River Heights (NC)

Key facts from River Heights (NC)'s documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Section 1.2: 'Association shall mean Riv)

Governing law

North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents (not specified further) (Submitted electronically 'in compliance )

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget and mails to Owners at least 30 days prior to fiscal year; annual assessment based on budget (Section 5.3: 'The Board shall prepare an)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessments for insufficient funds or unanticipated Common Expenses (Section 5.6: 'Board may...levy such spec)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot, subordinate to first mortgages; Association may foreclose (Section 5.2: 'Each Assessment...shall be)

Reserves & fees

Late fee as determined from time to time by the Board; plus interest at 18% per annum (Section 5.9(b): 'the Association shall a)

Pets

Yes, normal household pets (dogs, cats, small animals) allowed; no breeding or commercial purposes; not a nuisance (Section 7.5)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Residential Leasing permitted (Section 1.19 defines 'Residential Leasin)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly prohibited but parked on public rights-of-way prohibited; interior streets may have rules (Section 7.4(a) prohibits parking on 'any)

Fences

Prior written approval required; professional installer required; no connection to Developer-installed fencing; prohibited in Landscape Easements; fencing within easements must allow access; Committee publishes rules (Section 7.23 (a)-(f))

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee approval required for any construction or modification, except vegetative landscaping (Section 6.4: 'no construction of improve)

Solar & roof

Require prior written approval; not permitted on facade facing common/public areas, on roof slopes facing same, within line across roof face extending to property line (Section 7.17: 'No solar energy collector)

Home business

Permitted if not apparent from outside, conforms to zoning, no external visitors, consistent with residential character (Section 7.24: conditions (a)-(d))

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited without Board consent; exceptions: one real estate 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign not exceeding 6 sq ft; political sign as defined by N.C.G.S. 47F-121 displayed no more than 45 days before election and removed within 7 d (Section 7.3)

Setbacks / home size

No building or structure shall be located on any Lot outside of setback lines designated on Plats; specifically for basketball goals: goal at least 15 feet from curb, post not within 5-foot side setback; playground equipment at least 10 fee (Section 7.1: 'No building or structure s)

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated; likely Owner responsibility as part of exterior maintenance

Insurance

Each Owner shall maintain property insurance on Dwelling Unit and improvements not less than full replacement cost; also liability insurance (Section 4.5: 'Every Owner...shall...main)

Use restrictions

Yes, each Lot shall be used for residential purposes only; no trade or business except as allowed under Section 7.24 (Section 7.1: '...each Lot shall be used )

Voting & meetings

Class A: one vote per Lot owned; Class B (Developer & Builder): nine votes per Lot owned until Class A votes equal Class B votes (Section 4.2(a) and (b))

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