Wolf Laurel Road Maintenance and Security Homeowner's Association, Inc.

What Wolf Laurel Road Maintenance and Security Homeowner's Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

This is the governing declaration for Wolf Laurel, a residential mountain community in Mars Hill, NC, managed by the Wolf Laurel Road Maintenance and Security Homeowner's Association. It applies to owners of single-family residential lots, sets rules for roads, security, architecture, and property use, and requires mandatory membership in the Wolf Laurel Property Owners Association (WLPOA). The document is a master HOA covenant governing road maintenance, security, and general restrictions — but it does not include the full Architectural Guidelines, specific fee amounts, or detailed amenity rules.

• What you own & maintain: You own a lot limited to a single-family dwelling (no duplexes, triplexes, or commercial use). Minimum heated living area: 1,200 sq ft for single-story, 1,000 sq ft on the first floor for multi-story. Building height max 35 ft and 2.5 stories. You must maintain your lot, building exteriors, and driveway; no temporary structures (mobile homes, tents) are allowed as residences.
• Architectural review (ARB): All construction, exterior modifications, tree removal, and changes visible from common roads require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Plans must include building design, drainage, tree removal plan, and other details. ARB can require bonds/fees and issue stop-work orders. Variances are possible with notice to neighbors.
• Roads & security assessments: Two separate annual assessments: a Road Assessment (for common road maintenance, improvements, and reserve) and a Security Assessment (for gated/guardhouse security). Rates are set by the Board; increases over 5% cumulative per year require majority vote of lot owners. Assessments are due February 1 annually; late fees ($20) and 18% annual interest apply after 30 and 60 days, respectively. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot.
• Vehicles & parking: All-terrain vehicles, go-carts, snowmobiles, and motorized scooters are not allowed on common roads. Motor homes, travel trailers, and motorcycles require a special permit for occasional use. Parking on common roads is prohibited; off-street parking must be provided on your lot. Commercial vehicles, RVs, boats, and trailers must be stored inside a garage or screened from view.
• Pets & animals: Only ordinary household pets (dogs, cats) are allowed; livestock and poultry are prohibited. Pets cannot be kept for commercial purposes and must be controlled so they do not disturb others or trespass. Pet fences must be invisible (not barbed, chain link, or electric).
• Leasing & rentals: Leases for more than one year trigger the Association's option of first purchase — the Association can match a bona fide offer. The document does not set a minimum lease term; short-term rentals may be restricted by other rules. Bed-and-breakfast or boarding house use is prohibited.
• Tree preservation & outdoor fires: Clear-cutting is prohibited. Trees 8 inches or larger in diameter at 3 feet above ground within 30 feet of the building footprint may be trimmed or removed without ARB approval (unless inside building setback); outside that zone, ARB approval is required. Outdoor fires need permission from authorities and the Association; fireworks and hunting are not allowed without Board approval.
• Option of first purchase by the Association: Before selling or leasing your lot for more than a year, you must give the Association 30 days' written notice with full terms. The Association has 20 days to accept the offer; if accepted, closing occurs within 30 days. Gifts, mortgages, and foreclosures are exempt.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.