Citrus Cove

What Citrus Cove's governing documents say

Citrus Cove is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that apply to all lot owners. It covers property rights, assessments, use restrictions, architectural control, and stormwater management.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the house on it. You must maintain the exterior of your home and landscaping. The HOA owns and maintains common areas (roads, stormwater ponds, green spaces) and may assess you for those costs.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the board; initial dues were $300/year ($25/month). A one-time $100 working capital fee is due at purchase. Special assessments for capital improvements require a two-thirds vote. Late payments incur $25 monthly penalties plus interest; violation fines range $50–$150 per occurrence.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (houses, fences, sheds, driveways, landscaping) must be approved by the Declarant (developer) or later by an elected Architectural Review Committee. Minimum house size is 1,000 heated square feet. Fences cannot extend past the front corners of the house; chain link visible from streets is banned.
• Leasing & rentals: No lot may be leased for less than six months. Short-term rentals are effectively prohibited.
• Pets & animals: Only domestic dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed. No livestock, poultry, or commercial breeding. Pets must not create a nuisance.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must have off-street parking for at least two cars. Boats, RVs, and recreational vehicles may only be parked on approved driveways or pads, not in yards or streets. Inoperable vehicles may be towed at owner's expense.
• Stormwater & environmental rules: Impervious surfaces (structures, pavement) on a lot cannot exceed 3,000 square feet. Swales cannot be filled or piped except for driveway crossings. Stormwater runoff must drain into permitted systems. These restrictions are tied to a state stormwater permit and cannot be altered without state approval.
• Developer rights & transition: The developer (Citrus Cove, LLC) retains special rights until 75% of lots are sold or January 2018, whichever comes first. During that period, the developer controls the HOA board and architectural approvals, and can amend the declaration without owner vote for certain purposes (e.g., correcting errors, complying with laws).

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.