Horse Creek Farms

What Horse Creek Farms's governing documents say

Horse Creek Farms is a single-family home subdivision in Crowley, TX governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is a partial collection: a Third Amendment to the Declaration (covering fences and signs) and several adopted policies (architectural guidelines for flags, rain barrels, roofing, solar panels; payment plans; records inspection; document retention; and fully restated Bylaws). It does not contain the full original Declaration or all community rules.

• Fencing & privacy: Privacy fencing is prohibited. Permitted fences include black or green powder-coated chain link, black wrought iron, green pipe, natural shrubbery, or split rail, maximum 5 feet high. Interior fencing for animals must be at least 20 feet from rear pipe fencing. All fences need ARC approval.
• Signs & flags: For-sale or for-lease signs up to 6 sq ft allowed per lot. During initial construction, builders may use one sign up to 6 sq ft. Flags: only U.S., Texas, or official military flags allowed. One flagpole per lot: attached (max 6 ft) or freestanding (max 20 ft, in front yard). ARC approval required for flagpoles.
• Rain barrels & water harvesting: Rain barrels require ARC approval. They may not be placed in front yards or common areas. Must be in side/back yard, not visible from street or other lots, and must be enclosed or covered. Must be maintained or removed if unsightly or a mosquito risk.
• Solar panels: Solar panels require ARC approval. Not allowed on common areas. Preferred location: roof facing rear (not street-visible unless energy production increases >10%). Must conform to roofline, blend with roof color. If in fenced yard, must not exceed fence height. Non-functioning panels must be removed.
• Roofing materials: Wind/hail-resistant or energy-efficient roofing shingles are allowed if they resemble existing shingles, are more durable, and match neighborhood aesthetics. Owner must prove compliance to ARC; written approval required.
• Association governance & records: Board of Directors has at least 3 members, all must be lot owners. Annual member meetings; 20% quorum (10% for adjourned meetings). Owners may inspect records upon written request; copying costs $0.10/page, $15/hr personnel time. Records retention schedule defines permanent documents (CC&Rs, minutes, tax returns) and shorter periods for others.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. Missing rules may cover assessments, pet restrictions, leasing, parking, use of common areas, and other typical HOA topics. Always consult the complete governing documents.

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.