Gatewood Forest Homeowners Association Inc
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What Gatewood Forest Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say
Gatewood Forest is a master-planned residential community in Durham, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This master declaration establishes the framework for the community, which may include single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, and it binds all property owners within the community.
- What you own & maintain: You own your lot or unit and are responsible for maintaining it, while the association maintains common areas and facilities. The declaration allows for various dwelling types, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums.
- Architectural review: Any construction, exterior alteration, fence, pool, or landscaping must be approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee before starting. The committee has broad discretion and may deny plans for aesthetic reasons.
- Use restrictions: Properties must be used only for residential purposes. Temporary structures, mobile homes, and time-sharing arrangements are prohibited. No lot may be subdivided except under specific conditions.
- Landscaping & trees: A landscape plan must be approved for new construction, and material changes to landscaping require committee approval. Trees over 3 inches in diameter (at 2 feet above ground) cannot be removed without approval, except in certain cases.
- Maintenance & appearance: Owners must keep their property clean and unkempt conditions are prohibited. During construction, the lot and adjacent areas must be kept neat and free of debris.
- Assessments: The association levies annual, special, and individual assessments on owners to cover common expenses. The declaration does not specify amounts, but assessments are mandatory.
- What this document doesn't cover: This is a master declaration; it does not include specific rules like pet limits, lease restrictions, or age requirements. Those may be found in neighborhood declarations or association rules.
Key facts from Gatewood Forest Homeowners Association Inc's documents
- Community type
- Covenant / Planned Community
- Legal name
- The Gatewood Forest Community Homeowners Association, Inc. (Recital 5)
- Units / lots
- Maximum 250 Dwelling Units (if additional 28.202 acres annexed) (Article Four, Section 4.6)
- Developer / declarant
- Westfield Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (Preamble)
- Pets
- Yes (Article Six, Section 6.15)
- Parking & vehicles
- No boat, boat trailer, other trailer, camper, RV, utility vehicle, or truck (1 ton or larger) may remain overnight unless enclosed in a garage (Article Six, Section 6.18)
- Fences
- Subject to Committee jurisdiction as to location, style, materials, height; no fence closer to front than front corner of Dwelling Unit absent extraordinary need; must be aesthetically pleasing, not detract from value, not impede views (Article Six, Section 6.24)
- Architectural approval
- No construction, exterior addition/alteration, clearing, or site work without Committee approval of Plans (Article Five, Section 5.2)
- Signs & flags
- No commercial signs except "For Sale" or "For Rent" unless approved by Committee; Declarant has right to locate sales/rental signs subject to Durham City Code (Article Six, Section 6.19)
- Setbacks / home size
- Association reserves right to establish minimum square feet standards (not retroactive) (Article Six, Section 6.5)
- Use restrictions
- No Lot or Improved Lot shall be used except for residential purposes allowed under applicable zoning regulations (Article Six, Section 6.1)
- Voting & meetings
- Class I: 1 vote per Lot/Dwelling Unit owned; Class II (Declarant): 3 votes per Lot/Dwelling Unit owned (Article Eight, Section 8.2(a) and (b))
- Amendments
- Amendments per Article 13; Neighborhood Declarations per Article Two (Article Four, Section 4.1)
Related associations
Nearby (within 500 m): Stonehill (NC) · Stone Hill Estates Homeowners Association Inc · Copley Farms Homeowners Association Inc · Grove Park Community Association Inc
About this HOA
Gatewood Forest Homeowners Association Inc is a homeowners association in Durham, NC.
HOAproxy has 1 document on file for Gatewood Forest Homeowners Association Inc: 1 recorded document. Last updated 2026-06-10.