Nicholson Ranch Residential Community, Inc.

What Nicholson Ranch Residential Community, Inc.'s governing documents say

Nicholson Ranch is a standard single-family home HOA in Lavon, TX. As a homeowner, you automatically become a member of the association and must follow its rules on use, appearance, and maintenance. This document spells out what you can and can't do with your property.

• Single-family residential use & home businesses: Lots may only be used for private single-family residential purposes. Home businesses are allowed only if they comply with all laws, employ no non-residents, and are not apparent to the public (no signs or customer visits).
• Rentals: Rental terms must be at least six months. All leases must be in writing, and the owner must provide the association with the tenant's contact info within 10 days of the lease's start date.
• Pets: Only ordinary household pets (dogs, cats, birds, fish) are allowed—no livestock, poultry, exotic animals, or animals raised for commercial purposes. Pets must not create unsanitary or offensive conditions.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking is allowed only on driveways or designated areas. Recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and commercial trucks (except pickups) must be stored in a garage or screened from view. No vehicle may be parked on grass or create a safety hazard.
• Architectural review: Any exterior improvement—fences, sheds, pools, solar panels, rainwater systems, xeriscaping—requires advance written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Fences are limited to 6 ft height, wood with medium brown stain (or iron/ornamental metal along open space). Storage buildings max 100 sq ft and 8 ft high.
• Signs & flags: No signs are allowed except: one temporary 'for sale/lease' sign (max 5 ft, removed 2 days after close), one candidate/measure sign per election (max 90 days before to 10 days after), one small 'no soliciting' door sign, and US and Texas flags on approved flagpoles. 'For Lease' and 'For Rent' signs are prohibited.
• Antennas & satellite dishes: Satellite dishes up to 1 meter diameter are allowed but must be installed per ACC rules (typically on roof, side of house, or ground, screened from street/neighbors). No other exterior antennas without ACC approval.
• Maintenance & landscaping: Owners must maintain their lot and improvements, including mowing, edging, pruning, weed control, and exterior repairs. The area between the lot and the curb is often the owner's responsibility unless the association or city takes it on.

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.