HOA of the Orchards

What HOA of the Orchards's governing documents say

The Orchards is a standard single-family home HOA in Forest Hill, TX — you own your lot and house, and the association maintains common areas (like decorative fencing) and enforces rules to preserve the neighborhood's character. Living here requires complying with detailed architectural, landscaping, and use restrictions, paying annual assessments, and following rules on pets, parking, and occupancy.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and house and are responsible for maintaining your property, including landscaping, weed control, and any improvements. The association maintains common areas (e.g., decorative fencing) and enforces rules.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes — buildings, fences, landscaping, paint, even mailboxes — require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Plans are reviewed for harmony with surroundings; the ACC has sole discretion to approve or deny.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments (amount not specified here) are levied per lot and due Jan 1. Special assessments for capital improvements require 51% member approval. Delinquent assessments accrue 10% interest and become a lien on the property. A resale certificate costs $200 (updated $250).
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. One detached house per lot, max 2.5 stories, min 2,550 sq ft first-floor living area. Occupancy limited to one family (related by blood/marriage/adoption) or two unrelated persons, plus household servants.
• Pets: No more than 4 dogs per lot. No livestock or poultry. Pets must be leashed and not roam freely. Horses allowed only on lots 2+ acres (one horse per acre; two horses if two adjoining lots combined).
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, trailers, campers, or similar vehicles stored nearer to the street than the front of the house unless in a closed garage. No vehicles carrying hazardous cargo. Garage doors must face rear or side (front-facing only if 75+ ft from front property line).
• Fencing & landscaping: Fences limited to 6 ft high, wrought iron, black, same design as approved by ACC. No chain-link unless approved. Front yard must have underground sprinkler system. Landscaping must be completed within 90 days of 90% house completion.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not explicitly restrict leasing. Occupancy rules (family or up to two unrelated persons) apply, but no minimum lease term or rental prohibition is stated.

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.