Hidden Forest

What Hidden Forest's governing documents say

Hidden Forest is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants that runs with the land. These rules apply to all residential lot owners and are designed to maintain a uniform, residential character. The document also includes two individual property restrictions (for 1706 Fern Hill Drive and 1700 Hidden Forest Drive in Greensboro, NC) that require owner-occupancy as a principal residence due to city housing bond loans, and a separate set of covenants for a Hidden Forest in Gillespie County, Texas, with its own rules.

• Residential use only: All lots must be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes. No home businesses, occupations, or commercial activities are permitted.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, or other structure may be erected or altered without prior written approval from the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee. Plans, specifications, and site/grading plans must be submitted; approval may be based on any ground, including aesthetics. If no decision is made within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Minimum house size & construction timeline: Each dwelling must have at least 1,400 square feet of enclosed living area (excluding garages, decks, porches). Exterior construction must be completed within 12 months of starting, unless delayed by strikes, fire, or natural calamity.
• Lot coverage & stormwater: No more than 20.58% of a lot's total square footage may be covered by structures or paved surfaces (including walkways and patios), to comply with North Carolina stormwater runoff rules.
• Pets & livestock: No horses, cattle, swine, poultry, or other livestock may be kept. Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes.
• Vehicles & parking: Off-street parking for at least two passenger cars must be provided before occupancy, using concrete, brick, asphalt, oyster shells, or crushed stone. Inoperable vehicles, vehicles without current registration/insurance, and tractor-trailers are prohibited and may be towed at owner's expense.
• Signs: Only one private name plate (up to 2 sq. ft.) and one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign (up to 5 sq. ft.) are allowed per lot.
• Maintenance & nuisances: Owners must keep their lots free of weeds, underbrush, and unsightly conditions. No noxious or offensive activities are permitted. The Architectural Control Committee may enter the lot to remove violations at the owner's expense, creating a lien if unpaid.

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.