Barrington

Key facts from Barrington's documents

Reflects the 2017 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned community (under NC Planned Community Act) (Section 1.01, Article I)

Governing law

North Carolina Planned Community Act, Chapter 47F of the NC General Statutes (Section 1.01)

Assessments & dues

$550.00 maximum until January 1, 2017 (historical); thereafter increased by up to 20% per year without vote. (Section 4.04(1) and (2))

Special assessments

Requires two-thirds (2/3) vote of each class at a meeting called for that purpose. (Section 4.05)

Collections & liens

Assessment is a continuing lien on Lot; Association may foreclose like a mortgage under NC law (Article 2A, Chapter 45). Lien subordinate to first mortgage. Unpaid assessment extinguished by foreclosure sale if Association notified. (Section 4.10, 4.11)

Reserves & fees

Association must establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund from regular assessments for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area improvements. (Section 4.03)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions. (Section 2.08)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited. (Section 2.05 'shall not be permitted to )

Fences

Requires approval; specific standards not given in this excerpt. (Section 6.02 (includes fence))

Architectural approval

Yes, for all exterior improvements, changes, construction, landscaping, etc. except by Declarant. (Section 6.02)

Signs & flags

Requires prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee (Section 6.02 includes 'sign' among improvements needing approval). (Section 6.02)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 25 feet; Rear: 25 feet; Side: 10 feet (or greater by Town of Rolesville). (Section 6.18)

Maintenance

Owner (as part of Lot maintenance). (Section 6.15 (Lot includes improvements))

Insurance

Association shall obtain fire and other hazard insurance on Common Area for full replacement cost; broad-form liability policy covering Common Area. (Section 5.02)

Use restrictions

Implied; Dwellings defined as designed for year-round habitation. No explicit restriction on use. (Section 1.12 definition of Dwelling)

Voting & meetings

Class A: one vote per Lot owned by each Owner (except Declarant). Class B: Declarant gets 3 votes per Lot owned. Class B converts to Class A upon earlier of (a) 75% of max Lots conveyed, (b) Dec 31, 2023, or (c) Declarant's notice. (Section 3.1, 3.2)

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