Eden Ridge Owners Association Inc

What Eden Ridge Owners Association Inc's governing documents say

This document is a stormwater maintenance covenant for the Eden Ridge residential development in Raleigh, NC. It is not a homeowners' association rulebook; rather, it is a legally recorded obligation that requires the Eden Ridge Owners Association (or a designated responsible party) to maintain the stormwater control facilities (bioretention basins) built to serve the community. The covenant runs with the land forever and gives the City of Raleigh the right to inspect, enforce maintenance, and, if necessary, perform the work and charge the lot owners.

• Who is responsible for stormwater maintenance: The Eden Ridge Owners Association is named as the party responsible for maintaining the stormwater control facilities. If no association exists initially, the developer (Declarant) is responsible until the facilities are formally transferred to the Association.
• What the maintenance covers: The covenant covers two bioretention basins (East and West) plus associated pipes, inlets, level spreaders, and drainage easements. The maintenance manual requires monthly inspections and inspections within 24 hours after any storm over 1 inch, plus annual soil testing, vegetation care, and removal of trash and sediment.
• Assessments and liens for stormwater costs: The Association may levy assessments on each lot to pay for stormwater facility maintenance. If a lot owner fails to pay, the unpaid amount becomes a lien on that lot. If the City performs maintenance due to non-compliance, it can also assess the lots and place liens.
• City of Raleigh's enforcement powers: The City can inspect the facilities at any time, demand maintenance, and if the responsible party fails, the City can enter the property, do the work, and bill the lot owners. The City can also sue for specific performance to force compliance.
• Insurance requirement: The responsible party must carry liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 to protect the stormwater control facilities.
• Restrictions on open space areas: No land disturbance, impervious surfaces, tree removal, or new development is allowed within permanently protected undisturbed open space areas without a special permit from the City.
• What this document doesn't cover: This covenant does not cover any other HOA rules such as architectural standards, pet policies, leasing restrictions, parking, or community amenities. It is solely a stormwater maintenance obligation recorded to comply with Raleigh city code.

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.