Protective Covenants

1. No inoperable, unlicensed or junk motor vehicles or equipment of any kind may be located on the property.

2. The property is restricted to use for residential and limited agricultural purposes such as private gardening and the tending of private orchards and vineyards; only one dwelling or residence may be located on the property.

3. The lots in the subdivision shall not be re-subdivided, except that the Seller reserves the right to adjust the location of the various lot lines as may be necessary to assure the usability of a particular lot or group of lots..

4. No livestock or animals, except horses, may be raised or kept for any purpose, and no hogs shall be permitted on the property.

5. In the event a mobile home is placed on the property, the same shall be fully underskirted and firmly anchored within 90 days.

6. No incomplete or junk type structures shall be permitted on the property, and no camper-type trailer, tents or shacks may be used either temporarily or permanently as a dwelling.

7. All driveways installed from abutting roadways must use a pipe of sufficient size to insure proper drainage, and in any event shall be not less than 15 inches in diameter.  (All pipe shall meet the specifications of the N.C. Department of Transportation.)

8. Each lot in the subdivision shall have its own well or other approved water source and septic tank or other approved waste disposal system.  All water sources and waste disposal systems must comply with the standards set forth by the Franklin County Health Department.  All trash and garbage must be disposed of by a method approved by the Franklin County Health Department or through a duly franchised waste disposal service operating in Franklin County.  No dumping shall be permitted.  Each dwelling within the subdivision shall be connected to electric service prior to occupancy.

9. All buildings, mobile homes and other structures shall comply with the setback lines shown on the recorded plat of the subdivision.  Declarant may waive this provision in cases where, in its opinion, such a setback renders the lot unuseable or works a hardship on the owner.

10.  No lot in the subdivision may be used as a roadway to gain access to property outside the subdivision without the prior written consent of the Declarant.

11.  No mobile home more than 7 years old shall be placed on the property without the consent of the Declarant.

12. All yards and surrounding landscape shall be kept free of unsightly debris, neatly mowed and maintained at all times.

13. These protective Covenants shall remain in full force and effect and be binding on the property until July 1, 2008, after which time they shall be automatically extended for successive periods of 5 years each, unless by a vote of the majority of lot owners in the subdivision, and by the consent of declarant, it is agreed to change, modify or abolish the covenants.

14. These Protective Covenants shall run with and be a part of the title to the propery.

15. These Protective Covenants may be enforced by individual lot owners, or Declarant.