Sandlin Branch

What Sandlin Branch's governing documents say

Sandlin Branch is a townhome community in Raleigh, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These documents are the architectural standards and the HOA bylaws, which together set rules for exterior changes, pets, parking, and how the association is run. This is for homeowners and prospective buyers who need to know what living here requires.

• Architectural review: Most exterior changes, including paint colors, siding, windows, storm doors, and structural interior changes, require written approval from the Architectural Committee. The committee has 21 days to respond, and construction must begin within 3 months of approval and be completed within 1 year. Some items like flower boxes painted to match and minor landscaping don't need approval.
• Pets: Household pets are allowed but must not exceed 35 lbs and cannot be bred or kept for commercial purposes. Aggressive breeds are prohibited.
• Parking & vehicles: No industrial or commercial trucks, tractors, buses, inoperable cars, campers, or recreational vehicles may be parked in the community. Daily-driven work trucks or vans up to 1.5 ton payload are allowed. Parking on soft surfaces is prohibited, and no boats, trailers, or campers may be stored on lots.
• Exterior standards: Brick must remain unpainted, and replacement windows must be bread-colored with trim matching the existing exterior. Paint colors for siding, trim, doors, and roofs are fixed per unit—no color changes are allowed. Storm doors must be full glass and brown when replaced.
• Landscaping & trees: Landscaping is allowed in front of units inside the sidewalks, but no bushes or plants may grow above the window line. The HOA maintains newly planted areas but isn't responsible for damage or replacement. Tree removal requires approval, and no trees in buffers may be removed.
• Trash & signs: Trash containers must be put out the night before pickup and retrieved the day of pickup, and kept neatly behind buildings between services. Fines for not rolling them back are $10 for the first two offenses and $20 for the third or more. Only one for-sale or for-rent sign per unit is allowed, no larger than 3'x3', placed in a window or at designated fence areas.
• Outbuildings & satellites: No trailers, tents, shacks, barns, or other outbuildings are allowed on lots. Satellite dishes are not allowed on buildings or roofs; they must be in the rear of buildings on a post no higher than 5 feet and less than 2 feet in diameter.
• HOA governance & enforcement: The HOA is run by a 3-member board of directors elected by owners. The board can impose fines, suspend voting rights, and use self-help (like towing) to enforce rules. Owners must be current on assessments to vote or run for the board. The board meets at least every 6 months, and annual meetings are held in the fourth quarter.

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.