Southern Oaks @ Bradley Creek

What Southern Oaks @ Bradley Creek's governing documents say

Southern Oaks @ Bradley Creek is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). All lot owners are automatically members of the association, which maintains common areas like private streets, ponds, and walkways. The rules are designed to preserve the community's appearance and property values.

• Architectural review: No exterior improvements (buildings, fences, landscaping, color changes, tree removal, etc.) may be made without prior written approval from the Declarant (or later the Architectural Review Board). Plans must be submitted, and approval is based on aesthetic suitability in the Declarant's sole discretion. If no decision within 30 days, plans are deemed approved.
• Minimum house size & construction standards: Each house must have at least 2,100 square feet of heated living area (Declarant may allow a 10% variance) and a minimum two-car garage. Exterior materials must be Hardi-Plank siding with vinyl shake accents, wood shutters, exposed rafters, 5V metal roofs, concrete driveways and sidewalks, and Bermuda sod front yards with irrigation. Garage doors must not face the street.
• Leasing & rentals: No lease may be for less than six months, and only entire dwelling units may be leased (no room rentals). Leases must be in writing and state that the lease and occupancy are subject to the Declaration, Bylaws, and Association rules.
• Parking & vehicles: Off-street parking must be provided. No parking on streets or yards. Boats, jet skis, and trailers must be stored in an enclosed garage or out of sight. Inoperable or wrecked vehicles may not remain on a lot outside an enclosed structure.
• Pets & nuisances: Customary household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes, and must comply with county ordinances and leash laws. No domesticated farm animals or fowl. No hunting. No noxious, offensive, or illegal activity; no burning of trash or debris.
• Stormwater & impervious surfaces: Maximum built-upon area per lot is 4,500 square feet (includes structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, etc., but not raised wood decking or pool water surface). Drainage must flow into the permitted stormwater system; swales may not be filled or piped without consent.
• Signs & antennae: Only one residential name/address sign (design approved by Declarant), one construction-period contractor sign, and one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign (max 2 ft x 3 ft) per lot are allowed. No satellite dishes over 19 inches or external antennas without approval.

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.