Kendal Forest

What Kendal Forest's governing documents say

Kendal Forest is a single-family residential subdivision in Franklinton, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) applies to all lot owners, who automatically become members of the Kendal Forest Homeowners Association. It sets out rules for property use, maintenance, assessments, and architectural control.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the dwelling on it. You are responsible for maintaining the grounds around your home, including grass, shrubs, and trees, keeping them neat and attractive. The association maintains common properties like entrance signs, landscaping, and streets until they are taken over by the state.
• Assessments & fees: The annual assessment was initially $120 per lot (through 2004). The board can increase it by up to 10% per year without a vote; larger increases require a 2/3 vote of each class of members. Special assessments for capital improvements also require a 2/3 vote. Assessments are due within 10 days of the due date, and unpaid assessments accrue interest (up to 12% per annum) and can become a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: Before building, altering, or changing the exterior (including paint colors, fences, walls, or landscaping), you must submit plans to the Declarant or Architectural Committee for written approval. Approval is based on harmony of design and location, and can be denied for purely aesthetic reasons. If no decision is made within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No business, industry, or trade is allowed, though home offices are permitted if no goods or services are offered to the public. No mobile homes, temporary structures, or multi-family dwellings are allowed. Dwellings must be at least 1,150 square feet (excluding garages, porches, etc.) and built on-site with conventional materials.
• Pets & animals: You may keep up to three household pets (dogs, cats, pet birds, etc.) per lot, but they cannot be kept for commercial purposes or become a nuisance. Dog houses, runs, and fences require architectural approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking on lawns is prohibited, and no vehicles may be parked on street rights-of-way except temporarily for deliveries. Vehicles with more than two axles or a load capacity over one ton are not allowed on lots. Unlicensed, inoperable, or recreational vehicles (campers, boats, trailers, motor homes, etc.) must be kept inside an enclosed garage or accessory building. Operating four-wheelers or dirt bikes on subdivision streets is prohibited.
• Signs & antennas: No signs are allowed on lots or common areas except 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs and those required by law. Satellite dishes and antennas larger than 24 inches in any dimension require approval if visible from the street.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include details on rental restrictions, age restrictions, or specific amenities (like pools or clubhouses). It also does not specify the exact boundaries of the subdivision or the full text of the association's bylaws.

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.