Courtney Pines

What Courtney Pines's governing documents say

Courtney Pines is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These covenants apply to Section 4 (and separately to Section 3) and bind all lot owners. The HOA maintains common areas, drainage systems, and enforces rules on architecture, land use, and assessments.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and single-family home. The HOA maintains common areas, stormwater facilities, entrance signs, and lighting. You must maintain your lot, including landscaping, drainage swales, and any Class 2 drainage easements on your property.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start after the first lot is sold to a non-developer owner. The maximum annual assessment can increase up to 5% per year without a membership vote; increases above 5% require a 2/3 vote of each membership class. Special assessments for capital improvements also need 2/3 approval. A one-time $50 working capital fee is due from the first owner of each lot.
• Architectural review: All new construction, exterior changes, fences, and structures require prior written approval from the Declarant or architectural committee. Plans are reviewed for harmony of design and location. If no decision is made within 30 days, approval is deemed given. Minimum house size is 1,300 square feet of heated area.
• Land use & building restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial activity, no mobile homes, trailers, or garage apartments. Minimum setbacks: 20 feet from front, 8 feet from side/rear lot lines (5 feet for detached garages). Maximum built-upon area per lot is 3,500 square feet (Section 4 only).
• Vehicles & parking: No boats, campers, trailers, motor homes, or trucks over 1 ton may remain on a lot unless stored in an approved enclosed fence. No motorized dirt bikes or ATVs on the property except for maintenance. All vehicles must be parked in compliance with HOA rules.
• Pets & animals: Only domesticated dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed. No commercial breeding or keeping of animals that become a nuisance. Pets must be leashed when outside, and any outdoor pet shelter must be screened and approved.
• Fences & signs: Fences require written approval and cannot be placed forward of the rear corners of the house. Maximum height is 6 feet. Signs are limited to 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs no larger than 10 square feet, except for model home signage.
• Stormwater & drainage: Lots must comply with state stormwater permit requirements. No structures or vegetation (except grass) in drainage easements. Owners must maintain berms and swales to prevent erosion. The HOA maintains Class 1 drainage easements; owners maintain Class 2 swales on their lots.

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.