Dunhill Homeowners Association

What Dunhill Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This is a set of governing documents for Dunhill, a single-family home HOA in Cary, NC. The first document is the Articles of Incorporation for the homeowners association, which establishes the nonprofit corporation. The second is the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Guidelines, which detail the rules for exterior changes and property maintenance. This guide is for homeowners and prospective buyers who want to understand what living in this community requires.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home. The HOA maintains common elements, and you must maintain your property to community standards, including mowing (lawn growth not to exceed 6 inches), weed control, and removal of dead vegetation.
• Architectural review: Any exterior change, addition, or alteration requires prior written approval from the ARC. The ARC has up to 60 days to decide, and approved work must begin within 12 months and be completed within 90 days. Unapproved changes can result in fines or forced removal at your expense.
• Fences & walls: No front yard fences are allowed. Fences must be black steel with rust-proof rails, max 4 feet high, and cannot extend beyond the back corner of the house except for symmetry. Stone, brick, and retaining walls require ARC approval.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, trailers, RVs, campers, inoperable cars, or commercial vehicles may be visibly stored for more than 72 hours. No parking on grass or yards, and no blocking sidewalks. Portable storage containers (PODS) must be removed within 21 days.
• Landscaping & yards: Front yards cannot have vegetable gardens or synthetic grass. No more than 50% of the front yard can be flower beds. Decorative objects are limited (1 large, 3 small) and must be tasteful. Holiday decorations must be removed within 30 days after the holiday.
• Pets & animals: Dog pens are not permitted, and no livestock or poultry may be kept on any property.
• Recreation & structures: Play equipment (swings, trampolines, etc.) requires ARC approval and must be in the rear yard, with size limits (18'x10'x15'). Above-ground pools are not allowed; in-ground pools need ARC review. Sheds and storage buildings are prohibited.
• What this document doesn't cover: These documents do not include the full Declaration of Covenants, which contains the primary rules on assessments, leasing, and other community standards. The ARC Guidelines reference the Covenants but do not replace them.

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.