Bluewater Oaks

What Bluewater Oaks's governing documents say

Bluewater Oaks is a standard single-family homeowner association (HOA) in Alvarado, TX, that also operates its own water and sewer utility. The rules apply to all property owners, residents, and renters. The HOA enforces property maintenance standards, pet limits, parking rules, and requires all occupants to register with the office and post deposits for water/sewer service.

• Enforcement & fines: Violations trigger a multi-step process: a warning letter, then special assessments up to $20 per violation (first notice), then up to $30 (second notice), and finally a 2-week final notice before court filing. Fines accumulate monthly if uncorrected.
• Property maintenance (junk & unsightly): Debris, trash, junk, stored materials (must be in a building or behind privacy fence), tall grass/weeds, and unsightly clutter are prohibited. Exterior furniture must be of outdoor design to prevent deterioration.
• Vehicles & parking: Vehicles/trailers must be operable with current license and inspection; no flat tires or missing parts (except during active repairs). Parking on cul-de-sac center is allowed for up to 48 hours; the outer portion is for street/driveway access. No parking blocking paths.
• Dogs: Maximum of 4 dogs over 8 weeks old per property. Dogs must have current vaccinations and owners must provide a photo and affidavit upon moving in or acquiring a new dog. Loose dogs may be trapped; first offense yields a warning, subsequent impounds lead to delivery to authorities without notice. Owners pay all associated costs.
• Renters & occupancy: Renters must register with the BWO Office upon moving in, provide name/address/phone, and pay a $150 deposit for water/sewer service (refundable upon move-out if all fees paid). Renters have all privileges except voting and holding office. Owners are responsible for all assessments and rule compliance by renters.
• Water & sewer rates: Sewer rates: Residence $31/month, Weekender $25/month, Standby $5/month. Water: $25/month minimum (first 2,000 gallons) plus $2 per 1,000 gallons over. Late payment after the 15th incurs $5 late fee for sewer and $5 for water; service disconnected if not paid by the 25th. Reconnect fee is $40 plus a $100 deposit (if not already on record).
• Pool & recreation: Swim tags required for all swimmers age 6+; member tags valid for the summer; guest tags valid for 48 hours with a $5 deposit. Tags sold only to adult members with all dues paid. Pool rule violations can result in tag forfeiture or pool closure.
• Miscellaneous rules: No fireworks; no raw sewage dumping (fine plus possible meter removal); building permits required (no charge); no more than four garage/yard sales per year; soliciting prohibited; windshield stickers required; visitor passes needed for guests; boat ramp key available with $5 deposit; no camping without Board permit; no firearms discharge except for emergencies (written report required).

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.