Sunningdale Association Inc

What Sunningdale Association Inc's governing documents say

Sunningdale is a single-family residential subdivision in Durham, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that applies to all lot owners. It sets rules for land use, building size, setbacks, and general upkeep to maintain the neighborhood's character.

• Land use & building type: All lots are for residential use only. Only detached single-family homes (max 2.5 stories) plus a garage/carport for up to 3 cars and accessory buildings are allowed. Homes must have at least 1,200 square feet of finished, heated living area (excluding garage, carport, porches).
• Setbacks & lot changes: Setbacks must follow Durham zoning ordinances. Lots cannot be recut to face a different direction or create a smaller building site than zoning allows, though minor boundary adjustments are permitted.
• Temporary structures & parking: No tents, shacks, trailers, buses, campers, or motor homes are allowed on lots or parked on streets, except temporary construction/sales trailers. Campers or motor homes may be parked in an enclosed garage if not visible from the street. Garage doors must stay closed except for entry/exit.
• Nuisances & upkeep: No noxious, offensive, or illegal activities; no rubbish or unsightly items (including wrecked/inoperable vehicles) left outside an enclosed structure. Garbage containers, wood piles, dog houses, and storage buildings must be hidden from the front street. Yards must be kept neat and clean.
• Animals: No livestock or poultry; only dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed, and not for commercial purposes.
• Antennas & signs: Only customary residential antennas are allowed; no free-standing towers, discs, or dishes. Only one professional sign advertising the property for sale or rent is permitted, plus builder signs during construction (with developer approval).
• Easements & entrances: Utility and drainage easements exist as shown on the plat; nothing may obstruct them. The developer reserves easements on certain lots for entrance signs and landscaping, but is not obligated to maintain them once 80% of lots are sold.
• Duration & enforcement: These covenants run with the land for 25 years from recording (1992), then auto-renew every 10 years unless a majority of owners agree to change them. Violations can be enforced through legal proceedings.

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.