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What Arboretum The's governing documents say

The Arboretum is a single-family home community in Bolivia, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). These restrictive covenants apply to all homeowners and residents, covering architectural standards, land use, and community rules.

• Architectural review: All exterior changes, including new construction, fences, landscaping, and color changes, require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The ARC has 10 days to respond and up to 20 more to approve or deny. Decisions can be appealed.
• Minimum home size: Single-story homes must have at least 1,600 sq ft of enclosed dwelling area; two-story homes must have at least 1,200 sq ft on the ground floor. No dwelling may be less than 1,400 sq ft total. Garages, decks, and open porches are excluded from the count.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for a minimum of 12 months. Subleases are prohibited. The homeowner remains responsible for all dues, assessments, and damages caused by tenants. Rent-back agreements during a sale may be shorter.
• Home businesses: Home businesses are allowed only if incidental to residential use, limited to 25% of one floor, with no non-resident employees, no visible display, and no extra customer traffic. No mechanical equipment beyond normal residential use.
• Parking & vehicles: Each home must provide off-street parking for at least 2 cars. Boats, trailers, and recreational or commercial vehicles must be stored in an enclosed garage. No parking on homesites except in garages.
• Pets: Only usual household pets (dogs, cats) are allowed. No livestock, poultry, or other animals may be raised or kept.
• Signs: For-sale or for-rent signs are allowed but must be wood or approved material, no larger than 12"x24", with lettering no taller than 3". Only specific wording is permitted. Contractor signs are allowed during construction but must be removed after certificate of occupancy.

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.