Fossil Creek Estates Homeowner's

Key facts from Fossil Creek Estates Homeowner's's documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Throughout documents: 'Homeowners Associ)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; many lots referenced in signature pages

Governing law

Texas Property Code Section 202.006 (First Amended Notice of Filing of Dedica)

Assessments & dues

Finance Committee recommends assessment level; Board adopts budget and assessments; copy delivered to each Member by U.S. Mail. (Bylaws Article VII, Section 1(2) and Art)

Special assessments

Not explicitly detailed; referenced as special assessments generally applicable to all members (affects QM status). (Bylaws Article II, Section 1)

Collections & liens

Not explicitly in these documents, but Board may enforce and collect delinquencies; Finance Committee recommends action for collection. (Bylaws Article VII, Section 1(2))

Pets

Yes, implicitly. Horses allowed with restrictions. (First Amendment: horses allowed (2 per L)

Parking & vehicles

Not generally regulated in these documents, except for Effected Property: display areas for automobile dealerships, parking areas with tree planting requirements. (Supplemental Declaration paragraph 2)

Fences

Chain link and wooden fences not permitted unless approved in writing. No fence forward of Building Setback Line except for security purposes approved in writing. Safety fences required around pools: white vinyl or wrought iron, min 4 ft, m (Sixth Amendment (Article VIII, Section 4)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any new construction, additions, modifications, landscaping, tree removal, fences, signs, etc. Must be approved in writing by Architectural Control Committee (ACC). (Bylaws Article VII, Section 1(1); Sixth )

Signs & flags

One sign per Lot, identifying building or occupant, unless otherwise approved in writing by Committee. For Effected Property (IH-820 frontage): one pylon sign per property, max 100 sq ft per side, max 25 ft height, at least 10 ft from prope (Sixth Amendment (new Section 4.b.(7)); S)

Setbacks / home size

Building Setback Line referenced for fences. For Effected Property: tree setback line along IH-820 Service Road (45 feet from curb). (Sixth Amendment; Supplemental Declaratio)

Maintenance

Not broadly defined; common properties are maintained by Association. ACC oversees landscape and structures on Lots. (Definitions of Common Properties; Bylaws)

Use restrictions

Not explicitly stated, but horses allowed for non-commercial purposes; commercial purpose generally prohibited (First Amendment). (First Amendment: 'no animal shall be kep)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot has one vote; co-owners must determine single vote; only Qualified Members (not more than 30 days delinquent) may vote (Bylaws Article II, Section 1 and Section)

Amendments

Requires 75% of total eligible votes of membership with consent of Declarant (until Dec 31, 1997); after that, 75% without declarant consent? Also, for Declaration amendments: written approval of at least 51% of Lots (Article XII, Section 2 of Master Declara)

Amenities

Equestrian easements and trails; gated community (access codes); pool – safety fence regulations; social activities coordinated by Social and Communications Committee. (Second Amendment (Hicks Road Easement, e)

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