Lansdowne South

What Lansdowne South's governing documents say

Lansdowne South is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that run with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are intended to maintain the residential character and attractiveness of the community.

• Residential use & minimum home size: All lots are for single-family residential use only. Each home must have at least 1,900 square feet of heated floor space (excluding porches, garages, etc.), though the developer may approve homes up to 10% smaller.
• Exterior materials & design: Exteriors must be conventional frame, clay, brick, stucco, or masonite; concrete block, vinyl siding, aluminum siding, and similar materials are prohibited. Each home must have a garage (attached or detached) with an asphalt or concrete driveway.
• Setbacks & site approval: No house may be closer than 50 feet to the front lot line or 10 feet to any side line. On corner lots, the side with less frontage is considered the front. The developer retains absolute approval over the site and location of any structure.
• Prohibited structures & uses: No house trailers, mobile homes, tents, shacks, or temporary structures may be used as residences. Above-ground swimming pools and satellite dishes are not allowed. No noxious or offensive activities, farm animals, or animal sacrifice are permitted.
• Fences & landscaping: Fences or hedges over 5 feet in height require written developer approval. No fence may be placed nearer the front lot line than the rear corners of the house. Lots must be kept mowed and free of unsightly objects; the developer may enter to clean up at the owner's expense.
• Vehicles & parking: Boats, trucks over 3/4 ton, trailers, tractors, motor homes, campers, and excessively noisy vehicles may not be kept on lots or streets. No inoperative junk cars or eyesores are allowed.
• Signs: No advertising signs or billboards are allowed, except one 'For Sale' sign of up to 5 square feet on a completed dwelling. No 'For Sale' signs are allowed on vacant lots. Developer signs are exempt.
• Homeowners association & assessments: The Lansdowne South Owners Association maintains the detention pond, drainage system, and planting easements. Every lot owner must pay annual assessments (set by the Board, with annual increases up to 10% without member vote) and special assessments (approved by 2/3 vote). Unpaid assessments bear 1.5% monthly interest and become a lien on the lot.

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.