Morgan Lake Estates

What Morgan Lake Estates's governing documents say

Morgan Lake Estates is a single-family home HOA in Celina, TX (Lavon area). All lot owners are members of the association and must follow the covenants, conditions, and restrictions aimed at maintaining a quality residential community. The document outlines architectural controls, maintenance assessments, and use restrictions.

• Architectural review: Any exterior improvement requires prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Plans must be submitted and approved before construction. The committee may adopt Design Guidelines.
• Assessments & fees: Annual and special assessments are levied uniformly per lot to fund maintenance, landscaping, common area upkeep, and reserves. Delinquent assessments incur interest (prime rate + 2%), may lead to lien and foreclosure, and voting rights may be suspended.
• Vehicles & parking: Trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and similar vehicles must be parked out of view from the street. Abandoned or inoperable vehicles (not driven for 3 weeks) are prohibited. No work on vehicles on driveways or porte cocheres.
• Pets & livestock: Household pets must be confined to the owner's lot and not allowed to run at large. Livestock and prohibited animals are not permitted (as per amendment).
• Water features & recreation: Boats, rafts, watercraft, and toys are prohibited on lakes, ponds, or creeks within the property. Swimming, bathing, or other recreational activities in such water features are also banned.
• Landscaping & natural features: Owners adjacent to water features must maintain the area between their lot and the water. No excavation deeper than 18 inches without approved improvements. Drainage patterns must not be altered without written approval.
• Waste & utilities: Each structure must connect to approved water facilities. If not on public sewer, a septic or aerobic system with a minimum 1,050-gallon holding tank is required (surface application only). No outside burning of trash; suitable receptacles must be screened from view.

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.