Laurel Ridge Property Owners Association of Wilmington, Inc.

What Laurel Ridge Property Owners Association of Wilmington, Inc.'s governing documents say

This is a 2004 amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions for Laurel Ridge, a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC. It updates rules on assessments, maintenance, parking, fences, signs, and rentals, binding all lot owners in the association.

• Assessments & late fees: Unpaid assessments become delinquent after 30 days, accruing 12% annual interest and a late fee set by the board (initially $5). A lien may be filed when the balance reaches $500, including fees, fines, and legal costs.
• Lot maintenance & right of entry: Owners must keep lots neat and improvements repaired. If not, the association may enter after 10 days' notice to perform maintenance (e.g., mowing, trimming, trash removal) and charge the owner the cost plus a 15% service fee.
• Parking & vehicles: No parking on common areas (violators towed at owner's expense). Vehicles must not block emergency access. Watercraft may not be parked in the street; from November–March they must be covered and stored behind a fence or next to the house; from April–October they may be in driveways for no more than 24 continuous hours. Violations: $50/day fine.
• Fences & structures: Fences require prior written approval; no chain-link boundary fences. Street-facing fences must be wood, max 6 feet. No fence or hedge nearer the front lot line than the front of the house unless approved. Corner lots must have a 10'x5' fenced area in the rear for storage. Structures in drainage easements are not approved except picket fences with gates.
• Signs & decorations: No advertising or political signs except one professional sign (max 2x3 ft) for sale/rent, store-bought 'for sale by owner' signs, or temporary personal congratulatory signs. Seasonal decorations must be removed within 30 days after the holiday.
• Yard sales: Only two community yard sales per year: the Saturdays before and after Daylight Saving Time changes, 8am–12pm (rain date following Saturday). Setup from 6am, all merchandise removed by 1pm. No other yard or garage sales.
• Rentals & tenants: Rental properties (other than to immediate family) must provide the board with resident names/phone, property manager contact, and owner's mailing address. A signed agreement that tenants will abide by the restrictions must be provided before move-in. Owners are billed for tenant violations.
• Architectural & other restrictions: Prior written approval required for any improvements; a $75 fine for building without approval. Satellite dishes over 3 feet are prohibited; dishes must be discreetly placed and maintained. Flagpoles may not exceed roof height; obscene/profane flags prohibited. Auto repair as a paid service is not allowed; personal vehicle repairs must be completed within 15 days.

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.