Springbrook Homeowners Association

Key facts from Springbrook Homeowners Association's documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Springbrook/Hidden Hollow) (Article 1.05 (Association defined))

Governing law

State of Texas (State of Texas, County of Brazos)

Age restriction

Not present.

Assessments & dues

Set by Board prior to each fiscal year based on estimated expenses (Article 7.03)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessments when necessary for mandatory functions (Article 7.04)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the Lot, superior to all except first mortgage. Association may foreclose like a mortgage. (Article 7.06)

Reserves & fees

Board may include a reasonable provision for emergencies and appropriate replacement reserves in expense estimate (Article 7.03)

Pets

Domestic household pets only (Article 3.25)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited, but no rooming/boarding; owner may occupy as private residence for owner, family, guests. (Article 3.34, 4.01)

Parking & vehicles

Not specifically excluded; but only usual residential machinery/equipment allowed (Article 3.20)

Fences

No fence forward of front wall line (except decorative/retaining walls); no chain-link; fences must be stained grade cedar privacy, 6 ft height, finished side out, rough side in. Exceptions possible. (Article 3.24)

Architectural approval

Architectural Committee approval required for any improvement (other than by Declarant) including construction, alteration, removal, signs, fences, tanks, solar equipment, etc. (Article 3.01, 3.02, 3.05, 3.11, 3.13, 3.)

Solar & roof

Solar panels or equipment require ARC approval of location and design (aesthetics). (Article 3.13)

Home business

Not specifically addressed; but no rooming or boarding houses; no business use implied by residential restriction. (Article 3.34 (Room and Board Plans prohi)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed to public view without Architectural Committee approval, except Declarant's marketing signs. Committee may permit sale/lease signs. (Article 3.05)

Setbacks / home size

As per plat or: 7.5 ft interior side, 25 ft rear lot line (detached garage 20 ft), 7.5 ft from side property lines on corner/irregular lots; eaves excluded, steps/porches included. (Article 4.06)

Maintenance

Owner must keep improvements in good repair, including roofs. (Article 3.10)

Insurance

Association may obtain and maintain insurance policies as Board deems necessary. (Article 5.04(B))

Use restrictions

All Lots improved and used solely for single-family residential purposes; one dwelling per Lot. (Article 4.01)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; Declarant gets three additional votes per Lot until 66 2/3% of votes held by non-Declarant owners (Article 5.03)

Amendments

By Declarant until Sept 1, 1994; thereafter by Owners holding 60% of votes; amendment recorded in Brazos County records. Also termination by 3/4 of lot owners. (Article 9.03, 9.01)

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