The Homeowners Association of Ivy Glen

What The Homeowners Association of Ivy Glen's governing documents say

Ivy Glen is a single-family residential subdivision in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, governed by a homeowners association. The rules apply to all lot owners and their tenants, covering common-area maintenance, assessments, architectural standards, and day-to-day living restrictions. This is a full rulebook for a standard single-family HOA.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and house. The HOA maintains the common areas (parks, greenbelts, entry features) and the 'Private Lot Maintenance Area' (front yard lawn, trees, shrubs between the house and curb), but you're responsible for your home's exterior and all other yard areas.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA charges regular annual assessments (collected annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly). Regular assessments can't increase more than 10% per year without member approval. Special assessments for capital improvements require a simple majority vote. Late fees are $25 for Class A members, $12.50 for others. Unpaid assessments become a lien on your property.
• Architectural review: The Declarant (builder) and later the HOA's architectural committee must approve any exterior changes: roofing materials, fences (brick or wrought iron only, max 8 feet tall), exterior surfaces (100% brick/stone/stucco), landscaping, pools, sheds, satellite dishes, solar panels, etc. You must get written approval before starting.
• Design & construction standards: Homes must be single-family, at least 2,400 sq ft of living area, max 2.5 stories, with a two-car garage. Garage doors must stay closed. Specific requirements for roof pitch, fencing materials, and exterior finishes. Landscaping must be installed within 90 days of move-in, including front and back yard trees.
• Vehicles & parking: Overnight parking: owners' vehicles must be in the garage; guests' in driveways. No street parking overnight. Trucks over 1/2 ton, boats, trailers, RVs, or vehicles carrying flammable cargo can't be parked on streets or driveways. Motor homes can load/unload for up to 24 hours.
• Pets & nuisances: No noxious activities. Up to 4 household pets per lot; litters must be sold or moved off within 6 months. Pets can't be bred or kept commercially. You must comply with local animal ordinances.
• Leasing & rentals: You can lease your home, but only for terms of at least one year. All leases must be in writing, with a copy to the HOA board within 10 days. Tenants are bound by the rules, but you as owner remain responsible for compliance.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt doesn't state the exact annual assessment amount, specific pet breeds, or the regular meeting schedule. It also doesn't cover whether short-term rentals are prohibited beyond the 1-year minimum lease term.

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.