Live Oak Ptnrs

What Live Oak Ptnrs's governing documents say

Live Oak Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Sneads Ferry, NC, governed by restrictive covenants that run with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and residents, covering residential use, architectural standards, and property maintenance.

• Residential use & building standards: Lots are for single-family dwellings only, minimum 1,200 heated sq. ft. (600 sq. ft. on first floor if two-story), max 3 stories. No mobile homes, trailers, modular houses, or similar structures allowed.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements (buildings, fences, landscaping, paint color changes) require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee, which can deny for any reason including aesthetics. Plans are deemed approved if no response within 30 days.
• Pets & animals: Household pets allowed, max 50 lbs each, not for breeding/commercial purposes. Must be leashed off-lot. Horses permitted on Lots 10–13 only, with structures at least 400 ft from front lot line.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles over 5,000 lbs empty weight, campers, motor homes, and buses must be parked in an enclosed garage except for guest stays up to 7 days/year. No vehicle repairs outside an enclosed garage. On-street parking prohibited except for temporary gatherings.
• Property maintenance & nuisances: No noxious activities, rubbish, or unattractive growth. Grass and weeds must be kept trimmed. Garbage must be in approved containers, not burned, and stored out of view. Exterior lights must be clear or white; no mercury vapor lights without approval.
• Trees & landscaping: No tree 4 inches in diameter or 10 ft tall may be cut or damaged without Architectural Control Committee approval, except by Declarant during development.
• Stormwater & impervious surfaces: No more than 5,000 sq. ft. of any lot (10,000 sq. ft. for Lots 10–13) may be covered by structures or paved surfaces to manage stormwater runoff.
• Signs & mailboxes: Only one professional 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign up to 6 sq. ft. allowed. Mailboxes must match original style and location; replacement requires Architectural Control Committee approval.

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.