Capella Park

What Capella Park's governing documents say

Capella Park is a traditional neighborhood development (mixed-use HOA) in Duncanville, TX, with single-family homes, townhomes, live/work units, and civic sites. All owners are automatically members of the Capella Park Homeowners' Association, which maintains common areas and enforces a detailed Design Code for architecture and landscaping. This document is the master Declaration; specific rules for attached townhomes and additional zones may be in separate instruments.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and building. The HOA maintains the Commons (parks, streets, open spaces) and may also handle exterior maintenance for certain parcel types (townhomes, live/work units) via separate 'Common Maintenance Parcels' rules. You are typically responsible for landscaping, irrigation, and street trees on your lot and adjacent public right-of-way.
• Architectural & design review: All exterior construction, modifications, landscaping, tree removal, and even paint colors must be approved in advance by the Design Review Board (or a Neighborhood Design Administrator). Plans are reviewed for compliance with the Design Code. Variances are possible but not guaranteed. Fines up to $100 per day for occupying a structure before a Certificate of Completion is issued.
• Assessments & fees: General assessments are allocated among parcels by type or relative value (set by the Board). Civic Sites pay based on acreage. Late fees: up to $25 administrative fee per notice, plus interest up to 18% APR. Parking fines up to $100 per occurrence. Assessments become a lien on the property.
• Parking & vehicles: The Association may regulate driving and parking on Common Roads (public streets) as permitted by the City of Dallas, including traffic calming devices and towing. Parking fines not to exceed $100 per occurrence are enforceable like assessments.
• Leasing & rentals: No explicit lease term minimums or rental restrictions are stated in this excerpt, but the HOA may adopt rules limiting use of Commons recreational facilities by non-resident owners whose units are leased.
• Easements & party walls: Adjacent owners have rights and responsibilities for party walls, yard easements (up to 4 feet along lot lines), and roof overhangs. The Association may make rules for shared maintenance and access.
• Tree & irrigation requirements: Street trees must be maintained and replaced by the adjacent owner. Lots must have in-ground automatic sprinkler systems for all landscaping, including public right-of-way areas. Failure to irrigate can lead to liability for foundation repairs.

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.