Policies are established by the KSPOA Board of Directors to preserve the character and quality of the neighborhood, to the expectations of the property owners, and as authorized by the Protective Covenants and Restrictions for the Subdivision. The KSPOA, in enacting covenants for the benefit of the community, assumes no liability for any Activities on Private Property. General policies are documented below. Architectural Review policies are documented under separate title.
Mandatory Dues and Assessments, and other Fees:
The KSPOA is granted the authority under KS Covenants to collect mandatory annual dues, and levy additional assessments as needed, to maintain association operations. The KSPOA also charges fees for other services, desired by Property Owners, but not otherwise included.
- Annual Dues: Dues are invoiced to the owner on record as of June 1 each year, and cover the July 1 current year to June 30 next year time frame. Dues are payable by July 31. Current mandatory Annual dues are $275.00 US.
- Additional Assessments: Unscheduled assessments are occasionally required for large improvement projects or to ensure continuing support of other long-standing projects (e.g. boardwalks, dune erosion fencing, etc.)
- Other Fees: The KSPOA President and Board have discretion to charge fees for other work or services provided to Property Owners, rates vary depending on services provided and vendors involved.
Property Owners are responsible to pay all fees and assessments on-time, and failure to pay fees and assessments on-time will result:
- The KSPOA can impose daily interest and additional debt servicing fees on any unpaid debts, reasonable and customary to commercial practices in NC.
- Property Owners with outstanding debts will have their debts information published to the public record, and liens (with associated legal fees) being placed on the Property, which will directly impact sale of that Property.
- Property Owners with outstanding debts cannot make any form of Property Improvements, as covered under ARC Policies.
- The KSPOA will seek to recover outstanding debts from the Property Managers, with debts being recorded against the property with the Property Management Company (as with other vendors), which may impact rentability of that Property.
Meetings and Communications:
The KSPOA will conduct at least 1 annual meeting on or about November of each year, at a specific time and place of the meeting will be communicated on the KSPOA website/facebook page. KSPOA will conduct at least 2 annual meetings, generally scheduled in April and November of each year, and posts of the minutes from these meetings on the KSPOA website/facebook page. Property Owners are encouraged to serve on the KSPOA board, and should contact the Board President to inquire about opportunities to lead. KSPOA official and informational communications are posted on the KSPOA website/facebook page. Property Owners can communicate with the KSPOA board using the Contact page. Other methods will not result in a response.
Structures:
Each KS property (LOT) may contain only 1 habitable structure, and main house with detached apartments, lofts, tiny homes, are not permitted. No temporary structure may be parked on or erected on KS Lots (e.g. tiny homes, mobile homes, trailers, etc).
Fences and Walls:
Property owners generally may not construct any form of fence or wall (i.e. barriers) on their property, without the express and written approval of the KPSOA ARC. Fences are allowed with prior ARC approval to restrict access to pools.
House Paint Colors:
Houses may have 1 Primary color, 1 accent color (i.e. used to accept roof peaks, etc.) , and 1 trim color. Paint colors and other aesthetic and architectural considerations are further discussed in the ARC Policies.
Pools:
Property Owners must provide appropriate access controls and safety equipment for pools on their property. The KSPOA assumes no liability for Property Owner pools or other structures.
Lighting:
No public or private street lights will be erected in Kinnakeet Shores phases 1 & 2 boundaries. No high-intensity, mercury vapor or similar lighting of any type may be installed or used. Allowed bulb wattage cannot exceed 100 watts incandescent or equivalent. Low-intensity lighting of entranceways and parking areas is allowed. No exterior lighting other than at entranceways and stairways is allowed to be used after 11:00 p.m. In accordance with the Dare County Codes, outdoor lighting must minimize light spill across property lines, and prevent glare at any location on or off the property. Fixtures may not be positioned more than 35 degrees from vertical. Beach-front houses should not turn on exterior lights exposed to the beach from May 15 until September 15, to protect turtle nesting and hatching activities.
Signs:
No sign may be placed in the ground on any lot except for “For Sale” signs or construction signs. No sign may be larger than 4 square feet in size. Signs giving the name of the house or owner, and “For Rent” signs must be attached to the house. Signs may not be illuminated. Signs placed by businesses performing construction or repairs shall be allowed during the actual construction or repairs and must be removed within 14 days of completion.
Trash and Trash Cans:
Property Owners will keep their property clean and free of trash and debris, and will remove trash and debris from their property in a timely fashion. Property Owners are required to provide adequate numbers of trash cans with working wheels and closing lids:
- 3 Bedrooms or less: 2 trash cans are required.
- 4 and 5 bedrooms: 3 trash cans are required.
- 6 or more bedrooms: 4 trash cans are required.
Property managers are authorized to repair or replace trash cans and bill homeowners. If cans are not replaced by the property manager, KSPOA will bring the house into compliance and bill the Property Owner directly.
Parking:
Parking is restricted to off-street/on-property parking for Property owners and their guests, and other unauthorized, parked vehicles or trailers will be towed at vehicle owner’s expense.
Noise:
Per Avon Township ordinances, noise (e.g. dogs barking, loud music) will be kept to a minimum generally, and will be curtailed by 10:00 PM nightly. Noise complaints should be referred to the Dare County Sheriff.
Pets:
Pets must be leashed at all times within KS communities, and Property Owners and their guests should check National seashore (Federal Parks service) requirements for Pets on Avon Beaches. KSPOA provides dog poop bags for the sole use of the Property owners and their guests. Please conserve these as they cost the Property Owners to be replaced.
Boardwalks:
KSPOA maintains PUBLIC boardwalks for the use of Property Owners and their guests. Nothing can be attached to KSPOA boardwalks, without approval of the KSPOA Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Owners may construct PRIVATE boardwalks only on their property, and of the same type and quality of KSPOA boardwalks, notwithstanding the above restrictions, and are reminded that any construction outside of their property is strictly prohibited without the express (written) authorization of the Property Owner. Construction on National seashore (Federal Park land) is managed by the Park Service, and Property Owners should contact the Park Service to manage existing or proposed PRIVATE boardwalks.