Parkwood Estates Subdivision

What Parkwood Estates Subdivision's governing documents say

Parkwood Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These restrictive covenants run with the land and bind all current and future lot owners. The rules cover residential use, building standards, setbacks, pets, and annual HOA dues.

• Residential use only: Lots may be used only for residential purposes. No commercial trade, noxious activity, or nuisance is allowed. Temporary structures, trailers, mobile homes, tents, and garage apartments are prohibited as residences.
• Building & design standards: Only one detached single-family dwelling (max 2 stories) and a private garage (max 1 story, for up to 2 cars) per lot. Minimum heated living area is 900 sq ft (excluding porches, garages, carports). Plans must be approved by the HOA; if no response within 20 days, plans are deemed approved if in general conformity.
• Setbacks & lot lines: Buildings must be at least 25 ft from the front lot line and at least 10% of lot width from side lot lines. Eaves overhanging up to 3 ft and uncovered stoops/steps are allowed within setbacks. Owners of adjoining lots may combine them for one residence, ignoring the interior boundary.
• Pets & livestock: No hogs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, or other livestock. Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes and must not become a nuisance.
• Vehicles & parking: No inoperative junk cars or eyesores may be kept on any lot or street. Fences or obstructions cannot extend nearer the street than the rear line of the main dwelling.
• Maintenance & debris: All buildings must be kept in suitable repair. After fire or casualty, debris must be cleared within 90 days. No dumping of rubbish; trash must be kept in sanitary containers. Yards may be cleaned by the county at owner's expense if not maintained.
• Signs: No signboards except 'For Sale' signs no larger than 2 ft by 2 ft.
• HOA dues & assessments: Annual dues are collected on January 1st, with notice sent by December 1st. Owners may bring legal action to enforce covenants or recover damages.

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.