Deer Crossing

What Deer Crossing's governing documents say

Deer Crossing is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These protective covenants and amended deed restrictions set rules for lot owners, covering assessments, architectural control, and property use. The document is a mix of original covenants and later amendments, so some provisions may be superseded.

• HOA membership & voting: Every lot owner is a member of the Deer Crossing Owners Association, Inc. Each lot has one vote. The declarant (developer) had special voting rights until owning 25% or fewer lots or December 31, 2021, whichever came first.
• Assessments & fees: Annual maintenance fees are set by the board; if not adopted, the fee is $50 per lot. Fees are due January 1 and delinquent after January 31. Unpaid fees become a lien on the lot, junior to first mortgages. A working capital assessment equal to one year's general assessment is due at closing from the developer.
• Architectural review: An Architectural Control Committee (ACC) of three property owners must approve any new construction, exterior changes, or landscaping. The ACC has 30-60 days to act; if no decision, the application is deemed approved. Appeals go to the board. Fences must be wood, masonry, or wrought iron, no chain link or vinyl, and no higher than 6 feet.
• Building & use restrictions: Only single-family conventional homes allowed; mobile homes prohibited, modular homes discouraged. Minimum dwelling size 1,400 sq ft (excluding garage, porches). Each home must have a two-car garage. No structure may be used as a dwelling except the primary residence, with limited emergency exceptions.
• Property maintenance: Lots must be kept neat, grass mowed, trash stored out of sight except on pickup days. Exterior paint must be maintained. No accumulation of garbage, junk, or building materials except during permitted construction. Tree removal requires ACC approval unless the tree is hazardous.
• Utilities & drainage: All lots must have working water, sewer, and electricity. No septic systems; sewerage must go to public system. Water wells allowed for irrigation with ACC approval. Rainwater collection must have insect-proof covers. No drainage of sewerage onto roads or open ground.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental restrictions. Lot owners are responsible for tenant compliance with rules.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document is a combination of original covenants and later amendments; some original provisions (e.g., declarant rights, annexation) may no longer apply. It does not specify pet rules, parking restrictions, or age restrictions.

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.