St Andrews Plantation Homeowners Association Inc

What St Andrews Plantation Homeowners Association Inc's governing documents say

This is a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for St. Andrews Plantation, a single-family home subdivision in Wake Forest, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). It applies to all lot owners in the community, who are automatically members of the HOA. The document sets out rules on property use, maintenance, architectural control, and assessments.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the house on it, and you are responsible for maintaining your property in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. The HOA maintains common areas (like private streets and amenities) funded by assessments.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA levies annual and special assessments on all lots. The initial annual assessment was capped at $12,000 total, divided equally among members, and the board can increase it up to 10% per year without a vote; larger increases require a 2/3 member vote. Unpaid assessments accrue a $10/month late fee and become a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: Any new construction, exterior changes, fences, pools, or other improvements require prior written approval from the HOA board or architectural committee. The board has broad discretion, including purely aesthetic considerations, and can approve or deny based on harmony with the community. If no decision is made within 60 days, approval is deemed granted.
• Leasing & rentals: You may rent out your entire house, but you cannot rent out just a portion (like a room) or a separate building on the lot. Any lease must state it is subject to the declaration and that violations can terminate the lease.
• Pets & animals: No livestock or poultry are allowed, but dogs, cats, and other household pets are permitted as long as they are not kept for commercial purposes and are controlled per local ordinances.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only, with one detached single-family home. Mobile homes, manufactured housing, and modular homes are prohibited. No business or commercial activity is allowed on the property. Temporary structures, trailers, RVs, and non-operative vehicles cannot be stored on lots without approval.
• Signs: Signs visible from the public are generally prohibited except for those allowed by city code and approved by the HOA, such as for-sale/for-rent signs or contractor signs during initial construction. The HOA and government can erect community signs.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document is one layer of rules; it references a separate 'Protective Covenants' document that also applies and controls in case of conflict. It does not include the full set of architectural standards or detailed rules, which the board can adopt separately.

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.