The Courts of Canterbury Forest Homeowners Association, Inc

What The Courts of Canterbury Forest Homeowners Association, Inc's governing documents say

The Courts of Canterbury Forest is a standard single-family homeowners association (HOA) in Keller, TX. All homeowners automatically become members and are subject to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs) that govern lot use, construction, and maintenance. The rules are enforced by a board of directors, and the association maintains common areas like greenbelts and playgrounds.

• Architectural Standards: Minimum living area 1,600 sq ft; roofs must be slate, tile, or 230 lb composition shingles with a minimum 8/12 pitch; at least 80% of exterior must be brick, stone, or masonry; landscaping (including two 4-inch oak trees) must be completed within 90 days after carpet installation; all exterior changes need prior ACC approval.
• Fencing & Screening: Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed 8 feet in height; wood fences must be cedar, redwood, or spruce with vertical slats and must not be painted except with clear stain; on interior lots, the 'good side' of the fence must face the street; fences must be recessed at least 10 feet from the front building line.
• Assessments & fees: The board sets annual assessments, with a maximum increase of 10% over the previous year without membership approval (a 75% vote of members is required to exceed that cap). Late charge of $25.00 per month for unpaid assessments; returned check fee $25.00. Assessments create a lien on the lot, subordinate only to property tax and purchase-money liens.
• Use Restrictions: No temporary structures (e.g., storage sheds, playhouses, tree houses) without ACC approval; above-ground pools prohibited; no satellite dishes unless screened from street; clotheslines not allowed in common areas or front/side yards; only usual household pets kept for non-commercial purposes (subject to Keller city ordinances, no stated numeric limit).
• Parking & vehicles: No parking on streets is discouraged; no boats, trailers, campers, or commercial vehicles may be stored on lots; all vehicles must be parked in garages or driveways; garage doors must be maintained in good condition.
• Construction & Completion: All residences must be completed within 9 months from commencement (date foundation forms are placed). Builder must have a minimum 4-car garage space for each dwelling; garages must be rear- or side-entry unless ACC approves otherwise.
• Signs: One professional 'for sale/rent' sign per lot allowed with ACC approval; security company signs (ground-mounted, max 2) allowed; political signs no larger than 2x2 feet; garage sale signs allowed temporarily; no off-site signs without ACC approval.

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.