Savannah Farms

What Savannah Farms's governing documents say

Savannah Farms is a single-family residential subdivision in Alvarado, Texas, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA OF SAVANNAH FARMS, INC.). This document lays out the rules for all lot owners — covering what you can build, how you can use your property, and your obligations to the association.

• HOA membership & voting: Every lot owner automatically becomes a member of the HOA. Each residence gets one vote; the developer (Declarant) holds extra Class B votes (nine votes per lot) until conditions are met. The Board manages the association; initially the developer appoints Board members.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA levies annual assessments on each lot, initially $0 but can be increased up to 20% per year by Declarant, or higher with a 2/3 vote of members. Assessments are a lien on the lot and a personal obligation; unpaid amounts bear interest up to 18%.
• Building & home standards: Only one single-family residence per lot. Minimum 924 sq ft air-conditioned area. Manufactured homes must be multi-section, on a permanent foundation or tied down, with skirting and hitch/wheels removed. Site-built homes must be completed within six months. Setbacks: 35 ft front, 10 ft side/rear (40 ft on cul-de-sac and FM 1807).
• Animals & livestock: No swine, no commercial kennels. Horses, livestock, and fowl are allowed but must be contained by fencing; not more than one animal unit per acre (excluding dogs/cats). Pit bulls are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash or fenced.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking is allowed only on driveways (minimum 10 ft wide) or in back yards hidden from the street. No commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers, boats, campers, or recreational equipment may be parked in front or within 50 ft of side property lines unless enclosed. No junk or inoperable vehicles visible.
• Property maintenance: Lawns must be kept mowed (grass no higher than 12 inches). No trash, debris, or junk piles allowed; garbage must be in containers with tight lids stored in back yard. Clotheslines and woodpiles must be in back yard. No nuisance or offensive activity.
• Signs, fences & outbuildings: No commercial signs; temporary sale signs limited to 3'x3'. Fences along public roads must be wire, pipe, or chain link (no wood stockade in front). Outbuildings (barns, sheds) must be in back yard, compatible with residence, and approved by Declarant. No unpainted corrugated metal.
• Home-based businesses: Limited professional and hobby businesses are allowed if contained within the residence or outbuilding, and without excessive noise, fumes, traffic, or unsightly conditions. No auto repair shops.

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.