Holly Field at Westbay Estates

What Holly Field at Westbay Estates's governing documents say

Holly Field at Westbay Estates is a planned community of single-family homes in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that apply to all lot owners. It establishes the HOA, sets rules for property use and maintenance, and outlines assessment obligations.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the dwelling on it. The HOA maintains common elements (e.g., private roads, stormwater ponds) and limited common elements (front yards). You must maintain your lot and dwelling, and the HOA may enter your lot to perform maintenance if you fail to do so.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (including painting, fences, and new structures) require prior written approval from the Declarant or, after all lots are sold, the HOA Board or an Architectural Control Committee. Approval may be based on aesthetic grounds. If no decision is made within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Minimum dwelling size: Each dwelling must have at least 1,000 square feet of enclosed, heated living area (excluding garages, decks, etc.). The Architectural Control Committee may allow a minimum of 950 square feet if it finds no adverse impact on property values.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No noxious activities, temporary structures as residences, or commercial animal keeping are allowed. Clotheslines are prohibited. All mail and newspaper boxes must be uniform in design as furnished by the Declarant.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must provide off-street parking for at least two cars, with driveways and parking areas made of concrete, brick, asphalt, or turf stone. Boats, campers, trailers, and inoperable vehicles are not allowed on lots or streets without HOA consent. Vehicle repairs visible from the street are prohibited.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. They must be leashed or controlled at all times and must not become a nuisance.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners must pay annual assessments, plus potential special, insurance, ad valorem tax, and working capital assessments. The first annual assessment is set by the Declarant. A working capital assessment of 1/6 of the current annual assessment is due at closing from the Declarant. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot after 30 days, and the HOA may foreclose.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental restrictions. (This topic is not covered in the provided text.)

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