Point at Lake Castleberry Owners Association

What Point at Lake Castleberry Owners Association's governing documents say

The Point at Lake Castleberry is a planned-unit development (PUD) homeowners association in Apex, NC. The governing documents include Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the community association, plus architectural and landscape guidelines. These rules apply to all lot owners, residents, and their guests.

• Architectural review: Any exterior change — including fences, decks, parking pads, landscaping, tree removal, playground equipment, and paint — requires written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) before work begins. Applications are submitted via the Cedar Management Vine Portal, and the ACC has 30 days to respond. If not approved within 45 days, the application is deemed declined. Homeowners may appeal ACC decisions to the Board of Directors.
• Fences: Wood fences may be 5–6 feet tall, with board-on-board or shadow-box style and a natural or trim-matching stain. Black aluminum “3 bar” style fences are allowed up to 5 feet tall. Wood fences must not extend beyond the rear corners of the house; aluminum fences may extend up to 10 feet from the rear corners. Corner lots have sight-line restrictions.
• Decks: Decks must be confined to the rear of the dwelling, no more than 15 feet high, and must complement the house. Materials include brick to match the home, pressure-treated pine, or synthetic materials. Landscaping around decks must not impede drainage. Homeowners must obtain required building permits.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking pads must complement the existing driveway and walkway in color and finish. Not all lots can accommodate a parking pad; approval is on a case-by-case basis and may require screening landscaping.
• Landscaping, gardens & tree removal: Tree removal requires ACC approval. Vegetable gardens may be up to 60 square feet, must be located behind the house or about 14.5 inches from a side lot line, and must be maintained weed-free with materials that blend with the landscape. Gardens must not attract wildlife. Flower gardens, patios, walkways, rain barrels, and exterior lighting (no post lights) also need approval.
• Playground equipment: Play equipment must be placed in the rear yard (behind the building envelope), blend with surroundings, and not create a nuisance. Moveable toys must not remain in the front yard or on corner-lot side yards overnight.
• Assessments & enforcement: Each lot owner must pay annual and special assessments. Unpaid assessments for 30+ days can result in suspension of voting rights and common area use. Fines for rule violations may reach $100 per day (after a five-day grace period) and can become a lien on the lot. The board may also suspend services for delinquent owners.
• Signs & flags: Political signs and the American flag are regulated by the architectural guidelines. For-sale signs are addressed in Section 3.13. Specific display rules are not detailed in the provided excerpt.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.