College Acres

What College Acres's governing documents say

College Acres is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that runs with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and residents, focusing on residential use, building standards, and lot maintenance.

• Allowed structures & use: Each lot is limited to one detached single-family dwelling (max 2.5 stories), a private garage for up to 3 cars, and incidental outbuildings (including servants quarters). No temporary structures, trailers, tents, or basements may be used as residences.
• Setbacks & lot coverage: Buildings must be at least 60 feet from the front lot line, 12 feet from side lines (15 feet for two-story), and 25 feet from the rear line. Unattached garages/outbuildings must be at least 100 feet from the front line and 5 feet from side lines.
• Minimum dwelling size: Each dwelling must have a minimum floor area of 1,350 square feet, excluding porches, garages, terraces, and outbuildings.
• Nuisance & pets: No noxious or offensive trade or activity is allowed. Only household pets (domesticated animals) are permitted.
• Sewage disposal: Until a public sewer system is available, septic tanks must be approved by the NC State Board of Health. Once available, connection to the sewer system is required.
• Architectural review: Plans for all dwellings and structures must be approved by a three-member building committee (one owner rep, two elected by lot owners) for suitability. The subdivision owner has authority to approve or disapprove committee decisions.
• Duration & amendment: These covenants run with the land until January 1, 1985, and automatically extend for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners vote to change them.
• Enforcement: Any lot owner in the subdivision may sue to enforce these restrictions, seeking to prevent violations or recover damages.

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.