Meadows at Sunset Ridge

Key facts from Meadows at Sunset Ridge's documents

Reflects the 2017 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Meadows at Sunset Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc.

Units / lots

28 (as described: Lots 1-28, but Lots 27 and 28 are on separate plat; also includes cemetery and common areas) (Preamble (listing lots owned by Property)

Developer / declarant

H&H Constructors of Fayetteville, LLC

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act (Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes) (Article V, Section 3)

Assessments & dues

Board recommends annual budget, sets assessment amount at least 90 days in advance of assessment period; budget ratification by members (unless 80% reject); increase >25% requires 2/3 approval of each class (Article V, Sections 3 and 4)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board for construction, repair, replacement of improvements or other Association duties; requires approval of at least 1/3 of each class of members present at a meeting with quorum (Article V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments plus late fees, interest, and collection costs become a continuing lien on the lot, subordinate to first mortgage; foreclosure allowed by action in the name of the Association under Article 2A of Chapter 45 of NC General (Article V, Sections 1, 12, 13)

Reserves & fees

Working capital fund serves as reserve; no separate reserve specified (Article V, Section 6)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept (not for commercial purposes), provided they do not create a nuisance in judgment of Board (noise, odor, damage, etc.) (Article VII, Section 9)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but with restrictions: each lease must have a term of at least twelve (12) months and must require tenant to observe all terms of declaration; no hotel or transient residential purpose; copy of lease must be submitted to Association fo (Article VII, Section 1)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically prohibited, but overnight parking of trucks over 1 ton and unsightly/inoperable vehicles prohibited; parking of construction vehicles limited. (Article VII, Section 13)

Architectural approval

Yes, any improvement (including but not limited to buildings, fences, walls, hedges, driveways, swimming pools, signs, exterior color changes) must have prior written approval from Architectural Control Committee; exceptions for Declarant (Article VI, Section 1)

Home business

Permitted only with Board approval on case-by-case basis, provided business is entirely conducted within house or garage and does not create nuisance, excessive noise, traffic, odors, or unpleasant appearances (Article VII, Section 1)

Setbacks / home size

Not explicitly stated, but location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation and effect on neighboring lots must be approved by ARC (Article VI, Section 3(c))

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of lot, dwelling, and improvements; Association responsible for common property maintenance (including landscaping, drainage easements, mail kiosk, open spaces); Association may maintain cemetery only if us (Article VII, Sections 23, 24; Article II)

Insurance

Association shall obtain insurance for all insurable improvements on Common Property against fire, other hazards (including extended coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief) and comprehensive public liability policy with minimum $500,000 li (Article VIII, Section 1)

Use restrictions

Each lot shall be used exclusively for residential purposes only; no trade or business of any kind except as approved by Board on case-by-case basis (entirely within dwelling, no nuisance, excessive noise, traffic, odors, etc.) (Article VII, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners) – 1 vote per dwelling unit/lot; Class B (Declarant) – 3 votes per lot until conversion to Class A upon earlier of total Class A votes equal Class B votes or December 31, 2035 (Article IV, Section 2)

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