Tides at North Topsail

What Tides at North Topsail's governing documents say

Tides At North Topsail is a townhome community in North Topsail Beach, NC, with attached homes sharing party walls and roofs. It is governed by a homeowners association (HOA) that maintains common areas including a pool, private streets, and drives. This document is the master declaration of covenants, restrictions, and easements that apply to all lots in the subdivision, as amended to annex additional building footprints.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the townhouse on it. You are responsible for maintaining your portion of the roof and any party walls shared with neighbors. The HOA maintains all common areas (pool, streets, drives, landscaping) and carries liability insurance for them.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes (buildings, fences, landscaping, paint, etc.) require written approval from the HOA board or an architectural committee. Plans are reviewed for harmony of design and location; approval is deemed given if no response within 30 days of complete submission.
• Pets: Common household pets (dogs, cats) are allowed but not for breeding or commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed when off the owner's lot and not be a nuisance or threat. The HOA may limit size, breed, or prohibit specific animals.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration does not restrict leasing terms or require HOA approval for rentals. However, signs for rent are limited to 6 square feet and must be professionally prepared.
• Parking & vehicles: Inoperative, unlicensed, or overweight vehicles (over 5,000 lbs empty) and buses cannot be parked overnight. No vehicle repairs or parking on blocks. Violators may be towed at owner's risk without prior notice.
• Assessments & fees: Initial annual assessment is $600 per lot, adjustable up to 20% per year by the board after developer control ends. Special assessments for capital improvements require 2/3 vote of owners. A working capital fee equal to 2 months of the annual assessment is due at initial sale.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only. No temporary structures, mobile homes, or trailers as residences. No noxious activities or nuisances. Clotheslines and exterior antennas are prohibited without approval. Window dressings visible from outside must be white or off-white.
• Party walls & shared roofs: Walls between attached homes are party walls; repair costs are shared proportionally. Shared roof areas are similarly maintained. Disputes are resolved by arbitration. If a home is destroyed, the owner must rebuild within 90 days or take steps to prevent damage to adjoining 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.