Westhaven South Section Three Homeowners Association

Key facts from Westhaven South Section Three Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2022 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Declaration, Article I Section 1 defines)

Developer / declarant

Will Kuhn Homes, LLC and Cooper Island Development, LLC (Declaration, first paragraph)

Governing law

Chapter 55A of the North Carolina General Statutes (Non-Profit Corporation Law) (Articles of Incorporation, preamble)

Assessments & dues

$100.00 per originally platted lot (initial annual assessment) (Declaration, Article IV Section 3)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements (construction, repair, replacement) with assent of 2/3 of votes of each class at a meeting duly called. (Declaration, Article IV Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; the Association may foreclose the lien or bring an action at law against the owner personally obligated. Lien is subordinate to first mortgages. (Declaration, Article IV Sections 1, 8, a)

Pets

Yes, up to 2 domesticated dogs and cats, plus small non-offensive and harmless household pets. (Declaration, Article VI Section 9)

Parking & vehicles

RVs, campers, mobile homes not permitted to remain if visible from street. (Declaration, Article VI Section 11)

Fences

Any fence must be approved per Section 3; no fences in front yard (defined as area between rear corner of residence and street). (Declaration, Article VI Section 14)

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval required for site preparation, initial construction, and any improvement including dwelling units, outbuildings, driveways, fences, walls, signs, mailboxes, etc. Also for building plans, exterior paint/color, and (Declaration, Article VI Section 3)

Home business

Prohibited (no business or commercial enterprise on premises). (Declaration, Article VI Section 2)

Signs & flags

Only one sign not exceeding 8 square feet advertising property for sale. No other signs displayed to public view. Builder/developer/Realtor signs allowed during construction and sale. (Declaration, Article VI Section 15)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 1,600 square feet heated living area, exclusive of one-story open porches, garage, and basements. (Declaration, Article VI Section 4)

Insurance

Board shall procure and maintain hazard insurance on buildings on lots and liability insurance covering Common Area and facilities. Amounts determined by Board. (By-Laws, Article VI Section 1(f); Articl)

Use restrictions

Yes, lots may be used only for residential purposes. (Declaration, Article VI Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each lot owner, one vote per lot); Class B (Declarant, five votes per lot). Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B votes, no later than April 1, 2025. (Declaration, Article III Section 2; By-L)

Amendments

Declaration: first 20 years needs 70% of lot owners; after that auto-extends 10 years; any amendment recorded. By-Laws: amended by majority of quorum at meeting. Articles of Incorporation: amended by 75% of entire membership. (Declaration, Article IX Section 3; By-La)

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