Key Colony at Covil Estates

What Key Colony at Covil Estates's governing documents say

Key Colony at Covil Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that apply to all lot owners, residents, and their guests.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the house on it. The HOA maintains common areas, front yards, exterior surfaces of homes (including painting, roofs, siding), and drainage systems. You are responsible for interior maintenance, glass surfaces, and your own water well and sewer connection.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes—including new construction, additions, painting, fences, and landscaping—must be approved in writing by the Declarant or Architectural Control Committee. Plans are deemed approved if no decision is made within 30 days. Minimum house size is 1,500 square feet of enclosed dwelling area (excluding garage, decks, porches).
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No businesses, no temporary structures used as residences, no recreational vehicles (boats, campers, trailers) without written consent. No inoperable or unregistered vehicles allowed; vehicle repairs must be done inside garages and not visible from the street.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes. They must be leashed and not allowed to run free.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $250 per lot, can increase up to 5% per year without a vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote of members. Assessments are a lien on the property and a personal obligation of the owner at the time they fall due.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not restrict leasing or set minimum lease terms. However, all tenants must comply with the declaration.
• Signs & exterior appearance: No signs (including for-sale or for-rent) without written permission, except as required by law. Window coverings visible from outside must be white or neutral. Exterior light bulbs must be clear, white, non-frost, or yellow bug bulbs. No satellite dishes or outside antennas without board approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Off-street parking for at least 4 cars must be provided on each lot before occupancy. No boats, campers, trailers, or similar vehicles may remain on lots or streets without consent. No inoperable or unregistered vehicles; tractor-trailers prohibited.

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.