Battle Park

What Battle Park's governing documents say

Battle Park is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by restrictive covenants that run with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are designed to maintain a uniform, residential character.

• Residential use only: Lots may only be used for residential purposes. No commercial trade or activity is allowed, and no noxious or annoying activities may be carried on.
• Building & design restrictions: Only one detached single-family dwelling (max 2 stories) and a private garage (max 1 story, no living quarters) are permitted. Plans must be approved by the developer (or nominee) to ensure uniform design, size, type, cost, and appearance. Minimum living area: 1,000 sq ft with attached carport, or 1,300 sq ft without. Exterior finish must be brick or stone (except roof, windows, doors, gables, second stories, etc.).
• Setbacks & lot layout: Buildings must be at least 5 feet from side lot lines and 70 feet from the front/street line (except lots 13, 14, 15 in Section 5, where setbacks are determined by the developer). Lots cannot be subdivided unless the subdivided part becomes part of another whole lot.
• Temporary structures & outbuildings: No temporary structures, trailers, mobile homes, tents, shacks, garages, garage apartments, barns, or other outbuildings may be used as residences, even temporarily.
• Pets & livestock: No hogs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, or other livestock may be raised or kept. Dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes.
• Waste & sanitation: No dumping of rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste. Waste must be kept in sanitary containers. Incinerators or other disposal equipment must be kept clean and sanitary. No surface closets or outhouses; sewage disposal must be by septic tank complying with state health board requirements until a general sewage system is installed.
• Duration & enforcement: Covenants run with the land for 21 years from February 27, 1967, and automatically extend for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners record a change. Any lot owner may sue to stop violations or recover damages.

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.