Chapel Hill Residential Association, Inc.

Key facts from Chapel Hill Residential Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2025 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential community (Section 9.01)

Units / lots

151 (Section 9.01.1(d))

Developer / declarant

Wilbow-Chapel Hill Development Corporation (Article I(g))

Governing law

Texas Property Code Chapters 202 and 209 (Recitals; Section 3.03(b); Section 5.09()

Assessments & dues

Board estimates total common expenses for forthcoming fiscal year and determines assessment consistent with Declaration (Section 5.04(f))

Special assessments

Special capital assessments require Member approval per Section 3.03; special individual assessments may be levied by Board for repairs caused by Owners or for violations (Section 5.05(a)-(b))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments create a lien on the Lot, superior to all other liens except tax liens and bona fide first mortgages; foreclosure pursuant to Section 51.002 Texas Property Code (Section 5.09(b)-(c))

Reserves & fees

Board may establish capital reserve funds for repair/replacement of capital assets (Section 6.05)

Pets

Dogs, cats, or other household pets permitted, not to exceed 3 adult animals (Section 9.21)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions (Section 9.01.1)

Parking & vehicles

Parking requirements established by City of McKinney; parking in driveways permitted; no inoperable vehicles, stored vehicles, or vehicles not used daily in driveways or streets (Section 9.18)

Fences

Fences require prior written approval; no chain link except temporary perimeter fencing; specific height and material requirements for front, side, rear, and community perimeter fences (Section 9.12)

Architectural approval

Yes, for construction, exterior modifications, fences, landscaping, and other improvements (Article X; Sections 9.05, 9.12)

Solar & roof

Solar collectors/energy devices governed by Section 202.010 Texas Property Code (referenced in Section 9.29) (Section 9.29)

Home business

Limited business use permitted if conducted inside residence, no exterior indication, no traffic beyond normal, no nuisance; client consultations 9am-5pm on working days (Section 9.01)

Signs & flags

Signs subject to Architectural Control Committee approval and City of McKinney standards; failure to comply results in $50.00 per day fine (Section 9.19)

Setbacks / home size

Must meet City of McKinney requirements and Plat; subject to Architectural Control Committee approval (Section 9.05)

Maintenance

Owners responsible for maintenance of their Lots, including lawn, driveways, exterior repairs, and repainting; Association responsible for Common Properties and front yards (as part of assessments) (Section 9.22; Section 5.02; Section 6.01)

Insurance

Association shall maintain insurance against fire and hazards, public liability and property damage, fidelity bond, and officers/directors liability (Section 7.01)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used only for single-family residential purposes; no bed-and-breakfast, boarding house, or short-term rental (Section 9.01)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot has one vote; Owner of each Lot is a Member (Section 3.01; Section 3.02)

Amendments

Requires approval of at least 67% of total votes of Association; amendments recorded in Collin County (Section 12.02)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.