The Villages of Chisholm Ridge Homeowners Association

What The Villages of Chisholm Ridge Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This is a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for The Villages of Chisholm Ridge Homeowners Association in Fort Worth, TX — a residential subdivision of attached duplexes and single-family homes. The rules bind all lot owners (and their tenants and guests) and are enforced by the HOA. Living here means your property use, construction, parking, pets, and landscaping are subject to strict controls and assessments.

• Permitted use & business restrictions: Lots are limited to single-family residential use; no business, professional, commercial, or manufacturing activities are allowed. Churches and similar uses require written approval from the Association and Declarant.
• Architectural review & construction: All exterior construction, alterations, fences, sheds, and landscaping visible from the street require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Plans must be submitted; the ACC has 30 days to approve or disapprove. Fines up to $500 per violation may be imposed for unapproved work.
• Parking & vehicles: On-street parking is limited to temporary guest parking (max 12 hours). Trucks over one ton and vehicles with signage cannot park overnight. Inoperative or unlicensed vehicles must be stored in an enclosed garage. Recreational vehicles (boats, RVs, campers) cannot be parked on the property for more than 48 hours per occurrence, max two times per month, and never in side or rear yards.
• Pets & animals: Only cats and dogs are allowed as domestic pets, for personal use only (no breeding or kennels). No more than four domesticated pets per lot, and they must be kept within a fenced area. Livestock, bees, poultry, and similar animals are prohibited.
• Assessments & fees: The Association levies annual Maintenance Assessments at a uniform rate per lot, payable semi-annually. Increases of more than 10% over the prior year require member vote. Special assessments for capital improvements also require majority vote. A one-time $200 capital reserve contribution is due upon sale by an owner (except Declarant or Builder). Late charges ($25/month) and collection fees ($20 per returned check) apply.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Owners must maintain their lots and residences in clean, first-class condition. Grass must not exceed 6 inches. The Association may maintain landscaping visible from streets at owner cost. No vegetables may be grown in yards facing a street. At least one 2-inch tree in the front yard is required initially.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not explicitly address leasing restrictions; however, all uses must comply with single-family residential use. No separate lease term minimum is stated in this excerpt.
• Party walls (attached units): For attached duplex units, party walls are shared walls on lot boundaries. No owner may alter a party wall without consent, and repairs/reconstruction are at the owner's expense, with cost sharing if multiple owners are involved.

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.