Edgewater

What Edgewater's governing documents say

Edgewater is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) that run with the land. The rules apply to all lot owners and are enforced by the developer (EDC) initially, with a homeowners association to be formed later. Key restrictions cover architectural approval, minimum house size, setback lines, pet limits, and use of common areas including docks.

• Architectural review & site changes: No building, fence, wall, or other structure may be erected or altered, and no grading or tree removal (over 3 inches diameter) may occur, without prior written approval from EDC. Approval may be based on any ground, including aesthetic and environmental considerations, in EDC's sole discretion.
• Minimum house size: Each house must have at least 2,000 square feet of enclosed dwelling area (excluding garages, decks, porches, etc.), unless a deed specifies a higher minimum between 2,000 and 2,500 square feet.
• Setback & location requirements: Houses must be at least 50 feet from the street and 15 feet from side lot lines. No fence may be erected nearer the street than the rear or side line of the house.
• Residential use & home businesses: All lots are for residential use only. No home business or occupation is permitted. No trailers, tents, or temporary structures may be placed on a lot (except contractor shelters during construction).
• Pets & animals: Only household pets are allowed; no other domesticated animals may be kept on the property.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must provide off-street parking for at least three passenger cars, with driveways and parking areas constructed of concrete, asphalt, or crushed stone.
• Common areas & assessments: Common areas (docks, park, parking) are to be transferred to a homeowners association after 50% of lots are sold. Each lot is entitled to one dock space. The association will levy annual and special assessments for maintenance, insurance, and improvements, which are a lien on the property and bear 8% interest if unpaid.
• Signs: Only a temporary 'For Sale' sign and a property identification sign (combined total not exceeding 2 square feet) are allowed.

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.