The Retreat at Merriweather
TypeHOA
Homeowners association — you own your lot and home; the association maintains common areas and enforces covenants.
Profile13 units · HOA
BEING ALL OF LOTS 1 TO 13 OF THE RETREAT AT MERRIWEATHER
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the presence of Members or of proxies entitled to cast sixty percent (60%) of all the votes... shall constitute a quorum.confidence 90%
PetsAllowed · 3 max
not more than three (3) dogs, or cats may be kept on a Lot.confidence 90%
Rentals365-day minimum · No short-term rentals
All leases shall have a minimum term of at least twelve (12) months.confidence 90%
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What The Retreat at Merriweather's governing documents say
This is a standard single-family HOA declaration for The Retreat at Merriweather, a planned community in Youngsville, NC. It binds all lot owners and occupants, and it's relevant to homeowners, buyers, and renters.
- What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home; you're responsible for all maintenance, including lawn care, painting, and repairs. The HOA maintains common areas like entry features, stormwater facilities, and community wells.
- Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing for at least 12 months and must include a clause binding tenants to the HOA rules. Owners must provide a copy of the lease to the association.
- Architectural review: Any exterior construction, alteration, or landscaping requires prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The ACC can charge up to $125 per application and may withhold approval for any reason, including aesthetics.
- Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in the garage or driveway, not on streets. Towed vehicles, boats, RVs, and similar items are only allowed if kept in an enclosed garage, and only for up to 48 consecutive hours otherwise. All vehicles must be licensed and operable.
- Pets: No more than three dogs or cats per lot. Pets must be leashed when outside, and any pet that is a nuisance or dangerous must be removed.
- Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family, non-transient residential use only. No retail or commercial activity is allowed outside the home. Home offices are permitted as long as there's no sign or customer traffic.
- Fences & landscaping: Only black wrought iron fencing is allowed, with a maximum height of 6 feet, and requires ACC approval. No artificial vegetation or plastic decorations are permitted. Tree removal over 4 inches in diameter requires ACC consent.
- What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt doesn't include the HOA's assessment amounts, fee schedules, or the full bylaws. It also doesn't specify any age restrictions or amenities like a pool or clubhouse.
Key facts from The Retreat at Merriweather's documents
- Community type
- Covenant / Planned Community
- Legal name
- The Retreat at Merriweather Subdivision
- Units / lots
- 13 lots maximum (Section 37, p.19 ("limited to a maximum )
- Developer / declarant
- Churchill Associates
- Governing law
- North Carolina Planned Community Act (Chapter 47F) (Article II, p.7)
- Assessments & dues
- Maximum $1,500 per Lot per year. (Section 4, Article VII, p.22)
- Special assessments
- May be levied for capital improvements with 2/3 vote of affected class, or by Board if 90% of each class does not reject it. (Section 5, Article VII, p.22-23)
- Collections & liens
- Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose. Lien is subordinate to first mortgage. Delinquent assessments extinguished upon foreclosure sale. (Sections 1, 8, 9, Article VII, p.21, 23-)
- Reserves & fees
- Association shall establish and maintain adequate reserve funds for periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of Common Area improvements. (Section 3, Article VII, p.22)
- Pets
- Yes, but limited to no more than 3 dogs or cats per Lot. (Section 9, Article V, p.14)
- Leasing & rentals
- Yes, for residential purposes. (Section 7, Article V, p.13-14 and Sectio)
- Parking & vehicles
- Prohibited: "Vehicles shall not be parked on any street within the Subdivision or on any portion of a Lot other than in the garage or driveway". (Section 6, Article V, p.13)
- Fences
- Only black wrought iron fencing allowed, max height 6 feet. Party wall rules apply for adjoining lots. ACC approval required. No mass plantings/hedges from road to front of house. (Sections 19 and 15, Article V, p.16-17)
- Architectural approval
- Yes, for any exterior construction, alteration, addition, or landscaping. Plans must be submitted to ACC. (Section 4, Article V, p.11-12)
- Solar & roof
- Solar energy collector panels require written approval of Declarant or ACC. (Section 35, Article V, p.19)
- Home business
- Home office and business activities allowed within dwelling if no sign, no retail customers, and no outside evidence. No outside business activity. (Section 3, Article V, p.10-11)
- Signs & flags
- No signs without Board consent except: (a) one For Sale/For Rent sign max 5 sq ft, 5 ft height; (b) professional security signs; (c) signs required by legal proceedings; (d) political signs max 5 sq ft, placed no earlier than 60 days before (Section 5, Article V, p.12-13)
- Setbacks / home size
- Front 25 ft, rear 30 ft, side 6 ft. Must be within building envelope on plat. (Section 36, Article V, p.19)
- Use restrictions
- Each Lot shall be used exclusively for single-family, non-transient residential purposes. (Section 3, Article V, p.10)
- Voting & meetings
- Class A (all Owners except Declarant and Builders): one vote per Lot. Class B (Declarant): ten votes per Lot during Declarant Control Period, then one vote per Lot. If Owner does not occupy dwelling or leases, vote limited to 49% weight on (Article IV, Sections 2 and 3, p.8-9)
About this HOA
The Retreat at Merriweather is a homeowners association in Youngsville, NC.
HOAproxy has 1 document on file for The Retreat at Merriweather: 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-04-26.