Westgate

What Westgate's governing documents say

Westgate is a master-planned commercial and residential development in Brunswick County, NC, governed by a Master Association (Westgate Master Multi-Family Association, Inc.). This Declaration of Master Protective Covenants sets standards for design, construction, use, and maintenance across multiple tracts (8, 9A, 9B, 10). It applies to owners of building sites (lots) within the development, not to individual homeowners directly—this is a master-level document that may be supplemented by sub-association rules for specific neighborhoods.

• What this document covers: This is a master declaration for a large, mixed-use development. It establishes a master association, architectural controls, use restrictions, and assessment authority. Individual lots or neighborhoods may have additional sub-association rules.
• Architectural review: All improvements require approval through a three-phase process (master development plan, preliminary documentation, construction documentation) by an Architectural Control Committee. No construction or alteration may begin without approved plans. Variances may be granted in writing by the committee.
• Permitted uses: The development is intended for residential dwelling units unless otherwise permitted by the Declarant. Specifically prohibited: temporary structures, noxious activities, animals (except as allowed), dumping, firearms, signs (except as in approved plans), damage to vegetation, subdivision of building sites without consent, apartment houses (except by Declarant), mobile homes/manufactured housing (except off-frame modular), and adult entertainment.
• Assessments & fees: The Association may levy Regular Group Assessments (annual budget-based, per acre), Special Group Assessments (for unplanned or group-benefit expenses), and Special Individual Assessments (for damage or non-compliance). New owners pay a one-time working capital fee equal to three months' assessment. Assessments are personal debts and secured by a lien on the building site.
• Maintenance responsibilities: Owners must maintain their building sites and improvements in safe, clean condition. The Association maintains common areas (parks, pools, trails, etc.). If an owner fails to maintain, the Association may perform the work and charge the owner.
• Sub-associations: Declarant may create sub-associations for specific portions of the development, which can have their own declarations and development standards (at least as restrictive as the master). Owners in those areas automatically become members of both the master and sub-association.
• What this document doesn't cover: This master declaration does not contain specific rules for individual homeowners (e.g., pet limits, lease terms, parking for residents). Those would be in sub-association declarations or rules and regulations adopted by the Association. It also does not specify amenities, fees, or age 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.