Arjean by the Sound Extension

Key facts from Arjean by the Sound Extension's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Community subject to the North Carolina Planned Community Act (Chapter 47F N.C. Gen. Stat.) (Preamble, 'subject to the North Carolina)

Units / lots

5 lots shown on map, but Lot 5 is excluded from the declaration; thus 4 lots (Lots 1–4) are subject to the declaration. However, Article IV references '3 of the 5 lots' which may indicate the total number on the plat. (WHEREAS paragraph 'Lot 5 is shown on sai)

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act (Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes) (Preamble)

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors proposes annual assessment considering costs and reserves; can be increased up to 20% without member vote. Increases above 20% require 2/3 vote of each class. Special assessments require 2/3 vote. (Article V, Sections 3 and 4)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements with assent of 2/3 of votes of members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting. (Article V, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a lien on the lot and a personal obligation. Association may foreclose the lien. (Article V, Sections 1 and 9)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish and collect late fees for delinquent installments. (Article V, Section 9)

Pets

Implied allowed but subject to nuisance restrictions; no animals that are noxious, dangerous, unsightly. (Article X, Section 3 (animals must not b)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but no lease for transient or hotel purposes; no lease for less than the entire dwelling; minimum lease term 6 months. Lease must be in writing and subject to the Declaration and By-Laws. (Article X, Section 6)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited. (Article II, Section 4 ('covenant and agr)

Architectural approval

No building, fence, wall, driveway, deck, or other improvement shall be commenced without prior written approval of the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) or Declarant. Plans must be approved for site and grading, building design, exteri (Article VII, Sections 6 and 7)

Home business

No industry, business, trade, occupation permitted except that Declarant may use up to 2 homes as models/sales offices. Association may permit home occupations if they comply with zoning and are consistent with development. (Article X, Section 4(h))

Signs & flags

No signs, placards, posters, billboards, identifying name/number displayed to public view, except as required by municipal ordinance or as permitted by Association rules. (Article X, Section 4(i))

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 2500 square feet of enclosed dwelling area (excluding garages, decks, porches, etc.) (Article VII, Section 7(h))

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Areas (including boating facility, private streets, bulkheads, water/sewer lines in common areas, landscaping in public roads). Owner maintains lot and dwelling, including storm water management on lot. (Article VI, Section 1; Article II, Secti)

Insurance

Association shall keep Common Areas and other assets insured against loss by fire or other hazards and public liability insurance. (Article II, Section 1(b); Article V, Sec)

Use restrictions

Lots may be used for residential purposes only; single-family dwellings only. Common Area and Community Boating Facility may be used for recreational purposes. (Article X, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) – one vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) – two votes for each vote held by Class A. Class B ceases when Declarant no longer owns land or upon voluntary surrender. (Article III, Section 3)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.