About CTA

Note: As you will see by reading below, Carolina Trace Association (CTA) is involved with residents in a limited capacity - it oversees the gatehouse, so it will help you with RFID gate access, information on how your visitors may gain entry and guidelines for the common areas in the community that are owned by CTA.

Individual property owner associations (POAs) have welcome packets specific to their POAs and can advise on move in information such as utility contacts, trash pick up, registration for specific amenities and some community information. New owners should receive a copy of the specific deed-restricted community covenants and restrictions (CCRs) for your home. Tenants should contact their landlords regarding their specific rights as tenants.

What does CTA do?

CTA is responsible for the ownership, operation and maintenance of much of the core infrastructure that is used and shared in common by all residents and property owners of Carolina Trace. These common elements consist of:

Traceway (North and South)*, which is the main artery (approximately 6 miles in length) connecting all of the POAs to each other and to the three entrances
Three bridges on Traceway
Storm drainage along Traceway
The two-lane entrance way from 87N to the Gatehouse
The land known as "Sign Island" along 87N
The Gatehouse located at the entrance on Traceway S
All electronic gates and associated equipment and media centers at the entrances
The turnaround loop just near the Gatehouse
The emergency exit near the fire station
Two large school bus shelters at the North and South (back) gates
The landscaping and hardscape located on these common elements.

*Traceway is a privately owned road and is not maintained by any governmental entity.

In addition, CTA oversees and funds the security contractor responsible for staffing the Gatehouse on a 24/7 basis. CTA also serves as a forum for the POAs, through their elected representatives to CTA, to discuss issues of common concern and to exchange ideas for the betterment of each POA.

CTA does not control or otherwise manage the individual POAs, which are solely responsible for common elements within their individual boundaries; such as:

Street repair
Clearing of trees or downed branches along POA streets
Landscaping of POA common areas
Special amenities such as swimming pools, etc.

Each POA sets its own budget and assessments for individual lots within the POA, which will include the POA's pro rata share of CTA expenses, as calculated under a formula in the CTA Bylaws. All assessments to lot owners are billed by and paid to the POA, not to CTA.

CTA organizational chart

It should also be noted that CTA has no ownership interest in the Carolina Trace Country Club or any real estate firms in this area.