Athens Woods

What Athens Woods's governing documents say

Athens Woods is a single-family home subdivision in Raleigh, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration sets out the rules and restrictions that apply to all lot owners, covering property use, maintenance assessments, and architectural control.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the detached single-family home on it. The association maintains common areas (like entrance signs and landscaping) but is not responsible for maintaining your lot.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $180 per lot and can increase up to 20% per year without a vote; larger increases require a 2/3 vote. Special assessments for capital improvements also require a 2/3 vote. Unbuilt lots pay 25% of the full assessment.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes—buildings, fences, walls, landscaping, paint colors—must be approved in writing by the architectural committee or board. Approval is based on harmony of design and location, and can be denied for purely aesthetic reasons.
• Land use & building rules: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Dwellings must have at least 1,700 sq ft of heated living area (1,400 sq ft on the first floor for multi-story), be no more than 2.5 stories, and meet setback requirements (20 ft front, 30 ft rear, 5 ft sides). No businesses, mobile homes, or temporary structures are allowed.
• Pets: You may keep up to 2 dogs, cats, or other usual household pets, but they must not be a danger or nuisance. The board can prohibit any pet it deems threatening or detrimental.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must provide at least 2 parking spaces. No vehicles may be parked on streets or rights-of-way. RVs, boats, trailers, and commercial vehicles must be kept inside an enclosed garage. Cars must have valid license plates, and repairs are limited to 15 days.
• Signs: No signs are allowed except a single 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign (max 24x24 inches) and temporary yard sale signs (max 72 hours). The board can remove any sign it deems detrimental.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions. It does not include the association's bylaws, rules and regulations, or any details about amenities (like a pool or clubhouse) that may exist.

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.