Governing Documents

The Governing Documents below are the principal source for all the information about our association’s Rules and Regulations, By-Laws, Covenants, and Design Standards.

Covenants are non-governmental legal restrictions that apply to land and, hence, also apply to the owners of this land. They are legally binding. At Carnes Crossroads, there are two main sets of covenants that apply to all properties: the Carnes Crossroads Community Association, Inc. (CCCA) Covenants and the Carnes Crossroads Town Association (CCTA) Covenants. The Covenants are legal instruments that are recorded in the official land records office for Berkeley County and should have been provided by your attorney at closing. If you did not receive these, they are available for download here:

Carnes Crossroads Community Association CC&Rs (download)

Carnes Crossroads Town Association CC&Rs (download)

Association Budgets

Each association’s Board of Directors approves the budgets of the CCCA and CCTA each fall.

2020 Carnes Crossroads Community Association (CCCA) Budget

2020 Carnes Crossroads Town Association (CCTA) Budget

Declaration of Easements & Covenant to Share Costs

2017 Declaration of Easements and Covenant to Share Costs (download)

Green Barn

Located in the heart of St. Thomas Park, the iconic Green Barn is a historic venue that is a favorite gathering place and home to a diverse array of special events, from a seasonal farmers’ market to cocktail parties, live concerts and fitness classes. The Green Barn is available for rent for special events like birthday parties, fundraising events, receptions, lectures, classes and more.

For information about renting the Green Barn for a special event, please contact Michael Wilchenski at mwilchenski@ccmcnet.com.

Green Barn Rental Agreement (download)

Pool

The Carnes Crossroads Community Association maintains the swimming pool in St. Thomas Park. The pool is open seasonally from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days a week. Gate attendants will be monitoring the pool starting Memorial weekend through Labor Day working 7 days a week from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Please note: Gate attendant duties will be to greet residents and guests as well as keep a watchful eye on the pool. They cannot and will not perform lifesaving rescues. Gate attendants are not meant to be babysitters. Ultimately, it is the parent’s responsibility to look after their child. Gate attendants will have the authority to let residents know when they are breaking the rules. These are the DHEC (South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control) and Pool Management rules. Residents are encouraged to notify the gate attendant on duty if they see any infractions so that they can notify POA staff if immediate response is needed.

Residents are encouraged to notify the POA if they have questions or concerns regarding the pool or the pool attendants.

• DHEC and POA Pool Rules
  • There should be no solo swimming
  • There should be no running, boisterous or rough play
  • No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs should use the pool
  • There should be no spitting or blowing nose in the pool
  • Persons with diarrheal illness or nausea should not enter the pool
  • Persons with skin, eye, ear or respiratory infections should not enter the pool
  • Persons with open lesions or wounds should not enter the pool
  • No animals or pets allowed in the enclosure
  • No glass allowed in the pool or on the pool deck
  • No children should be in the pool without supervision.
  • You should take a shower before entering the pool.
  • This pool is open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • The maximum number of swimmers allowed in the pool is 149
  • A First Aid Kit is located at the pool entrance
  • An emergency phone is located at the pool entrance
  • Lifesaving equipment is located on the fence
  • The pool operator of record at this facility is Sweetwater Pools. Service certification number is 37-281730
  • No food or drinks allowed in the pool
  • Children under 13 should not be in the pool without adult supervision
  • No air filled flotation of any kind is permitted in the pool
  • Vacate the pool and pool gates in the event of thunder/lightning. Remain clear of the area for 30 minutes after the last sight/sound of thunder/lightning.
  • For all Emergencies, please call 911
  • For all non-emergencies, contact the Carnes Crossroads POA office at (843) 761-8600.

Dog Park

Located on the greenway along Parish Farms Drive, the Dog Park at Carnes Crossroads is a convenient location for residents and their pets to mingle with their neighbors.

AREA LOCATION

Located on the southern coast of South Carolina and bordered on the east side by the Atlantic shoreline, the Charleston metropolitan area includes Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. The city of Charleston expands inward for 50 miles, occupying a total area of 90 square miles, including historic downtown Charleston, Daniel Island and surrounding suburban and island communities. …Read More

Charleston Metro Region Demographic Information

Charleston Area Population:

Berkeley County – 194,020
Charleston County – 365,162
Dorchester County – 142,496
Metro Area – 712,220

Average Household Income:

Berkeley County – $64,589
Charleston County – $66,432
Dorchester County – $61,757

Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2013 Population Estimates, 2012 American Community Survey and 2010 Census …Read More

TAXES

Compared to many other thriving coastal communities, Charleston offers residents a reasonable cost of living, and the area’s state and local tax burden is significantly lower than the national average. …Read More