Woodlands at Echo Farms

What Woodlands at Echo Farms's governing documents say

Woodlands at Echo Farms is a standard single-family home HOA in Wilmington, NC. This declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs) binds all lot owners and residents. It covers architectural control, assessments, property use restrictions, and the association's powers.

• Property use & restrictions: All lots are for residential use only; no business or commercial use. Group homes are prohibited. Minimum heated living area is 1,650 sq ft (1,500 sq ft on up to 10% of lots), maximum 3,000 sq ft, with at least 1,000 sq ft on the ground floor. Driveways must be concrete.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, wall, driveway, pool, or other structure may be built or altered without written approval from the Declarant (during developer control) or the Architectural Committee/Board. Plans must show design, materials, colors, location, and square footage. Approval is presumed if no response within 30 days.
• Assessments & fees: Each lot owner must pay annual assessments, plus possible special assessments (for capital improvements, with 2/3 member vote), insurance assessments, ad valorem tax assessments, and a one-time working capital assessment upon initial sale. Assessments are a lien on the lot if unpaid after 30 days. Interest accrues at 18% per annum or the legal maximum.
• Fencing & structures: Only wood or white vinyl fencing allowed, maximum 6 feet high. Chain link is prohibited. No permanent structures within utility easements without approval. Fences along rear lot lines must be within 18 inches of the line and not impede drainage.
• Vehicles & parking: No boats, campers, trailers, motor homes, or mobile homes may remain on a lot outside a garage unless the Association consents. No unlicensed or mechanically defective vehicles. Auto repairs must be concealed from public view.
• Signs & antennas: Only 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs are allowed (except as permitted by NC law). Satellite dishes over 22 inches are prohibited; allowable dishes must be placed at the rear of the house or rear corner of the lot, not easily visible from the street.
• Developer control & transition: The Declarant (Echo Farms, L.L.C.) controls the Association until December 31, 2050, or until no lots are owned within a 2-mile radius. During this period, Declarant appoints the Board, can amend the Declaration without member approval, and is exempt from assessments.
• Stormwater & environmental obligations: The Association is responsible for maintaining stormwater management facilities and complying with the City of Wilmington's permit. Maximum built-upon area per lot is 5,000 sq ft. Runoff must drain into the permitted system. The Association indemnifies Declarant for related liabilities.

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.