The Reserve at Masonboro

What The Reserve at Masonboro's governing documents say

The Reserve at Masonboro is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that apply to all lot owners in Section 1 and any future sections. It establishes the HOA, common areas, assessments, architectural controls, and use restrictions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family home on it. The HOA maintains common areas, landscaping in street islands and cul-de-sacs, and certain berms along Efird Road. You must keep your lot clean and neat; the HOA may provide lawncare services but you are responsible for mowing and maintaining landscaping within any enclosed courtyard areas.
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, alterations, or changes (including color, fences, landscaping, and tree removal) require prior written approval from the Declarant or an architectural committee. Plans are deemed approved if not acted on within 30 days of complete submission. No trees of 3" diameter or more may be removed without approval.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners must pay general assessments for common expenses, special assessments for capital improvements (approved by 2/3 vote), and individual assessments for violations. A working capital assessment equal to two months of budgeted assessments is due at closing. Assessments are a lien on the lot; unpaid amounts accrue interest at 18% per annum plus late fees and collection costs.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial use, no swimming pools, and no subdivision of lots (except to enlarge an adjoining lot). Dwellings must be at least 1,500 sq ft (one-story) or 1,800 sq ft (two-story) of heated floor space, and no more than 2.5 stories. Maximum built-upon area per lot is 3,800 sq ft due to stormwater regulations.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental restrictions. Owners may delegate use of common areas to tenants who reside on the property.
• Stormwater & drainage: Lots are subject to state stormwater regulations; the maximum built-upon area is 3,800 sq ft. Owners must maintain drainage on their lots and cannot alter drainage without state and HOA approval. The HOA is responsible for maintaining all stormwater systems.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include specific rules about pets, parking, vehicles, age restrictions, or rental caps. It also does not contain the full HOA bylaws or current fee amounts.

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.