Preserve at Morris Landing

What Preserve at Morris Landing's governing documents say

The Preserve at Morris Landing is a single-family home subdivision in Surf City, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). These covenants apply to lot owners and cover residential use, building standards, stormwater management, and HOA assessments.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for single-family dwellings only, max 2.5 stories. Minimum heated floor area is 1,100 sq ft. Exterior colors and mailbox designs require Declarant approval.
• Setbacks & location: Buildings must meet front, side (8 ft interior, 15 ft corner), and rear (15 ft) setbacks as shown on the plat, with a 10% tolerance. Garages and accessory buildings must be at least 15 ft from rear lot lines.
• Pets & animals: No livestock or poultry. Dogs, cats, and customary household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be confined by fencing (wood or vinyl, max 6 ft) or invisible fencing; no chains or tethers. Off-leash pets are prohibited outside the owner's lot.
• Fences: Fences must be wood or vinyl, max 6 ft high. Chain link is prohibited. No fences between the front of the dwelling and the street right-of-way without Declarant approval. Corner lot fences require prior written approval.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, boat trailers, or recreational vehicles may be parked between the front of the dwelling and the street, except in driveways. No portable basketball goals in the right-of-way. No trampolines or large recreational equipment in the front area.
• Stormwater & environmental restrictions: Maximum built-up area per lot is 3,000 sq ft. A 50-ft vegetated buffer must be maintained adjacent to water bodies. Roof drains must terminate at least 50 ft from water. Filling or piping vegetative conveyances is prohibited. These restrictions are enforceable by the State of North Carolina.
• HOA assessments & association: Annual assessments started at $100/lot (until 2013) and may increase up to 15% per year by board vote; larger increases require 2/3 owner approval. Assessments fund stormwater facility maintenance, sign and fence easements, and association expenses. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental 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.