Southwick Farm

What Southwick Farm's governing documents say

Southwick Farm is a single-family home HOA in Clayton, NC, with covenants for Phases 1-4. These rules bind all lot owners and cover what you can build, how you use your property, and neighborhood standards. If you're buying or living here, you'll need to follow the architectural review process and various use restrictions.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for residential use only. Each lot may have one detached single-family home (max 2.5 stories), a private garage for up to 3 cars, and one approved accessory building up to 250 sq ft. No prefabricated or manufactured homes; stick-built only.
• Architectural review: Any building, fence, pool, or other structure must be approved in writing by the Architectural Committee before construction. The review process may take 30-60 days, and you must submit plans, specifications, and a plot plan. The committee can require changes to ensure harmony with the neighborhood.
• Dwelling size & driveways: Homes must have at least 1,300 finished, heated square feet (excluding porches, garages, etc.). Driveway piping and temporary gravel driveways must be installed before construction starts.
• Fences & accessory buildings: Fences need prior written consent; hog-wire, chicken-wire, and chain-link visible from the street are not allowed. Only one detached accessory building per lot, must have a permanent foundation, and cannot be in the front yard.
• Appearance & maintenance: Keep your lot free of tall grass, trash, and debris. The HOA can clean your lot and charge you (with a lien) if you don't. Satellite dishes must be approved and not visible from the road; communication towers and brick mailboxes are prohibited.
• Vehicles & parking: No street parking; provide off-street parking. No boats, trailers, campers, commercial vehicles, or ATVs parked in front yards or visible from the street without special consent. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles cannot be visible from the road.
• Animals & nuisances: Only ordinary household pets allowed; dogs must be leashed or contained. No excessive barking. No businesses, no firearms, no ATVs or golf carts on the property, and no signs except small real estate signs (max 2 sq ft).
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt includes the architectural change request form and the protective covenants for Phases 1-4, but it does not include any HOA bylaws, assessment amounts, or rules about common areas (if any). It also doesn't cover any amendments or later phases beyond Phase 4.

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.