Meridian Residential

What Meridian Residential's governing documents say

Meridian is a master-planned community in Collin County, Texas, governed by a homeowners' association (Meridian Residential Association, Inc.). This document is a Community Manual that includes the association's Bylaws and Design Guidelines, but it is only one part of the full governing documents; key rules (e.g., assessments, use restrictions) are in the separate Declaration referenced but not included here.

• Association membership & voting: Every lot owner automatically becomes a member of the association. Voting rights are set in the Declaration. Members may vote in person, by proxy, by mail, or electronically; ballots must allow identity verification.
• Board of Directors composition & elections: Initially, the Declarant (developer) appoints most directors. After a transition period, the Board expands to seven members elected by owners. Directors serve staggered three-year terms. Declarant retains a right to disapprove certain actions during the development period.
• Meetings & notice requirements: Annual membership meetings must be held within 90 days before the fiscal year end. Special meetings can be called by the President or by petition of 10% of votes. Board meetings must be noticed at least 72 hours in advance via mail or electronic means, with limited exceptions.
• Enforcement & hearings: Before imposing fines or other sanctions, the association must provide written notice describing the violation and proposed sanction, a 30-day cure period, and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board or a Covenants Committee. Violators may appeal committee decisions to the Board within 10 days.
• Design guidelines & architectural review: All exterior alterations require prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Specific rules cover landscaping (including xeriscaping), construction materials (minimum 55% masonry for townhouses), roof shingles, fences (height limits, material standards, finished face orientation), and other site improvements.
• Records & inspection rights: The association must maintain and retain financial records, minutes, and membership registers for specified periods (e.g., 7 years for financial records). Members and mortgage holders may inspect and copy records upon written request, subject to reasonable charges and certain privacy limitations.
• What this document doesn't cover: This Community Manual does not include the full Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, which contains critical rules on assessments, use restrictions, and property rights. It also omits any specific rules about leasing, pets, parking, or age restrictions that may exist in the Declaration.

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.