Villas at Newport

Key facts from Villas at Newport's documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act, set forth in Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes (Preamble, page 1; Article XI, Section 6,)

Assessments & dues

First monthly assessment is $300.00. (Article VI, Section 3, page 14)

Pets

Domesticated cats or other household pets may be kept, not for commercial purposes, provided they are leashed or under control and do not become a nuisance. (Article VII, Section 3(e), page 18)

Fences

Rear yard fences permitted only with approval; no fences in side yards or front yards. Maximum height 4 feet. (Article VII, Section 2(d), page 17)

Architectural approval

Plans and specifications must be approved or disapproved within 30 days after submission; if no response within 30 days, approval is deemed given. (Article VII, Section 1, page 16)

Home business

Not explicitly addressed; only residential use stated. Likely prohibits business operations except as allowed by Declarant. (Article VII, Section 3(a), page 18 (resi)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Elements and Limited Common Elements (exterior building surfaces, decks, porches, gutters, yards outside fences, etc.). Owner maintains fenced areas and interior. (Article VII, Section 4, page 19; Article)

Voting & meetings

Not explicitly stated in main document, but By-Laws imply quorum provisions. (Inferred from adjournment provision: if quorum not present, adjourn to reconvene.) (Exhibit B, By-Laws, Article 2.7, page 29)

Amendments

Amendment requires affirmative vote of Owners holding at least 67% of votes, except amendments that may be executed by Declarant under Article III, Section 3 or by certain Lot Owners under NCGS 47A-2-118(b). (Article XI, Section 4, page 25)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.