Downing Woods Homeowners Assoc

What Downing Woods Homeowners Assoc's governing documents say

Downing Woods is a single-family home HOA in Durham County, NC. This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) is the rulebook for the community, binding all lot owners. It covers assessments, architectural control, land use, and maintenance obligations.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home outright. You must maintain your property in a neat, orderly condition, and the association maintains the common areas (roads, open space, amenities).
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the board, initially capped at $180 per lot (through 1990), with increases limited to 7% or CPI, whichever is greater, unless members vote for more. Special assessments for capital improvements require a two-thirds vote. At closing, you pay a sum equal to two months' assessments as a one-time contribution.
• Architectural review: Any exterior construction, alteration, or addition (including fences, mailboxes, and screens) requires prior written approval from an architectural committee. If no decision is made within 45 days of submission, approval is deemed granted.
• Land use & occupancy: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No more than three unrelated people may reside on a lot. Minimum heated area is 1,800 square feet, and buildings must be at least 25 feet from the front line, 8 feet from interior lot lines, and 12.5 feet from the rear line.
• Pets & animals: No livestock or poultry may be kept. Up to three dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed, but not for commercial purposes.
• Parking & vehicles: The board can regulate parking, including banning recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and commercial vehicles from streets, driveways, and front yards unless concealed from view. Vehicles must have valid license plates.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration does not restrict leasing or rentals, but owners may delegate use of common areas to tenants. No minimum lease term is specified.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is the declaration only; it does not include the association's bylaws, rules and regulations, or any current fee schedule. It also doesn't specify amenities beyond general common areas.

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.