Crookedcreek

What Crookedcreek's governing documents say

Crooked Creek is a single-family home subdivision in Durham, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that applies to all lots in the subdivision, binding all current and future owners. It covers the HOA's structure, assessments, architectural controls, and land-use rules.

• HOA membership & voting: Every lot owner is automatically a member of the Crooked Creek Homeowners' Association. Each lot gets one vote, except the developer holds five votes per lot until the developer's Class B membership ends (by Dec 31, 2000 or earlier surrender).
• Assessments & fees: The HOA levies annual and special assessments on each lot. The maximum annual assessment was $100 per lot until Jan 1, 2000, and can increase up to 10% per year while the developer holds Class B membership. After that, increases above 10% require a majority vote of owners. Special assessments for capital improvements require a majority vote of both classes. Unpaid assessments accrue 8% annual interest and become a lien on the property.
• Property use & building restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Each lot may have one detached dwelling (minimum 1,200 sq ft heated/finished floor space, excluding garages and porches) and a private garage for up to three cars. Setbacks: 20 ft from front, 6 ft from one side and 9 ft from the other (15 ft aggregate), 25 ft from rear; corner lots require 20 ft side yard from street with 26 ft aggregate.
• Architectural review: All structures, exterior changes, and landscaping modifications require prior written approval from the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC). Plans must be submitted and approved before construction; if the ASC doesn't act within two weeks, plans are deemed approved. Trees over 10 inches in diameter (measured 4 ft above ground) may only be removed with ASC approval. Construction must start within one year of approval and cannot be delayed more than 10 consecutive days.
• Vehicles & parking: Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may be stored on the property but must be behind the main dwelling and screened. Unlicensed cars must be stored in a garage. No tractor trailers or mobile homes are allowed. Owners cannot park on subdivision streets for more than two consecutive nights.
• Pets & animals: No animals, livestock, or poultry may be raised or bred on lots, except household pets kept in reasonable numbers for personal use, not for commercial purposes.
• Fences & outbuildings: Fences cannot exceed 5 feet in height and require ASC approval. Chain-link or metal fences are not allowed in front of the rear of the dwelling. Outbuildings must be located behind the main dwelling and cannot be used as residences.
• Home businesses & nuisances: Home businesses are allowed only if they employ no more than one non-resident and don't attract more than two daily vehicle trips from visitors or deliveries. No obnoxious or offensive activities are permitted, and no outdoor burning is allowed without proper permits.

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.