Audubon Park Homeowners Association

What Audubon Park Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This is a set of restrictive covenants for Audubon Park, a single-family home subdivision in Durham, NC, specifically covering Phase 2, Section 3, Block D (Lots 53-63). It binds all current and future owners of these lots, and it supplements a master declaration for the broader Audubon Park community. The rules focus on maintaining a residential, single-family character with strict architectural and use controls.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for residential use only, with one detached single-family dwelling per lot, max two stories plus attic and basement, and a garage (may include servant quarters). No portion of a dwelling may be leased separately; only the entire unit can be rented.
• Dwelling size: The main structure must have at least 1,200 square feet of floor area, excluding open porches and garages.
• Architectural review: All construction, clearing, grading, and improvements require prior written approval from the Declarant (or an assigned architectural committee). Plans must be followed, and changes need written approval. Landscaping must be completed upon construction, and total construction time cannot exceed six months from final approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Each home must have an enclosed garage for at least one car and off-street paved parking for two cars. No street parking on abutting public streets. Boats, trailers, campers, non-operative vehicles, and most trucks (except one half-ton pickup) cannot be regularly parked or stored outside unless enclosed or screened.
• Setbacks & placement: Minimum setbacks: front 20 ft, rear 25 ft, side 8 ft, corner side 10 ft. The main dwelling must face the street (for corner lots, the street with least frontage) unless waived in writing.
• Fences, signs & outdoor structures: Fences require Declarant approval, must be suitably screened, and cannot be within landscape maintenance easements; they must be on the property line or at least 5 feet from it. Signs, mailboxes, outdoor lighting, and alternative energy structures need prior written approval. Temporary structures, mobile homes, and outbuildings used as residences are prohibited.
• Nuisances & maintenance: No business, manufacturing, or commercial use; no animals other than household pets; no nuisances. Owners must keep buildings, landscaping, and grounds safe, clean, and orderly.
• Utilities & easements: All utility lines must be underground. Easements for utilities, drainage, and landscape maintenance exist as shown on the plat, plus a 10-foot utility easement from rear and side lines. The Declarant may enter for grading/drainage corrections for up to 18 months after conveyance.

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.