Carson Cove

Key facts from Carson Cove's documents

Reflects the 2016 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Community (WHEREAS (2nd paragraph) and Art. I Sec. )

Legal name

CARSON COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Art. I Sec. 3)

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act (Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes) (WHEREAS (2nd paragraph))

Assessments & dues

Board adopts annual budget at least 60 days before fiscal year; summary provided to Owners; budget effective unless rejected by Members per NC Planned Community Act (Art. VI Sec. 3)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements, with assent of majority of Members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting (Art. VI Sec. 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessment becomes a lien on the Lot; may be foreclosed like a deed of trust under North Carolina law (Art. VI Sec. 11, Sec. 13)

Reserves & fees

Working capital fund; remaining funds after last lot sold may become general funds (Art. VI Sec. 7)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other household pets allowed (Art. VII Sec. 8)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly mentioned; residential use only; 'For Rent' signs allowed suggests leasing is permitted (Art. VII Sec. 12 (signs))

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly prohibited, but streets must be kept open for emergencies; no watercraft, boat, camper, trailer, etc. on streets without consent (Art. VII Sec. 7)

Fences

Permitted with approval; maximum height 6 feet; no chain link or vinyl; along rear lot line must be within 18 inches of property line and not impede water flow (Art. II Sec. 2(a); Art. VII Sec. 2(f))

Architectural approval

Yes, for any improvement, exterior modification (including painting, color change, fence, etc.); Declarant approval during Developer Control Period, then Architectural Control Committee (Art. IV Sec. 1(a); Art. VII Sec. 1)

Signs & flags

Only 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs not exceeding 6 sq ft; model homes may have unrestricted signs; builders may have temporary directional signs up to 10 sq ft (Art. VII Sec. 12)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 feet; total side yard: 10 feet (each side may be less as long as total not exceed 10); rear: 30 feet (Art. VII Sec. 2(c))

Use restrictions

Yes. No Lot shall be used for any purpose except residential. All numbered Lots restricted to single family dwellings. (Art. VII Sec. 3)

Voting & meetings

During Developer Control Period: Declarant gets 1 vote per Lot owned and 1 vote per Lot owned by another person. After: each Member gets 1 vote per Lot owned; only 1 vote per Lot if multiple owners. (Art. V Sec. 3)

Amendments

By 67% of Lot Owners; Declarant may amend without membership approval in certain circumstances (e.g., to correct errors, add Additional Property, conform to laws) during Developer Control Period (Art. IX Sec. 5; Art. III Sec. 5)

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