Ocean Forest Ridge

What Ocean Forest Ridge's governing documents say

Ocean Forest Ridge is a single-family home HOA in Wilmington, NC. You own your lot and house; the association maintains common areas and enforces rules to protect property values. This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that run with the land.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and house. The association maintains common areas, including roads and drainage easements. You must maintain your lot and buildings to prevent unsightly conditions.
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, additions, or alterations require prior written approval from the Declarant (or its committee). Plans must be submitted; if no response within 30 days, approval is deemed given. Minimum house size: 1,800 sq ft (one-story) or 2,200 sq ft (two-story), excluding garages and porches. Maximum height: 1½ stories. No slab foundations without written consent. Exterior materials limited to conventional frame, wood siding, or brick. Maximum built-upon area per lot: 4,190 sq ft.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for at least 12 consecutive months. All rentals must comply with association rules and regulations.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. They must be leashed and not allowed to run free. Livestock, pigs, and poultry are prohibited.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, motor boats, dune buggies, campers, trailers, recreational vehicles, cars on cinder blocks, tractor-trailer trucks, or similar vehicles may remain on any lot without consent of Declarant or association.
• Fences & landscaping: Fences, walls, or hedges over 5 feet tall require written consent. No fence may be closer to the front lot line than the rear corner of the house. All fences must be wood and stained to match the house. Stucco, chain link, and wire fences are prohibited. Landscaping must be in place within 30 days of certificate of occupancy.
• Signs & antennas: No advertising signs or billboards except one 'For Sale' sign (max 5 sq ft) on a completed dwelling. No signs on vacant lots. Satellite dishes over 24 inches are prohibited; smaller dishes require Declarant approval.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the Board of Directors. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote of each membership class. Assessments not paid within 30 days bear 14% annual interest and become a lien on the property. The Declarant is exempt from assessments on lots it owns.

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.