Cypress Bend

What Cypress Bend's governing documents say

Cypress Bend is a single-family home subdivision in Holly Ridge, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). These restrictive covenants run with the land and bind all lot owners. The rules cover residential use, allowable structures, architectural control, and property maintenance.

• Residential use & home businesses: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Home businesses are allowed if not visible or detectable from outside, no client visits, and consistent with residential character. Leasing a dwelling is not considered a business.
• Allowable structures: Only one single-family dwelling (up to 3 stories) per lot, plus a private garage. Manufactured homes (double-wide) are allowed if at least 960 sq ft, no older than 3 years at placement, on a permanent foundation, and approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Temporary structures, trailers, and tents as residences are prohibited.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements (buildings, fences, landscaping, paint color changes) require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. The committee may deny based on aesthetic grounds. Plans are deemed approved if no response within 30 days.
• Pets: Household pets are allowed but not for breeding or commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed when off the owner's lot. No livestock or poultry.
• Parking & vehicles: At least one off-street parking space required per vehicle. On-street parking is prohibited except for temporary gatherings. Vehicles over 7,100 lbs empty weight or without current inspection cannot be parked overnight unless in an enclosed garage. Boats, campers, and motor homes may be stored only behind the front line of the house. No vehicle repair on blocks except in an enclosed garage.
• Fences & setbacks: Fences cannot exceed 6 feet in height and cannot be erected between the rear of the building and the street. Buildings must be at least 20 feet from front/rear/side street lines and 5 feet from interior lot lines.
• Stormwater & environmental restrictions: Each lot has a maximum built-upon area (e.g., 22.97% of lot area). A 30-foot vegetated buffer must be maintained between impervious areas and surface waters. Roof drains must terminate at least 30 feet from mean high water mark. Filling or piping vegetative conveyances is prohibited.
• Term & amendments: Covenants run for 20 years from recording (2004), then auto-renew every 10 years. During the first 20 years, amendments require Declarant consent plus 90% of lot owners; after 20 years, 75% of lot owners can amend.

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.