Myrtle Grove

What Myrtle Grove's governing documents say

Myrtle Grove is a planned community in Wilmington, NC, governed by the Tidal Walk Home Owners Association. This document is the master declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) for Tidal Walk, Phase 1, which includes single-family homes and townhomes. It binds all property owners and residents to rules about land use, assessments, maintenance, and architectural standards.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and dwelling (home or townhome unit). The association maintains common areas (private streets, ponds, pools, landscaping, etc.) and, for townhome units, exterior structural elements like roofs and exterior walls (excluding glass, doors, and HVAC). You must maintain your own landscaping and dwelling exterior.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments started at $2,400 per unit in 2008 and can increase up to 10% per year without member vote; higher increases require 2/3 vote. Special assessments also require 2/3 vote. Assessments are uniform per unit and create a lien if unpaid, with 18% annual interest and collection costs.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for at least six months; no transient or hotel use. You cannot lease less than the entire unit. All leases must be in writing and subject to the declaration and bylaws.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. The association may set rules for control and waste disposal.
• Architectural review: All exterior alterations, construction, fencing, landscaping, and signs require prior approval from the Architectural Control Committee (initially the Declarant). Minimum heated living area is 1,600 square feet. No chain-link, split-rail, or welded-wire fences allowed.
• Parking & vehicles: Off-street parking must be provided by each owner. On-street parking is allowed per association rules. No boats, trailers, or commercial vehicles may be parked on streets or common areas unless inside an enclosed garage or screened.
• Use restrictions: All lots and buildings are for single-family residential use (townhomes may be multifamily). No business, trade, or profession allowed except home offices without customer visits. No signs (including political or real estate signs) without approval. No yard sales, outdoor clotheslines, or open burning.
• Stormwater & environmental rules: Each lot has a maximum impervious surface area (e.g., 2,200–5,000 sq ft per lot). No filling or piping of vegetative conveyances; a 30-foot vegetated buffer must be maintained near surface waters. Roof drains must terminate at least 30 feet from high water mark.

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.