Castle Lakes

What Castle Lakes's governing documents say

Castle Lakes is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). The rules apply to all lot owners and residents, covering property use, maintenance assessments, architectural control, and building standards.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the home on it. The HOA owns and maintains common elements (e.g., roads, amenities) and can levy assessments for their upkeep. Owners must maintain their lots and any private docks.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments started at $750 per lot (1990) and can increase annually by up to 10% or the CPI increase, whichever is greater. Special assessments for capital improvements require a majority member vote. Assessments are a lien on the lot if unpaid.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (buildings, fences, landscaping, paint, etc.) require prior written approval from the HOA board or an architectural committee. Plans are deemed approved if not acted on within 30 days. Variances may be granted.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No businesses, no hunting, no firearms discharge, no temporary structures (except during construction), and no boats/trailers/campers parked outside an enclosed garage unless the board allows.
• Pets: Household pets (dogs, cats, birds) are allowed but not for commercial purposes. They must be controlled per local ordinances and not be a nuisance.
• Building standards: Minimum dwelling size: 1,800 sq ft enclosed and heated. Setbacks: 40 ft front, 15 ft side, 30 ft rear. Maximum two stories. No multi-family dwellings. Maximum lot coverage by structures/paved surfaces: 10,833 sq ft.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must provide off-street parking for two cars. Boats, trailers, campers, motorhomes, and trucks cannot be parked on lots or common areas unless inside an enclosed garage or in a designated storage area.
• 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.