Rivergate Estate

What Rivergate Estate's governing documents say

Rivergate Estate Phase II is a single-family home subdivision in Bolivia, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that runs with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and prospective buyers, covering what you can build, how you can use your property, and ongoing obligations like HOA fees and maintenance.

• Permitted use & structures: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Each lot may have one detached single-family dwelling, plus a private garage (max 3 cars) with optional second-story guest quarters. No mobile homes, manufactured homes, trailers, campers, or temporary residences are allowed. Modular homes are permitted.
• Minimum dwelling size & height: Dwellings must have at least 1,600 square feet of heated living area (excluding porches, garages, outbuildings). Maximum height is 40 feet from highest point to ground.
• Setbacks & easements: Minimum setbacks: 10 feet from side lot lines, 25 feet from front lot line or street right-of-way. Utility and drainage easements exist on certain lots (e.g., 10-foot utility easement on back lines of Lots A-F, K-N; drainage easements on others). No structures or plantings may obstruct these easements.
• Construction standards & timeline: Construction must be substantially completed within 12 months of starting. Exterior materials must be natural wood, stone, brick, or Hardi Panel vinyl; roofs must be wood shake or Timberline-style shingles. No concrete block, asbestos, or asphalt siding. Portable toilets required during construction; debris cleaned weekly.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed in reasonable numbers, but not for commercial breeding. Pets must not be a danger or nuisance to neighbors.
• Parking & vehicles: No street parking. No trucks over one-ton capacity, mobile homes, trailers, campers, or boats may be parked overnight visible from other lots or streets. No junk or unregistered vehicles allowed on lots.
• Homeowners association & fees: An initial annual HOA fee of $200 is due by January 30 each year (starting 2010) for road and community area maintenance. A separate $50/month sewer maintenance fee applies to lots connected to the developer's sewer system, plus a $6,000 impact fee. The HOA will eventually be formed by lot owners; assessments are pro-rata per lot owned.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not address architectural review committees, rental restrictions, age restrictions, or amenities like a clubhouse or pool. It is a partial document (Declaration of Restrictions) and may be supplemented by future HOA rules.

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.