Village of the Pines

Key facts from Village of the Pines's documents

Reflects the 1989 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

subdivision (planned residential community with HOA) (Recitals: 'tract of land ... known as VI)

Developer / declarant

Eddie Lewis Construction Company (Opening paragraph)

Assessments & dues

$100.00 per lot per year (initial). Plus $200.00 per lot per year for security gate houses, equipment and personnel. (Section 28(c)(1) and 28(c)(3))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements to private roads, streets, common areas, etc. Must be approved by two-thirds of members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting. Must be at uniform rate per lot/unit; collected monthly, quarterly, or annua (Section 28(f))

Collections & liens

Assessments become a lien on the lot. Association may record a claim of lien after default, foreclose as provided by law. Lien includes interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. Lien is subordinate to first mortgage. Foreclosure purc (Sections 28(c), 28(j), 28(k))

Pets

Only normal household pets permitted. (Section 14)

Fences

No fence, wall, or hedge exceeding eight (8) feet in height. All fences must be approved by Developer. Limitation does not apply to project areas where Developer deems necessary for common areas/amenities of Beau Rivage Plantation. (Section 13)

Architectural approval

Developer approval required for all structures, buildings, improvements, landscaping plans, mailboxes, fences, etc. Approval includes review of plans, specifications, exterior finishes, site plans, construction schedule, and landscaping pla (Sections 5, 6, 7, 13, 24)

Solar & roof

Final determination as to appropriateness of any particular material or color scheme left with Developer. Natural materials required (cedar, cypress, redwood, red range brick, gray range stone, glass, and other similar materials). (Section 8)

Signs & flags

No signs except: one 'For Sale' sign not exceeding five square feet on a completed residence; Developer/its assigns may use signs to identify lots and advertise development; approved contractor sign identifying connection with construction. (Section 11)

Setbacks / home size

No specific setback lines are established; Developer approves site plan and location. However, all minimum setback and sideline limitations established by governmental entities must be followed. (Section 9)

Maintenance

Association maintains streets and drainage easements (Section 25). Easement area of each lot maintained by Association (Section 25). Owners maintain exterior of premises and land in clean condition (Section 26). Party wall and roof maintena (Sections 25, 26)

Insurance

Each owner shall insure premises at up to 80% of its value from fire and other casualty, and keep extended coverage insuring all parties. Each owner shall furnish the other owner a copy of the insurance policy and certify it is in full forc (Section 26)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used for residential purposes only. (Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Per Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Association, recorded in New Hanover County. (Section 28(a))

Amendments

Until December 31, 1992, Developer may amend at its sole discretion. Thereafter, amendments require a vote of owners of two-thirds of all lots located within Beau Rivage Plantation. (Section 31)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.