Ocean Forest Lakes

What Ocean Forest Lakes's governing documents say

Ocean Forest Lakes is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Section 3 of the community, binding all lot owners. It covers architectural controls, use restrictions, and mandatory HOA membership with assessments for common area maintenance.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the house on it. The HOA maintains common areas, private roads, and easements. You must maintain your lot and building, and keep it free of weeds, debris, and unsightly conditions.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes (structures, fences, paint, etc.) require prior written approval from the Declarant or Architectural Control Committee. Plans are deemed approved if no response within 30 days. Minimum house size: 1,248 sq ft enclosed (excluding garage, porches). Exterior must be completed within 12 months.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No business, noxious activity, or nuisance allowed. No temporary structures, trailers, or tents as residences. No subdivision of lots without approval.
• Pets: No more than 4 household pets per lot. Pets must be restrained or confined; owners must clean up pet waste. No livestock or poultry.
• Parking & vehicles: Off-street parking for at least 2 cars required. No parking on lawns, streets, or common areas. No inoperable or unregistered vehicles. No tractor-trailers. No vehicle repairs in driveways. Maximum 3 vehicles per residence without written approval.
• Fences & storage: Fences require approval; max height 6 ft, must be wood (no prefab panels), and not extend past front setback. Storage buildings must match house materials and be out of street view. No metal storage buildings.
• Signs & window treatments: No signs except one 'For Sale' sign (max 4 sq ft) or developer signs. White window treatments required in all windows within 10 days of occupancy.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start after lot sale; max annual increase 10% without membership vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require 2/3 vote. Working capital assessment equal to 3 months' estimated common assessment due at closing. Delinquent assessments become a lien.

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.