Sugar Mill

What Sugar Mill's governing documents say

Sugar Mill is a single-family home subdivision in Holly Ridge, NC, governed by the Royal Palms Homeowners' Association. These covenants and restrictions apply to all lot owners and are designed to protect property values and maintain a uniform neighborhood appearance.

• Land use & building type: Lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. Only one single-family dwelling (max 2 stories) plus small accessory buildings are allowed per lot. Accessory buildings cannot be built before the main house.
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, additions, or alterations require prior written approval from the Declarant or Architectural Review Committee. Approval may be based on aesthetic grounds. If no decision within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Minimum house size: One-story homes must have at least 1,600 sq ft of enclosed dwelling area; two-story homes must have at least 1,900 sq ft (amended from 2,000). Garages, decks, open porches, and shed porches are excluded from the count.
• Setback & site requirements: No dwelling may be closer than 10 feet to an adjoining property line (amended from 20 feet). Off-street parking for at least 2 cars must be provided, with driveways and parking areas made of concrete, brick, asphalt, or turfstone.
• Construction timeline & completion: Exterior and landscaping must be completed within 12 months of starting construction, unless delayed by strikes, fires, national emergency, or natural calamities.
• Pets & animals: No livestock or poultry. Dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed and not allowed to run free.
• Parking & vehicles: Boats, campers, trailers, motor homes, and similar vehicles must be parked in the back yard and screened from street view. Inoperable vehicles or those without current registration/insurance are prohibited and may be towed at owner's expense. Tractor-trailers are not allowed.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at a maximum of $200 per lot, with annual increases up to 5% without a membership vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote of each membership class. Assessments are a lien on the property and personal obligation of the owner.

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.