Terawood Farm

What Terawood Farm's governing documents say

Terawood Farm is a single-family residential HOA in Johnston County, North Carolina, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. It applies to all lot owners in the subdivision, who are automatically members of the homeowners association. The rules cover property use, architectural control, assessments, and maintenance responsibilities.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and single-family home. You must maintain the shoulders and ditches adjacent to streets, install and maintain grass sod in ditches (minimum 20 feet from pavement), and limit impervious surfaces to 5,227 square feet per lot.
• Assessments & fees: For 2017, the maximum annual assessment is $25 per undeveloped lot and $170 per living unit (built home). Each year the cap can rise by 10% over the prior year. A working capital fund of at least two months' assessment is collected at closing of each home sale. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 member vote, or can be levied by the Board up to $500 per lot/unit, no more than once every five years.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, or other structure can be erected or altered without prior written approval from the Declarant or the Architectural Review Board. Approval can be denied for any reason, including aesthetics. If no decision is made within 60 days of a written request, approval is deemed granted.
• Land use & building type: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Only one detached single-family dwelling (max 2.5 stories, excluding basement) and a private garage for up to 3 cars are allowed. Accessory buildings require written approval. Minimum main structure size is 1,500 square feet (excluding porches, garages, etc.). Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes are prohibited.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks, trailers, junked, dismantled, wrecked, unregistered, or abandoned vehicles may be parked on lots without approval. Recreation vehicles and boats may only be parked in the rear yard. All-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and go-carts are not allowed to operate on streets or lots.
• Pets & animals: No animals, livestock, or poultry may be raised or kept, except usual household pets. No more than three dogs per lot. Pets must be kept in an approved fenced enclosure, not chained or tied to a stake, and must be leashed when off the owner's property. No commercial breeding or 'runs' are allowed.
• Fences & structures: Fences require written approval, cannot exceed 6 feet in height, and chain-link fences are prohibited except black chain-link. Accessory buildings must have approved exterior finishes (brick, stone, hardi-plank, vinyl, fiber cement, etc.); metal storage buildings are not allowed.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full set of rules—it omits details on rental restrictions, age restrictions, and enforcement procedures. It also does not specify the exact amount of regular annual assessments beyond 2017, nor does it list any amenities or common facilities beyond general references.

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