Abbey Glen at Futch Creek

What Abbey Glen at Futch Creek's governing documents say

Abbey Glen at Futch Creek is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). The rules apply to all lot owners and are designed to protect property values and maintain a uniform residential character.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the detached single-family home on it. The association maintains the common area (including private streets, pond, and entrance features) and stormwater facilities. You are responsible for your lot's upkeep, including mowing, drainage easements, and any joint driveway (Lots 2 & 3 share a driveway).
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, additions, or alterations (including fences, walls, driveways, wells, and septic tanks) must be approved in writing by the Board or an Architectural Committee. Plans are deemed approved if no decision is made within 45 days of submission.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Minimum heated floor area is 1,800 square feet. No mobile homes, modular homes, or temporary structures as residences. No commercial or professional use, no noxious activities, no yard/garage sales, no clotheslines visible from the street, and no outside antennas without permission.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot must provide off-street parking for at least two cars. Parking on private streets is prohibited. No inoperable vehicles, unregistered vehicles, tractor-trailers, buses, or vehicles larger than 1.25 tons. Boats must be stored in a garage, building, or screened back yard area.
• Pets & animals: No domesticated farm animals or fowls. Household pets are allowed subject to county ordinances and leash laws.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the Board and cannot increase more than 10% per year without a two-thirds member vote. Lots not in use pay 25% of the rate for lots in use. Special assessments may be levied for capital improvements. A working capital fee of two months' assessment is due at first closing from the builder. Unpaid assessments accrue 18% interest and may result in a lien and foreclosure.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental restrictions. (Check other governing documents for any rental rules.)
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not specify rules about leasing, rental caps, age restrictions, or pet limits beyond prohibiting farm animals. It also does not detail the association's budget, insurance specifics beyond minimum liability, or enforcement procedures beyond general remedies.

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