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Myrtle Trace consists of single-family homes and a few townhouses. It has a homeowner’s association in which membership is mandatory. Every home and homeowner is bound by restrictions and covenants contained in a Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Reservations, and Restrictions.

HOA dues are paid on the first of each month. No bills are sent to the homeowners for dues unless they are in arrears. There is a short grace period. Penalties can and will be levied for late payment. Our dues pay for the maintenance and improvement of the Association owned properties, including the pool, clubhouse, gate, roads, upkeep of the common areas, and lake maintenance. We are a self-managed community relying primarily on unpaid volunteers.

Prior to purchasing a home in Myrtle Trace, the following restrictions will help you to understand how we, as a community, take pride in our neighborhood:

• You may not park trucks, campers, trailers, boats, recreational vehicles, or covered vehicles in a driveway. When trucks are not in use, they must be parked in the garage; residents may obtain a parking permit for these other vehicles and park them in the clubhouse parking lot. Vehicle covers are not permitted.
• House additions, roof replacement, exterior changes, and landscaping changes are subject to advance approval by the Architectural Review Committee. The Committee will work with the owner to help bring a project into compliance or approve it if the community standards are met for appearance as interpreted from the Master Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions. There are no restrictions on interior changes.
• Trees may not be cut down without approval. No signs are permitted on the properties. Fences between yards and along the front of the properties are not allowed. Dog runs are permitted but location and structure must be approved. Pets must not run uncontrolled, and owners must dispose of dog/cat waste. Yards must be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.

The above covers key items and is not inclusive, which we hope will help you to make the decision if Myrtle Trace is the community you would like to live in.

It is recommended prospective buyers review the governing documents which can be found on our website: www.myrtletracesc.org  Select “Homeowner Resources”, then select “Covenants, Policies and Procedures.” Myrtle Trace policies and guidelines are listed under their individual heading. The Master Declaration is listed here and also recorded in the Register of Deeds for Horry County, SC.