Ocean Isle West

What Ocean Isle West's governing documents say

This is a lot-specific declaration for Oceanfront Lot 13 within the Ocean Isle Grande community in Bolivia, NC. It applies to the owner of that single lot and restricts its use to single-family residential purposes. The lot is also subject to the broader Ocean Isle West Declaration, Blvd. Declaration, and Master Declaration, which impose additional covenants and assessments.

• Single-family use & home office: The lot may only be used for single-family residential purposes. A home office is allowed if it does not induce traffic, require commercial visitors, signage, or retail space.
• Building size & construction: Only one single-family house is allowed, with a minimum of 2,500 heated square feet and a maximum of less than 5,000 heated square feet. The home must be substantially built on site (no modular or transported homes). Exterior construction must be completed within 12 months of commencement, barring hardship.
• Architectural & site approval: All construction, exterior changes, and sitework (including clearing, grading, and excavation) require prior written approval from the Declarant (or a Design Review Committee). Plans and specifications must be submitted, including digital copies and submittals to the Town of Ocean Isle Beach.
• Pets: Only customary, non-exotic domestic pets are allowed, subject to rules in the Master Declaration and local laws. Pets may not be kept for commercial purposes or become a nuisance.
• Parking & vehicles: Off-street parking for at least two passenger automobiles must be provided, using pervious materials. No parking is allowed in the private road right-of-way. Mobile homes, RVs, trailers, boats, and inoperable or unlicensed vehicles are prohibited on the lot. Minor emergency vehicle repairs within 24 hours are allowed.
• Prohibited structures & uses: No detached garages, carports, storage sheds, or other outbuildings are permitted unless architecturally compatible with the primary dwelling. No satellite dishes or antennas larger than 1 meter in diameter without approval. No noxious or offensive activities.
• Beach access & dune walkover: The lot owner has a perpetual pedestrian easement (5 feet wide) across Declarant's beachfront property to the toe of the frontal dune line, including the right to construct an uncovered 3-foot-wide dune walkover/boardwalk. No structure may be built seaward of the toe of the frontal dune line. If the dune moves landward, any seaward improvements must be removed within 90 days.
• Assessments & governing documents: The lot is subject to annual and special assessments collected by the Ocean Isle Grande Master Association (and possibly other associations). The lot is also bound by the Ocean Isle West Declaration, Blvd. Declaration, and Master Declaration, which contain additional rules and restrictions.

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.