Steeplechase at Carriage Hills

What Steeplechase at Carriage Hills's governing documents say

Steeplechase at Carriage Hills, Section 1 is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that runs with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are enforced by the Carriage Hills Owners Association, which maintains common amenities like a pool, clubhouse, tennis court, and greenways.

• Residential use only: All lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial activity, noxious or offensive uses, or anything that becomes a nuisance is allowed.
• Minimum home size: Each residence must have at least 1,000 square feet of heated floor space (excluding porches, garages, etc.). The developer may approve homes up to 10% smaller.
• Exterior materials & design: Exteriors must be conventional frame, brick, clay brick, or stucco. Concrete block, asbestos siding, aluminum siding, and tar paper are prohibited. An Architectural Control Committee must approve all plans for new construction, fences, walls, exterior alterations, and landscaping (except repainting in original colors or native plantings that don't block sight lines).
• Pets: No more than four household pets per lot. Pets must be confined to the owner's back lot inside a fenced area or inside the house. No livestock, poultry, or animals raised for commercial purposes or food.
• Parking & vehicles: No trailers, boats, campers, RVs, trucks larger than a pickup, or non-standard passenger vehicles may be parked on lots or streets. Inoperative junk cars and equipment are also prohibited.
• Fences & structures: Fences require written approval and cannot be placed nearer the front lot line than the rear corners of the house. No temporary structures, mobile homes, or modular/prefabricated homes without developer consent.
• Yard maintenance & appearance: Owners must maintain all exterior improvements in good repair. Outdoor clothes drying is prohibited. Garbage receptacles must be screened from street view except on pickup days. No yard or garage sales are allowed.
• Utilities & easements: Water must come from the city public system; sewage must connect to the city sewer. Easements for utilities and drainage exist along the rear, front, and side 10 feet of each lot. Owners maintain drainage easements on their lots.

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.