Ariel Cove

What Ariel Cove's governing documents say

Ariel Cove is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These protective covenants apply to all lot owners and residents, setting rules for property use, maintenance, and architectural control.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family home on it. You must keep your lot neat and orderly, mow regularly, and maintain improvements. The HOA maintains common elements like streets, stormwater systems, and any common areas.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes—including buildings, fences, landscaping, paint colors, and even mailboxes—require prior written approval from the Declarant or HOA. Plans are deemed approved if not acted on within 30 days of complete submission.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict leasing or set minimum lease terms. However, all rental tenants must comply with the covenants and HOA rules.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. They must not become a nuisance, and owners must promptly remove pet waste from common elements and lots.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, campers, trailers, or similar vehicles may be parked overnight on streets or lots unless stored in an enclosed garage. No junk or inoperable vehicles are allowed. Street parking is subject to HOA policy.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay general assessments for common expenses, which are set annually by the HOA board. Special assessments for capital improvements require a majority vote of members. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property and may be foreclosed.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial activity, no temporary structures (except during construction), no yard sales, and no outdoor antennas or satellite dishes without approval. Minimum dwelling size is 3,000 square feet of heated living space.

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.