Monterey Heights Subdivision

What Monterey Heights Subdivision's governing documents say

Monterey Heights is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by restrictive covenants that run with the land and bind all lot owners. The rules promote a uniform residential character and cover lot use, building size and setbacks, architectural approval, and maintenance standards.

• Lot use & building type: Lots (except Lot 105 and PARK) may be used only for residential purposes. Only one detached single-family dwelling (max 2 stories) and a private garage (max 1 story, no living quarters) are allowed. No temporary structures, trailers, mobile homes, tents, or outbuildings may be used as residences.
• Minimum dwelling size: Dwellings must have at least 1,000 square feet of living area, excluding porches, garages, and carports, measured from exterior walls.
• Setbacks & building lines: Buildings must be at least 25 feet from the front street line and at least 10% of the lot's average width from side lot lines. Eaves may overhang up to 3 feet, and uncovered stoops/steps are allowed within setbacks.
• Architectural approval: Plans for all dwellings and structures must be approved by the developer (R. C. Fowler Properties, Inc., its successors, nominees, or assigns). If no response is received within 20 days of submission, plans are deemed approved as long as they are in general conformity with other structures in the subdivision.
• Pets & livestock: No hogs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, or other livestock may be kept. Dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed, but not for commercial purposes and not in numbers or of a nature that becomes a nuisance.
• Fences & obstructions: No fence or other obstruction may extend nearer the street than the front setback line of the main dwelling.
• Nuisance & maintenance: No noxious trade or activity is allowed. Yards must be properly maintained; the developer may clean them at the owner's expense. Unsightly, inoperative junk cars and similar eyesores are prohibited and may be removed by the developer at the owner's expense.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental restrictions beyond allowing 'For Rent' signs on residential lots.

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.