West Bend North Association of Homeowners, Inc.

What West Bend North Association of Homeowners, Inc.'s governing documents say

West Bend North is a single-family homeowner association (HOA) in Burleson, TX. These documents are board-adopted policies that supplement the main Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. They cover architectural review, religious displays, security measures, pool enclosures, dues collection, exterior color guidelines, and rental restrictions.

• Architectural review committee (ARC): An ARC reviews and approves exterior modifications. ARC members cannot be board members or their household members. Denied applications can be appealed to the board, which must hold a hearing within 30 days. The board may affirm, modify, or reverse the ARC decision.
• Religious displays: Religious displays on homeowner lots are allowed if they are no more than 4 feet tall, occupy ≤16 sq ft, contain ≤3 items, are not on common property, and comply with safety and setback rules. They require ARC approval unless they are temporary holiday displays of finite duration.
• Security measures: Security cameras, motion sensors, bars, and lighting are allowed if they are household-grade, located solely on the owner's lot, do not violate neighbor privacy or emit excessive sound/light. Devices attached to the home must be at first floor height; freestanding ones ≤6 inches below fence top. Perimeter fencing forward of the build line must be ≤6 ft, wrought iron, black, with one pedestrian gate (≤40 in) and one vehicular gate (≤ driveway width), and requires ARC approval.
• Swimming pool enclosures: Pool enclosures are allowed if they are transparent mesh or clear panels in metal frames (or ARC-approved colors), ≤6 ft tall, non-climbable, and comply with local building permits. ARC approval is required before installation.
• Dues & collections: Annual dues are due July 1; other assessments due per notice. Late accounts incur 10% annual interest and collection fees. A 30-day late notice is sent, escalating to attorney referral at 165 days past due. Delinquent accounts may be subject to liens and foreclosure.
• Exterior color guidelines: Exterior colors must be from the original palette (browns and earth tones); bright colors are prohibited as dominant. Re-painting with original colors does not need approval; new colors require ACC approval. Roof replacement with like-for-like is allowed; color changes need approval. Fence stain must match on both sides; replaced pickets must be stained to match.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing, for ≥6 months and ≤24 months. No fractional room rentals. Owners cannot lease within first 12 months of ownership. No more than 15 lots can be rented at any time. Tenants cannot be registered sex offenders (Level 2 or 3). Owners must register leases and provide tenant info 72 hours before occupancy. Association may evict tenants for rule violations; owners may be barred from renting for 2 years after eviction.

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.