Belle Meade Plantation

What Belle Meade Plantation's governing documents say

Belle Meade Plantation is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). The rules apply to all lot owners and are designed to preserve the community's appearance and property values.

• Architectural review: All exterior improvements—including buildings, fences, landscaping, tree removal, and color changes—require prior written approval from the Declarant (developer) or an appointed Architectural Review Board. Approval is based on aesthetic suitability and can be denied for any reason.
• Minimum house size & construction: Houses must have at least 1,600 square feet of heated living area (10% variance allowed). All homes must be stick-built on site; mobile homes, modular homes, and other prefabricated structures are prohibited.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for at least six months, and no dwelling may be leased for transient or hotel purposes. An owner cannot lease less than the entire dwelling unit.
• Pets & animals: Customary household pets are allowed but cannot be kept for commercial purposes or become a nuisance. Domestic farm animals and fowl are prohibited. Hunting is not permitted.
• Parking & vehicles: Adequate off-street parking must be provided. Boats and recreational vehicles are prohibited unless stored inside a garage. No wrecked or inoperable vehicles may remain outside an enclosed structure.
• Use of lots: All lots are for single-family residential use only. Home offices are allowed if not open to the public. No noxious, offensive, or illegal activities are permitted.
• Impervious surface limits: Maximum built-upon area (structures, pavement, gravel, etc.) is 3,200 sq ft for Lots 1–13, 22, 23, and 34–52, and 3,700 sq ft for Lots 14–21 and 24–33. Raised open wood decking and pool water surface are excluded.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not specify assessment amounts, pet limits, or age restrictions. It also does not detail rules for common area amenities beyond general maintenance responsibilities.

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.