Boathouse Village

What Boathouse Village's governing documents say

Boathouse Village is a planned commercial community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (Boathouse Village Community Association, Inc.). This declaration applies to owners of lots within the subdivision, which are intended for office, business, and retail use only. The association maintains common areas, enforces rules, and levies assessments on lot owners.

• Land use & building restrictions: Lots may only be used for offices, business facilities, and retail. Buildings must have a minimum 50-foot setback from streets (30 feet for lots under 250 feet deep) and 15 feet from other property lines. No more than 60% of a lot may be covered by buildings. All construction requires prior approval from the Developer (or later the Board).
• Architectural review: All construction, including clearing, grading, and building, requires written approval of plans by the Developer (or later the Board or an Architectural Control Committee). Approval or disapproval must be given within 30 days. The Developer has broad discretion to disapprove plans not in harmony with surroundings or contrary to the community's interests.
• Assessments & fees: Annual general assessments are based on lot acreage, with a maximum of $2,000 per acre until January 1, 1995, after which the Board sets the amount. Special assessments may be levied by majority vote of members. Unpaid assessments accrue 12% annual interest and become a lien on the lot, enforceable by foreclosure.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking areas must meet setback requirements (10 feet from streets, 3 feet from other property lines). Damaged vehicles may not be parked in open areas. Delivery vehicles may not remain in front of buildings for more than 7 days. On-street parking is prohibited.
• Landscaping & maintenance: All lots must be landscaped per approved plans within 90 days of occupancy or building completion. Owners must keep landscaping trimmed and free of trash, and maintain right-of-ways abutting their property. Buildings must be kept in neat, orderly condition.
• Signs, lighting & utilities: Signs, exterior lighting, and dumpster locations require Developer approval. All secondary power and communication lines must be underground. Antennas require approval (wooden masts prohibited). No storage tanks, mailboxes, or outdoor storage are allowed without approval.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not address residential use, pet restrictions, leasing terms, or age restrictions. It is a commercial-use covenant document; additional rules may exist in the association's bylaws or articles of incorporation.

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.