Lakeview Ranch Homeowners' Association, Inc

Key facts from Lakeview Ranch Homeowners' Association, Inc's documents

Reflects the 2000 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Phase I Lakeview Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc.) (Article I(c))

Legal name

Phase I Lakeview Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation (Article I(c))

Developer / declarant

Lakeview Ranch, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (First WHEREAS clause)

Governing law

Texas Property Code (non-judicial foreclosure referenced Section 51.002) (Section 5.09(c))

Special assessments

Special capital assessment for construction, reconstruction, repair, etc. requires member approval per Section 3.03. Special individual assessment for negligence or fines may be levied by Board without member vote. (Section 5.05(a)-(b))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the lot, superior except tax liens and first mortgages. Association may foreclose judicially or via non-judicial foreclosure under Texas Property Code Section 51.002. Power of sale granted. (Section 5.09(b)-(c))

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reserve funds for capital improvements, maintenance, etc. Section 6.06 requires a minimum $7,000 reserve for right-of-way removal improvements, not to be released without City of Denton consent. (Section 6.05; Section 6.06)

Pets

Dogs, cats, other household pets (not for commercial purposes), not to exceed three adult animals (Section 9.27(a))

Leasing & rentals

Implicitly allowed (reference to Owner's tenant in Section 9.02); no explicit restriction on term or short-term rental (Section 9.02)

Fences

ARC approval required. Height 6-8 ft unless city or ARC allow otherwise. No chain link. Front yard fencing must match residence or be black wrought iron; along Lakeview Drive required white three-rail PVC 'ranch look'; side/rear yard fencin (Section 9.17)

Architectural approval

Architectural Control Committee (ARC) approval required for building location, design, materials, fences, landscaping, signs, antennas, satellite dishes, exterior lighting, etc. (Multiple sections: 9.06, 9.13-9.22, 9.24)

Solar & roof

Wood shingles, composition (Elk Prestique 2 or equal), slate or tile; approved by ARC; 25 year or 250 lb minimum. Roof pitch minimum 8x12 inches. (Section 9.13(a))

Home business

Prohibited (commercial/professional uses prohibited) (Section 9.02)

Signs & flags

No signs or flags visible to public without ARC approval, except: (i) Declarant's signs; (ii) patriotic flags 4x6 ft max on customary holidays; (iii) 'For Sale' signs 3x4 ft max. Must comply with City sign standards. (Section 9.24)

Setbacks / home size

Front, side, rear setbacks must be approved by ARC and meet City of Denton requirements. Special 80 ft front setback for Block 12 Lots 1,2 and Block 13 Lots 1,2. Accessory buildings setback at least 10 feet. (Section 9.06)

Use restrictions

Each Lot used for single family residential purposes only. No duplex, apartment, commercial or professional uses (except as provided in Section 9.22 for temporary builder offices). (Section 9.02)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each Lot one vote); Class B (Declarant 6 votes per Lot owned, other B non-voting). Class B ends when Class A votes 8 times Class B votes, or Declarant owns no lots, or 10th anniversary of recording (whichever first). U (Section 3.02 and 3.02 (last paragraph))

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