A resident-led effort in support of the proposed covenant amendments — not the official website of the Wexford Homeowners Association.

Wexford Covenant Amendments
Wexford Subdivision · Durham, North Carolina

Help adopt the proposed Wexford covenant amendments.

A resident-led effort to understand and support the proposed amendments to the Wexford Covenants. Neighbors are going door to door gathering wet (ink-on-paper) signatures toward the roughly two-thirds of lots needed to put these amendments into effect.

By the numbers

What this effort is about

  • Lots in Wexford

    57

    Each lot in the subdivision gets one say on the amendments.

  • Lots needed to adopt

    38

    Roughly two-thirds of all lots must sign on for an amendment to take effect.

  • Amendments proposed

    19

    Proposed updates to the 1991 Declaration, published in full.

  • How support is gathered

    In person

    Wet (ink-on-paper) signatures collected door to door by neighbors.

Where we are · What's next

The Covenants are extended. The amendments are next.

At the May 4, 2026 Annual Meeting, Wexford homeowners voted to extend the Covenants, preserving the subdivision's self-governing rules. The next decision is whether to adopt the proposed amendments that update the 1991 Declaration.

The proposed amendments

Nineteen amendments are now before the membership for consideration. Together they update foreclosure protections, dues caps, architectural review, due process, property-use rights, and governance transparency.

Read what's proposed

Each amendment is published in full legal text alongside a plain-language summary. Nothing is hidden, and the source PDF is available for download.

Sign on in person

Neighbors are gathering wet (ink-on-paper) signatures door to door. When a volunteer visits, you can add your name in support — or request a visit if you'd like to sign sooner.

Stay informed

This site continues to host the proposed amendments, community feedback, and campaign updates as adoption work moves forward.

Take a few minutes to read the proposed amendments before you sign.

At a Glance

What the proposed amendments do

Nineteen targeted updates to the 1991 Covenants, grouped into six themes that modernize how Wexford governs itself and clarify homeowner protections.

No Foreclosure for Fines

Your home can never be taken over unpaid fines, penalties, or forced-maintenance bills. Only delinquent annual dues can trigger a lien.

5% Cap on Dues Increases

The Board cannot raise annual assessments by more than 5% per year without a majority vote of all lot owners.

Architectural Control Reform

The ACC can no longer deny projects based on subjective taste. Denials must cite specific code violations. Applications auto-approve after 30 days.

Due Process & Fair Fines

Fines are capped at $25 per incident ($500 max). An anonymous Covenant Grand Jury of neighbors — not the Board — validates every fine before it can be collected.

Expanded Property Rights

Pickup trucks, RVs on hardscape, backyard hens (up to 8), fire pits, and satellite dishes are all explicitly protected. Leasing rights are guaranteed.

Ban on Shadow Rules

The Board is permanently prohibited from creating secret guidelines that restrict your property. Every rule must be recorded in the Declaration and voted on.

The signature drive

Working toward two-thirds of Wexford's lots

For the proposed amendments to take effect, roughly two-thirds of the subdivision's lots need to sign on. Neighbors are collecting those wet signatures door to door. The progress page shows how far the effort has come.

How it works

Three steps to lend your support

  1. Step 1

    Understand the amendments

    Read each proposed amendment in plain language alongside the full legal text so you know exactly what you would be supporting.

  2. Step 2

    Sign in person

    When a neighbor stops by, add your wet (ink-on-paper) signature to the petition. Can't wait for a visit? Ask a volunteer to come to you.

  3. Step 3

    Track the progress

    Follow how many lots have signed as the drive moves toward the roughly two-thirds threshold needed for the amendments to take effect.