Wood Dale

What Wood Dale's governing documents say

Wood Dale is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a 1957 Declaration of Restrictions. These covenants run with the land and apply to all current and future lot owners.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for residential use only. Only one detached single-family dwelling (max two stories) and a private garage for up to two cars may be built per lot.
• Minimum construction cost: No dwelling costing less than $5,000 may be built on any lot.
• Setback requirements: Buildings must be at least 50 feet from the front lot line and at least 8 feet from any side lot line.
• Prohibited uses & nuisances: No commercial use, noxious trade, or activity that becomes an unreasonable annoyance or nuisance is allowed.
• Temporary structures & residences: No trailer, tent, shack, garage, barn, or other outbuilding may be used as a residence, except servant quarters above a garage after the main dwelling is completed.
• Animals & pets: No livestock or poultry may be kept. Dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed but not for commercial breeding or maintenance.
• Waste & sanitation: Lots may not be used as dumping grounds. Trash must be kept in sanitary containers. Sewage disposal must be by septic tank meeting state health board requirements until a general system is installed.
• Lot subdivision: Lots may not be resubdivided unless the resulting parts become part of whole lots.

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.