Three Meadows

What Three Meadows's governing documents say

Three Meadows is a single-family home subdivision in Clayton, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). These covenants apply to all lot owners and set rules for home construction, appearance, pets, parking, and assessments. The document also includes a 2020 amendment and an assignment of developer rights, so it is a full rulebook with updates.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and house outright; the HOA maintains only the entrance signs, berms, and landscaping buffers along County Line Road and Benson Hardee Road. You are responsible for your own property's upkeep, including keeping your building site free of tall grass, trash, and debris.
• Architectural review: Before building, altering, or adding any structure (including fences, pools, and accessory buildings), you must get written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. The committee has 30 days to respond; if it doesn't, approval is deemed given. Stick-built homes are required—no manufactured or prefab homes—and metal storage buildings are prohibited.
• Home size & design: Minimum heated square footage depends on story count: 1,600 sq ft for one-story, 1,700 for 1.5-story, and 1,800 for two-story homes (exclusive of porches, garages, etc.). A 2020 amendment allows homes as small as 1,450 sq ft with prior approval. Homes must be single-family detached, no more than 2.5 stories, with a garage for 2–3 cars.
• Setbacks & location: Buildings must be at least 20 feet from front, rear, and side-street lot lines, and 15 feet from interior lot lines. Lots adjacent to County Line Road have a 50-foot rear setback; those on Benson Hardee Road have a 70-foot rear or side setback. Decks count as part of the building; eaves, steps, and chimneys do not.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA can levy annual assessments (initially capped at $120 per lot per year) and special assessments for capital improvements with a two-thirds vote. Assessments are a lien on your property and accrue 6% interest if unpaid. The HOA may foreclose on the lien if you don't pay.
• Pets & animals: Only ordinary household pets are allowed. You may keep up to 3 chickens (no roosters) in a small coop, and one horse on lots of an acre or more. Dogs must be leashed or in a fenced area behind the house, never chained, and aggressive breeds are not allowed.
• Parking & vehicles: No street parking is allowed; you must provide off-street parking on your lot. Boats, trailers, campers, and commercial vehicles cannot be parked on the street or in the front yard where visible. One commercial truck per lot is allowed, and inoperable vehicles must not be parked on the lot.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not include any rental or leasing restrictions, age restrictions, or rules about short-term rentals. It also doesn't specify any HOA amenities like a pool or clubhouse—the only common areas are the entrance features and landscape buffers.

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.