Emma Ridge

What Emma Ridge's governing documents say

Emma Ridge is a single-family home HOA in Clayton, NC, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. This document is the full rulebook for homeowners, covering assessments, architectural control, and use restrictions. It also includes the architectural change request form, which is the application process for exterior modifications.

• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are $25 per lot and $180 per living unit for 2023, with a 110% cap on increases each year. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote or can be levied up to $500 per lot/unit once every five years. A working capital fund of at least two months' assessment is collected at closing.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes, including buildings, fences, signs, and landscaping, require written approval from the Declarant or Architectural Review Board. The review process takes up to 30 days, and work must be completed within 90 days of approval. Starting work without approval may result in fines.
• Land use & building type: Lots are for single-family residential use only. One detached dwelling (max 2.5 stories) and a private garage for up to 3 cars are allowed. Minimum main structure area is 1,200 square feet. Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes are prohibited.
• Pets & animals: No more than three dogs per lot. Pets must be kept in an approved fenced enclosure, not chained or tied to a stake. No commercial breeding, and pets must be leashed when off the owner's property.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks, trailers, junked, or unregistered vehicles may be parked on lots without approval. Recreation vehicles and boats must be parked in the rear yard. All-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and go-carts are not allowed on streets or lots.
• Fences & accessory buildings: Fences require written approval, cannot exceed 6 feet in height, and chain-link fences are prohibited except black chain-link. Accessory buildings (e.g., sheds, detached garages) require approval, must use approved materials, and metal storage buildings are not permitted.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full bylaws, rules and regulations, or architectural guidelines referenced in the declaration. It also does not specify the exact boundaries of the community or list all 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.