Creekside at Porters Neck Plantation

What Creekside at Porters Neck Plantation's governing documents say

Creekside at Porters Neck Plantation is a single-family home community in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions, Conditions, Easements, Covenants, Agreements, Liens and Charges (restrictive covenants) that run with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are enforced by the developer (Porters Neck Associates) and later by the property owners association.

• Residential use & lot restrictions: All lots are for single-family residential use only. No duplexes, apartments, trailers, mobile homes, or temporary structures (except contractor shelters during construction) are allowed. No business, professional office, or religious institution may operate on any lot.
• Architectural review & construction standards: All building plans, exterior colors, site grading, and construction schedules must be approved in writing by the Company (developer) before any work begins. Minimum enclosed dwelling area: 1,700 sq ft for single-level homes, 2,000 sq ft for two-level homes. An attached two-car garage is required. Setbacks: front 40 ft, side 15 ft, rear 30 ft. Exterior construction must be completed within 12 months of starting.
• Pets: Only dogs, cats, and pet birds are allowed in reasonable numbers as pets, not for commercial use. All pets must be kept under control and not become a nuisance (e.g., excessive barking).
• Landscaping & maintenance: Owners must keep lots free of weeds, underbrush, and unsightly growth. No trees over 6 inches in diameter (measured 3 ft from ground) may be removed without approval. Clotheslines must not be visible from the street or common areas. No changes to land elevation without approval.
• Vehicles & parking: Each lot must provide off-street parking for two automobiles before occupancy. No trailers or habitable motor vehicles may be stored on any part of the property, including common easement areas.
• Signs & antennas: All signs (builder, realty, etc.) require Company approval and must be placed 6 ft from the curb, not nailed to trees. Only temporary signs are allowed. Exterior radio/TV aerials are not permitted; other aerials require approval of design and location. A small owner-name sign (5" x 20") is allowed with approval.
• Docks & waterfront structures: Private docks, piers, boat houses, slips, or similar structures require written approval from the Company, including plans and specifications. Owners must maintain them in good repair and paint/preserve wood or metal above the high water mark. The Company may require corrective action within 30 days.
• Nuisance & prohibited activities: No noxious or offensive activity, no discharging firearms, no hunting. Golfers may retrieve errant balls from yards if no destruction occurs. No oil drilling, mining, or mineral exploration is allowed.

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.