Montalcino Estates Homeowners' Association, Inc.

What Montalcino Estates Homeowners' Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

This is a first amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Montalcino Estates, a single-family home HOA in Flower Mound, Texas. It updates the original rules and adds detailed design guidelines for homes in the community. It is a partial document—it amends the original declaration and includes the full design guidelines, but does not contain the complete set of HOA rules.

• What you own & maintain: Each lot is for one detached single-family residence, no more than 2.5 stories. Homes must have at least 3,400 square feet of air-conditioned living area, with 60% on the first floor. Owners are responsible for maintaining their landscaping, trees, and shrubs, and must replace dead ones within 30-60 days.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes—fences, mailboxes, roofs, solar panels, rain barrels, and more—require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The design guidelines specify materials, colors, and placement, such as 100% brick or stone exterior walls, minimum 10-in-12 roof pitch, and specific fence styles and heights.
• Fencing & landscaping: Fences must be brick, stone, metal, or cedar, with specific styles for front, side, and rear yards. Front-yard fences must be black ornamental iron with brick or stone columns, no higher than 6 feet. Landscaping must include full sod, irrigation, and at least 4 trees in the front yard.
• Mailboxes & address blocks: Mailboxes must be standardized—either individual brick or cluster mailboxes as approved by the ACC and USPS. Address blocks must be cast stone on the front facade. If a cluster mailbox needs repair, the cost is shared pro rata among the owners using it.
• Flags & flagpoles: Only specific flags are allowed (U.S., Texas, military, school spirit, and builder flags). One flagpole per lot, either attached (max 4 feet) or freestanding (max 20 feet), with size and placement rules. Flagpoles must be approved by the ACC and not create noise or light disturbances.
• Solar panels & rain barrels: Solar panels and rain barrels require ACC approval. Solar panels cannot be on the front elevation and must blend with the roof. Rain barrels must be in side or back yards, not visible from the street, and must be covered and maintained.
• Construction & utilities: Construction of a residence must be completed within 12 months. Owners must locate and avoid existing utility lines and repair any damage. Each home must have an aerobic septic system, properly licensed and maintained.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is an amendment, not the full declaration. It does not include the complete set of HOA rules, such as assessments, use restrictions, or enforcement procedures. For the full picture, you need the original declaration and any other amendments.

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.