Ashley Woods Homeowners Association Inc

What Ashley Woods Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

This is a set of restrictive covenants for Ashley Woods, a single-family home subdivision in Nash County, NC. It binds all lot owners and is meant for homeowners and prospective buyers. The document covers property use, building standards, and maintenance rules.

• Property use & building standards: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Each lot may have one detached single-family dwelling (max 2.5 stories, excluding basements) and a private garage for up to two cars. Minimum heated floor area is 1,800 sq ft total, with at least 1,100 sq ft on the first floor if more than one story.
• Setbacks & approvals: Buildings must comply with local ordinances and specific setbacks: front 75 ft (50 ft for lots 11-14), side 20 ft, rear 30 ft. Minor violations (less than 10% of minimum) may be waived if recorded. Plans for improvements must be submitted to the developer for approval; if no response within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Prohibited structures & uses: No temporary structures (mobile homes, modular units, trailers, tents, etc.) may be used as residences. No outdoor clotheslines, no chain-link fences (except a 20x20 enclosure for pets), and no fences extending forward of the rear corner of the house. No signs except one professional sign up to 8 sq ft for sale/rent or builder signs during construction.
• Exterior maintenance & appearance: Owners must keep exteriors in good repair, maintain lawns and yards, keep garbage receptacles out of view, and maintain drainage areas. The developer may enter the lot and clean up at the owner's expense if the owner fails to maintain. Concrete driveways are required, and storage buildings must match the house style (metal storage buildings prohibited).
• Pets & animals: No animals, livestock, or poultry may be raised or kept, except common household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) that are not kept for commercial purposes and are not dangerous.
• Antennas & satellite dishes: No radio/TV antennas or satellite dishes larger than 36 inches in diameter are allowed, and they must not be visible from the street.
• Duration & enforcement: These covenants run with the land for 25 years from recording, then automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of owners change them. Enforcement is through legal action; injunctions cannot force removal of completed homes for setback violations—only damages are available.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not include HOA fees, assessments, or an active homeowners association (the amendment mentions an HOA, but this excerpt is the covenants only). It also doesn't cover leasing rules, age restrictions, or any amenities.

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.