Marsh Acres

What Marsh Acres's governing documents say

This is a declaration of restrictive covenants for Sawgrass Cove at Marsh Acres, a single-family residential subdivision in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It establishes rules for lot use, construction, and a homeowners' association (Sawgrass Cove Home Owner's Association, Inc.) that maintains private roads and common areas. The document binds all lot owners and their successors.

• Permitted use & occupancy: Lots are for permanent single-family residential use only. A residential unit may house one or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or up to four unrelated adults maintaining a common household. No manufactured homes, mobile homes, or temporary housing are allowed as permanent residences.
• Construction & architectural review: All improvements require prior written approval from the Architectural Committee (initially the Declarant, later the Association). Minimum heated floor area is 1,200 square feet. Exterior construction must be completed within one year. No metal siding, tar paper, asbestos, unfinished plywood, or exposed concrete blocks are permitted.
• Lot coverage & setbacks: Maximum impervious (built-upon) area is 25% of any lot, including structures and paved surfaces. Setbacks: 5 feet from side property lines, 25 feet from front and rear property lines. Lots facing the Shallotte River must maintain a 75-foot vegetated buffer from the high-water mark.
• Vehicles & parking: Parking on subdivision roads or rights-of-way is prohibited. All driveways and parking areas must be surfaced with gravel, concrete, asphalt, or similar material. No unlicensed or inoperable vehicles may be kept outside an enclosed garage. Only one boat trailer may be kept outside unless stored in an enclosed garage.
• Pets & animals: No commercial breeding is allowed. Up to five usual household pets (e.g., dogs, cats) are permitted, but must be confined to the owner's lot or leashed outside. No animal may create frequent or habitual noise disturbance.
• Leasing & rentals: Leasing or renting a dwelling for any length of time is permitted. Lodging businesses (short-term rentals) are prohibited unless approved by the Declarant in its sole discretion.
• Homeowners' association & assessments: Every lot owner is a member of the Sawgrass Cove Home Owner's Association. Annual assessments are set by the Board of Directors; a minimum of $400 per year is specified for road maintenance. Delinquent assessments accrue 18% annual interest and become a lien on the property.
• Enforcement & penalties: The Association may impose a $25 per day penalty for violations not cured within 14 days of notice. It may also enter a lot to abate violations and recover costs, including attorney's fees.

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.