Masonboro Trace

What Masonboro Trace's governing documents say

Masonboro Trace is a planned community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). Each lot is restricted to one single-family home. The HOA maintains common elements and enforces rules on architecture, use, and maintenance.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the home on it. You must keep your lot free of weeds, debris, and unsightly conditions, and maintain all structures in good repair. The HOA maintains common elements like roads, stormwater ponds, and open space.
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, additions, changes (including painting), fences, and solar panels require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (or the HOA board). Plans are reviewed for harmony of design and location; approval may be based on purely aesthetic grounds.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only—one single-family dwelling per lot. No temporary structures, trailers, tents, or outbuildings may be used as residences. No boats, campers, trailers, inoperable vehicles, or construction equipment may be stored on lots or streets. No clotheslines are allowed. No signs (including for-sale signs) without HOA permission, except developer signs.
• Pets: Only domesticated dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed, not for commercial purposes. They must be leashed or controlled. The HOA may adopt rules restricting number, type, and size of pets.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, campers, trailers, motor homes, construction equipment, or inoperable vehicles may remain on lots or streets without HOA consent. Vehicle repairs may only be done in garages or areas not visible from the street. The HOA may tow violators at owner's expense.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay annual assessments, and may be subject to special, insurance, ad valorem tax, and working capital assessments. A $200 working capital fee is due at purchase from the developer. Assessments are a lien on the lot if unpaid; the HOA can foreclose. First mortgage holders are not liable for prior unpaid assessments.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental restrictions. (No minimum lease term or rental caps are mentioned.)
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not specify current assessment amounts, pet limits, parking permit rules, or age restrictions. It is a foundational governing document; additional rules may be adopted by the HOA board.

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.