Settlement Village Residential Association, Inc

What Settlement Village Residential Association, Inc's governing documents say

Settlement Village (also known as Settlement Plaza, Phase III) is a single-family home community in Fort Worth, Texas, governed by a homeowners' association (the Settlement Village Residential Association, Inc.). All lots are for residential use only, and homeowners must pay annual assessments to fund maintenance of common areas and enforcement of rules.

• Assessments & fees: Each lot is subject to an annual assessment initially set at $170, payable in installments as determined by the board. The board may increase assessments by up to 20% each year. Special assessments may be levied for capital improvements. Late payments incur a $25 monthly late charge and a $20 fee for returned checks, plus interest and collection costs, and the association may foreclose on the lot.
• Architectural standards: Dwellings must be single-family detached, not exceeding 2.5 stories, with a minimum of 1,000 square feet of floor area (excluding garage, breezeway, porch). At least 60% of exterior walls below the first floor plate line must be brick, stone, or other masonry. Sheet metal siding and roofs are prohibited. All driveways must be concrete or masonry. Fences must conform to city regulations and are not maintained by the association.
• Use restrictions: All lots are for residential use only. No temporary structures (trailers, tents, mobile homes) may be used as residences. No noxious or offensive activities. Garage doors must remain closed to the extent practicable. Window air conditioners are prohibited. Only one political sign per lot is allowed, and it must be removed within 15 days after the election.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, campers, or machinery may be parked for storage in the driveway, front yard, or on public streets; they may be stored in the side or rear yard only if completely concealed from view. All vehicles must be inspected and licensed; inoperable vehicles must be kept inside the garage. Parking in common areas or easements is prohibited.
• Signs: One for-sale sign (max 2'x3') is allowed, mounted on a stake. Political signs are permitted no more than 90 days before an election and must be removed within 15 days after. Subcontractor signs are temporary (30 days after job completion). Picketing is prohibited on any lot or common area.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but may not be bred or kept for commercial purposes. Livestock and poultry are prohibited.
• Common areas & maintenance: The association maintains common maintenance areas (including entrance monuments, landscaping along rights-of-way, and detention ponds). Owners have an easement to use common areas, subject to rules and suspension for nonpayment. The association may insure common areas and levy special assessments for 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.