Cape Fear Crossing

Key facts from Cape Fear Crossing's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Zero lot line single-family residential subdivision (Whereas: "a zero lot line development")

Governing law

North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 55A (Nonprofit Corporation Act) (Articles of Incorporation: "IN COMPLIANC)

Assessments & dues

By the Board of Directors or Association members as needed for common area upkeep. (By-laws Art. I; Declaration Art. II (rig)

Collections & liens

Not explicitly provided, but assessments are enforceable; suspension of voting rights for unpaid assessments. (Declaration Art. II Sec. 1(a))

Pets

Yes, but limited to three common pets. No dangerous dogs (pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans, chows, German shepherds). No poultry. (Declaration Art. III Sec. 8)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited; the term "Owner" includes contract sellers. No rental restrictions found. (Declaration Art. I Sec. 2 (definition of)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically addressed.

Fences

Only wood, vinyl (not solid panels), and wrought iron fences allowed. Maximum height 48 inches. No fence nearer to street than principal dwelling or setback (30 ft from street). On corner lots, no fence closer to street than back rear corne (Declaration Art. III Sec. 10)

Architectural approval

Yes. Building plans and specifications (including nature, kind, shape, height, size, materials, floor plans, exterior color schemes, orientation, square footage, construction schedule, sewage/water facilities, grading/landscaping) must be s (Declaration Art. III Sec. 4)

Home business

Prohibited: "No commercial, noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon any plot". (Declaration Art. III Sec. 7)

Signs & flags

Not specifically regulated; community has stone entrance signs as common area. (Declaration Art. I Sec. 6 (Common Area i)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 ft from street. Interior side: 5 ft. Side street: 30 ft. Rear peripheral lots: 35 ft. Rear interior lots: 15 ft. Outbuildings: 5 ft from rear lot line. May be varied up to 10% with written consent of Declarant. (Declaration Art. III Sec. 3)

Maintenance

Association responsible for common area (landscape easement, stone entrance, signs, lights, fencing). Owner responsible for lot improvements and maintenance unless otherwise specified. (Declaration Art. I Sec. 6 (definition of)

Use restrictions

Yes. All lots may be developed as traditional single-family residences; only one dwelling per lot. (Declaration Art. III Sec. 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (lot owners) – one vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) – thirty votes per lot owned. Class B ceases when Declarant owns no lot or on December 31, 2040, whichever earlier. (Articles of Incorporation Art. VII)

Amendments

Declaration: Declarant may amend until Dec 31, 2027 to add adjoining lands without owner consent; other amendments likely require 2/3 vote of members (referenced in Art. X). By-laws: amendment requires 3/5 vote of members. Articles of Incor (Declaration paragraph before Art. I; By-)

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