Demarest Village

What Demarest Village's governing documents say

Demarest Village is a planned community in Ogden, NC, governed by a master homeowners association (Demarest Village Community Association). This declaration sets the baseline rules for all property owners in the community, but individual neighborhoods may have additional covenants. The developer retains significant control until a transition date (January 2025 or earlier).

• Community structure & developer control: The developer (Declarant) has broad powers to add land, create special districts, and control design review until Class B membership ends (January 2025 or when Class A votes equal Class B). After that, control transfers to the community association.
• Membership & voting: Every plot owner is a member of the community association. Class A members (owners other than Declarant) get one vote per property unit; Class B member (Declarant) gets three votes per unit until transition.
• Assessments & fees: The association can levy initial reserve assessments, annual assessments, special assessments for capital improvements, and user fees. Assessments are a lien on the plot and a personal obligation of the owner. Delinquent assessments bear interest at the maximum legal rate.
• Architectural review & design standards: No improvement (building, fence, sign, landscaping, etc.) may be constructed or altered without prior written approval of the Declarant (or later the association). Standards include harmony of design, exterior colors, materials, and quality. The Declarant may adopt design review guidelines and charge fees.
• Use restrictions: Properties may only be used as designated in the Master Development Plan. No nuisance, obnoxious activity, or commercial vehicles parked overnight (unless enclosed). No horses, cows, pigs, chickens, or reptiles. Household pets allowed in reasonable numbers.
• Parking & vehicles: No commercial vehicles parked on a plot for more than 4 hours (except during construction/maintenance). No trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, campers, or disabled vehicles may be parked overnight unless fully enclosed. No vehicle may be used as a domicile.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify minimum lease terms or rental restrictions. Owners may delegate use of common areas to tenants, but tenants must comply with all rules, and owners are responsible for their actions.
• Maintenance obligations: Owners must maintain their plots in a safe, clean, and attractive condition. The association may perform corrective maintenance if an owner fails, and the cost becomes an assessment. The association may also offer optional exterior maintenance services.

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.