Waterford Landing Homeowners Association

What Waterford Landing Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Waterford Landing is a single-family residential HOA in Richmond Hill, NC. These documents are the architectural review and community landscaping guidelines that bind all homeowners. If you live here, you must get ARC approval for most exterior changes and keep your property meticulously maintained.

• Architectural review process: All exterior changes—construction, additions, fences, pools, color changes, tree removal—need written ARC approval. Fees: $500 for new home construction, $100 for additions, $50 for other modifications (tree removal, satellite dishes, color changes, AC enclosures are free). Submit to The Cota Group, P.O. Box 1052, Richmond Hill, GA 31324; allow up to 30 days for review.
• Building type & size: Only one detached single-family home per lot, max 35 feet tall, with a two-car enclosed garage. Minimum heated living area is 1,200 square feet (exclusive of garage, porches, lanais). No separate garages or storage buildings unless ARC-approved.
• Setbacks & layout: Minimum setbacks: 25 feet front, 7.5 feet side, 20 feet rear. ARC approves final placement to ensure privacy and visual harmony.
• Exterior materials & design: Encouraged: brick, wood/wood-like siding, brick/siding combos, stucco; traditional 'low-country'/'coastal' designs. Discouraged: bright/contrasting colors, dark siding, trendy elements. Exposed concrete block not allowed without ARC approval. Roof pitch minimum 6/12 unless waived.
• Fences & walls: Fences must be behind the rear line of the house, 3–5 feet high, painted/stained an approved color, with at least 25% open area. Chain link and board-on-board stockade not allowed. Cottages Phase 1 & 2: fences must be white and consistent in style/height. All fences must be kept in good repair.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Lawns must be mowed/trimmed/edged every two weeks March–October, monthly November–February. Flower beds must have mulch. Shrubs pruned so foundation plants don't exceed 42 inches. Dead/diseased trees must be removed. Entire property (front, side, back) must meet the same standard.
• Vehicles & parking: Street parking not allowed; vehicles must park on paved driveways or in garages. Inoperable or recreational vehicles (boats, lawn equipment) must be stored out of view in an enclosed portion of the home.
• Enforcement & violations: Violations get a written notice; owner has 14 days to correct or submit a plan. A second letter gives another 14 days. Failure may lead to legal action with attorney's fees. The Board can act immediately for health/safety threats.

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.