The Villages at Brunswick Forest

What The Villages at Brunswick Forest's governing documents say

The Villages at Brunswick Forest is a large, mixed-use master-planned community in Bolivia, NC, governed by a Master Declaration that applies to commercial and business development (East, West, and South Villages). This document establishes the framework for the property owners' association, architectural controls, and land use restrictions. It primarily binds lot owners (commercial/industrial) and the developer, not individual homeowners or renters.

• Community type & who it binds: This is a master declaration for a commercial/business development (The Villages at Brunswick Forest), not a residential HOA. It binds lot owners (commercial entities) and the developer, and establishes a master association for common areas and infrastructure.
• Architectural review: All buildings, structures, signs, and landscaping require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). The ARC has broad discretion based on design harmony, materials, and community standards. Plans must be submitted; approval expires if construction doesn't start within one year.
• Construction & building requirements: Buildings must use approved exterior materials (brick, stone, glass, etc.), include adequate trash dumpsters, gutters, and stormwater drainage. Maximum built-upon area per lot is 85%. Construction must be completed within 18 months of commencement.
• Parking & vehicles: No parking on public or private streets except in designated areas. Each owner must provide sufficient on-site parking. Parking surfaces are subject to an easement for general public use. All parking areas require ARC approval.
• Landscaping & maintenance: All lots must be landscaped and irrigated per ARC-approved plans within 30 days of building occupancy. The association maintains common areas, roads, and landscaping. Owners are responsible for maintaining their lots and may be assessed for non-compliance.
• Assessments & fees: The association levies general annual assessments, special assessments, and specific assessments on lots. Assessments are based on lot size or building square footage. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property and may be foreclosed.
• Voting & association control: Each lot owner is a member of the association. Voting power is based on building square footage (or imputed square footage for vacant lots). The developer (Declarant) holds Class B voting control until the earliest of voluntary relinquishment, no longer owning property, or December 31, 2050.
• What this document doesn't cover: This master declaration does not address residential use, age restrictions, pet policies, leasing terms for residential tenants, or specific amenities. It is a framework for commercial development; individual sub-associations or supplemental declarations may impose additional 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.