Southeast Harbor

What Southeast Harbor's governing documents say

Southeast Harbor is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions recorded in 1988. These covenants run with the land and bind all current and future lot owners. The community is designed for attractive residential use, with an active homeowners association that maintains common areas, private streets, and drainage facilities.

• Residential use only: All lots must be used for residential purposes only. No house trailers, mobile homes, tents, shacks, or temporary structures are allowed as residences.
• Minimum home size: Homes on Lots 24–37 must have at least 2,000 square feet of enclosed heated area; all other lots require at least 1,600 square feet. Measurements are by exterior finish, excluding porches, steps, garages, carports, and storage areas.
• Height and accessory structures: No structure may exceed 2½ stories above floor or piling level. Lots of at least 20,000 sq ft may have a small additional apartment (up to 750 sq ft heated). Accessory buildings (e.g., detached garages) are allowed only after the main building is constructed and must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
• Architectural review: All construction, alterations, fences, and other structures require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Plans, specifications, and site plans must be submitted; approval may be denied for any reason, including aesthetics. If no decision is made within 20 days, plans are deemed approved.
• Pets: Only household pets are allowed, and owners are responsible for controlling them.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing or rental restrictions for lots.
• Assessments & HOA: Every lot owner automatically becomes a member of the Southeast Harbor Homeowners Association. The Association levies annual and special assessments to maintain common areas, private streets, drainage, and entrance areas. Annual assessments may increase up to 10% per year without member vote; larger increases require a 2/3 vote. Special assessments for capital improvements also require 2/3 approval. Assessments are a personal obligation and a lien on the lot. Delinquent assessments accrue 10% annual interest.
• Boat slips & marina: Lots may be classified as Class A (with a boat slip) or Class B (without, but with access rights). Class A owners cannot lease their slip to non-residents or sell it to anyone who doesn't already own a lot. Boat slip rights cannot be severed from lot ownership. The marina and pier are contingent on the developer obtaining permits and deciding to build.

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.