Gardner Woods North

What Gardner Woods North's governing documents say

Gardner Woods North is a standard single-family home HOA in Wilmington, NC. You own your lot and house, and the association maintains common areas and enforces rules. This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) runs with the land and binds all owners, tenants, and occupants.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and dwelling. The association maintains common areas (e.g., streets, docking facility) and limited common areas shown on the plat. You must keep your lot free of unsightly growth; if you don't, the association may enter and charge you after 30 days' notice.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (including painting, fences, landscaping) require written approval from the Declarant or later the Architectural Control Committee. Plans are deemed approved if not acted on within 30 days. Minimum house size is 2,500 sq ft of heated area; no garage apartments; fences no more than 6 ft tall and set back at least 15 ft from the front of the house.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must provide off-street parking for at least 2 cars, surfaced with concrete, asphalt, brick, or turf stone. No boats, campers, trailers, or inoperable vehicles may be kept on lots or streets without written consent. Vehicle repairs must be in garages or out of street view.
• Pets & animals: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. They must be leashed and not become a nuisance. No livestock or poultry.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict lease terms or require association approval for rentals. However, all tenants must comply with the declaration.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the board and can increase up to 10% per year without a member vote (or up to $1,000 initially). Special assessments for capital improvements require a majority vote. Working capital of two months' assessments is due at closing. Assessments are a lien on the lot and a personal obligation.
• Developer control & amendment: The Declarant controls the board until 80% of lots are sold. The declaration can be amended by a majority vote of lot owners, but the Declarant retains certain amendment rights during its control period.
• Environmental restrictions: Impervious surfaces per lot limited to 6,000 sq ft. A 30-ft vegetated buffer must be maintained between impervious areas and surface waters. Wetlands shown on a 2003 survey must be preserved in natural condition; no filling, grading, or vegetation removal without Corps of Engineers approval.

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.