Tidalholm Village

What Tidalholm Village's governing documents say

Tidalholm Village is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document applies to all current and future owners in Section 2, and it establishes rules for property use, maintenance fees, architectural approvals, and common area access.

• Membership & voting rights: Every lot owner is a member of the HOA. Owners get one vote per lot; the developer (Declarant) initially gets three votes per lot they own. Developer's extra votes end when Class A votes equal Class B votes, or by August 31, 1997.
• Assessments (fees): The HOA levies annual assessments (initially capped at $75 per lot) and special assessments for capital improvements, with annual increases limited to 5% without a two-thirds member vote. Assessments are a lien on the property and a personal obligation of the owner when due.
• Architectural control: All new construction, fences, exterior alterations must be approved in writing by the Declarant or an Architectural Control Committee, based on design harmony and location. Approval is automatic if not acted on within 30 days. Minimum dwelling size: 1,100 square feet (excluding garages, decks). No dwelling closer than 10 feet to a property line; max 2 stories unless approved. Exterior completion required within 12 months of start.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No noxious activities, temporary structures, campers, boats, or trailers allowed without approval. Pets (dogs, cats, household pets) permitted but must be leashed, not for commercial use. No inoperable vehicles or tractor-trailers; Association may tow at owner's expense.
• Outside antennas & signs: No outside radio/TV antennas without Board or Architectural Control Committee permission. No 'For Sale' signs without Board permission (Declarant may place sale/rental signs on their lots).
• Window coverings & exterior lights: Drapes or curtains visible from outside must be white or neutral. Exterior light bulbs must be clear, white, or non-frost.
• Maintenance & liens: Association maintains utility/drainage lines in common areas and may enter lots for that purpose. If an owner fails to clear weeds, refuse, or unsightly conditions after 30 days' notice, the Association may do so and charge the owner, with a lien for costs.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not specify pet limits, rental restrictions (though tenants may use common areas), parking enforcement details, or current fee amounts beyond the initial $75 cap. It also does not address insurance requirements or dispute resolution procedures.

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.