Clarendon Subdivision

What Clarendon Subdivision's governing documents say

Clarendon Subdivision is a single-family home HOA in Wilmington, NC. These protective covenants run with the land and bind all lot owners. The rules focus on maintaining a high-quality residential neighborhood through architectural controls, use restrictions, and lot maintenance.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Each lot may have one detached single-family dwelling (max 3 stories), a private garage for up to 3 cars, and a non-metal accessory building (max 250 sq ft, rear of dwelling, with Architectural Committee approval).
• Architectural review: All building plans, specifications, and plot locations must be approved in writing by the Architectural Committee for conformity and harmony. If the Committee fails to act within 30 days, approval is deemed given. Committee members serve without compensation.
• Dwelling size: Single-story homes must have at least 900 sq ft (excl. porches, breezeways, steps, garages). Homes with more than one story must have at least 1,200 sq ft. Smaller structures require prior written approval from the Architectural Committee.
• Setbacks & separation: Buildings must be set back at least 20 ft from the subdivision boundary, 10 ft from pedestrian/bike paths, 35 ft from streets, and 50 ft from major highways. No building may be closer than 20 ft to another building. Minor violations (≤10% of minimum) may be waived by the Declarant.
• Prohibited uses & nuisances: No business, manufacturing, commercial, or professional use is allowed. No noxious or offensive activity, nuisance, or signs (except real estate signs). No doctor's offices, fraternity houses, rooming/boarding houses, antique or gift shops. No storage of trade materials or inventories.
• Temporary structures & antennas: No trailers, tents, shacks, barns, or outbuildings except as allowed. Detached garages cannot be used for human habitation. Clotheslines, satellite dishes, and outside antennas require express written consent from the Architectural Committee.
• Fences: Fences, walls, hedges, or mass plantings are allowed only in the rear of the dwelling and must not extend beyond the rear corners. All require Architectural Committee approval for location, style, design, and materials.
• Animals: Only house pets are allowed; no other animals or poultry may be kept.

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.