GENERAL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS AND RENTERS IN RIVER RUN PLANTATION
PARKING
No vehicle shall be parked on any street or on any other common property not designated for parking in the subdivision. No truck larger than that described as a one-ton pick-up truck shall be parked for longer than twenty-four (24) hours on any lot in such a manner as to be visible to occupants of other lots or users of any streets or Association recreational area. A limited exception to this restriction shall be allowed for temporarily parking of construction vehicles, including workers private cars, on Common Area along road within a reasonable distance from the Construction Site. No stripped, partially wrecked, or junk motor vehicle, or part thereof, shall be permitted to be parked or kept on any street or lot.
TRASH PICK UP
Trash is collected by the Country through
Waste Management Industries
on Monday throughout the year. Trash containers are supplied by Waste
Management Industries. Note: They supply the
container and
3920 River Road Wilmington, NC, Telephone: (910) 253-4177 or (800) 814-4544
Every outdoor receptacle for trash, rubbish or garbage shall
be screened, or so placed and kept as not to be visible from any street or
recreation area. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units shall be
screened or so placed and kept as not to be observed from the front street.
RECYCLING:
Recycling is voluntary in Brunswick County. Aluminum cans are recycled by our community. The collection site is along side of the pool pump house. Collection sites operated by Waste Management Industries are located in Southport, Shallotte, Bolivia and Leland. Click here for more information Brunswick County Solid Waste & Recycling - (910) 253-2520 or 2521.
Brunswick County residents are encouraged to use the drop-off recycling centers at each County Convenience Site at no charge. Addresses of Convenience Sites are on the sheet labeled "County Solid Waste Collection Site Information".
The following items are recycled at County Convenience Sites:
• ALUMINUM CANS
• CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
• GLASS (BROWN, CLEAR, AND GREEN)
• NEWSPAPER and PLASTICS, with either of these symbols on the bottom
(PETE or HDPE 1 or 2).
Examples of PETE plastics are soda bottles and of HDPE plastics are milk jugs.
BOAT AND TRAILER PARKING
No boat, motor home, travel trailer or any other type of trailer (hereafter collectively called "vehicle") shall be parked or stored on any lot unless located within a garage or so that it is not visible from the front street. There are two limited exceptions to this restriction. 1) A vehicle may be temporarily parked in a driveway the night before it is used in order to pack or prepare the vehicle for use. It may also be temporarily parked in a driveway after use until noon on the following day in order to clean or make minor, repairs to the vehicle. 2) A vehicle may be temporarily parked in a driveway for a period of time, not to exceed 48 hours, if repairs are actively being made to the vehicle; however, no more than two (2) such non-consecutive 48 hour periods are permitted in any single calendar month.
BUSH HOGGING RULES
Article 10 Section J of our Covenant's requires River Run Plantation property owners to keep their lots clear of vegetation and debris. This is done annually by a means of "Bushhogging". A bush hogger is really an oversized lawn mower capable of cutting through thick brush and taking down small trees (depending on the size of the bushhogger the tree could be from one to two inches in diameter).
Bush hogging a lot is beneficial in several ways:
One It prevents the local vines from choking the trees; it makes growth of ground cover more prevalent; it opens up River Run to those nice summer breezes; and, most important of all, it reduces the risk of "Wild fires". This beautiful community is in the middle of woods, which is one of the reasons a lot of us choose to live here, for that reason River Run has chosen to be a "Firewise" community. As such the North Carolina Forestry Service encourages bush hogging the undeveloped lots, as a major fire reducing program
POST OFFICE
Located on US Business Rt. 17 just south of the northern end of the by-pass in Bolivia zip code 28422
Note: this is the Post Office your mail is delivered from, any questions you have regarding your mail delivery or pickup of a special delivery, etc. this is where you would go. The Bolivia Post Office phone number is (910) 253-5757
The nearest Post Office located in Supply on Rt. 211 near the intersection of Rt. 17 and can be used for purchasing stamps and mailing packages and such.
NEWSPAPERS
The Brunswick Beacon.... a weekly publication
The Southport Pilot … a weekly publication
The Wilmington Star News ... a delivered daily publication
DRIVER LICENSE AND REGISTRATION
To obtain a NC drivers license go to Driver Licensing - 5296 S. Main Street Shallotte
Telephone: 754-5114
To register a vehicle go to License Plate Agency - 5300 S. Main Street Shallotte
Telephone: 754-4591
VEHICLE INSPECTION
A MANDATORY STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION must be preformed in the first 6 months of residency in North Carolina. Not all service stations perform this inspection. Suggestion: Black Tire Service — Shallotte, local car dealerships or check the yellow pages
HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
Hunting or Fishing license is required by the State for either activity. A Saltwater license is being activated in 2007, but details are not clear. Purchase of any or all of these licenses and more information are available from Wal-Mart or at most sporting goods stores.
WELCOME SERVICE
A welcome and referral service for newcomers to the local area.
BABY EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
There are high chairs and cribs available for those little visitors. Contact the Social Committee to make arrangements for use.
PETS
County laws require that all dogs be leashed if taken off your property. Offenders can be fined by the POA or Brunswick County Animal Control. Check on Rabies Shots and License Requirements!
INSURANCE
Most mortgage companies in North Carolina require homeowners insurance. As of 2005 most insurance companies sell regular homeowner insurance, but you must buy a separate Wind & Hail Insurance policy, which is sold by a separate company to cover this most important area. Be sure you are covered. See the Yellow Pages.
SEWER & WATER
The county government administers both areas. River Run Plantation has neither, but we should have water in 2008, and sewers sometime thereafter. Members Click here for more details.
UTILITIES
CABLE TV
Tele-Media has the contract for this area. Direct TV and Tele-Media Services can be found in the Yellow Pages
TELEPHONE
ATMC Atlantic Telephone Membership is the local telephone company and you are required to join the membership in order to be a customer. Their office is located at Seashore Road SE, Supply, Telephone: 754-4311
INTERNET
ATMC has the contract for this area.
ELECTRIC
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation:
Main office is located on Rt. 17 just south of 211 Telephone: (910) 754-4391
LOCAL SERVICES
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Brunswick County Government Is responsible for administrating all areas of government; taxes, permits and county services like health, sheriff, courts, etc. Call 910 253-2000
Check out another Brunswick County Website: www.brunswickcountyguide.com
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sunset Harbor/Zion Hill Volunteer F.D.
Located on Sunset Harbor Road
Non-emergency Telephone number 842-9449 Emergency call 911
Useful Links
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Get Ready Information Regarding Emergency Preparedness