Shell Road Village

What Shell Road Village's governing documents say

Shell Road Village is a single-family home HOA in Wilmington, NC. This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that run with the land and bind all owners, tenants, and occupants. It establishes the homeowners' association, common areas, assessments, architectural controls, and use restrictions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and single-family dwelling. The association maintains common areas, privacy fences, and landscaping of all yards (front, rear, side).
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $1,200 per lot (1994), can increase up to 5% yearly without a vote, and are split equally among all 32 lots. A working capital fee equal to two months' estimated assessment is due at purchase. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (buildings, fences, walls) need written approval from the board or an architectural committee. Plans are deemed approved if no response within 30 days. Minimum house size is 1,524 sq ft of enclosed dwelling area (excluding garage, decks, porches).
• Use restrictions: Only single-family dwellings, max one story unless approved. No businesses, noxious activities, junk vehicles, or recreational vehicles (boats, campers, trailers) visible. Pets allowed (dogs, cats) but not for commercial purposes, must be leashed. No outside antennas without approval. Exterior lights must be clear/white. For-sale signs prohibited except by developer.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must have off-street parking for at least 2 cars, paved with concrete, brick, or asphalt. On-street parking is for guests only. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles can be towed at owner's expense.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases are allowed; tenants and occupants must comply with all rules. No minimum lease term is stated in this document.
• Insurance & bonds: The association must carry liability insurance (at least $1M per occurrence) and property insurance on common areas. The association also maintains fidelity bonds for those handling funds.

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.