Sunset South

What Sunset South's governing documents say

Sunset South is a planned community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). You own your lot and dwelling, and the association maintains common elements like stormwater facilities, landscaping, and streets until they are accepted by the county. The rules apply to all lot owners and residents.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the dwelling on it. The association maintains common elements (e.g., stormwater facilities, entrance signs, street lights, landscaping in street rights-of-way) and streets until accepted by the county.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the board; the initial rate was $360 per year. A working capital fee equal to one-sixth of the current year's assessment is due at closing. Special assessments may be levied for violations or as needed, but not on lots owned by the declarant without consent.
• Architectural review: Before any exterior changes (including clearing, grading, construction, painting, landscaping, or fences), you must submit plans to the Sunset South Architectural Committee for approval. The committee has 30 days to respond; if not, plans are deemed approved. Decisions can be appealed to the Executive Board.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify any restrictions on leasing or rental terms.
• Pets: The document does not address pet restrictions.
• Parking & vehicles: The document mentions that the association may tow vehicles violating parking rules, but does not detail specific parking restrictions.
• Insurance: The association must carry hazard insurance on common improvements (at least 90% replacement cost), flood insurance if in a flood zone, and general liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence) including directors and officers liability.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full rules on use restrictions (e.g., noise, business use), age restrictions, or specific architectural standards. It is a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions, but some articles (like XI. Restrictions on Use and Occupancy) are not fully detailed in the provided text.

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.