Arthurs Creek

Key facts from Arthurs Creek's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) - Nonprofit corporation (Articles of Incorporation: "nonprofit co)

Governing law

NCGS §55A-2-02 (nonprofit incorporation); also references NCGS §55A-1-40(4) for charitable/religious corporations (Articles of Incorporation: "Pursuant to )

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; set annually by Board of Directors based on budget; maximum annual increase 5% without membership vote; above 5% requires two-thirds vote. (Declaration Article XXVIII: "base contri)

Collections & liens

Unpaid contributions become a continuing lien on the property and personal obligation of the owner at time of delinquency. Association may foreclose lien or bring action at law. (Declaration Article XXVIII: "shall be a )

Reserves & fees

Budget must include a capital contribution establishing a reserve fund. (Declaration Article XXVIII: "The budget )

Pets

Yes, cats, dogs, or other household pets may be kept, provided not for commercial purpose; no pens for animals allowed. Small doghouse permissible if located with concern for adjoining owners. (Declaration Article XII: "cats, dogs or )

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for automobiles and all other vehicles. (Declaration Article XIV)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, swimming pool, or other structure, plans must be approved by Architectural Control Committee. (Declaration Article II: "No building, fe)

Home business

Business activity or trade of any kind prohibited, including doctor's office, professional office, fraternity house, rooming/boarding house, antique/gift shop. (Declaration Article VI: "No business act)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 ft; Rear: 25 ft; Side street (corner): 30 ft; Interior lot line: 10 ft for buildings/garages, 10 ft for accessory buildings to interior, 15 ft to rear lot line; 50 ft from front setback line for accessory buildings. Decks consider (Declaration Article IV)

Maintenance

HOA responsible for entrance signs, landscaping, common areas, and streets until NCDOT takes over. Individual lot owners responsible for building site maintenance (tall grass, undergrowth, dead trees, trash) and for easement maintenance. (Declaration Article XXVIII: "administrat)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used for residential purposes only, except for utility purposes or access by Declarant. (Declaration Article I: "No lot shall be )

Voting & meetings

Every lot owner is a member; membership appurtenant to lot. Specific voting rights not detailed except for increasing annual assessment above 5% requires two-thirds vote of members voting in person or by proxy. (Declaration Article XXVII: "Every owner )

Amendments

Covenants run for 30 years, then auto extend for successive 10-year periods unless instrument signed by majority of lot owners recorded to change. Additionally, increasing annual assessment above 5% requires two-thirds vote of members. (Declaration Article XXIV: "for a period )

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.