The Commons
Recorded covenants run with the land, but there is no mandatory homeowners association collecting dues.
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What The Commons's governing documents say
The Commons, Section 4 is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions recorded in 1995. These rules apply to all lot owners and are designed to maintain a residential character and property values through architectural controls and use restrictions.
- Residential use only: All lots must be used for residential purposes only. The developer may maintain model homes or sales offices.
- Minimum home size: Each residence must have at least 1,400 square feet of heated living area.
- Architectural review: An Architectural Control Committee must approve all buildings, fences, walls, pools, antennas, and other structures, including exterior design, materials, colors, and landscaping. Plans not acted on within 30 days are deemed approved.
- Construction standards: Exterior materials must be wood, brick, masonite, vinyl, or composition board (concrete block requires brick veneer). Roofs must have strong, varied lines; no flat roofs. Exterior construction must be completed within 8 months.
- Pets: Only normal household pets are allowed, and they must be kept under the owner's control at all times.
- Parking & vehicles: No unregistered vehicles. Only standard two-ton pickup trucks or smaller may be parked overnight on lots or streets. No commercial vehicles overnight. Motorcycles, campers, trailers, boats, and RVs must be stored in the rear of the lot and screened from view.
- Fences & landscaping: Fences must be wood (no wire or chain link) and approved by the Architectural Control Committee. All lots must be fully landscaped within 30 days of certificate of occupancy, with plans approved by the committee.
- Signs: One 'For Sale' sign of no more than 5 square feet is allowed on a completed residence. No other signs are permitted except developer signs and contractor signs approved by the committee.
Key facts from The Commons's documents
- Community type
- Covenant / Planned Community
- Developer / declarant
- BILL CLARK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. (first paragraph)
- Pets
- Only normal household pets allowed; all pets must be under owner's control at all times. (Paragraph 14)
- Fences
- All fences shall be of wood construction; no wire or chain link fences permitted; all fences require ARC approval. (Paragraph 11)
- Architectural approval
- All buildings, fences, walls, swimming pools, antennas or other structures must have written approval from Architectural Control Committee. (Paragraph 4)
- Signs & flags
- No signs or billboards except one sign not more than 5 sq ft advertising a completed residence for sale; Developer may use signs to identify lots, advertise development, designate models/sales offices; contractors may place sign approved by (Paragraph 9)
- Setbacks / home size
- No specific setback lines established; all minimum setback and sideline limitations by governmental entities shall be followed; ARC approves site plan and location. (Paragraph 6)
- Use restrictions
- All lots shall be used for residential purposes only, except Developer may construct models or sales offices. (Paragraph 1)
- Voting & meetings
- After December 31, 1999, amendments require vote of owners of a majority of all lots within The Commons, Section 4. (Paragraph 29)
- Amendments
- Prior to December 31, 1999, Developer may amend at its sole discretion. Thereafter, amendments require vote of owners of a majority of all lots in The Commons, Section 4. (Paragraph 29)
Related associations
Includes: Barclay Commons · Shipyard Commons
Nearby (within 500 m): Independence East Condominiums · Irongate Office Park · Tiburon Parc · Valleygate Villas · Barclay Centre · Lincoln Forest
About this HOA
The Commons is a homeowners association in Wilmington, NC.
HOAproxy has 1 document on file for The Commons: 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-06-01.
Governing documents
- Declaration of Covenants (1995) · Bk 1894/Pg 0820 (9 pages) — PDF