Masonboro Landing Business Center

What Masonboro Landing Business Center's governing documents say

Masonboro Landing Business Center is a commercial/industrial development in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Protective Covenants that runs with the land. It applies to owners of Lots 1, 2R, 3, and Tract 2, who are automatically members of the Masonboro Landing Business Center Owners Association. The document sets rules for land use, construction, assessments, and shared maintenance of common areas like driveways and stormwater systems.

• Permitted uses & restrictions: Lots may be used for any use allowed by New Hanover County zoning except specifically prohibited uses: agricultural, kennels, body piercing, tattoo businesses, video poker, sanitary services, adult entertainment, funeral homes, fraternities/sororities, circuses, carnivals, fairs, demolition/landscape landfill, and recycling facilities. Lot 2R and Lot 3 cannot operate a convenience store/motor fuel outlet or sell beer, wine, tobacco, ice, soft drinks, snacks, candy, health/beauty aids, sandwiches, other food items, motor fuels, lubrication oils, or car wash services (full-service sit-down restaurants are allowed). No lot may sell products already sold by another lot's business.
• Architectural review: All construction, clearing, excavation, grading, and exterior changes (including color) require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee (appointed by the Board). The Committee has sole discretion to approve or disapprove based on harmony with surroundings, completeness of plans, and the best interests of the development. Decisions are final.
• Assessments & fees: General assessments start at $100/month per lot, can increase up to 10% per year until Dec 31, 2004, and thereafter are set by the Board. Special and individual assessments may also be levied. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot and a personal obligation of the owner at the time they fell due. The Association may also charge an impact fee for construction plan review.
• Common expenses & shared maintenance: Common expenses include maintenance of driveway connections, deceleration lane, stormwater/sewer systems, and other common areas. Expenses are allocated among lots by fixed percentages: Lot 1 (19%), Lot 2R (36%), Lot 3 (23%), Tract 2 (22%). Special allocations apply to certain easement taxes and maintenance.
• Parking & vehicles: No damaged vehicles may be parked or stored in open areas. Delivery vehicles (trucks, trailers, vans) may not remain in front of buildings for extended periods. Parking areas, driveways, and roads must meet government requirements.
• Landscaping & signage: All property must be landscaped per approved plans, kept trimmed and free of trash. Signs require Board approval. All secondary power and communication lines must be underground.
• Construction rules: Construction must be substantially completed within 12 months of start unless the Committee approves otherwise. Adequate portable toilets must be provided. Rubbish must be collected and disposed of. No temporary buildings without Committee approval. No outside storage except on Tract 2 and Lot 2R unless Board-approved.

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.