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Incorporated on January 1, 2004, the Cedar Ridge Owners Association is governed by a declaration of protected covenants, by-laws, architectural control rules, and regulations. The Common areas are for all to enjoy, which includes a lot on Sarah Ruppert and a walking trail on the north side of the pond. We all share one common goal, which is to make our community a place that we can all be proud to call home. The board will continue to implement ideas that will enhance our community and we strongly urge you to express your ideas to the board as well as any concerns you may have.

Please keep in mind that protective covenants are not to keep you from being able to express individual ideas with your home but to establish acceptable guidelines within those expressions. Cedar Ridge's guidelines are consistent with other communities that have homeowner associations. These restrictions are situations that through the years have been determined by real estate firms as things that decrease property values and make communities less attractive. A home is considered the largest investment most people will make in their lives, and we want this investment to increase in value.

Please remember that every homeowner is the association, and we are only as good as our compliance with the covenants.

Pond and Common Area

The pond and common areas are for Cedar Ridge Subdivision residents only.

Fishing at the pond is catch and release only with the exception of crappie, bluegill, and brim. All are recommended for removal by the North Carolina Game and Inland fisheries. If a guest of a homeowner is fishing then that guest must be accompanied by the homeowner and children 12 years of age or under shall not be allowed at the pond or common area without the supervision of an adult.

Fishing for all residents is available from the dam area and is accessible from Unicoi and Spring Pond pathways. All other access to the pond is from private property. Please be respectful and ask for written permission to fish from these properties. There is no common area or 5-foot buffer on residential properties that allow fishing.

Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the pond path or the common areas, which can cause damage and/or erosion into the pond.

Pond Rules Not Found in HOA Covenants

The guidelines regarding pond access, fishing rules, guest supervision, and motorized vehicle restrictions are not included in the recorded Cedar Ridge HOA covenants. These appear to be well-intentioned community recommendations or informal policies developed by past board members or committees. While they may promote safety and courtesy, they are not legally binding unless formally adopted through proper HOA procedures and recorded where required.

Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer rule summary:

Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Protection Program

Fertilizer application: One-time fertilizer application at agronomic rates in the riparian buffer to establish replanted vegetation is allowable but no runoff from this one-time application in the riparian buffer is allowed in the surface water.
Ongoing fertilizer application is prohibited.
The use of herbicides to remove vegetation may not be addressed in the riparian buffer rules, but it is strongly discouraged by the association. This can cause erosion sediment to be deposited into the pond. Dumping objects and/or substances into the pond are strictly prohibited.
Any violation of the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer rules can incur hefty fines per day for an infraction by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.

The information regarding the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Protection Program, including fertilizer and herbicide use near the pond and restrictions on dumping, is not part of the recorded Cedar Ridge HOA covenants. However, these practices may be governed by state environmental laws and regulations administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) or related agencies. Homeowners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with applicable state requirements to avoid potential violations or fines.

Article V Section 2 of the Protective Covenants

No building, fence, mailbox, mailbox post, dwelling, or other structure shall be erected, placed, or altered on any Lot until two (2) sets of the construction or alteration plans and specifications, including the exterior color scheme and a plan showing the location of the structure, have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee (hereinafter the "Committee") as to the quality of workmanship and materials, harmony of external design with existing structures, and as to location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation. No fence or walls shall be erected, placed, or altered on a Lot except to the rear of the house unless approved by the Architectural Control Committee as provided in this section.

Covenant Snippet Section 4

The Lots are subject to the zoning and subdivision ordinances and regulations of Nash County, and all dwellings constructed on a Lot shall comply with all such applicable ordinances and regulations, including, but not by way of limitation, front, rear, and side setbacks.

The above statement is not included in the recorded Cedar Ridge HOA covenants, but it is legally accurate. Although this language does not appear in the HOA’s governing documents, all homeowners are still legally required to comply with Nash County zoning and land use regulations. These external requirements apply independently of the HOA and are enforced by the appropriate county authorities.