Alamosa Place

What Alamosa Place's governing documents say

Alamosa Place is a standard single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). The rules apply to all lot owners and residents, focusing on maintaining property values and the community's appearance.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the house on it. The HOA maintains common areas, drainage easements (Class 1), and stormwater facilities. You are responsible for your house, yard, and Class 2 drainage swales on your lot.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (buildings, fences, additions) require written approval from the Declarant or Architectural Control Committee. Plans are reviewed for harmony of design and location; approval may be based on aesthetic grounds. If no decision within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Minimum house size & construction timeline: Houses must have at least 1,000 square feet of finished, heated living area (excluding garages, decks, porches). Exterior must be completed within 12 months of starting construction, unless delayed by strikes, fires, or natural disasters.
• Permitted structures: Only one detached single-family home and a garage (attached or detached, max 2 cars) are allowed per lot. Detached garages cannot be used as living quarters. Storage/utility buildings require Developer consent. Trailers, mobile homes, tents, and shacks are prohibited.
• Pets: Only domesticated dogs, cats, or household pets are allowed. No commercial breeding or keeping of animals that become a nuisance. Pets must be leashed when outside. Outdoor pet shelters need Declarant approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Boats, campers, trailers, motor homes, trucks over 1 ton, and similar vehicles cannot be kept on lots unless stored in an enclosed area hidden from street view or with Declarant permission.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify lease terms or restrictions on renting. Owners may delegate common area use to tenants.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments fund common area maintenance, insurance, and operations. Maximum annual increase without member vote is 5%. Special assessments for capital improvements require 2/3 vote of each membership class. Assessments are a lien on the property. Working capital fee due at initial sale.

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.