Cypress Cove Owners Association

What Cypress Cove Owners Association's governing documents say

Cypress Cove is a single-family home subdivision in Garland, TX, governed by a mandatory homeowners association (HOA). It is a planned community being built in phases, with the developer (D.R. Horton) retaining significant control until build-out and sell-out (until June 11, 2038, or when 95% of lots are sold). Homeowners must comply with architectural and use restrictions, pay assessments, and follow various policies. Living here means you cannot do whatever you want with your yard or home exterior, and some lots (Highly-Visible Lots) have extra rules.

• Architectural review: Any exterior changes to your home or lot (including fences, landscaping, paint, additions) require prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). ARC members cannot be current board members or their household members. Denied applications can be appealed to the board within 30 days.
• Assessments & fees: Regular dues are due on the 1st of each month. Late payments incur monthly interest of 0.83% and collection fees. At 30 days past due, a first collection notice is sent; at 60, second notice; at 90, third; at 120, referral to attorney. Resale certificates cost $340, statement of account $50, refinance certificate $50, and home sale fees total $500 ($250 to reserve fund, $250 to operating fund), plus half the annual assessment for resale.
• Leasing & rentals: The provided documents do not explicitly address leasing restrictions. The main CCR may contain rules, but they are not fully readable in this excerpt. Check the full CCR for any rental limits or minimum lease terms.
• Religious displays: Religious displays are allowed if: max 4 feet tall, occupy no more than 16 sq ft, and limited to 3 items. They must not threaten safety, violate laws, be patently offensive, be on common property, or attach to traffic devices. ARC approval is required before installation, except for finite holiday displays that comply with those conditions.
• Security measures: Security cameras, motion sensors, bars, and lighting are allowed if located solely on your lot, don't invade privacy, emit no sound beyond your lot, and don't cast light onto neighbors or common areas. Devices must be non-commercial, installed no higher than the first floor (or 6 inches below top of perimeter fencing if not attached to home). Perimeter fencing forward of the front build-line is limited to 6 ft high, wrought iron, black, with one pedestrian gate (40 in max) and one vehicular gate (width of driveway). ARC approval required.
• Swimming pool enclosures: Pool enclosures must consist of transparent mesh or clear panels in metal frames, black or ARC-approved color, no more than 6 ft high, non-climbable, and comply with local codes. ARC approval required before installation, with a building permit if applicable.
• Developer control & amendments: The developer (D.R. Horton) controls the HOA until the earlier of 15 years from the 2013 recording (June 11, 2028) or 120 days after 95% of lots are sold to non-builders. During the development period, the developer can unilaterally amend the governing documents. The main CCR emphasizes that appendixes B and C control through build-out, and homeowners have no voice in the creation process.
• Highly-Visible Lots: Lots that back up to major roads (e.g., Bobtown Road) are classified as Highly-Visible Lots and have additional restrictions on use and appearance of backyards. These restrictions are in Appendix D, which is not fully provided here but is referenced.

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.