The Cottages at Hewlett's Creek

What The Cottages at Hewlett's Creek's governing documents say

The Cottages at Hewlett's Creek is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). These restrictive covenants run with the land and bind all lot owners, their tenants, and guests. The document establishes rules for residential use, architectural control, maintenance, and mandatory HOA assessments.

• Residential use only: All lots must be used exclusively for private residential purposes. No business, professional office, religious institution, or manufacturing is allowed. No duplexes, apartments, trailers, mobile homes, or temporary structures (except contractor shelters during construction) are permitted.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, wall, or other structure may be erected or altered, and no grading or tree removal may occur, without prior written approval from the Declarant (or its architectural committee). Approval may be based on purely aesthetic grounds. Plans must include exterior colors, finishes, landscaping, and construction schedule.
• Minimum house size: One-story homes must have at least 2,000 square feet of enclosed dwelling area; two-story homes must have at least 2,300 square feet. Garages, decks, and open porches are not counted.
• Setback requirements: Front setback is a minimum of 50 feet from the front lot line; side setbacks are a minimum of 10 feet. Variances are permitted at the Declarant's discretion.
• Construction timeline: Exterior construction must be completed within 12 months of commencement, unless delayed by strikes, fires, national emergencies, or natural calamities.
• HOA assessments: Each lot owner must pay annual assessments set by the association. Assessments are due January 1 and may be paid in installments. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot and bear 12% interest. The association may also levy additional assessments for emergencies.
• Parking & vehicles: No trailers, habitable motor vehicles, boats, or canoes may be parked on any part of the property unless inside an enclosed garage. This includes common areas.
• Pets & nuisances: No noxious or offensive activities are allowed. Owners must prevent unsightly or unkempt conditions. No discharging firearms or hunting is permitted. Clotheslines must not be visible from the street or common areas.

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.