Property Owner Association of Lake Ridge

What Property Owner Association of Lake Ridge's governing documents say

This guide covers two supplemental documents for the Property Owner Association of Lake Ridge, a single-family home HOA in Cedar Hill, TX. The first is the Covenant Enforcement and Fine Policy (2023), which governs how violations are identified, fined, and appealed. The second is the Architectural Submission/Application Form, which outlines the process for obtaining approval before making exterior changes. Together, they supplement the full set of governing documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Design Guidelines).

• Violation & fine process: Violations include unapproved construction, failure to maintain, and other breaches of governing documents. The process starts with a courtesy notice (10 days to cure), then a notice of violation (30 days), and finally fines. Fines for curable violations: initial $250, second $500, third and subsequent $1,000. Incurable violations (e.g., health/safety threats) can be fined up to $4,000. Repeated violations of the same rule within 6 months may reinstate waived fines or double the fine.
• Right to a hearing: Owners may request a hearing before the Board within 30 days of the notice of violation. The hearing must be held within 30 days of the request, and the Association must provide an evidence packet at least 10 days before. Both sides can present, and the owner may make an audio recording.
• Corrective action (self-help): For maintenance violations, the Association may enter the property to correct the issue after a 10-day written notice, and charge the owner for costs. This does not require a notice of violation.
• Architectural approval required: No exterior construction, modification, or addition (including fences, paint, pools, sheds, landscaping) may begin without written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Applications must include detailed plans, fees ($50 for most projects, $200 for new home construction), and a deposit ($3,000 for new construction). Failure to obtain approval may require removal at the owner's expense.
• Architectural review timelines & appeals: The ACC has 30 days from receipt of a complete application to render a decision. If denied, the owner can appeal to the POA Board per the Rules and Regulations.
• What this document doesn't cover: These documents are partial. The full CC&Rs, Bylaws, Design Guidelines, and Rules and Regulations contain additional rules on parking, pets, leasing, age restrictions, and other community standards. Refer to those for complete information.

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.