Virginia Lane Townhomes

What Virginia Lane Townhomes's governing documents say

Virginia Lane Townhomes is a townhome community in North Topsail Beach, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). Each lot is a fee-simple townhouse with shared party walls and roofs. The HOA maintains common areas, including a pool (shared with Oyster Landing Townhomes), private streets, and stormwater facilities. Owners must follow architectural rules, pet limits, and parking restrictions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and townhouse. The HOA maintains common areas, private streets, the pool, and stormwater facilities. You are responsible for your roof portion and interior, and must share party wall and roof repair costs with neighbors.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes (fences, paint, landscaping, etc.) require prior written approval from the HOA or an architectural committee. Fences up to 6 ft in specific styles (wood stockade stained 'extra white' or white vinyl) are allowed without approval if on the property line.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and common household pets are allowed, but not for breeding or commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed off your lot and not confined in front/side yards. The HOA may limit size, breed, or prohibit specific animals.
• Parking & vehicles: Park only in designated spaces. Inoperative, unlicensed, or vehicles over 5,000 lbs empty weight are not allowed overnight. RVs may park up to 2 consecutive weeks. No vehicle repairs on blocks. Violators may be towed at owner's expense.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify lease term minimums or rental restrictions beyond general residential use. Check supplemental declarations or HOA rules for rental policies.
• Assessments & fees: Initial annual assessment is $950 per lot (2026). The HOA can increase assessments up to 20% per year without a vote; larger increases require 2/3 member vote. Special assessments may be levied for capital improvements, pool, or stormwater. Late payments incur interest (up to 18% per annum) and a late fee, plus lien rights.
• Stormwater & environmental restrictions: Each lot has a maximum built-upon area of 800 sq ft. A 50-ft vegetative setback must be maintained near surface waters. Stormwater must drain into the permitted system. These covenants cannot be altered without state consent.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not specify age restrictions, rental caps, or income limits. It also does not detail HOA board election procedures or specific amenity hours. Some rules may be in supplemental declarations or HOA bylaws.

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.