Channel Haven

What Channel Haven's governing documents say

Channel Haven is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions recorded in 1962. These covenants run with the land and apply to all lot owners in the subdivision.

• Residential use only: All lots must be used for residential purposes only.
• Minimum house size: Each residence must have at least 900 square feet of floor space on the main floor, excluding porches, steps, and walks.
• Exterior construction materials: Outside walls must be brick, building blocks, or stud wall construction with stucco, asbestos siding, wood siding, or equivalent, and must be finished or painted.
• One residence per lot; no subdivision: Only one residence may be built per lot, and lots cannot be subdivided unless each part becomes part of another whole lot.
• Setback and building lines: Front, side, and rear building setbacks vary by lot (e.g., 40 feet from front lot line for most lots, 20 feet for Lots 66–70, 25 feet for Lots 78–84). Side and rear setbacks are generally 10% of lot width, with specific exceptions for canal-front structures.
• Architectural review for certain structures: Plans for garages, outbuildings, wharves, docks, piers, or boathouses must be approved by Channel Haven Company or its agent. No structure may extend into the 50-foot-wide canal, and commercial use is prohibited.
• Canal and environmental restrictions: No water, sewage, or septic system may be within 20 feet of the canal. No sewage, refuse, or objectionable matter may be discharged into the canal. The company assumes no responsibility for canal maintenance or bulkheads.
• Temporary structures and signs: No house trailers, tents, shacks, or temporary structures may be used as residences. Signs are limited to private name plates and 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs.

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.