Stonebay

What Stonebay's governing documents say

Stonebay is a townhome community in Sneads Ferry, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These documents are amendments and the original declaration that set rules for owners, including architectural controls, parking, pet limits, and stormwater compliance. The community is subject to a stormwater permit with built-upon area (BUA) limits per lot.

• Architectural review: Any exterior changes (fences, paint, landscaping, etc.) require written approval from the Board or an Architectural Committee. Plans are deemed approved if no response within 30 days. Fences must be white vinyl, 6 feet high.
• Parking & vehicles: Each owner gets one garage parking space and one driveway space. Additional parking is first-come, first-served. No vehicles over 5,000 lbs empty weight, no buses, and no vehicles without current inspection may park overnight. No repair work or parking on blocks outside an enclosed garage.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and customary household pets are allowed, but not for breeding or commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed off the owner's lot. The HOA can ban any pet with aggressive traits or a record of vicious behavior.
• Leasing & rentals: The documents do not specify a minimum lease term or rental restrictions beyond general residential use. (Note: The original declaration may have such rules, but they are not included in these excerpts.)
• Stormwater & built-upon area limits: Each lot has a maximum built-upon area (BUA) as specified in the declaration (e.g., 3,204 to 5,003 sq ft depending on lot). No alteration of drainage without state approval. A 50-foot vegetated buffer must be maintained between impervious areas and surface waters.
• Assessments & fees: Initial annual assessment is $400 per lot. The Board may increase it up to 20% per year without a vote; larger increases require 2/3 member approval. Special assessments for capital improvements also require 2/3 vote. Late payments incur a $30 fee and 18% annual interest.
• What this document doesn't cover: These excerpts are amendments and the original declaration for Phase I only. They do not include complete rules on leasing, rental caps, age restrictions, or amenities. Additional phases or supplemental declarations may impose further restrictions.

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.