The following are highlights from the Covenants and other pertinent information about Creston.
Use Restrictions
Property maintenance minimum standards, noise pollution, light pollution, clear cutting. No mobile homes, modular homes, or manufactured homes. No temporary structures.
Common Area
Restrictions against the removal of live trees, plants, and any wildlife, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and hunting.
Design Guidelines, Architectural Review Committee Process & Fee
The Creston Design Guidelines are created to establish Creston as a mountain community of high quality and establish a sense of visual harmony between your home and the natural environment. Plans for all buildings, alterations, and additions must be submitted to the ARC for approval. Variances shall be based primarily on architectural merit.
Building Restrictions
Creston cottage sites, traditional sites, homestead and cabin sites are distinct groups within the larger community and are identified in the overall plan.
1. Cottage Sites 1+ acres
Cottage homes are required to have architectural interest in design, such as extensive covered porches.
One Story 1500/2000 minimum/maximum square footage.
Multi Story 1800/2700 minimum/maximum square footage.
2. Creston Traditional Sites ** 2+ acres
Combined total of all outbuildings & guesthouse cannot exceed forty (40) percent of the heated area of the primary structure.
One Story 2000/3600 minimum/maximum square footage.
Multi Story 2500/4800 minimum/maximum square footage.
3. Creston Homestead Sites ** 7+ acres
Homestead Sites offer the most flexibility for site usage in a combination of structures.
One Story 2500/4000 minimum/maximum square footage.
Multi Story 2500 minimum square footage.
**Outbuildings may be permitted, such as a detached garage/workshop, greenhouse, only after the primary residence is completed.
4. Creston Cabin Sites .6 - 1.1acres
Cabins are preapproved architecturally designed styles from 724 to 1000 sq. ft.
Guesthouses For Creston Traditional & Creston Homestead Sites Only
Sites over 2.5 acres will be eligible for consideration for approval of a guesthouse.
Additional Minimum Standards
Roof pitch & overhang, building materials, doors, windows, siding, exterior colors, etc.
Building Completion Deadlines
The exterior of all houses and other structures must be completed within fourteen (14) months of the commencement of construction.
Water & Sewer
Private well & septic system responsibility of buyer.
Disclaimer: Prices & site sizes are subject to change.
Creston
3000 Creston Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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Tele: 828.668.4400
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