Autumn Hall

What Autumn Hall's governing documents say

This is a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for Autumn Hall Non-Residential Properties, a mixed-use planned community in Wilmington, NC. It governs commercial/office/retail parcels, not residential lots. The rules bind owners, tenants, and occupants of non-residential parcels, and are enforced primarily by the developer (Founder) until rights are transferred.

• Who enforces the rules: The Founder (developer) has sole enforcement rights and can assign them in writing. No other person or association (including the Residential Association) can enforce unless specifically assigned. The Founder also has broad discretion to approve or deny architectural changes, use permits, and variances.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements, including construction, landscaping, and signs, require prior written approval from the Founder. The Founder may consider purely aesthetic factors, and decisions are final if made in good faith. Approval is deemed given if the Founder fails to respond within 30 days of a complete application.
• Prohibited uses & activities: Prohibited uses include adult entertainment, tattoo parlors, pawn shops, flea markets, junkyards, truck terminals, mini-warehouses, kennels, airports, and any use that increases insurance rates. Outdoor storage, signs, and commercial vehicle parking are restricted. A reasonable number of household pets are allowed per parcel.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must require tenants and occupants to comply with this Declaration. No specific minimum lease term is stated, but the document applies to all occupants.
• Maintenance & insurance: Each owner must maintain their parcel (including structures and landscaping) to the Community-Wide Standard and carry property insurance for full replacement cost. Damaged structures must be repaired or rebuilt within a commercially reasonable time.
• Stormwater management: A state stormwater permit limits built-upon area to 85% per lot (or as specified in the permit). Runoff must drain into the permitted system. Alterations to drainage require state approval.
• Dispute resolution: Before filing a lawsuit, parties must attempt negotiation and mediation. Claims not mediated within 30 days of notice may be waived. Aesthetic decisions under Article IV are not subject to dispute resolution.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document applies only to non-residential parcels. Residential lots within Autumn Hall are governed by separate documents (e.g., the Residential Association's CC&Rs). It does not address residential use restrictions, HOA fees for homes, or amenities for homeowners.

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.