Long Branch Subdivision
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What Long Branch Subdivision's governing documents say
Long Branch Subdivision is a single-family home community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that runs with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are designed to maintain the residential character and appearance of the neighborhood.
- Residential use only: All lots must be used for residential purposes only.
- Minimum home size: Single-family homes must have at least 1,000 square feet of heated floor area; two-family homes must have at least 700 square feet per unit or 1,400 total.
- Building setbacks: No building (excluding steps and unenclosed porches) may be closer than 40 feet to the front street line. Side yards must be at least 10% of the lot's average width.
- Easements: Utility and drainage easements are reserved as shown on the recorded plat. No structures, plantings, or materials may interfere with utilities or drainage within these easements.
- Nuisances: No noxious or offensive activity is allowed. Junk or abandoned cars may not be left on streets or lots.
- Temporary structures: No trailer, tent, shack, barn, garage, or other outbuilding may be used as a residence, even temporarily.
- Animals: No livestock or poultry may be kept. Dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed but not for commercial breeding or maintenance.
- Fences: Chain link fences are prohibited between the front of the residence and the street.
Key facts from Long Branch Subdivision's documents
- Community type
- subdivision ("Long Branch Subdivision")
- Developer / declarant
- WILLARD S. BUFFKIN and wife, KATHLEEN G. BUFFKIN
- Parking & vehicles
- prohibited (Section 5: "no junk or abandoned cars ma)
- Fences
- Chain link fences prohibited between front of residence and street (Section 9: "There shall be no chain link)
- Architectural approval
- true (Section 11: "design of all buildings...s)
- Setbacks / home size
- Front: 40 ft from street line; Side: at least 10% of average lot width (Section 3: "no building...shall be locat)
- Maintenance
- Owner responsible for maintenance of easement area and improvements on lot, except those maintained by public authority or utility (Section 4: "The easement area of each lo)
- Use restrictions
- true (Section 1: "All lots...shall be known, d)
- Amendments
- After initial 25-year term, covenants auto-renew for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners record an instrument to change them (Section 12: "automatically extended for )
Related associations
Nearby (within 500 m): Silva Terra Subdivision · Adams Landing · Silver Lake Subdivision · The Esplanade Condominiums · Magnolia Trace Townhomes · Linden Ridge · Archmil Place · Woodridge Pointe
About this HOA
Long Branch Subdivision is a homeowners association in Wilmington, NC.
HOAproxy has 1 document on file for Long Branch Subdivision: 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-06-01.