners may amend the declaration and bylaws by the consent of seventy-five per cent of the owners, either in writing or in a meeting called for that purpose. No amendment to the declaration or bylaws is effective until filed in the office of the county recorder. (B) A vote to terminate the applicability of the declaration and to dissolve the planned community requires the unanimous consent of owners. (C) A vote to delete as void, any provision within the declaration or bylaws, or any applicable restriction or covenant, that limits the occupancy or use of property subject to this chapter on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or familial status, requires only a majority vote of the board of directors of the owners association. Last updated June 29, 2022 at 2:32 PM Available Versions of this Section September 10, 2010 – Senate Bill 187 - 128th General Assembly [ View September 10, 2010 Version ] September 13, 2022 – Amended by Senate Bill 61 - 134th General Assembly [ View September 13, 2022 Version ]
Compliance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Declaration or bylaw amendments require consent of 75% of owners. | |
| Termination of the declaration requires unanimous consent. |
Governance
| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Removal of discriminatory provisions requires only simple majority board vote. |
Other sections in this chapter
- O.R.C. §5312.01 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Definitions
- O.R.C. §5312.02 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Applicability
- O.R.C. §5312.03 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Administration; Board of Directors
- O.R.C. §5312.04 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Election of Officers; Meetings
- O.R.C. §5312.06 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Powers and Duties of Association
- O.R.C. §5312.07 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Examination of Books and Records
- O.R.C. §5312.10 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Common Expense Liability
- O.R.C. §5312.12 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Liens
- O.R.C. §5312.13 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Compliance; Action for Damages
- O.R.C. §5312.16 — Ohio Planned Community Law — Solar Energy Devices
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