Bristol Park III Homeowners

Key facts from Bristol Park III Homeowners's documents

Reflects the 2025 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Title)

Legal name

The Bristol Park III Homeowners Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

M. CHRISTOPHER INVESTMENTS, INC. (WHEREAS clause, PAGE 6)

Governing law

Texas Property Code (references to Section 209.0041(h), Section 209.0062) (PAGE 6 (WHEREAS), PAGE 25 (Section 7.8))

Assessments & dues

Set annually by The Board; if not set, same as prior year (Section 7.4(b)). Initial capital/maintenance assessment not to exceed $1,200 per Lot (Section 7.4(a)). (Section 7.4, PAGE 21-22)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements or budget deficit. Special assessment exceeding $13,500 requires majority vote of Association. Emergency assessments allowed. Payment due within 30 days. Late fees and lien possible for nonpayment (Section (Section 7.5, PAGE 22-23)

Collections & liens

Association has a contract lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments. May foreclose lien under Texas Property Code. Also may bring personal action against Owner (Section 7.8). Payment plan available under certain conditions (Section 7.8(f)). (Section 7.8, PAGE 23-25)

Reserves & fees

Mentioned in context of insurance – fidelity insurance covering persons handling Association funds in amount determined by Board (Section 10.1(f)). No detailed reserve study required. (Section 10.1(f), PAGE 31)

Pets

Animals are permitted but may be prohibited if they become a nuisance, cause unreasonable noise, or inconvenience, in Board's discretion (Section 3.22). (Section 3.22, PAGE 15)

Leasing & rentals

Prohibited. Section 3.22 explicitly prohibits short-term rentals (VRBO, Airbnb, etc.). Also Section 3.19 mentions 'short-term guests and short-term invitees' subject to rules, but no leasing allowed for short-term rental purposes. (Section 3.22, PAGE 15)

Parking & vehicles

Parking (not storage) of automobiles in driveways permitted. On-street parking limited to 24-hour periods for social activities; vehicles must not block entrances. No vehicle may impede neighbor's property (Section 3.19). (Section 3.19, PAGE 13)

Fences

Fences allowed but not chain link; must be wrought iron, set back minimum 5 feet; cannot connect to neighbor's fence without approval. Retaining walls exceeding 3 feet must be engineered (Section 3.15, 3.16). Fencing atop retaining wall tot (Section 3.15, PAGE 12; Section 3.16, PAG)

Architectural approval

No dwelling, structure, pool, spa, tub or improvement shall be erected, placed, or altered without prior submission of plans and specifications to The Board for approval (Section 8.2(b)). (Section 8.2(b), PAGE 27)

Solar & roof

Solar energy devices allowed on roof or other structures. Must be set back minimum 5 feet from roof edge. Piping/wiring must be silver, bronze, or black (Section 3.14(b)). (Section 3.14(b), PAGE 12)

Home business

Not explicitly allowed. 'Compatible Use' defined as schools, churches, recreational facilities, etc., determined by Association (Section 1.1(g)). No mention of home businesses. (Section 1.1(g), PAGE 7)

Signs & flags

Allowed: United States, Texas, armed forces, first responders, collegiate/professional sports teams. Flagpole subject to Board approval as to construction, material, height, setback. Must be maintained in good condition (Section 3.21(b)). (Section 3.21(b), PAGE 14)

Setbacks / home size

Must comply with current City of Lucas building ordinances. Board may grant variances for lots adjacent to creeks, lakes, etc. (Section 3.8). (Section 3.8, PAGE 10)

Insurance

May contain deductible. If loss results from negligence/willful conduct of an Owner, Board may assess deductible amount to that Owner as Special Assessment (Section 10.2). (Section 10.2, PAGE 32)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used and occupied for single family residential purposes or Compatible Use. No multi-family use (Section 3.1). (Section 3.1, PAGE 8)

Voting & meetings

Amendment requires consent of Members having at least 67% of total outstanding votes (Section 9.2). Termination requires 67% of Lots (Section 9.1). Special assessment exceeding $13,500 requires majority of votes (Section 7.5). (Section 9.2, PAGE 30; Section 9.1, PAGE )

Amendments

This Declaration may be amended by express written consent of Members holding at least 67% of total outstanding votes (Section 9.2). (Section 9.2, PAGE 30)

Amenities

Common Property includes landscape buffer, open space, trail improvements. No specific amenities like pool, clubhouse mentioned. Detention pond area mentioned. (Section 3.26, PAGE 17)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.