Harvest Ridge of Johnston County Homeowners Association

What Harvest Ridge of Johnston County Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This is a 2010 amendment to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Harvest Ridge, a single-family home HOA in Johnston County, NC. It replaces the architectural standards and fence rules, so it binds all lot owners in the subdivision. If you're buying, building, or renovating a home here, this tells you exactly what exterior changes require approval and what materials and sizes are allowed.

• Architectural review (new construction & exterior changes): All new construction, modifications, or additions that change the exterior (including staking, clearing, grading, sheds, decks, fences, driveway extensions) require written approval from the HOA board or a designated committee before starting. Plans, material samples, and other details must be submitted; work can't begin until you receive written approval.
• New home construction standards: New homes must be one-family, stick-built on site (no modular or manufactured). Minimum heated/cooled square footage: 1,800 sq ft for one-story, 2,100 sq ft for two-story. Must have a crawl space, brick foundation, architectural shingle roof, vinyl siding in earth tones, white vinyl trim, white or black gutters, a fireplace, a screened/covered porch or deck (deck at least 12x10 ft), and a double garage with a 16-ft wide white door with windows on the top panel only.
• Fences: Fences require HOA approval. Allowed types: a 4-ft high black chain link fence or a 4-6 ft high white vinyl fence. No hedges in lieu of a fence, no walls (except decorative landscaping walls approved by the board). Fences can run from the front or back corners of the house, within 1 ft of side/back property lines. Dog kennels/pens must be concealed behind the fence line.
• Tree planting: You can plant trees without HOA approval, but you need signed consent from all adjoining neighbors (including across the street) on a sketch showing locations and tree types. If you can't get neighbor approval, you can request a vote by the board or the association. Keep the signed record and provide a copy to the board upon request.
• Driveways: Driveways must be transit mixed concrete, gray in color. No asphalt or gravel (gravel only during construction). Alternate materials for replacing an existing driveway may be considered by the board.
• Setbacks & lot maintenance: Buildings must meet setbacks from the recorded plat and Johnston County standards (front: 30 ft; corner lots: 25 ft from one street and 35 ft from the other; interior side: 15 ft; back: 10 ft). Lots must be kept mowed, weeded, and free of debris.
• Enforcement & liability: Work done in violation can be ordered removed or brought into compliance at the owner's cost, with costs assessed as a special assessment. The HOA's approval is for aesthetics only—it doesn't guarantee structural integrity, drainage, or code compliance. Construction must be completed within one year of approval unless a written variance is granted.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is only an amendment to the declaration, not the full rulebook. It doesn't include the original covenants, HOA fees, assessments, use restrictions (other than fences), or other rules that may still apply. You'll need to read the full declaration and bylaws for complete HOA requirements.

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.