Whitney Pines

What Whitney Pines's governing documents say

Whitney Pines is a single-family home subdivision in Wilmington, NC, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Section 5, binding all lot owners. It covers property rights, assessments, architectural control, and general restrictions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family home on it. The HOA maintains common areas (if any), stormwater drainage easements (Class 1), and entrance signage. You must maintain your lot, including Class 2 drainage swales, and keep the property in good repair.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start after the first lot is sold to a non-developer owner. The maximum annual increase is 5% without a membership vote; increases above 5% require a 2/3 vote of each membership class. Special assessments for capital improvements also require a 2/3 vote. A one-time $50 working capital fee is due from the initial buyer. Assessments are a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, additions, fences, and alterations require prior written approval from the Declarant (developer) or an architectural committee. Plans are deemed approved if no decision is made within 30 days. Minimum finished heated area for a house is 1,000 square feet. Exterior must be completed within 12 months of starting construction.
• Land use & buildings: Only one detached single-family dwelling and garage per lot. No trailers, mobile homes, tents, or garage apartments. Setbacks: 25 feet from front, 8 feet from side/rear lot lines (5 feet for detached garages). Maximum impervious surface coverage is 2,800 square feet per lot (excluding wood decking and pool water surface).
• Pets: Only domesticated dogs, cats, or other household pets are allowed. No commercial breeding. Pets must be leashed when outside. Housing for pets must be screened with approved fencing.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, campers, trailers, motor homes, trucks over 1 ton, or similar vehicles may remain on a lot unless stored in an enclosed area behind a 6-foot fence approved by the Declarant. No motorized dirt bikes or ATVs on the properties except for maintenance. Inoperative junk cars are prohibited.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not address leasing restrictions. Owners may delegate use of common areas to tenants.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not specify current assessment amounts, pet limits, or leasing terms. It is a declaration for Section 5 only; other sections may have different rules.

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