Ashbourne Owners Association

What Ashbourne Owners Association's governing documents say

Ashbourne is a planned single-family home subdivision in Cary, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) runs with the land and applies to all current and future lot owners, residents, and tenants. The purpose is to protect property values and maintain a consistent residential character through use restrictions, maintenance obligations, and an architectural control process.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot and any improvements on it. You are responsible for maintaining all structures, landscaping, and utilities on your lot, including the sidewalk adjoining your property. The HOA maintains the common areas (such as green spaces, private streets, stormwater facilities, and amenities) using assessments paid by all owners.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for at least six months, so short-term or transient rentals (like vacation rentals) are not permitted. As an owner, you are responsible for ensuring your tenant follows all rules, and you remain liable for assessments and fines.
• Pets & animals: You may keep up to three household pets (like dogs or cats), not for commercial purposes. The HOA can adopt stricter rules, including leash requirements and pet prohibitions. Animals that become a danger or nuisance may be required to be removed after a hearing.
• Parking & vehicles: No parking on street rights-of-way unless permitted by rules. Vehicles must be parked in the garage or driveway (not on grass or sidewalks). Inoperative, abandoned, or wrecked vehicles must be stored in the garage. Repairs on driveways are generally not allowed. The HOA may fine up to $100 per day for violations and may tow vehicles at the owner's expense.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes to your lot—including fences, sheds, landscaping, window treatments, awnings, pools, flagpoles, and antennas—require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Chain-link fencing is prohibited. Trees 2 inches or more in diameter at 2 feet above ground cannot be removed without ACC approval unless they are diseased, damaged, or in the path of a driveway/walkway.
• Signs & displays: You may display a single 'for sale' sign (up to 9 sq ft) and political signs (up to 9 sq ft) 60 days before an election, removed within 7 days after. No other signs in public view without ACC approval. Flags may be displayed using a bracket mounted to the dwelling. No metallic foil or non-standard window coverings (like sheets or towels) are allowed in windows.
• General use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only. You cannot run a business that disturbs the neighborhood or causes excessive traffic. No unlawful activity, nuisances, or obstructions of walkways/streets. No outdoor clothes drying lines. No above-ground pools (except small wading pools). No outbuildings, trampolines, or freestanding flagpoles in front or side yards without ACC approval. No discharge of firearms or bows and arrows. No underground storage tanks.
• Assessments & fines: The HOA levies annual assessments to cover common expenses. Special assessments may also be levied. The HOA can impose fines up to $100 per day for rule violations (after a 5-day grace period) and can suspend voting rights and facility use for non-payment or infractions. Self-help remedies (e.g., towing vehicles, curing violations) are also allowed.

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.