Edinburgh Community

What Edinburgh Community's governing documents say

This is a standard single-family HOA in Edinburgh Subdivision, Clayton, NC. The document is a mix of an architectural change request form and the full Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that bind all homeowners. It tells you what you can build, how you must maintain your property, and what the HOA can require of you.

• Architectural review: Any exterior change—fences, sheds, pools, additions, even paint colors—must be approved in writing by the Architectural Review Board. Submit plans with sizes, materials, and colors; allow 30–60 days for review; a $20 fee is required. Approval expires in 2 years.
• Home & lot standards: Homes must be stick-built (no manufactured or modular), at least 1,800 sq ft of heated finished area (or 1,600 if 200 sq ft unheated), with a minimum two-car garage. No flat roofs, no chain-link fences, and driveways/walks must be concrete or brick.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial activity, no home businesses that bring customers or suppliers, no signs (except one small 'for sale' sign), no ATVs or dirt bikes off your property, no discharging firearms, and no flagpoles (decorative flags allowed on the house, not above the roofline).
• Pets & animals: You may keep up to two household pets (e.g., dogs, cats, birds) total, but no vicious breeds like pit bulls or Rottweilers. Pets can't roam free or be a nuisance. Doghouses must be in the rear yard, at least 15 ft from side and 20 ft from back property lines.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA charges annual assessments (starting at $120, can increase up to 10% per year without a vote) and may levy special assessments for capital improvements with a 2/3 member vote. Unpaid assessments accrue 8% interest and can become a lien on your property.
• Maintenance & appearance: You must keep your lot mowed, clean, and free of debris, trash, and woodpiles. No clotheslines. Garbage containers must be screened except on pickup days. The HOA can clean up your lot and charge you if you don't maintain it.
• Fences & walls: All fences and retaining walls need Architectural Committee approval. Fences can't be closer to the street than the back corner of the house, can't exceed 4 ft in height, must be at least 3 ft off the property line, and need landscaping (a bush every 10 ft). No chain-link fences.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt doesn't include rental restrictions, age restrictions, or details about common amenities (like pools or clubhouses) beyond general allowances. It also doesn't specify the exact current annual assessment amount—only the starting maximum and increase rules.

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.