Long Leaf Acres Extension

What Long Leaf Acres Extension's governing documents say

Long Leaf Acres Extension is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants that runs with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are designed to preserve property values and neighborhood appearance.

• Residential use only: All lots must be used for residential purposes only; no commercial use is allowed.
• Building & structure rules: Only detached single-family dwellings (max 2.5 stories) and small accessory buildings (e.g., detached garage, but no garage apartments) are permitted. No temporary structures, trailers, mobile homes, tents, or shacks may be used as residences.
• Minimum dwelling size: Each dwelling must contain at least 1,200 square feet of living area (measured by exterior brick work, excluding porches, steps, garages, etc.).
• Architectural & design approval: Building plans must be approved by the developer (or designee) within 20 days; if no response, approval is not required as long as the design is in harmony with existing structures.
• Setback & lot lines: No building may be closer than 35 feet to the front property line, nor closer than 10% of the lot's front width to any side boundary line.
• Landscaping & tree removal: No trees over 3 inches in diameter (measured 1 foot above ground) may be removed without prior written approval based on a submitted site or landscaping plan. This restriction expires 20 years from the date of the declaration (1987).
• Vehicles & parking: No inoperable vehicles or vehicles without current registration and insurance are allowed on any lot. No television satellite dishes or chain-link/wire fences are permitted in front yards.
• Nuisance & maintenance: No noxious or offensive activities, farm animals, or fowl are allowed. Yards must be properly maintained; unsightly junk cars and unkempt conditions are prohibited.

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.