Groves at Olde Georgetown

What Groves at Olde Georgetown's governing documents say

Groves at Olde Georgetown is a planned single-family home community in Southport, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) applies to all lot owners, residents, tenants, and guests, and establishes rules for property use, architectural review, maintenance, and association governance.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the dwelling on it. You must maintain your lot, landscaping, and improvements to the community standard. The association maintains common property (e.g., open space, ponds, private roads) after it is conveyed by the developer.
• Architectural review: No exterior changes, construction, or landscaping (including tree removal of trees over 6 inches in diameter) may begin without prior written approval from the association's architectural review committee (ARC). Approval is based on aesthetic considerations and the Architectural Design Guidelines. Interior painting or remodeling does not require approval.
• Leasing & rentals: Leasing or transferring a lot is not prohibited, but the association may require a minimum lease term and may prohibit subleasing. Leases must bind tenants to the governing documents.
• Use restrictions: Lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. The board may adopt rules on household composition (single housekeeping unit, occupancy limits based on size) and may prohibit activities that create excessive noise, traffic, or unsightly conditions.
• Signs & displays: No signage is allowed without ARC approval, except for developer or Future Fee Holder signs. Religious and holiday displays inside the home are not restricted, but the association may adopt time, place, and manner rules for displays visible from outside.
• Enforcement & fines: The association can impose fines, suspend voting rights, suspend common area use, and place liens for violations after notice and hearing. In emergencies, self-help (e.g., towing) is allowed without prior hearing.
• Association & voting: Each lot owner is a member of the HOA. Until turnover (when the developer no longer owns a lot or by Dec 31, 2025), the Future Fee Holder has 5 votes per each Class A vote and appoints the board. After turnover, each lot gets one vote.

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.