Willow Bend

Key facts from Willow Bend's documents

Reflects the 2019 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Willow Bend Franklin Homeowner's Association, Inc.) (Article I Section 2)

Units / lots

28 (Lots 1 through 28) plus common areas and stormwater management areas (Article III Section 1)

Governing law

Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes (Planned Community Act) (Article II)

Assessments & dues

$275.00 per Lot until December 31st of the year immediately following conveyance of the first Lot to an Owner. (Article VII Section 4)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements with 2/3 vote of affected class. Board may issue a special assessment up to $200 per lot unless rejected by 90% of members. (Article VII Section 5)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. (Article VII Sections 1, 8, 9)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain adequate reserve funds for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area improvements. (Article VII Section 3)

Pets

Yes, up to 3 dogs, cats, or other usual household pets. (Article V Section 9)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes. (Article V Section 7)

Fences

Fence or barrier must have prior written ACC consent. No uncoated chain link or barbed wire. Party walls shared cost equally between adjoining owners. (Article V Section 19)

Architectural approval

ACC must approve or disapprove within 60 days of completed submission; otherwise deemed approved. (Article V Section 4)

Home business

Home office/business allowed within dwelling if no sign, no retail/commercial customers, no outside evidence. (Article V Section 3)

Signs & flags

Exterior flags must be approved by ACC (included with 'Exterior sculpture, fountains, flags...') (Article V Section 23)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 20 ft; Side: 8 ft; Rear: 20 ft. Corner lot: 25 ft from each side street. Prevail over lesser governmental requirements. (Article V Section 38)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used exclusively for single-family, non-transient residential purposes. (Article V Section 3)

Amendments

Declarant may amend unilaterally during Declarant Development Period for compliance with law, title insurance, lender requirements, or any other purpose. Otherwise, amendment requires affirmative vote or written consent of 2/3 of Lot Owners (Article X Section 4)

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