Castle Hill Burleson Homeowners

Key facts from Castle Hill Burleson Homeowners's documents

Reflects the 2012 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (non-profit corporation) (DOC 38151, Article Two; DOC 40575, Artic)

Legal name

Castle Hill Burleson Homeowners Association, Inc. (Article II Section 1)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; property described in Exhibit A (not provided); subdivision plat records referenced (DOC 40575, Article II (11) and Recitals)

Developer / declarant

Browns Mountain Ltd. (a Texas Limited Partnership) (DOC 40575, Article II (8) and Recitals)

Governing law

Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act and Texas Property Code (DOC 38151, Article Four; DOC 40575, Arti)

Assessments & dues

Board fixes amount and due date at least 60 days in advance of each assessment year; may not exceed Maximum Assessment Amount for that year without 67% vote of Members (DOC 40575, Article VI Section 1)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements; requires approval of 67% of Members voting at meeting with quorum (first meeting quorum 51%) (DOC 40575, Article VI Section 2)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien secures all assessments; superior to all except ad valorem taxes and prior mortgages/ deeds of trust; power of sale granted; foreclosure requires court order unless owner waives expedited foreclosure; cannot foreclose if deb (DOC 40575, Article VI Sections 12-19)

Reserves & fees

Board shall establish and maintain reserves for Common Area replacements and maintenance; initial budget must provide for reserves; excess funds may be allocated to other reserves (DOC 40575, Article VI Section 20)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept for companionship; not for commercial purposes or food (DOC 40575, Article IX Section 15(g))

Parking & vehicles

No vehicles or equipment that are not in operating condition and without current license plates and inspection stickers may be parked in area visible from any street (DOC 40575, Article IX Section 15(u))

Fences

Maximum height 8 feet; must be wood, wrought iron, masonry, brick or approved material; chain link prohibited; no fence nearer than 45 feet to street except retaining walls installed by Declarant or approved decorative fences; railroad tie (DOC 40575, Article IX Section 7)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee required for any construction, change, alteration, addition, or removal of any improvement that materially alters exterior appearance (DOC 40575, Article X Section 6)

Home business

No business, professional, commercial, or manufacturing purposes allowed; quiet inoffensive activities like tutoring or art lessons permitted if they do not materially increase street parking or interfere with neighbors (DOC 40575, Article IX Section 15(n))

Signs & flags

Only temporary school spirit signs, temporary political signs (per ordinance), one professional real estate sign (max 5 sq ft), builder signs (max 9 sq ft) during construction; no 'foreclosure' terms; handwritten ads prohibited; Association (DOC 40575, Article IX Section 15(q))

Setbacks / home size

1,450 sq ft for Lots 11,000 sq ft or less; 1,800 sq ft for Lots greater than 11,000 sq ft; also must meet minimum habitable floor area per governmental authority (DOC 40575, Article IX Section 4)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be occupied by only one family (persons related by blood, adoption, marriage, or up to 2 unrelated persons) plus household servants; no building other than one detached single-family residence not exceeding 2 stories and a pr (DOC 40575, Article IX Section 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot owned; if multiple owners of a Lot, only one vote per Lot; majority owner determines vote unless Association notified otherwise (DOC 40575, Article V Section 3)

Amendments

Amendment requires vote of at least 67% of members; no amendment effective until earlier of construction completion on all lots or 7 years after first lot with dwelling conveyed to owner (Article IV Section 4)

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