The Enclave of Shady Valley

What The Enclave of Shady Valley's governing documents say

The Enclave of Shady Valley is a single-family home HOA in Arlington, Texas. This declaration governs the lots and common areas, binding all owners to its covenants, including architectural standards, assessments, and maintenance duties. It is relevant for current owners, prospective buyers, and renters to understand the community's rules and obligations.

• What you own & maintain: Owners own their lot and dwelling in fee simple, and are responsible for maintaining their lot and dwelling, except for common areas (e.g., private streets, landscaping, walls, gates) which the association maintains. Fences bordering common areas are maintained by the association; other fences are the owner's responsibility.
• Architectural review: All buildings, structures, fences, walls, or improvements require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Standards include: max two stories (unless approved), minimum 2,300 sq ft living area (first floor min 1,600 sq ft for two-story), 100% masonry/brick/stone exterior walls, minimum 9:12 roof pitch, no wooden stockade/chain link/metal picket fences on south side, no boats/RVs parked visible from street, no wind turbines or solar panels, and no satellite dishes over 38 inches. ACC approval is presumed if no response within 30 days.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are $500 per lot initially, due by January 31 each year, and can increase no more than 10% per year. Special assessments may be levied for capital improvements. Transfer fees for resale certificates range from $100 to $250. Unpaid assessments accrue interest at 10% per annum and can lead to a lien and foreclosure.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing and must state that they are subject to the declaration and association rules; violations of the declaration are a default under the lease. No minimum lease term is specified.
• Parking & vehicles: Regular street parking is prohibited. Boats, motorcycles, campers, motor homes, and RVs cannot be regularly parked or stored on streets or on lots where visible from the street; boats may be kept if housed in an approved garage or structure.
• Construction timelines: Owners must obtain a building permit within one year of acquiring a lot and a certificate of occupancy within 18 months of permit issuance. Failure to meet these deadlines results in quadrupled annual assessments until compliance.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include details on pet restrictions, age restrictions, or specific rules about common amenities (e.g., pool hours). It also does not specify the exact amount of the current annual assessment beyond the initial $500, as it may have been adjusted.

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.