All developments containing land, amenities or other facilities under private common ownership shall provide for the ownership & maintenance of such areas. Multi-family developments that are subject to fee-simple lot/unit ownership shall convey all such common areas to a non-profit corporate property owner's association with a membership of 100% of the lots/units in the development. The developer shall file with the Harnett County Register of Deeds a "dedication of covenants" and must meet the following criteria:
A. The property owners' association must be established before the units are sold;
B. The property owners' association is established as the responsible entity for the liability insurance, pertinent local taxes, and maintenance of all recreation and other facilities;
C. Sums levied by the property owners' association that remain unpaid shall become a lien on the delinquent property;
D. For condominium development, documents must meet the requirements of G.S. Ch. 47A Unit Ownership;
E. All easements over common areas for access, ingress, egress and parking shall be shown and recorded on a final plat with the Harnett County Register of Deeds.
*See Article IV for ownership & maintenance requirements specific to open space.
(Ord. passed 2-14-2017; Ord. passed 2-15-2022)