The Residences at Grand Lodge Owners Association, Inc.

What The Residences at Grand Lodge Owners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

The Residences at the Grand Lodge (17 Green) is a condominium in McKinney, TX, where each unit owner receives a perpetual Charter Resident Membership to the Tournament Players Club at Craig Ranch golf course. This document is an amended and restated declaration and design guidelines that governs unit interiors, backyards, and common elements.

• Golf membership: Each unit is assigned a full Charter Resident Membership to TPC Craig Ranch in perpetuity; the initiation fee is waived, but membership is subject to application, approval, and payment of monthly dues. The membership transfers automatically to subsequent owners. Owners may also activate social or other TPC memberships.
• Architectural review & backyard guidelines: All exterior changes (landscaping, structures, hardscapes) require ARC approval. Backyard plants and structures within the Visual Easement must stay under 4 feet tall, except two cedar posts for a pergola. No climbing plants on common wrought iron fences. Permitted improvements include pergolas (cedar, dark oak stain), fire pits (gas only, no wood), water features, and spas/small pools (centrally located, at least 10 feet from rear fence).
• Fines & enforcement: Violations receive a notice and must be corrected within 30 days. Fines escalate weekly: $100 per week (weeks 1–4), $200 (weeks 5–8), $400 (week 9+). Unpaid fines may lead to legal action.
• Balconies & patios: Balconies on 2nd and 3rd floors cannot be enclosed or repainted; no storage or hanging items except approved outdoor furniture. Ground-floor patios (Limited Common Element) must be kept neat; no trees, only potted plants allowed. Only soft white lights may be displayed temporarily with ARC permit.
• Front yard & garage areas: Front yards and garages are common area maintained by the Association. No flags, banners, signs (including for-sale/lease signs) allowed. No furniture or storage on front porches; decorative items limited to small pots on the concrete porch.
• Interior finish-out rules (for shell units): Unit owners finishing interior shell must follow structural guidelines: no cutting foundation beams, slab openings minimized, roof penetrations approved by Association, and contractors must carry $2M commercial general liability, $1M auto, and workers' compensation insurance naming the Association as additional insured.
• Visual easement: A visual corridor between 4 and 10 feet above grade protects golf course views. Only two cedar support posts for shade structures are allowed within the easement; horizontal beams must be at least 10'6" above patio grade. All plants and structures must be 4 feet or lower. No umbrellas permitted in the easement.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not state leasing restrictions, pet limits, rental caps, or age restrictions. It also omits the original declaration's provisions on assessments, insurance obligations, or unit owner rights and responsibilities beyond these guidelines.

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