Pine Forest

Key facts from Pine Forest's documents

Reflects the 2015 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Non-Profit Corporation) (Definitions – Association)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; Subdivision includes Units 7-12 for Units 7-12 CCRs, and Unit 6 separately. For Unit 6, many Lots listed in Severance and exemptions. (Definitions – Subdivision)

Governing law

Texas Non-Profit Corporation (implied) (Definition of Association)

Assessments & dues

Minimum $36 for Lots <1 acre, $48 for 1-3 acres, $60 for >3 acres (Units 7-12 and Unit 6 both same base, but Unit 6 Developer exempt until sale) (Units 7-12, Article 2.01; Unit 6, Articl)

Special assessments

Allowed for any purpose listed in Article 4 (Units 7-12) or Article 5 (Unit 6); must be approved by 60% of votes cast (Units 7-12 and Unit 6); Unit 6 also has Infrastructure Assessment with different approval (by Board in consultation with (Units 7-12, 2.03; Unit 6, 2.03 and Artic)

Collections & liens

First vendor's lien; subordinate to purchase-money mortgages and construction loans; Association may enforce by foreclosure and deficiency judgment; see also Section 3.01 details on subordination (Units 7-12, Article 3; Unit 6, Article 4)

Reserves & fees

Board may carry forward surpluses; no obligation to reduce charges (Units 7-12, 4.02; Unit 6, 5.02)

Pets

Yes, personal pets allowed (Units 7-12, 1.7a; Unit 6, 1.9a) (Units 7-12, 1.7a; Unit 6, 1.9a)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly prohibited; but vehicles left in front/side limited to personal transportation vehicles; residential type vehicles limited (see parking rules).

Fences

Ornamental fencing and gates allowed; setbacks: front 60 ft (40 ft minimum), side adjacent to street 40 ft, rear 10 ft, other side 15 ft (Units 7-12, 1.3b-d). Unit 6: 30 ft front, 15 ft side, 15 ft rear (1.5b-d). Fencing materials not speci (Units 7-12, 1.3; Unit 6, 1.5)

Architectural approval

Yes, ACC approval required for any building, fence, wall, or other improvement; plans must be submitted (Units 7-12, Article 6.01; Unit 6, Article 7.01) (Units 7-12, 6.01; Unit 6, 7.01)

Home business

Not explicitly mentioned; likely prohibited by implication

Signs & flags

Permanent advertising signs prohibited except Board-approved signs promoting Subdivision; small construction sign allowed; signs for non-profit charitable events allowed until end of event (Units 7-12, 1.6a; Unit 6, 1.8a) (Units 7-12, 1.6a; Unit 6, 1.8a)

Setbacks / home size

Units 7-11/12: front 60 ft min (40 ft min by variance? Actually 1.3b: no improvements within 60 ft except fencing and gates, subject to topography, minimum 40 ft). Side adjacent to street: 40 ft; rear: 10 ft; other side: 15 ft. Unit 6: fron (Units 7-12, 1.3; Unit 6, 1.5)

Maintenance

General: Association maintains common areas and provides services; Owner responsible for Lot and improvements. Specific maintenance obligations not detailed. Association may enter Lot to cure violations (Units 7-12, 6.07). (Units 7-12, Article 4 and 6.07)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used for single family residential purposes (Units 7-12, 1.2; Unit 6, 1.4) (Units 7-12, Article 1.2; Unit 6, 1.4)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot has one vote in all matters requiring a vote of Owners (Units 7-12). Unit 6: same, but Developer holds proxy for 40% (or 45%) of its lots for director elections. (Units 7-12 Definitions – Lot; Unit 6, Ar)

Amenities

Association may provide recreational facilities, community services, parks, etc. (Article 4.01c). Specific amenities not listed. (Units 7-12, Article 4.01c)

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