Branchwood Village Master Association, Inc.

What Branchwood Village Master Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Branchwood Village is a master-planned, single-family home community in Shallotte, NC, governed by a Master Association. This document is the Master Declaration and Development Plan — the primary rulebook for all lots in the subdivision. It applies to homeowners (lot owners) and sets rules for residential use, architectural review, assessments, and common area maintenance.

• Residential use only: Each lot may have only one detached single-family dwelling (including site-built, modular, and manufactured homes). No lot may be subdivided without developer consent.
• Architectural review & construction: All plans, specifications, and locations for any structure or improvement must be approved in writing by the Association before work begins. The Association sets written criteria (including minimum square footage). A building certificate is required before construction, and an occupancy permit before moving in. Construction must be substantially completed within 6 months of starting.
• Pets: Only usual household pets are allowed. Dogs and other large pets must be kept on a leash and accompanied by a person when outside; they may not run loose.
• Parking & vehicles: No overnight parking on streets. Trucks larger than half-ton may not be parked on a lot for more than 48 hours if visible from other lots or streets. No stripped, wrecked, or junk vehicles. Motorcycles, ATVs, and similar vehicles may only be used to travel from the highway to a lot or vice versa; dirt bikes are banned entirely. All motor vehicles must have quiet mufflers, and operators must have a valid driver's license.
• Storage & outdoor items: Fuel storage tanks must be buried or screened. Trash receptacles must be underground, screened, or placed out of view from streets or recreation areas. No outdoor clotheslines unless screened. No boats, motor homes, or travel trailers may be stored in front yards for more than 48 hours, and never within setback areas. No outside television antennas or satellite dishes are allowed.
• Assessments & fees: Each lot owner must pay annual assessments (starting at $50 in 1991, with annual increases capped at 10% or the Consumer Price Index increase, whichever is greater). Special assessments may also be levied. Assessments are a personal obligation of the owner and a lien on the property. Late fees of 20% per month (compounded) may apply after 10 days delinquency.
• Common areas & maintenance: The Association maintains common areas (streets, drainage, and designated common areas). Owners have an easement to use common areas for access and recreation. The Association may adopt rules for common area use and may suspend a member's enjoyment rights for unpaid assessments or rule violations (but not the right of ingress/egress).
• Enforcement & fines: Violations of Article III (use restrictions) may result in fines up to $50 per 24-hour period. The Association may enter a lot to cure a violation after 15 days' notice, and the owner must reimburse costs within 30 days.

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.