Four Oaks

What Four Oaks's governing documents say

Four Oaks is a small single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, with only four lots. These restrictive covenants run with the land and bind all current and future owners. The rules focus on maintaining a uniform, high-quality residential character through minimum house sizes, architectural review, and limits on vehicles, pets, and signs.

• Land use & building type: Each lot is for one single-family dwelling only. No mobile homes, modular homes, or shell homes are allowed. Temporary structures (trailers, tents, basements) cannot be used as residences.
• Minimum dwelling size: One-story homes must have at least 1,200 sq ft of heated floor area (excluding open porches and garages). Two-story homes must have at least 1,300 sq ft total, with at least 700 sq ft on the ground floor.
• Architectural review: Plans for buildings, outbuildings, and fences must be submitted to the Developer for approval, which may be denied for aesthetic or environmental reasons. Approval must be in writing.
• Construction timeline: Once construction begins, it must be completed within 12 months.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks or commercial vehicles over 3/4-ton capacity may be parked on any lot. Wrecked, junked, or unregistered vehicles are prohibited. Trailers, campers, and recreational vehicles must be kept out of view from the access easement.
• Pets & livestock: No livestock or poultry may be kept. Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial breeding or maintenance.
• Signs: No signs visible from the public view, except one sign of up to 5 sq ft advertising the property for sale or rent, and builder signs during construction and sales.
• Garbage & nuisances: Lots must be kept free of rubbish and debris; waste must be stored in sanitary containers. No noxious or offensive activities are 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.