Shopton Point

Key facts from Shopton Point's documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned community under the North Carolina Planned Community Act (Page 345 (WHEREAS))

Units / lots

At least 96 (Lots 39-96 identified as Alley-Load Lots) (Section 1.2)

Developer / declarant

Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc., an Arizona corporation (Page 345)

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. Chap. 47F) (Section 1.1)

Assessments & dues

Board adopts budget; notice to Owners; may be ratified by members at meeting; if rejected, prior budget continues. (Section 4.3(A))

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements or other lawful purpose with assent of 2/3 of votes cast at a meeting. (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien created; may be foreclosed in manner of Act; subordinate to first mortgage liens. (Sections 4.1, 4.7, 4.8)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish and maintain a reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement. (Section 4.10)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other common household pets (types acceptable to Board) may be kept; not for commercial breeding; no nuisance. (Section 5.16)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but entire Lot must be leased; no single room rentals. (Section 5.15)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited except vehicles too large for driveway may park on adjacent street during daylight hours only; must be garaged or removed at night. (Section 5.5)

Fences

Any fence requires ARC approval (as an improvement). (Section 5.22(B))

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior improvements, grading, alterations, etc. (Section 5.22)

Home business

Permitted if in accordance with applicable municipal ordinances for home business in residential districts. (Section 5.1)

Signs & flags

Generally require prior written approval; exceptions: Declarant signs, legally required signs, one temporary for-sale sign (30"x24"), one political sign (max 24"x24", display 45 days before to 7 days after election), certain Declarant/const (Section 5.3)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Area maintenance, including stormwater facilities; Owner responsible for Lot. (Sections 1.14, 4.2)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be improved and used only for Single Family Residential Use. (Section 5.1)

Voting & meetings

Class A (Owners except Declarant/Designated Builder): 1 vote per Lot. Class B (Declarant and Designated Builders): 96 votes per Lot. Joint ownership: one ballot per Lot. (Sections 3.7, 3.8)

Amendments

Not detailed in this document; Declaration may be amended per its terms (not provided).

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.