Devon Park

What Devon Park's governing documents say

Devon Park is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a set of restrictive covenants recorded in 1959. These covenants run with the land and apply to all current and future owners of the specified lots. The rules focus on residential use, minimum lot and house sizes, setback requirements, and architectural approval, with a 20-year initial term that auto-renews every 10 years unless a majority of owners vote to change them.

• Permitted uses: Lots must be used for residential purposes only. Apartment houses of two or more family units are allowed only with approval from Willetts Realty Company or its nominee.
• Minimum lot size: No residence may be built on a lot smaller than 12,000 square feet, except for a garage apartment on the rear of the lot (with written approval).
• Minimum house size: Each dwelling house must have a living area of at least 1,100 square feet.
• Setback requirements: Structures must be at least 50 feet from the front lot line (40 feet for Lot 16 in Block P), and no closer to side lines than 10% of the lot's width. Closer front setbacks may be allowed with written permission.
• Number of dwellings per lot: Only one dwelling house per lot, though a garage apartment may be added after the main dwelling is completed, subject to approval. Two separate main structures on one lot are prohibited.
• Architectural review: Plans, specifications, and locations for all buildings must be approved in writing by Willetts Realty Company or its nominee before construction begins.
• Prohibited uses and structures: No surface closets, swine, cattle, nuisances, or temporary structures (trailers, tents, shacks, barns) used as residences. Servant/employee quarters above a garage are allowed after the main house is built.
• Signs: Only 'For Sale' and 'For Rent' signs are permitted on the property.

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.