Gander Lake

What Gander Lake's governing documents say

This is a set of restrictive covenants for Gander Lake, a single-family residential subdivision in Wayne County, NC, with a homeowners association (HOA). It applies to lot owners and residents, setting rules for home construction, use, pets, and assessments.

• Property use & building rules: Lots are for residential use only; no businesses, group homes, mobile homes, or modular homes. One detached single-family home (max 2.5 stories) with a garage (max 3 cars) and rear outbuildings. Minimum heated area: 1,300 sq ft for one-story, 1,700 sq ft for 1.5- or 2-story homes. All construction and exterior changes require written approval from the Developer (with a 30-day auto-approval if no response). Driveways must be concrete.
• Fences & structures: Fences: no solid panel fences closer to the street than the house corner; no wire fences near street; no concrete block or chicken wire anywhere; max height 6 ft. Ornamental fences (75% visibility) max 3 ft between house and street. Rear fences on interior lots must attach to rear corner; corner lots have specific rules. Satellite dishes over 22 inches are prohibited and must be placed rear/side. Only break-away mailboxes provided by builder are allowed.
• Vehicles & storage: No dismantling or storing mechanically defective vehicles for over 35 days (unless in enclosed garage). Commercial vehicles, campers, trailers, boats must be stored at rear within setbacks; more than two must be screened. No temporary structures used as residences.
• Pets & animals: Only common pets allowed; no poultry. Certain dog breeds (Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Chows, German shepherds, or mixes) are restricted: must be confined in a double fence (6 ft solid outer, inner fence 5 ft away) and cannot be walked or exercised in the neighborhood. Dog houses must be hidden from public view and located within 30 ft of the rear of the main structure.
• HOA & assessments: All lot owners are members of the Gander Lake Homeowners Association. The HOA maintains common areas (roads, ponds, landscaping, recreational facilities). Minimum annual regular assessment is $100, billed semi-annually. Special assessments over $25,000 per item or $50,000 per year require 2/3 member approval. Unpaid assessments accrue 10% interest and become a lien on the property.
• Common areas & amenities: Owners have easement rights to use common areas, including recreational facilities (play area, clubhouse, exercise room). The HOA can suspend use for rule violations (up to 60 days) or nonpayment. Tenants have non-transferable use rights.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is an excerpt of the covenants; it does not include the full HOA bylaws, rules and regulations, or details on the recreational facilities agreement. It also doesn't specify rental restrictions or age restrictions (none mentioned).

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.