Macgregor Downs

What Macgregor Downs's governing documents say

MacGregor Downs is a single-family residential subdivision in Cary, NC, governed by protective covenants recorded in 1967. These covenants apply to the lots in the subdivision and are intended to maintain a high-quality, harmonious community, with a strong emphasis on architectural control and a connection to the MacGregor Downs Country Club. This document is the original declaration of covenants, and it binds all current and future owners of the lots.

• Residential use only: Each lot is a residential building site for one detached single-family dwelling (max 2.5 stories) plus a private garage for up to 4 cars. An efficiency apartment (max 3 rooms) may be added for servants or guests, but it cannot be rented.
• Architectural review: All buildings, fences, mailboxes, lighting, and other improvements require written approval from a 3-person Architectural Committee before construction or alteration. Approval is based on conformity and harmony of design and location. If the committee doesn't act within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Setbacks & lot lines: Buildings must be at least 50 feet from the front lot line, 15 feet from side lot lines, 70 feet from the lake maintenance easement or golf course property line, and 50 feet from the rear lot line.
• Minimum home size: Homes must have at least 2,250 square feet of heated area for two-story or split-level structures, and 2,000 square feet for one-story structures, excluding porches, basements, and garages.
• Use restrictions: No noxious or offensive trade, no business activity, no signs (unless approved), no storage of trade materials or inventory, and no trucks, boats, or tractors parked or stored unless in a garage or screened enclosure. Trash must be in underground receptacles.
• Pets & animals: No animals or poultry other than house pets are allowed.
• Fences & landscaping: Fences, walls, hedges, or mass plantings cannot extend beyond the minimum building setback line or within 70 feet of the rear lot line or lake easement, unless approved by the Architectural Committee.
• Parking & vehicles: Owners must provide adequate off-street parking for their automobiles and agree not to park on the subdivision streets.

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.