Marie Village

Key facts from Marie Village's documents

Reflects the 2022 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision governed by a homeowners' association (Article I definitions; Section 3.01)

Developer / declarant

Ellison Collections, LLC (Opening paragraph)

Governing law

Texas Property Code (specifically Section 209.005 referenced in the 2024 Records Retention Policy) (Records Retention Policy preamble; Secti)

Assessments & dues

Initial annual fee of $250.00 per Lot. (Section 6.01)

Collections & liens

Vendor's Lien for maintenance charges and Royalty; maintenance lien subordinate to construction/purchase money mortgages; Royalty lien enforceable by non-judicial foreclosure with power of sale and trustee. (Section 6.02, 6.05)

Reserves & fees

Initiation fee of $150.00 payable each time a Lot is sold or transfers ownership. (Section 6.01)

Pets

Yes, house pets in reasonable kind and number. (Section 3.21)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only for terms of six months or more; rental for occupancy as residence for 6+ months not considered business. (Section 3.01)

Parking & vehicles

Discouraged; no overnight parking (encouraged not to park overnight); no blocking sidewalks. (Section 3.18)

Fences

Perimeter walls/fences must be ornamental iron or wood; ornamental iron only permitted on lots with rear lot line facing storm water detention pond; must be black unless approved; no chain link; must not impede natural water flow. (Section 3.13)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee approval required for any Improvement (construction, alteration) before issuance of building permit. (Section 4.01)

Home business

Prohibited (no business or professional purposes); rental for 6+ months is not considered business. (Section 3.01)

Signs & flags

One 'For Sale' or 'For Lease' sign per Lot without approval; all other signs require Committee approval and must conform to sign policy; Declarant may place sales signs. (Section 3.10)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum building lines as shown on the Plat; eaves and steps are not considered part of building for setback measurement; Committee may grant deviations. (Section 3.06)

Use restrictions

Lots restricted to single-family detached residential dwellings only; no duplexes, condominiums, apartments, business, commercial, or manufacturing purposes. (Section 3.01)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot has one vote (Class A). Declarant (Class B) has two votes per Lot until earlier of voluntary relinquishment or first annual meeting after July 1, 2035. (Section 5.02)

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