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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8060560_Current Permit_20140325RC-DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM Pat McCrory, Governor Director John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary March 25, 2014 Ms. Donna Lanier, Manager Lanier Family II, LLC PO Box 2190 Surf City, NC 28445 Subject: Notice of Inspection — Compliant Project Name Change ! Approved Plan Revision Redd"s Cove Sections 11, II A and 111 Permit No. SW8 060660 Onslow County Dear Ms. Lanier: On February 27, 2014, the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) inspected Redd's Cove Sections 11, II -A and III in Onslow County to determine the status of compliance with the State Stormwater Management Permit Number SW8 060560 issued on July 24, 2007. DEMLR file review and site inspection revealed that the site is now in compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Please find a copy of the completed form entitled "Compliance Inspection Report" attached to this letter, which summarizes the findings of the recent inspection. A copy of the recorded amended deed restrictions was received on February 13, 2014. All required statements from the permit have been added. The name of the project has been changed to Redd's Cove, Section II, II -A and III, as requested. On February 13, 2014, the Wilmington Regional Office received a request to revise the approved plans for Redd's Cove Sections II, II -A and III. The revisions include renumbering the lots to eliminate a duplicate Lot #57; straightening the road between Lots 36 and 37; and revised Bethea Street. It has been determined that a formal permit modification is not required for the proposed changes. We are forwarding you an approved copy of the revised plans for your files. Please replace the old approved plan sheets with the new ones. Please be aware that all terms and conditions of the permit issued on July 24, 2007, remain in full force and effect. Please also understand that the approval of this revision to the approved plans for the subject State Stormwater Permit is done on a case -by -case basis. Any other changes to this project must be approved. through this Office prior to construction. The issuance of this plan revision does not preclude the permittee from complying with all other applicable statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances which may have jurisdiction over the proposed activity, and obtaining a permit or approval prior to construction. Please be reminded that you are required to monitor the project and the built -upon area on each lot and maintain compliance with the permit. Records of lot approvals will be required when the project reaches the point where the permit can be. transferred. At that time, please be reminded that you must submit a completed and signed Permit Transfer Request Form to DEMLR within 30 calendar days of conveying the common area to the Association. Please include the HOA or management company contact name, mailing address and phone number on the Permit Ti onsfer Form and all the required documentatioi �. The project must be in compliance with the permit prior to the transfer of the permit to the HOA, as determined by a DEMLR compliance inspection. Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Phone: (910) 796-7215/ Fax: (910) 350-2004 Ms. Lanier SW8 060560 March 25, 2014 Attached please find copies of the inspection report noting that the project is in compliance, the Name/Ownership Change form received on October 30, 2013, and the plan revision application form. If you have any questions, please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office, telephone number (910)-796-7343 or via email at linda.lewisO-ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, ef'� Ze" Linda Lewis Environmental Engineer III Enc: Compliance Inspection Report, N/0 Change Form, PR application GDS1arl: G:1WQ1SharedlStormwaterlPermits & Projects120061060560 LD12014 03 permit -PR 060560 cc: John Pierce, PLS Georgette Scott, Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater Supervisor WiRO Stormwater File Page 2of2 W ArFR 4 900 --I Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality WATER QUALITY SECTION COASTAL STORMWATER PERMIT NAMEIOWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION: 1. Stormwater Management Permit Number: SW8 060560 2. Permit Holder's name: Lanier Family II, LLC 3. Signing official's name: Donna Lanier Title: Manaaer (person legally responsible for permit) �r 4. Mailing address: P.O. Box 2190 City: Surf City State: NC ZipCode: 28445 Phone: (910)297-4139 _ FAX (Area Code and Number) (Area Code and Number) II. NEW OWNER / PROJECT / ADDRESS INFORMATION 1. This request is for: (please check all that apply) _a. Change in ownership of the property/company (Please complete Items #2, #3, and #4 below) X b. Name change of project (Please complete Item #5 below) c. Mailing address change. (Please complete Item #4 below) d. Other (please explain): 2. New owner's name to be put on permit: 3. New owner's signing official's name and title: F-CEIVE OCT 3 0 2013 (Title) BY: 4. New Mailing Address: City:_ State: NC ZipCode:_ - Phone -FAX: -(Area Code and Number) (Area Code and Number) 5. New Project Name to be placed on permit: Redd's Cove Section II, II -A & III Page 1 of 2 North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Phone (910) 796-7215 Customer Servicel-677-623-6748 Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 FAX (919) 733-2496 Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Nc hCarolilia Natllt'Rhlt, PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL. REQUIRED ITEMS: 1. This completed form. 2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership. 3. A copy of the recorded deed restrictions, if required by the permit. 4. The designer's certification, if required by the permit. 5. A signed Operation and Maintenance plan, if a system that requires maintenance will change ownership. 6. Maintenance records. CERTIFICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY BOTH THE CURRENT PERMIT HOLDER AND THE NEW APPLICANT IN THE CASE OF A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. FOR NAME CHANGES, COMPLETE AND SIGN ONLY THE CURRENT PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION. Current Permittee's Certification: I, Donna Lanier. Manager , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that 'f all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all requir supporting lgrormation and attachments re not incl ded, this application package will bturned as in rplpte. , Signature: New Applicant's Certification: (Must be completed for all transfers of ownership) 1, N/A , attest that this application for an ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 ATTN: Linda Lewis Ems' E IVE Page 2 of 2 OCT 3 0 2013 BY: DWQ USE ONLY D@Lte Received Fee Paid (express only) Permit Number J� State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT PLAN REVISION .APPLICATION FORM This form may be photocopied for use as an original I. GENERAL INFORMATION At: C E I V 04b_z; 6 0 FEB 13 2014 1. Stormwater Management Permit Number: SW8-0606M 2. Project Name: Redd's Cove Section II. II -A & III bY: 3. Permit Holder's name (specify the name of the corporation, individual, etc.): Lanier Family II, LLC 4. Print Owner/Signing Official's name and title (person legally responsible for permit): Donna Lanier/Manager 5. Mailing Address for person listed in item 2 above: P.O. Box 2190 City:Surf City State:NC Zip:28445 Phone: (910 ) 297-4139 Fax: Email: (djlcamp@aol.com) II. PLAN REVISION INFORMATION 1. Summarize the plan revision proposed (attach additional pages if needed): We had to re -number lots due to the error of having two Lot 57• we revised the reserved access road by the intersection of River Oaks and Bethea St. on the Eastern side of the property. We straighten the street in lieu of having a curve. We were denied a tie -on to the adjacent property's street III. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Only complete application packages will be accepted and reviewed by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A complete package includes all of the items listed below. The complete application package should be submitted to the DWQ Office that issued the permit. 1. Please indicate that you have provided the following required information by initialing in the space provided next to each item. Initials • Original & 1 copy of the Plan Revision Application Form • Two (2) copies of revised plans (must be revisions of original approved plan sheet(s)) If applyin f�; or Exyress review (only available in 20 coastal counties): • Application fee of $500.00 (made payable to NCDENR) Plan Revision Form Rev 13July2010 Pagel of 2 VI. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION I. (print or type name certify that I have application is, to person listed in General Information, item 3) Donna Lanier zed these plan of my know1k and that the information included on this p revision t andscomplete. � -ate: Plan Revision Form Rev 13Ju132010 Page 2 of 2 Permit No. (to be provided by DWQ) State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM LOW DENSITY SUPPLEMENT This form may be photocopied for use as an original A low density project is one that meets the appropriate criteria for built upon area and transports stormwater runoff primarily through vegetated conveyances. Low density projects should not have a discrete stormwater collection system as defined by 15A NCAC 2H .1002(18). Low density requirements and density factors can be found in 15A NCAC 2H .1005 through 1007. I. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Sawgrass Plantation @ Redd's Cove (formerly Redd's Cove) Contact Person: David K. Newsom, PE Phone Number: ( 910 ) 325-0006 Number of Lots: 79 lots Allowable Built Upon Area Per Lot*: 4,677 sf *If lot sizes are not uniform, attach a table indicating the number of lots, lot sizes and allowable built upon area for each lot. The attachment must include the project name, phase, page numbers and provide area subtotals and totals. II. BUILT UPON AREA See the Stormwater Management Permit Application for specific language that must be recorded in the deed restrictions for all subdivisions. For uniform lot sizes, complete the following calculation in the space provided below where: • SA Site Area - the total project area above Mean High Water. Wetlands may be excluded when the development results in high density pockets. • DF Density Factor - the appropriate percent built upon area divided by 100. • RA Road Area - the total impervious surface occupied by roadways. • OA Other Area - the total area of impervious surfaces such as clubhouses, tennis courts, sidewalks, etc. • No. Lots - the total number of lots in the subdivision. • BUA/Lot - the computed allowable built upon area for each lot including driveways and impervious surfaces located between the front lot line and the edge of pavement. Form SWU-104 Rev 3.99 Page 1 of 2 (SA x DF) - RA - OA -- BUA No. Lots Lot Calculation_ (2,021,040 sf x 0.25) - 135,741 sf ) / 791ots 4,677 sf III. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST Initial in the space provided to indicate that the following requirements have been met and supporting documentation is provided as necessary. If the applicant has designated an agent on the Stormwater Management Permit Application Form, the agent may initial below. Applicants Ini ' s a. A 30 foot vegetative buffer is provided adjacent to surface waters. Projects in the Neuse River basin may require additional buffers. b. Deed restriction language as required on form SWU-101 shall be recorded as a restrictive covenant. A copy of the recorded document shall be provided to DWQ within 30 days of platting and prior to sale of any lots. c. Built upon area calculations are provided for the overall project and all lots. d. Project conforms to low density requirements within the ORW AEC (if applicable). I [ [15A NCAC 211 .1007(2)(b)] Form SWU-104 Rev 3.99 Page 2 of 2 In accordance with Title 15 NCAC 2H.1000, the Coastal Stormwater Management Regulations, deed restrictions and protective covenants are required for Low Density Residential Subdivisions where lots will be subdivided and sold. Deed restrictions and protective covenants are necessary to ensure that the development maintains a "built -upon" area consistent with the applicable regulation governing the density level. I, D.C. Lanier acknowledge and affirm by my signature below, that I will cause the following need restrictions and protective covenants to be recorded for Sawgrass Plantation at meads Cove prior to the sale of any lot: 1. The following covenants are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with State Stormwater Management Permit Number SW6 060560, as issued by the Division of Water Quality under NCAC 2H.1000. 2. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the stormwater management permit. 3. These covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them. 4. The covenants pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality. 5. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plan may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality. 6. The maximum allowable built -upon area per lot is 4,677 square feet. This allotted amount includes any built -upon area constructed within the lot property boundaries, and that portion of the right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement. Built upon area includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, and coquina, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools. 7. In the case of a lot within CAMA's regulated AEC, where the Division of Coastal Management calculates a different maximum allowable built -upon area for that lot than is shown herein, the governing maximum built -upon area for that lot shall be the most restrictive of the two. 8. Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swa/es, etc.) associated with the development except for average driveway crossings, is strictly prohibited by any persons. 9. Each lot will maintain a 30' wide vegetated buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters. 10. All roof drain 9 terminate at least 30' from the an high water mark of surface waters. Signature. r Date: 9116412 11 a Notary Public in the f� State of no Y f% <° C rd) i h , County of Oki S 10 �A ) , do hereby certify that DG, V I 1.10 re r1c e- /a i e r personally appeared before me this the Aof day of , 20y7 , and acknowledge the due execution of the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official seal, v� Signature My Commission expires GGB79 Doc ID: 01101aB4002' Type: CRP Recorded: 02/Oa/2014 at 31:37 Ph Fee Amt: 1ja8.o0 Pao* 1 of 2a onslw County NC Rebecca L. Pollard Reg. of Deeds BK41 12 PolOO-124 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ONSLOW AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR REDDS COVE SECTION II. THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR REDDS COVE SECTION II is made'this _�& day of 5&mo f�j _j 2014 by the undersigned Lanier Family II, a Limited Liability Company operating in Onslow County. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, REDDS COVE SECTION II is a real estate development located in Onslow County, North Carolina further identified on following map(s): A. "REDDS COVE, SECTION 11" recorded in Map Book 62, Pages 166 and 166A, Onslow County Registry. WHEREAS, REDDS COVE SECTION H was developed by Lanier Family I1, Limited Liability Company, hereinafter referred to as "Declarant" or "Developer" which caused to be recorded the following: A. "DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR REDDS COVER SECTION II", recorded in Book 3692, Page 292 of the Onslow County Registry; and R7.'HER - Au, REDDS COVE HOA, INC. is the acting representative of its members who are Lot Owners in REDDS COVE SECTION II; and it was the intent of the Developer, at the time of the conveyance of a Lot to an Owner, to make available certain Common Areas and amenities on the Property, if any, as they were built, and, to convey, upon completion of the development, the entire Property, excluding the Lots and publicly dedicated streets, if any, without cost or charge to the Association; and � E W' FEB 13 2014 13Y: t5'0&0- 00 cook: 4112 Page: 100 Page 1 of 25 WHEREAS, it is the desire of REDDS COVE BOA, INC. and the Lot Owners of REDDS COVE SECTION H to subject themselves and all future Lot Owners to the North Carolina Planned Community Act, N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 47F; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of Declarant and Developer to clarify the deed restrictions required by State Stormwater Management Permit Number SW8 060560, as issued by the Division of Water Quality under NCAC 2H.1000. Therefore Article IV of the original Declaration has been amended as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, REDDS COVE BOA, INC. presented this AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR REDDS COVE SECTION II to the Association for vote and it passed by the affirmative vote or written agreement signed by Lot Owners of Lots to which at least sixty seven percent (67%) of the votes in the Association are allocated. NOW, THEREFORE, Declarant and REDDS COVE BOA, INC., hereby declare that all of the Lots and Common Areas, as defined herein, located within REDDS COVE SECTION H are held and shall be held, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered, leased, rented, used, occupied and improved, subject to the following covenants, conditions and restrictions, all of which are established and agreed upon for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of the Subdivision as a whole and of each of said Lots. All ofthese restrictions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon the Declarant and upon the parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest, legal or equitable in and to the Property or any part or parts thereof subject to such restrictions, and shall inure to the benefit of the Declarant and every one of the Declarant's successors in title to any of the Property. ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS Section I.1 "Annual Organizational Board Meeting" means the annual organizational board meeting of the Board, which shall tape place immediately after each Annual Meeting of the Members. Section 1.2 "Annual Meeting" means the annual meeting of the Members held in Onslow County, North Carolina, within the last quarter of each calendar year, upon proper notice, at a date, time and place from time to time designated by the Board. The first Annual Meeting of the Members shall be held within one (1) year from the date of incorporation on such date as the initial Board shall determine. Section 1.3 "Articles" or "Articles of Incorporation" shall mean those articles, filed with the Secretary of State of North Carolina, incorporating REDDS COVE BOA, INC., as a non-profit corporation under the provisions of North Carolina State law, as the same may be amended from time to time. Section 1.4 "Assessments" means Regular Assessments, Special Assessments, Working Capital Assessments, Individual Assessments, and Fine Assessments. Section 1.5 "Association" shall mean and refer to REDDS COVE BOA, INC„ a non-profit corporation, its successors and assigns. Section 1.6 "Board" or "Board of Directors" shall mean and refer to the body, regardless of name, designated in the Declaration to act on behalf of the Association. Book* 4112 Page: 100 Page 2 of 25 Section 1.7 "Bylaws" shall mean the bylaws of the Association, as the same may be amended from time to time. Section 1.8 "Committee" shall mean and refer to the Architectural Review Committee established for the purposes of administering control over architectural, landscaping and related matters, as provided herein. Section 1.9 "Constituent Documents" shall mean the Declaration, the Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, and the Rules and Regulations, if any, and any other basic documents used to create and govern the Subdivision. Section 1.10 "Common Area" shall mean all property owned by the Association for the common use and enjoyment of all or a designated class of members. Common Area includes without limitation all existing and future roads and right-of-ways and all sidewalks, greenways, waterways, median strips, cul-de-sac centers, planting areas, recreational areas, gazebos, boat ramps, community pool, clubhouse, open space, and easements that may be developed on the Common Area (it being understood that this enumeration is by way of the description of the type of facilities that may be developed and in no way shall bind or obligate.the Declarant to provide any of the described facilities and it being further understood that Declarant in its sole discretion, may include any facility of any type as Common Area) and all entry ways, directional and informational signs (and area set aside for their location) and any other property as may be purchased or provided for the common use and benefit of the Declarant, the Owners, and any member in the Association, including without limitation such Common Area as may be shown on the recorded maps of the Property. The Common Area shall not be used for public commercial purposes, but may be used for enjoyment of the Association's members for fund-raising activities to support the purposes of the Association. Section 1.11 "Common Expenses" shall mean, refer to, and include all charges, costs and expenses incurred by the Association for and in connection with the administration of the Subdivision, including, without limitation thereof; operation of the Subdivision, maintenance, repair, and restoration (to the extent not covered by insurance) of Common Area; the costs of any additions and alterations thereto, including dredging of the canals; all labor, services, common utilities, materials, supplies, and equipment therefore; all liability for loss or damage arising out of or in connection with Common Area and its use; all premiums for hazard, liability and other insurance with respect to the Subdivision; all costs incurred in acquiring a Lot pursuant to judicial sale; and all administrative, accounting, legal, and managerial expenses. Common Expenses shall also include the cost of operation, maintenance, improvement, and replacement of the boat ramp and canal, including establishing reserves therefor. Common Expenses shall also include amounts incurred in replacing, or substantially repairing, capital improvements within Common Area, including, but not limited to private road and parking lot resurfacing. Common Expenses shall also include all reserve funds or other funds established by the Association. Common Expenses shall be construed broadly. Section 1.12 "Declarant" shall mean Lanier Family II, Limited Liability Company, which is a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, and its successors and assigns if the rights and obligations of the Declarant hereunder are expressly assigned to and assumed by such successors and assigns. Section 1.13 "Declaration" shall mean and refer to any instruments, however denominated, that create a planned community and any amendments to those instruments. : 4112 Page: 100 Page 3 of 25 Section 1.14 "Dwelling nit" shall mean and refer to the completed individual family living unit on an individual Lot. Section 1.15 "Default" shall mean any violation or breach of, or any failure to comply with this Declaration or any other Constituent Documents. Section 1.16 "Limited Common Element" or "Limited Common Areal' means a portion of the Common Area allocated by the Declaration or by operation of law for the exclusive use of one or more but fewer than all of the Lots. Section 1.17 "Lot" shall mean and refer to any improved or unimproved designated on the Plats of REDDS COVE SECTION II as a numbered Lot and intended for a Dwelling Unit to be constructed thereon. Section 1.18 "Member" shall mean and refer to all those Owners who are Members of the Association as provided in Article V below. Section 1.19 "Owner" shall mean and refer to any contract buyer and/or the record owner, whether one or more persons or entities, of a fee simple title to any Lot located within REDDS COVE SECTION II, but excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation, provided however, the Declarant shall not be deemed an Owner. Section 1.20 "Planned Community" means real estate with respect to which any person, by virtue of that person's ownership of a Lot, is expressly obligated by a declaration to pay real property taxes, insurance premiums, or other expenses to maintain, improve, or benefit other Lots or other real estate described in the Declaration. "Ownership of a Lot" does not include holding a Ieasehold interest of less than 20 years in a Lot, including renewal options. Section 1.21 "Plats" shall mean and refer to the record plats of the Subdivision recorded by Declarant, as the same may be amended or supplemented by Declarant from time to time. Section 1.22 "Pronertv" or "Subdivision" generally means the lands being developed and known as REDDS COVE SECTION II located in Onslow County, North Carolina, and being all of the property shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 62, Page 166, Onslow County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more complete description; and any additional property which Declarant may make a part of REDDS COVE SECTION II, as provided for in the Restrictive Covenants. The terms "Property", "Subdivision" and REDDS COVE SECTION II are interchangeable. Section 1.23 "Special Declarant Rights" means rights reserved for the benefit of the Declarant, including, without limitation, any right (i) to complete improvements indicated on plats and plans filed with the Declaration; (ii) to exercise any development right; (iii) to maintain sales offices, management offices, signs advertising the Subdivision, and models; (iv) to use easements through the Common Area for the purpose of making improvements within the Subdivision or within real estate which may be added to the Subdivision; (v) to make the Subdivision party of a larger planned community or group of planned communities; (vi) to make the Subdivision subject to a master association; or (vii) to appoint or remove any officer or Board of Directors member of the Association or any master association during any period of Declarant control. 4112 Page: 100 Page 4 of 25 When applicable for the sense of this instrument, the singular should be read as including the plural and the male, female, and neuter pronouns and adjectives should be read as interchangeable. ARTICLE II PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THIS DECLARATION Section 2.1 Property Presently Subject To These Restrictions. REDDS COVE SECTION H (or Phase II) the real property which is, and shall be held, transferred, sold, conveyed and occupied subject to these Declarations and the Bylaws, irrespective of whether there may be additions thereto as hereinafter provided, is located in Holly Ridge, Onslow County, North Carolina and is shown as all of those certain residential Lots on maps recorded in Map Book 62, Page 166, Onslow County Registry. Section 2.2 Additions To Existing Propettx. As provided for herein, it is understood that Declarant, its successors and assigns, may develop, subdivide, or sell additional tracts or parcels of land. Additional property, including any additions (including real property and/or improvements) to the Common Area, which may be made by Declarant at its sole and complete discretion, and property adjacent thereto may be brought within the scheme of these Declarations and the Bylaws and the jurisdiction of the REDDS COVE HOA, INC. in the following ways: a. The Declarant reserves the right to develop and subject to these Declarations and the Bylaws any or all of the Property described in SCHEDULE A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by . reference. Each, any orall of the Property maybe annexed to the properties by Declarant, at its sole and absolute discretion, and brought within the scheme of these Declarations and the Bylaws and within the jurisdiction of the Association, in future stages of development without the consent of the Association or its Members, provided, however, that said annexations, if any, must occur within twenty (20) years after the date of this instrument. b. At Declarant's sole and absolute discretion, additional adjacent properties (adjacent being defined as inclusive of properties across a right of way or body of water) and Common Area consisting of not more than FIVE HUNDRED (500) acres, located outside of the area described in the aforementioned SCHEDULE A may be annexed to the properties and brought within the scheme of this Declarations and the Bylaws and the jurisdiction of the Association in future stages of development without the consent of the Association or its members; provided, however, that said annexations, if any must occur within twenty (20) years after the date of this instrument. c. The additions authorized under subsections a. and b. shall be made by filing of record Supplementary Restrictive Covenants of REDDS COVE SECTION II and by filing of record Supplementary Bylaws of REDDS COVE BOA, INC., with respect to the additional properties which shall extend the scheme of the Declarations and the Bylaws of and the jurisdiction of the Association to such properties, and thereby subject such additions to assessments for their just share of the Association's expenses- SAid Supplementary Restrictive Covenants and Bylaws may contain such complementary additions and modifications of these Declarations and the Bylaws as may be necessary to reflect only the different character and density of housing planned on the added properties and as are not inconsistent with the provisions of these Restrictions and the Bylaws. d. The Declarant, for itself and the Association, reserves the right to grant unto property owners of properties adjacent to or near REDDS COVE SECTION A the right to ingress, egress, regress and 4112 Page: 100 Page 5 of 25 utilities through REDDS COVE SECTION H as it now exists or as it may be expanded as set forth herein. The Declarant and/or the Association, may cause any and all roads constructed in this development, or which may be constructed, to become a servient estate to other real property for the sole purpose of ingress, egress, regress and utilities to said dominant estate property or to any future recreational facilities such as a recreational area. The Declarant may grant said easement without the consent of the Association. e. The Declarant has subjected, and reserves the right to further subject, the real property in REDDS COVE SECTION H or Phase II to an "UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE LAND DEVELOPMENT" agreement, a copy of which is recorded at Book 3618, Page 132, Onslow County Registry for, among other things, the installation of underground electrical service and the installation of street lighting, which AGREEMENT requires or will require a continuing monthly payment to Jones- Onslow Electric Membership Corporation. Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation shall divide the total monthly payment between the number of Lots the Declarant has conveyed or sold to a Lot Owner and seek reimbursement of the monthly payment from these owners. The Declarant reserves the right to subject the remaining real property in this Subdivision to a contract for the installation of underground electric service and/or street lighting, which requires or will require a continuing monthly payment by each residential customer for street lighting service and other services. If the Declarant subjects the real property in this Subdivision to such a contract, Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation shall divide the total monthly payment between the number of Lots the Declarant has conveyed or sold to a Lot Owner. ARTICLE III PROPERTY RIGHTS IN COMMON AREAS Section 3.1 Owner's Easements of Enjoyment. The Declarant makes no representation in this Declaration as to the type, quality or amount of Common Areas and improvements other than shown on the Final Plat as approved by the Onslow County Planning Board and subject to any contractual arrangements entered into by Declarant prior to the filing and approval of said Final Plat and/or subject to any contractual arrangements between the Association and a third party. However, every Lot Owner shall have a right and easement of enjoyment in and to the Common Area, which shall be appurtenant to and shall pass with the title to every lot, subject to the aforesaid and the following provisions: The right of the Declarant to modify the Lot lines and adjacent Common Areas shown on any plat of the property. Said modifications of Common Area must be reasonable in type and amount. ii) The right of the Declarant, prior to the filing and approval of a Final Plat, and the Association, after the filing of and approval of said Final Plat, to enter into contractual arrangements with a third party for the construction of amenities and management of said amenities. iii) The right of the Board to, at its discretion (a) fine or impose a penalty in accordance with any provisions set forth or provided for herein the Bylaws, (b) suspend the right of any Owner or the privilege of any Member to use such portion(s) of the Common Areas that are recreational in nature as determined by the Board, or (d) suspend voting rights of such Member, for any infraction of the Declaration, Articles, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations relating to the look: 4112 Page: 100 Page 6 of 25 Common Areas, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after such infraction is remedied, or for any non-payment or delinquency of the Assessments against such Owner's Lot for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after such non- payment or delinquency is remedied; iv) The right of the Board to adopt and enforce and from time to time amend reasonable limitations upon use and Rules and Regulations pertaining to the use of the Common Areas, including regulations limiting guests of Owners and Tenants who may use the Common Areas at any one time; v) The right of the Association to grant permits, licenses and public or private easements over Common Areas for utilities, roads and other purposes reasonably necessary or useful for the proper maintenance or operation of the property; vi) The right of the Association to dedicate or convey portions of the Common Areas to applicable governmental authorities for park or other public purposes; or vii) The right of the Association to mortgage, pledge, deed in trust, or hypothecate any or all of its real or personal property, including common areas and any amenities contracted thereon, for money borrowed or debts incurred. Section 3.2 Extension of Use By Owners. Any Owner may extend his right of enjoyment to the Common 'Areas to the immediate and/or extended members of his family, his Tenants, guests or contract purchasers of the Owner's Lot. Section 3.3 Extension Of Use By Association. The Association, or its assigns, shall have the right to Permit any person the use of the Common Areas and amenities constructed thereon and may charge reasonable fees and contribution amounts for the use of the Common Areas and any amenities constructed thereon, unless otherwise prohibited. Section 3.4 Titleto Common Areas. The Declarant reserves the right itself, its successors and assigns, to convey portions of the Common Areas to the Association, which will be recorded by deed in the Onslow County Registry. Section 3.5 Reservation By Declarant. The Declarant further reserves to itself, its successors and assigns, the right to erect and maintain utilities, drainways and other public conveniences in Common Areas, including the right to cut any trees, bushes or shrubbery, make any grading in the soil, build buildings or take any similar action reasonable and necessary or desirable to provide economical and safe installation or service. 3.5.1 Clubhouse and Amenities. The Declarant further expressly reserves to itself, its successors and assigns, and upon formation of the Association, to the A.s.Qociatiop, its successors and assigns, the right to construct, operate and manage any club, or other like facility with associated amenities, upon any of the property not designated as a residential Lot for the mutual enjoyment of the Owners and to establish reasonable fees, rules and regulations for the use thereof. The Declarant specifically reserves the right to transfer these facilities to the Association with the Common Area. 4112 Page: 100 Page 7 of 25 Section 3.6 Association's Duties. The Association shall have the duty to repair, replace and maintain all Common Area, including recreational areas and improvements located thereon, and all streets, roads, boat ramp, road right of ways, and other common property. ARTICLE IV GENERAL USE RESTRI( rTOKC Declarant does hereby covenant and agree with all persons, firms or corporations hereafter acquiring title to any portion of the Property that Property is hereby subject to this Declaration as to the use thereof and do agree, publish and declare that the deeds hereinafter made by it to purchasers of the Property shall be made subject to the Bylaws and to the following Restrictions: Section 4.1 Structural Reauirements. Except as otherwise provided in these Restrictions, the Lots shall be used for residential purposes only. Further, no structure shall be erected, placed, altered or permitted to remain on any Lot other than a detached, single-family dwelling and related strictures incidental to the residential use of the Lot, such as garages, which otherwise comply with these Restrictions, except that Declarant reserves the exclusive right to construct a roadway over any Lot owned by it in order to grant access to other property acquired by Declarant and in such cases, the remainder of any such Lot not used for the roadway shall still be subject to these Restrictions. Any Dwelling Unit may include an in-law suite or servants' quarters, provided the in-law suite or servants' quarters is attached to the Dwelling Unit; further, it may include a home office, provided the home office is attached to the Dwelling Unit and it is not receiving clients on a regular basis. 4.1.1. New Residential Building Required. Only new residential buildings shall be permitted on any Lot, it being the intent of this Declaration to prohibit the moving of any existing building or portion thereof on a Lot and remodeling or converting the same into a Dwelling Unit in this Subdivision, excepting, however, Declarant's mobile offices provided for hereinbelow and Off Frame Modular homes, where walls are brought in sections and assembled on site. Other Modular homes, manufactured homes, and homes built off -site are not permissible; only on -site stick -built Dwelling Units are permissible and no Dwelling Units constructed elsewhere shall be allowed to be conveyed into and located on a Lot within the Subdivision. 4.1.2. Temporary Structures Not Permitted. No trailer, truck, van, mobile home, doublewide mobile home, modular home, structure constructed off -site, tent, camper, barn, garage, or other outbuilding or temporary structure parked or erected on Lots in this Subdivision shall at any time be used as a residence, temporarily or permanently, nor shall any structure of a temporary character be used as a residence. The Committee shall have the right to approve or disapprove at its sole and absolute discretion, temporary construction shelters or vehicles. The Committee, upon approval of a temporary construction shelter or vehicle, will issue a letter stating the length of time such shelter will be allowed to remain upon such Lot and where such shelter is to be located upon such Lot. 4 1 3 Declarant's Construction Office Permitted. Declarant shall be permitted to erect one mobile office on any Lot that it owns for the purpose of maintaining a sales information center and construction office. 4.1.4. Minimum Size Requirements. Each Dwelling Unit shall have an Enclosed Finished Area (exclusive of garages and open porches) not less than One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) square feet, regardless of the number of stories. Declarant hereby reserves the right to grant a ten percent (10%) 8 look: 4112 Page: 100 Page 8 of 25 variance of this requirement. Section 4.2 Landscaping Requirements. All front yards are to be sodded to the front comers of the house. All side and back yards are to be seeded with the same variety of grass used to sod the front yard, unless that area is screened by a fence. Further, all trash receptacles, heat pumps, and other outside mechanical equipment shall be screed from view. Screening of the outside mechanical equipment may iw with vegetation. All of the provisions of this paragraph shall be a part of the original construction plans. 4.2.1 Removal Of Trees. During construction, no trees of any kind [except pine trees and gum trees] in excess of five (5) inches in diameter at the ground level may be removed from any Lot without the prior approval of the Committee, unless those trees are within the building site or within twelve (12) feet of the main dwelling. After the initial construction of the Dwelling Unit, no trees that lie twelve (12) feet or more from the main dwelling may be removed from any Lot without the prior approval of the Committee. The Association may issue a fine to a Lot Owner in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each tree removed without permission from the Committee. Additionally, the Committee may require any removed trees) to be replaced by the Lot Owner, at the Lot Owner's expense, with trees of the same size, age, and species as the trees) removed. 4.2.2�. No clearing of any type shall be permitted on any Lot without prior approval from the Committee. Section 43 Architectural Review Committee Approval Required. The design, location and complete construction plans (hereinafter "plans') of all improvements on each Lot (regardless of when such improvements are made) and the landscaping of each Lot must be approved in advance by the Architectural Review Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "Committee," which Committee is established pursuant to the Bylaws. No building, fence, wall, bulkhead, dock, pier, pool, outbuilding, driveway or any other accessory feature to the Dwelling Unit or any other structure upon any Lot shall be commenced, erected, placed, maintained or altered on any Lot or combination of contiguous Lots, nor shall the grade or elevation or physical characteristics of any Lot, combination of contiguous Lots, or portions of a Lot or Lots thereof be altered in any way whatsoever, until the proposed building plans, specifications, exterior colors and finishes and site and grading plans (showing the proposed location of such building or structure, drives, parking areas and proposed alterations to the grade, elevation or physical characteristics of the site) have been approved in writing by the Committee. The Committee's refusal to approve any such plans, location or specification may be based by the Committee upon any ground, including purely aesthetic and environmental considerations, that it, in its sole and uncontrolled discretion, shall deem sufficient. Without prior written consent of the Committee, no changes or deviations in or from such plans or specifications as approved shall be made. No alterations in the exterior appearance of any building or structure, or changes in the grade, elevation or physical characteristics of any Lot shall be made without like approval by the Committee. The Plans shall include the complete construction plans, the plot plan. (showing proposed location and elevation of such building, fences, walks, drives, parking area, etc.), proposed building plans and specifications, exterior color, finish and materials. One (1) full copy of all plans and related data shall be furnished to the Committee for its records. The Committee shall not be responsible for any structural or other defects in plans and specifications submitted to it or in any structure erected according to such plans and specifications. The Committee shall not be responsible for any failure of the plans to comply with the Stormwater Management Permit referenced in Section 4.6 of this Article. The Committee may require additional data from any Lot Owner, including data relating to 4112 Page: 100 Page 9 of 25 adjacent and related Lots and related matters such as water well engineering plans and specifications, and may include in its approvals reasonable terms and conditions to apply to groups of Lots such as water well standards and surface water effluent requirements, and to apply to the construction site sanitary maintenance and clean up. If no action is taken by the Committee within forty five (45) days after plans are submitted to it, the Owner may proceed to build without approval, but in any event all improvements must be in accordance with these Restrictions. However, the forty five (45) day period shall not begin to run until all requested data is received by the Committee. The Declarant reserves the right to override the Committee. This right to override the Committee shall exist until the Declarant conveys seventy-five percent (75%) of the Lots within the Subdivision, or until the Declarant turns over the Subdivision to the Association. Section 4.4 Sotback Requirements. All improvements to the Lot must comply with Onslow County setback requirements for a planned development. The establishment of inflexible building setback lines for location of houses on Lots tends to force construction of houses directly to the side of other Dwelling Units with detrimental effects on privacy, view, preservation of important trees and other vegetation, ecological and related considerations. In order to assure, however, that the foregoing considerations are given maximum of eck the site and location of any house or dwelling or other structure upon any Lot shall be controlled by and must be approved absolutely by the Committee, however, all requirements imposed by the Committee must be in accordance with the Onslow County Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, or the Planning Board's approval. Further, absent the extraordinary circumstances set forth below, the Committee shall approve no plans unless the foIlowing minimum. setback requirements are met: a) Front setback for conventional Lots shall be as shown on the recorded maps. b) Rear setbacks for conventional Lots shall be as shown on the recorded maps. c) Side setbacks for conventional Lots shall be as shown on the recorded maps. d) Setback lines for swimming pools on any Lot shall be set on a case by case basis. e) Setback lines for fences and walls shall be set on a case by case basis. The Committee shall have the right to approve deviations from each of these setback requirements upon application of an individual Lot Owner if, for reasons of topography or well or septic approvals, strict compliance creates a hardship if such approval does not violate the Onslow County Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance or Planning Board approval. If required by Onslow County, each plot plan must receive zoning approval prior to the commencement of any construction. Section 4.5 Combinine Lots. More than one Lot may be combined to form one or more Lots by (or with the written consent of) Declarant, its successors and assigns. No Lot may be subdivided by sale or of ierwise, except by (or with the written consent of) Declarant, its successor, and assigns. Upon combination or subdivision of Lots, the building line requirements prescribed herein shall apply and the easements reserved herein shall be applicable to the rear, side and front Lot lines of such Lot as combined or subdivided. The resulting building site and structures erected thereon must otherwise comply with these Restrictions and the new property line of the resulting building site shall be used to compute the setback lines as set forth herein. 10 4112 Page: 100 Page 10 of 25 Section 4.6 Restrictions Established By Division of Water Ouality. The following covenants and restrictions are intended to ensure ongoing compliance with the State Management Permit Number SW8 060560 as issued by the Division of Water Quality under NCAC 2H.1000. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the Stormwater Management Permit. The following covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them and may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent or the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality. a) The maximum allowable built -upon area per Lot is 4,677 square feet. This allotted amount includes any built -upon area constructed within the Lot boundaries and that portion of the right of way between the front Lot line and the edge of the pavement. Built upon area includes, but is not limited to, structures, pavement, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate and coquina, walkways, or patios of brick, stone, or slate, but does not include raised, open wood decking or the water surface of swimming pools. Declarant reserves the right to recalculate the maximum allowable built -upon areas if required or allowed by applicable regulations. b) Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plans may not take place without the concurrence to the Division of Water Quality. c) Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.) associated with the development except for average driveway crossings, is strictly prohibited by any persons. d) For those Lots within the CAMA'S Area of Environmental Concern, where a built -upon area is calculated based on current CAMA regulations that is different from DWQ'S the maximum built - upon area for that Lot shall be the most restrictive of the two. e) Each lot will maintain a 30' wide vegetated buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters. This area shall be maintained by each Lot Owner. f) All roof drains shall terminate at least 30' from the mean high water mark. g) Built -upon area in excess of the permitted amount will require a permit modification. Section 4.7 Excavation Prohibited. There shall be no excavation on any Lot which does not pertain to the building or construction of a Dwelling Unit. Section 4.8 Driveways• Parking. 4.8.1 Driveways Are Private. All connections of private driveways to the REDDS COVE SECTION H road system shall be constructed, by the Lot Owner, and maintained, by the Lot Owner, in accordance with the rules, regulations and specifications of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Committee has additional authority to develop rules, regulations and specifications regarding driveways so long as those rules, regulations and specifications do not conflict with those of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. 4.8.2 Driveway Specifications. In order to insure fire protection is readily available to all Lots, all driveways which connect residences or other structures that are more than fifty (50) feet from the Subdivision road must be at least eleven (11) feet in width, with a clearance of no less than eleven (11) feet in height. 11 Book.4112 Page: IDO Page 11 of25 4.5.3 Overnight Parking. Overnight street parking is not permitted. Section 4.9 Right Of Wa. There shall be no signs, fencing or parking permitted within the road right- of-way. Section 4.10 Noxious Or Offensive Activity Prohibited. No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall. be carried on upon any Lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may become an annoyance or nuisance to the Subdivision. No animals or poultry of any kind may be kept or maintained on any of said Lots, except a reasonable number of dogs, cats and birds that are kept on the Owner's Lot. No pets (including, but not limited to dogs and cats) shall be permitted to roam the Lot, and the Association may have strays and animals (including, but not limited to dogs and cats) that are not leashed and are found off their Owner's Lot removed by government authorities. Section 4.11 Pollution Prohibited. The throwing or dumping of trash, garbage and waste materials shall not be permitted. The interference of any stream, canal, or future waterway so as to cause pollution or stagnation in these waterways is prohibited. No clearing, filling or disturbing of the wetlands in violation of the governmental regulations shall be permitted. No heating or cooling system shall discharge surface water from any Lot without prior approval from the Committee. Section 4.12 GeneraI/Miscellancous Use Restrictions. It shall be the responsibility of each Lot Owner to prevent any unclean, unsightly or unkempt condition of buildings or ground on such Lot consistent with the Subdivision as determined by the Board of Directors. The standard of performance for maintenance as used herein shall include, without limitation, maintenance; repair and replacement as needed, as well as other duties, as the Board of Directors may determine necessary or appropriate to satisfy the Community - Wide standard as established by the Board Of Directors. All maintenance shall be performed in a manner consistent with the Community -Wide standard for the Subdivision and all of the applicable restrictive covenants. 4.12.1 Failure To Maintain- Remedies Of Association. If, in the opinion of the Association, any Owner shall fail to maintain any Lot owned by such Owner in a manner which is reasonably neat and orderly and as is required by these Restrictions, all in the sole opinion of the Association, the Association in its sole discretion, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors, and following ten (10) days written notice to the Lot Owner, may enter upon and make or cause to be made the repairs or maintenance to the Lot as the removal of trash, cutting of grass, pruning of shrubbery, weeding and items of erosion control. The Association shall have an easement for the purpose of accomplishing the foregoing. The reasonable cost incurred by the Association in rendering all such service, plus a service charge of fifteen percent (15%) of such cost, shall be added to and become an Individual Assessment to which the Lot is subject. 4.12.2 Trash. No portion or part of any Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish or other refuse. Trash, garbage or other waste shall not be kept, except in sanitary containers screened from view from all roads, all other Lots and from the Common Area provided that the Declarant, prior to the sale of such Lot, may use portions of such lot as a burial pit in accordance with governmental regulations. 4.12.3 Gas Containers And Oil Tanks. Bottled gas containers and oil tanks shall be screened from view from all roads, all other Lots and from the Common Area. [PA 4112 Page: 100 Page 12 of 25 4 12.4 Swimming Pools. There shall be no above -ground swimming pools on any Lot. inflatable "kiddie pools" are allowed only in the backyard and shall be removed each winter. 4.12.5 Clotheslines. No outside clotheslines are permitted. 4 12.6 Satellite Dishes. No satellite dishes, more than twenty-four (24) inches in diameter shall be permitted and the location of all satellite dishes must be approved by the Committee before installation. 4.12.7 Fences. Fences shall be of a design, color and choice of materials as designated by the Declarant, or, if the Declarant so designates, by the Committee. No chain link fence shall be allowed on any Lot. 4.12.8 Mail Boxes. Mail boxes slialibe of a design, color, and choice of materials, including style and model number as designated by the Declarant, or if the Declarant so designates, by the Committee; further, the placement of all mail boxes shall be as designated by the Declarant, or if the Declarant so designates, by the Committee. No separate newspaper boxes are permitted for any Lot. Newspaper boxes may be combined with mail boxes on one post when the design of the boxes, post and the placement thereof has been approved by the Committee. The provisions of this paragraph shall not violate North Carolina Department of Transportation standards. 4.12.9 Vehicles. Recreational Vehicles Personal Wat raft. a) There shall be no junk automobiles, junk of any sort, unserviceable vehicles or salvage stored or placed or allowed to remain on or in any Lot or any other portion of the Subdivision. b) Unless located within enclosed garages, no boat and/or boat trailer over 28 feet in length, travel trailer, motor home, tractor trailer truck, or any other such vehicle shall be kept or maintained or located upon any Lot unless and except with prior approval of the Committee. c) Boats and/or boat trailers less than 26 feet in length must be stored behind the building set back line. d) No vehicles that are disabled or under repair shall be kept upon any Lot unless located within enclosed garages. e) Unlicensed automobiles, including antique cars, if present, must be stored out of sight in a garage. f) Large trucks shall not be parked on a regular, or constant basis, or at fixed intervals within the Subdivision. "Large truck" shall be defined as any non -passenger vehicle larger than a 3/4 ton pick-up truck or any vehicle having more than two axles. g) The operation of 3-wheeled and 4-wheeled powered all terrain recreational vehicles [commonly referred to as "three wheelers" and "four wheelers"] by anyone on any part of the Property or any portion of RE1;D1DS COVE SECTION H is prohibited. 13 Book: 4112 Page: 100 Page 13 of 25 4.12.10 Sipage. All signage shall be in conformance with the Onslow County Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Subdivision Ordinances and Road Naming, Housing Numbering Ordinances. No billboards or signs of any description, including "for sale" or "for rent" shall be displayed upon any Lot with the exception of "for sale" signs which shall be of a design, color and choice of materials as designated by the Declarant, or, if the Declarant so designates, by the Committee. The Declarant reserves the right to place and maintain development and "for sale" signs in the Subdivision in the manner and place that it deems appropriate. All signs must be approved by Declarant, or if Declarant so designates, by the Committee. Declarant also reserves the right to erect and maintain signs designating streets, creek access, recreational areas, and any other signs that will aid in the development of REDDS COVE SECTION H. During periods of construction, the general contractor shall be allowed a sign of a design and substance approved by the Declarant, its successors or assigns, or if the Declarant so designates, by the Committee, but no sub -contractor signs shall be permitted. 4.12.11 Flags. One United States flag is permitted on each Lot. Other flags must be approved by the Committee. Section 4:13 Use and Occu angy. The Association shall make Rules and Regulations to govern the use and occupancy of the Subdivision. In addition, the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions in this Declaration shall run with the land and shall be binding upon each Lot Owner, his or her heirs, tenants, licensees, and assigns. Section 4.14 Obstruction of Common. There shall be no storage or parking of any items, including baby carriages, playpens, bicycles, wagons, toys, vehicles, benches or chairs in any part of the Common Areas, except as permitted by the Rules and Regulations. Section 4.15 Alteration of Common Areas. Nothing shall be altered or constructed in or removed from the Common Areas except as otherwise provided in this Declaration and except upon the written consent of the Association. Section 4.16 Rental of Dwelling Units. In order to protect the equity of the Lot Owners and to carry out the purpose for which the Association was formed by preserving the character of the Subdivision as a homogeneous predominantly Owner-oaupied residential community and>n avoid the character ofa rentw-ov upied neighborhood, Dwelling Units in the Subdivision may be leased by the respective Owners at any one time, provided the following conditions are met (a) not less than the entire Dwelling Unit is being leased; and (b) the term is not less than one (1) year. After the satisfaction of the initial one (1) year terra, the lease term between the Owner and the same tenant who satisfied the initial one (1) year term can transfer to a month to month lease. All leases of any Dwelling Unit shall be in writing. All such leases shall provide that they are subject to all of the provisions of the Declaration, the Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations and that any failure by the lessee to comply with any of such provisions shall constitute a default under the lease. A copy of each such lease shall be given to the President of the Association immediately after it is executed and the Lot owner may redact the rental amount from the lease. ICLE V :S ASSOCIATION 14 Section 5.1 Homeowners Association. There has been created a North Carolina non-profit corporation, known as REDDS COVE HOA, INC., which shall be responsible for the maintenance, management and control of the Common Areas. Section 5.2 Board of Directors and Officers. The Board of Directors, and such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the Articles or the Bylaws, shall conduct the affairs of the Association. The Board of Directors may also appoint committees and managers or other employees and agents who shall, subject to the general direction of the Board of Directors, be responsible for the day-to- day operation of the Association. Section 5.3 Rules and Regulations. By a majority vo*_ of the Board of Directors, the Association may, from time to time, adopt, amend and repeal Rules and Regulations with respect to all aspects of the Association's rights, activities, and duties under this Declaration. The Rules and Regulations may, without limitation, govern use of the Subdivision, including prohibiting, restricting or imposing charges for the use of any portion of the Subdivision by Owners, Residents or others, interpret this Declaration or establish procedures for operation of the Association or the administration of this Declaration; provided, however, that the Rules and Regulations shall not be inconsistent with this Declaration, the Articles, or the Bylaws. A copy of the Rules and Regulations, as they may from time to time be adopted, amended or repealed, shall be maintained in the office of the Association and shall be available to each Owner upon request. Section 5.4 Membershio in Association. Every Owner of a Lot shall be a Member of the Association. Such Owner and Member shall abide by the Association's Rules and Regulations, shall pay the Assessments provided for in this Declaration, when due, and shall comply with decisions of the Association's governing body. Conveyance of fee simple title to a Lot automatically transfers membership in the Association (as to each Lot, a "Membership") without necessity of further documents. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of any Lot that is subject to Assessment. Section 5.5. Members. Every person, group of persons, or entity which is a record Owner of a fee or undivided fee interest in any Lot which is subject by the Declaration to assessment by the Association, including contract sellers, shall be a Member of the Association. The foregoing is not intended to include persons or entities who hold an interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of any Lot which is subject by the Declaration to assessment by the Association. 5.5.1 Voting. Each Member shall have one (1) vote in the affairs of the Association. When more than one person holds an interest in any Membership, the vote for such Membership shall be exercised as they among themselves determine, but in no event shall more than one (1) vote be cast with respect to any Lot. Section 5.6 Maintenance Obligations of the Association. The Association, at its expense, shall maintain, operate, and keep in good repair, unless such obligations are assumed by any municipal or governmental agency having jurisdiction thereof, the Common Areas and all improvements located thereon for the common benefit of the Subdivision. This shall include, without limitation, the maintenance, repair, replacement, improvement and painting of the following landscaping and improvements (to the extent that such are located upon or constitute Common Areas): (a) all private roadways, sidewalks, walkways and uncovered parking spaces; (b) all lawns, trees, grass and landscape 15 4112 Page: 100 Page 15 of 25 areas, and fences, except as otherwise set forth herein below; (c) all conduits, ducts, utility pipes, plumbing, wiring, and other facilities which are part of or located in, or for the furnishing of utility services to, the Common Areas and which are not for the exclusive use of a single Dwelling Unit; (d) lighting of the streets, roads, drives, rights of way, boat ramp and canals; (e) the community boat ramp; and (f) dredging the canal. The Association shall make the determination as to when maintenance, repair, improvement, replacement and care shall be done, and its determination shall be binding. The Association shall have the right to employ a manager to oversee and implement the Association's maintenance obligations, and any such management fees incurred thereby shall be paid by the Association. The Association shall also perform the other duties prescribed by this instrument or the Association's Rules and Regulations. Section 5.7 Maintenance Obligation of the Lot Owners. The responsibilities of each Lot Owner include: 5.7.1 To clean, maintain, keep in good order, repair and replace at his or her expense all portions of his or her Lot and Dwelling Unit. Any repair, replacement, and maintenance work to be done by an Owner must comply with any Rules and Regulations of the Association including Architectural Review Committee. 5.72 To perform his or her responsibilities in such a manner so as not to unreasonably disturb other persons residing within the Subdivision. 5.7.3 Not to paint or otherwise alter, or change the appearance of any exterior portion of his or her Dwelling Unit, without the written consent of the Architectural Review Committee. 5.7.4 Not to impair the use of any easement without first obtaining the written consent of the Association and of the Owner or Owners for whose benefit such easement exists. 5.7.5 Each Owner shall be deemed to agree by acceptance of delivery of a deed to a Lot, to repair and/or replace, at his or her expense, all portions of the Common Areas which may be damaged or destroyed by reason of his or her own intentional or negligent act or omission, or by the intentional or negligent act or omission of any invitee, Tenant, or licensee family member, including, but not limited to, any repairs necessary which result from damage incurred by pets or vehicles owned by the Owner, or owned by any guest, invitee, Tenant or licensee of such Owner. To the extent that any Common Area is damaged as an insurable loss and the proceeds from the Association's insurance policy are utilized to pay for the loss, the Owner shall be responsible for payment of the deductible as an Individual Assessment in accordance with Section 6.6 and Section 9.7 below. ARTICLE VI COVENANT FOR ASSESSMENTS Section 6.1 Payment Of Assessment By Declarant The Declarant shall not be obligated to pay any common expenses of the Association or any portion of a common expense assessment. For a period of two [21 years from the date of this Declaration, the Declarant agrees to maintain the mowing for the common areas of the Subdivision and to pay the insurance for the common areas of the Subdivision. 16 4112 Page: 100 Page 16 of 25 When this initial two 121 year period expires, the Association will be obligated to pay these expenses and the Declarant shall not be obligated to pay any common expenses or any portion of a common expense assessment, regardless of the number of Lots it owns. Section 6.2 Calculation of Assessments. Except for assessments under subsections 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3 and 6.2.4 of this section, all Common Expenses shall be assessed against all the Lots in accordance with the allocations set forth in this Declaration. Any past -due common expense assessment or installment thereof bears interest at the rate established by the Association not exceeding eighteen percent (I No) per year. 6.2.1 To the extent required by the Declaration: (a) Any Common Expense association with the maintenance, repair, or replacement of a Limited Common Element shall be assessed against the Lots to which that Limited Common Element is assigned, equally, or in any other proportion that this Declaration provides; (b) Any Common Expense or portion thereof benefiting fewer than all'of the Lots shall be assessed exclusively against the Lots benefitted; and (c) The costs of insurance shall be assessed in proportion to risk and the costs of utilities shall be assessed in proportion to usage. 6.2.2 Assessments to pay a judgment against the Association maybe made only against the Lots in the Planned Community at the time the judgment was entered, in proportion to their Common Expense liabilities. 6.2.3 If any Common Expense is caused by the negligence or misconduct of any Lot Owner or occupant, the Association may assess that expense exclusively against that Lot Owners or occupant's Lot. The Association may choose to have the maintenance, repair or replacement done and then charge the cost thereof to said Lot Owner, to be paid within thirty (30) days thereafter, unless an earlier date is otherwise set forth herein. 6.2.4 If Common Expense liabilities are reallocated, Common Expense assessments and any installment thereof not yet due shall be recalculated in accordance with the reallocated Common Expense liabilities. Section 6.3 Regular Assessments. The Association shall have the right, from time to time, to establish a reasonable assessment, which assessment shall be paid by each Owner in such periodic installments as the Association may determine, to be used to pay: (1) the operation and administrative expenses of the Association; (2) the costs of maintenance, upkeep, replacement and repair of all streets, roads, road right of ways, boat tamp, and other Common Area, including dredging the canals; (3) other expenses necessary or useful to maintain and operate the Association and the recreational facilities (including, without limitation, the procuring, maintenance and paying the costs of insurance related to the Common Area and of surety and other bonds related to the management of the Common Area and the Association); and (4) the costs of exercising any rights or obligations that arise by reason of an agreement permitted by this Declaration. 17 4112 Page: 100 Page 17 of 25 6.3.1. The initial annual assessment payable by each Owner shall be $420.00 per Lot per calendar year. The annual assessment shall be due and payable on January 31 of each year, commencing January 31, 2012, provided the Board of Directors may elect to permit payment in such installments at such times as it shall determine. This assessment will be payable and no exception shall apply to any Lot purchased by a builder who purchases a Lot for the purpose of building a custom Dwelling Unit under contract with the U1ti.m.ste residents. This assessment will be prorated on a calendar year basis from the date title to each Lot for which an assessment is payable is transferred to the Owner. Only the Declarant is exempt from paying an annual assessment. 13.2. The annual assessment may be increased or decreased by the Board of Directors of tl:e Association without a vote of the membership to an amount not more than ten percent (10%) in excess of the annual assessment for the previous year. A majority vote of each class of voting members of the Association present at a meeting of the Association must approve an increase or decrease in the yearly assessment if the increase or decrease exceeds the assessment for the previous year by more than ten percent (I No). 3_3. Annually the Board of Directors. of the Association shall determine and shall give written notice to each Owner of the annual assessment affixed against each Owner for the immediately succeeding calendar year. Section 6.4 S e i I Assessments. In addition to the assessments specified hereinabove, the Association may levy special assessments for the purpose of supplementing the regular assessments if the same are inadequate to pay the reasonable maintenance expenses and operating costs of the Association as described in Section 6.3 hereof, provided that any such special assessments shall have the assent of a majority of each class of the voting members of the Association at a duly called meeting. Section 6.5 Individual Assessments or "Fine Assessments". In addition to the assessments specified hereinabove, the Association, through the Board of Directors, or an adjudicatory panel established by the Board of Directors, may levy a reasonable individual assessments or "Fine Assessment," as a fine or penalty for violation of this Declaration, the Bylaws, and the Rules and Regulations, all in accordance with the Planned Community Act. A lien may be filed for this Fine Assessment and this Fine Assessment may be enforced by foreclosure. An individual assessment or "Fine Assessment" may also be levied against a particular Lot or Lots to cover costs incurred in bringing the Lot or Lots into compliance with the terms of these Declarations, all applicable Supplements and Amendments hereto, the Articles of Incorporation of the Association, the Bylaws of the Association and the Rules and Regulations including Design Guidelines established by the Association, or costs incurred as a consequence of the conduct of the Owner or occupant of a Lot, their lessees, licensees, invitees, or guests; provided the Board of Directors, or an adjudicatory panel established by the Board of Directors shall give the Owner prior written notice and an opportunity for a hearing before levying an individual assessment under this section. Section 6.6 Late Char e{�And Interest On Unpaid Assessments. If the Assessment fi; not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date, the Assessment shall be subject to such late charges and shall bear interest at a rate per annum as shall be determine by the Board of Directors of the Association, which interest rate shall not exceed the highest rate of interest allowed by law. The initial late charge imposed for late payment of any assessment is $25.00 and shall be charged as to any assessment that is not paid within thirty (30) days of its due date. The initial interest rate for late payment is 18% per year 0.5% per month) which shall commence to accrue on any assessment or other account balance that is not paid 18 4112 Page: 100 Page 18 of 25 within thirty (30) days of the due date. The Board of Directors may change the initial late charge, interest rate, due dates and lien assessment date by majority vote of the Board. Section 6.7 Lien For Unpaid Assessments. Any assessment levied pursuant to this Declaration which is not paid on the date when due shall be delinquent and shall, together with such interest and other costs as set out elsewhere in this Declaration, thereupon become a continuing lien upon the 1.nt which shall bind the Lot in the hands of the then Owner and the Owner's successors and assigns. The Association may enforce collection of said assessment in law or in equity, including without limitation, the filing or notice of lien and perfecting the same as by law provided to the end that such unpaid assessment together with the costs and expenses of collection, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, shall be a charge and lien against the said Lot. All of the provisions of the N.C.G.S. Section 47F-3-116, entitled Lien For Assessments, are applicable hereto and are incorporated by references as if fully set forth herein. Neither the assessments nor the costs of collection shall be a lien upon any Common Area. Section 6.9 Priority of Association Lien. The lien provided for in this Article shall take priority over any lien or encumbrance subsequently arising or created, except liens for real.estate taxes and assessments and liens of bona fide first mortgages which have been filed of record before a claim of the lien hereunder has been docketed in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Onslow County, and may be foreclosed in the same manner as a mortgage on real property under power of sale in an action brought by the Association in accordance with the Planned Community Act. The Association is entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs and collection costs, as part of the lien. In any such foreclosure action, the Association shall be entitled to become a purchaser at the foreclosure sale. Section 6.9 Purchaser at Foreclosure Sale Subject to Declaration. Bylaws Rules and Regulations of the Association. Any purchaser of a Lot at a foreclosure sale shall automatically become a Member of the Association and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Declaration, the Bylaws, and the Rules and Regulations. Section 6.10 Miscellaneous. 6.10.1 Owner has the sole responsibility of keeping the Association informed of the Owner's current address if different from the Lot owned. Otherwise, notice sent by Association to the Lot is sufficient for any notice requirement under this Declaration. 6.10.2 The lien under this Article arises automatically, and no notice of lien need be recorded to make the lien effective, however, Owner will be notified of any action taken. 6.10.3 The Assessment lien includes all collection costs, including demand letters, preparation of documents, reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, filing fees, collection fees, and any other expenses incurred by the Association in enforcing or collecting the Assessment. 6.10.4 Any Assessment otherwise payable in installments shall become immediately due and payable in full without notice upon Default in the payment of any installment. The acceleration shall be at the discretion of the Board. 19 4112 Page: 100 Page 19 of 25 6.10.5 No Owner of a Lot may exempt himself or herself from liability for his or her contribution toward the Common Expenses by waiver of the use or enjoyment of any of the Common Areas or by the abandonment of his or her Lot. ARTICLE VII EASEMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES Section 7.1 General Easements. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, each and every Lot Owner is hereby granted an easement to pass over, use and enjoy the Common Areas, and all roads, bridges, and rights of way, provided, however, that Declarant, its successors or assigns, and the Association shall retain the right to establish rules or regulations for the use and enjoyment of such easements. Section 7.2 Utility Easements. In addition to the easements that are shown on the recorded Plats of REDDS COVE SECTION H, easements ten (10) feet in width along the Lot lines of all Lots are reserved by Declarant, its successors and assigns, for installation, repair, replacement and maintenance of utilities, including the right to keep said easements free and clear of all obstructions. An easement of twenty (20) feet is reserved for such purposes along the rear lines of all Lots that do not adjoin other Lots or properties within REDDS COVE SECTION H. As between the easements reserved by this Declaration and the easements that are located in the same area as shown on the recorded maps, the easements that are greater in width shall be the easements that are in effect. Section 7.3 Temporary Easements. Declarant reserves a temporary construction easement of twenty-five (25) feet in width along both sides and running parallel to all streets or roads, which easements shall expire the earlier of twenty four (24) months after the particular road construction commences, or upon the acceptance of such street or roads for maintenance by governmental authority. Section 7.4 Permanent Easements. Further, Declarant reserves a permanent easement, including the right to grant permanent easements, over and upon al I streets and roads and ten (10) feet in width along both sides and running parallel to all streets, roads and canals, said permanent easement being for the construction and maintenance of utilities to service the Lots and adjoining properties and dredaina of the canals. Further, Declarant reserves the right to grant to all adjacent and adjoining property owners permanent easements for ingress, egress, regress and utilities over and upon all of the roads and streets located within REDDS COVE SECTION H. Nothing in these restrictions, nor in the recording of any plat or deed pursuant hereto, shall dedicate (or be deemed to dedicate) to public use any Common Area within REDDS COVE SECTION Q however Declarant, its successors and assigns, reserves the right to convey the streets and roads within REDDS COVE SECTION II to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Section 7.5 Future Easements. The Declarant herein reserves and shall have the right, in the absolute and sole discretion of the Declarant, to grant the right to use the Roads, Open Spaces, Easements, Septic Sites, Sewer Systems, and other areas not designated as Lots on said map of REDDS COVE, SECTION II, recorded in Map Book 62, Page 166, Onslow County Registry, to the owners of properties located on or to be located on the property described on the attached SCHEDULE A. Further, it is understood that Declarant, its successors and assigns, may develop, subdivide, or sell additional tracts or parcels of land. Declarant reserves the right for itself, its successors or assigns to connect such additional property to this Subdivision and to grant easements to use the roads and Common Areas of this Subdivision. Section 7.6 Easements to Run with Land. All easements and rights described in this AftiRle VII are easements appurtenant, running with the land, perpetually in force and effect, and at all times shall inure 20 4112 Page: 100 Page 20 of 25 to the benefit of and be binding on the Declarant and any Owner, purchaser, mortgagee, and any other person or entity now or hereafter having an interest in the Subdivision, or any part or portion of them. Section 7.7 Reference to Easements and Deeds. Reference in the respective deeds of conveyance or any mortgage, or deed of trust or other evidence of obligation, to the easements and rights described in this Declaration, shall be sufficient to create and reserve such easements and rights to the respective grantees, mortgagees and trustees in said instruments as fully and completely as those such easements and rights were recited fully and set forth in their entirety in such instruments. Section 7.8 CAMA Restrictions. The Declarant and purchasers of Lots in REDDS COVE SECTION II understand that the vesting of rights relating to a Lot Owner's pier, dock, boat access ramp or any type of disturbance of the shoreline buffer is subject to the terms and conditions set out by the Coastal Area Management Authority (CAMA). ARTICLE VIII ENFORCEMENT Section 8.1 Enforcement: 8. L I The Association may enforce these Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Enforcement of these Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be by any proceeding at law or in equity against any person or persons violating or attempting to violate (the "Violating PartX") any Covenants, Condition or Restriction, either to restrain or enjoin violation or to recover damages, and against the land to enforce any lien created by these covenants. In addition to all other amounts due on account of said violation or attempted violation, the Violating Party shall be liable to the parties enforcing the Covenants and/or Restrictions of this Declaration (the "Enforcing Parties'") for all reasonable attorneys' fees and court casts incurred by the Enforcing Parties. Failure or forbearance by the Association or any Owner to enforce any Covenant, Condition or Restriction herein contained shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter. In any lawsuit filed to enforce this Declaration by injunction or restraint, there shall be and there is hereby created and declared to be a conclusive presumption that any violation or breach or any attempted violation or breach of any of the within Covenants, Conditions or Restrictions cannot be adequately remedied by action at law or by recovery of damages. 8.1.2 In addition to all other remedies of the Association, the Association shall have the right to assess a maximum fine of One Hundred 00/100 Dollars ($ 100.00) per day (or such higher amount as may be allowed by law) per violation against any Owner who violates any provision of this Declaration or the Articles, Bylaws, or Rules and Regulations of the Association after such Owner has been given notice of the violation and has had an opportunity to be heard with respect to the violation in accordance with such policies and procedures as may be adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors or as may be set forth in the Bylaws. 8.1.3 In addition to the above rights, the Board of Directors may also enter upon a Lot or any land upon which a violation exists to remove any violation, perform maintenance, or make repairs thereon which are the responsibility of a Lot Owner who has failed to remove said violation or to perform such maintenance or make such repairs (i) after having given such owner at least ten (10) days written prior notice, or (N) without giving notice in the event of an emergency; 21 4112 Page: 100 Page 21 of 25 8.1.4 Any action brought by the Association hereunder may be brought in its own name, in the name of its Board, or in the name of its managing agent. In any case of flagrant or repeated violation by a Lot Owner, he or she may be required by the Association to give sufficient surety or sureties for his or her future compliance with the Covenants. Conditions and Restrictions contained in this Declaration, the Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations. Section 8.2 Severability. Invalidation of any one of these covenants, conditions or restrictions by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 8.3 Restrictions Run With Land. The easements or other permanent rights or interests herein created, the covenants and restrictions of this Declaration shall run with and bind the land, and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Association, or the Owner of any Dwelling Unit subject to this Declaration, their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns. Section 8.4 Binding Determination. In the event of any dispute or disagreement with or between any Owner(s) relating to, or of any other disputes, disagreements, or questions regarding the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Declaration or the Articles, or the Bylaws of the Association, the determination thereof by the Board of Directors of the Association shall be final and binding on each and all such Owners. Section 8.5 Captions and Titles. All captions, titles, or headings in this Declaration are for the purpose of reference and convenience only and are not deemed to limit, modify, or otherwise affect any of the provisions hereof, or to be used in determining the intent or context thereof. Section 8.6 Notices. Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration, any notices to any Owner under this Declaration shall be in writing and shall be effective on the earlier of (i) the date when received by such Owner, or (ii) the date which is three (3) days after mailing (postage prepaid) to the last address of such Owner set forth in the books of the Association. The address of an Owner shall be at his or her Lot (or any of them if more than one) unless otherwise specified in writing to the Association. The Articles and the Bylaws shall specify the permissible manner of giving notice for voting and all other Association matters for which the manner of giving notice is not prescribed in this Declaration. Section 8.7 Governing Law. This Declaration shall be deemed to be made under, and shall be construed in accordance with and shall be governed by, the laws of the State of North Carolina, and suit to enforce any provision hereof or to obtain any remedy with respect hereto shall be brought in state court in Onslow County, and for this purpose each Owner, by becoming such, hereby expressly and irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of said court. ARTICLE IX NON -DEDICATED STREETS Section 9.1 Use. All non -dedicated streets constructed within the Subdivision are reserved as easements of public access for the common use of Lots Owners and their families, guests and invitees, by commercial vehicles authorized to make pick-ups and deliveries, by public and private utilities' personnel, trucks and equipment, by postal authorities and mail carriers, by emergency personnel and vehicles such as police, fire and ambulance, and by such other persons or classes of persons authorized by the Board of Directors of the Association, as a means of ingress or egress, and for such other uses as may be authorized 22 3ook: 4112 Page: 100 Page 22 of 25 from time to time by the Board. Such non -dedicated streets may also include underground utility lines, mains, sewers or other facilities to transmit and carry sanitary sewer and storm water drainage. Except as provided by this Declaration, no acts shall be taken or things done by an Lot Owner or the Association which are inconsistent with the reservation and grant of use and enjoyment hereinabove provided. Section 9.2 Maintenance. Reconstruction or &5uurfacing. The Association, at the cost and expense of the Association, shall provide snow removal from, maintenance to and resurfacing or reconstruction of any non -dedicated streets or any storm water drainage facilities included as a part thereof or installed thereunder as it deems necessary or appropriate from time to time within its sole discretion. ARTICLE X AMENDMENT Section 10.1 Procedure For tAmendment. Except in cases of amendments that may be executed by the Declarant under the terms of this Declaration or by certain Lot Owners under the provisions of N.C.G.S. Section 47F, this Declaration may be amended only by affirmative vote or written agreement signed by Lot Owners of Lots to which at least sixty seven percent (67%) of the votes in the Association are allocated, or any larger majority this Declaration may specify for a particular item, or by. the Declarant if necessary for the exercise of any development right. 10.1.1 Every amendment to this Declaration shall be recorded in Onslow County and is effective only upon recordation. The amendment shall be indexed in the Grantee Index in the name of the Association and in the name of the Subdivision and in the Grantor Index in the name of each person executing the amendment. 10.1.2 Any amendments to this Declaration required by N.C.G.S. Section 47F to be recorded by the Association shall be prepared, executed, recorded and certified in accordance with N.C.G.S. Section 47F. Section I0.2 Limitation On Challenges. No action to challenge the validity of an amendment adopted pursuant to this Article may be brought more than one year after the amendment is recorded. REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 23 4112 Page: 100 Page 23 of 25 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has caused this instrument to be executed as of the day and year first above written. Lanier F ' y II, Limited Liabil' Company r BY: NAME: Donna Lanier TITLE: Member -Manager STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ONSLOW This 4-1�� day of _ FeA-) rl1 QYV 2014, personally came before me Atir {Q L. Vvercas6 , a NotaryPubes lic of Brunswi UL County, State of orth Carolina, Donna Lanier. who, being by me duly sworn, says that she is the Member -Manager of Lanier Family II, Limited Liability Company, and that by authority duly given, the foregoing instrument was signed and sealed by him/her as on behalf of said entity. [CHECK ONE].16 [ have personal knowledge of the identity of the principal; or G (ii) I have seen satisfactory evidence of the principars identity by a current state or federal identification, e principals photograph, in the form of a t— O V ss my hand and official stamp or seal this ,t day of i OTARy n My c ission expires: PVBL1o' A 24 4112 Page: 100 Page 24 of 25 SCHEDULE A Lying and being in Stump Sound Township, Onslow County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all that property shown on maps entitled "REDDS COVE, SECTION II" recorded in Map Book 62, Pages 166 and 166A, Onslow County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. And Also, At Declarant's sole and absolute discretion, additional adjacent properties (adjacent being defined as inclusive of properties across a right of way or body of water) and Common Area, consisting of not more than FIVE HUNDRED (500) acres, located. outside of the area described on the above described maps may be annexed to'the properties and brought within the scheme of the Restrictions and the Bylaws and the jurisdiction of the Association in future stages of development without the consent of the Association or its members; provided, however, that said annexations, if any, must occur within twenty (20) years after the date of this instrument. 25 4112 Page: 100 Page 25 of 25 May 07 07 08,21a CrystalCoastEngineering 910-325-0060 p.2 In armrrianr.P with TRIP 15 NCAC 2H.4000. the Coastal Stormwater Manaaement Regulations. deed restrictions and protective covenants are required for Low Density Residential Subdivisions where lots will be subdivided and sold. Deed restrictions and protective covenants are necessary to ensure that the development maintains a "built -upon" area consistent with the applicable regulation governing the density level. Member/ I, D.O. Lanier Manager -acknowledge and affirm by my signature below, that I will cause the following deed restrictions and protective covenants to be recorded for Sawgrass Plantation at Redds Cove prior to the sale of any lot: i Tho fnitnutinrr i nvj*nantc arA intanrIPrf to Rnsrira nnnninrr rmmnliancP with State Stnrmwatar !Management Permit Number SW8 060560, as issued by the Division of Water Quality under NCAC 214.1000. 2. The State of North Carolina is made a beneficiary of these covenants to the extent necessary to maintain compliance with the stormwater management permit. 3. These covenants are to run with the land and be binding on all persons and parties claiming under them. 4. The covenants pertaining to stormwater may not be altered or rescinded without the express written consent of the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality. 5. Alteration of the drainage as shown on the approved plan may not take place without the concurrence of the Division of Water Quality. 6. Fhe maximum allowable built -upon area per lot is 4, 758 square teet. This allotted amount includes any built -upon area constructed within the lot property boundaries, and that portion of the right-of-way between the front lot line and the edge of the pavement. Built upon area includes, but is not limited to, structures, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, stone, slate, and coquina, but does not include raised, open wood decking, or the water surface of swimming pools. 7. In the case of a lot within CAMA's regulated AEC, where the Division of Coastal Management calculates a different maximum allowable built -upon area for that lot than is shown herein, the governing maximum built upon area for that lot shall be the most restrictive of the two. 8. Filling in or piping of any vegetative conveyances (ditches, swales, etc.) associated with the development except for average driveway crossings, is strictly prohibited by any persons. 9. Each lot will maintain a 30' wide vegetated buffer between all impervious areas and surface waters. 10. Ali roof drain"inat at least 30' from the mean high water mark of surface waters. Signature: I• G' a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina , County of Ongl nw do hereby certify that D.C. Lanier personally appeared before me this the 1-4 day of 202-, and acknowledge the due execution of the foregoing instrument_ Signature. l , J My Commission expires s" Witness my hand and official seal, X`\0%gETTy'''� EAL N eGl o .• ©..o ' .gyp �4/ �.. o f//f1111111111N