Porters Neck Plantation HOA

Key facts from Porters Neck Plantation HOA's documents

Reflects the 1991 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision with homeowners association (HOA); not a condominium (Par. 1, Par. 3)

Units / lots

490 as of October 1997 (recited in that amendment) (1997 Amendment recitals)

Governing law

North Carolina General Statutes; North Carolina Planned Community Act (NCGS 47F-2-117) referenced in 2016 amendment (2016 Amendment)

Assessments & dues

By majority vote of Directors; fiscal year is calendar year (Par. 6)

Special assessments

By vote of 70% of votes cast at regular or special meeting; Board may levy in emergency (Par. 6)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; perfected as mechanics' lien; may be foreclosed as deed of trust with power of sale (Par. 6)

Reserves & fees

Board may maintain capital reserve fund for street replacement if deemed necessary (Par. 6)

Pets

Yes, subject to rules adopted by Board (Par. 15)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to rules adopted by Board (reasonable restrictions on rental use) (Par. 15)

Fences

Subject to ACC approval; not allowed along lot line or closer to water/golf course than nearest structure; must be aesthetically pleasing, not impede views (Par. 4(i))

Architectural approval

Yes, for any structure, improvement, or removal of tree ≥4 inches diameter (Par. 4, Par. 5)

Home business

Not permitted (single family residential use only; commercial purposes prohibited except Declarant's sales offices) (Par. 3)

Signs & flags

Only allowed: (1) construction sign ≤4 sq ft (removed after CO), (2) property identification sign (size/style approved by ACC), (3) project sign for multi-family ≤10 sq ft, (4) street signs by Association, (5) governmental signs, (6) Declar (Par. 4(d))

Setbacks / home size

No absolute setbacks; suggested: 40 ft from street ROW, 5 ft side lot line, 50 ft waterway, 50 ft rear lot line (except golf course), 35 ft from golf course/common rec property; ACC has final authority (Par. 4(f))

Use restrictions

Yes; single family residential only on all lots subjected to Declaration; multifamily allowed only by amendment (Par. 3)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot; multiple owners designate one voting member; if no agreement, Board designates (Par. 6; By-Laws Art. I Sec. 1)

Amendments

By 67% of Lots subjected to the Protective Covenants (Par. 9); minor amendments may be made solely by Declarant to correct errors, clarify ambiguities, or add/delete incidental provisions (Par. 14). (Par. 9, Par. 14)

Amenities

Club Facilities (Porters Neck Country Club) are separate; Association may provide optional services (cable, waste collection); Board may provide security gates. No specific amenities listed for HOA. (Par. 17, Par. 6, Par. 19)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.