Saddleridge Homeowners Association Inc

What Saddleridge Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

Saddleridge is a single-family home HOA subdivision in Gorman, NC, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded in 1988, with later amendments. The rules bind all lot owners and are meant to preserve property values and a uniform, high-quality appearance. This document is the full rulebook for the community, covering land use, building standards, architectural review, and homeowner obligations.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for residential use only, with one detached single-family dwelling (max 2.5 stories) and a private garage for up to 3 cars. No wood chimneys (amended to allow them).
• Dwelling size & driveways: Minimum heated floor area (excluding porches, garages, etc.) is 2,400 sq ft for 1-story and 1.5-story homes, and 2,800 sq ft for 2-story and split-level homes. Driveways must be paved (concrete or asphalt) and meet NC DOT standards.
• Architectural review: All landscaping, buildings, fences, pools, exterior painting, and land grading require prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. The committee has broad discretion to ensure harmony and prevent unusual or bizarre structures, and can impose standards like roof slope, materials, and colors.
• Setbacks & lot requirements: Buildings must be at least 75 ft from the front line, 30 ft from rear and side-street lines, and 20 ft from interior lot lines. Lots must be at least 110 ft wide at the building line and 40,000 sq ft in area.
• Nuisances & business use: No noxious or offensive activities, no signs (except one for-sale sign up to 5 sq ft), no business or trade (including professional offices, fraternity houses, rooming houses, antique shops). No storage of trade materials or inventories.
• Temporary structures & accessory buildings: No trailers, tents, shacks, barns, or outbuildings (except a private garage) without Architectural Committee approval. Detached garages cannot be used for habitation. Accessory buildings like dog houses and greenhouses require approval.
• Fences, mailboxes & appearance: Fences, walls, hedges, and mass plantings cannot extend beyond the front setback or within 50 ft of street right-of-way without approval; chain-link fencing is prohibited. Mailboxes must be approved and meet NC DOT requirements. Owners must keep their property free of tall grass, trash, and debris.
• Vehicles & parking: Only passenger cars, vans, motorcycles, and pickups (with current plates and inspection) in operating condition may be parked or stored visible from the street. No vehicles transporting flammable/explosive cargo. No street parking except near model homes.

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.