Southwood Shores Property Owners Association

What Southwood Shores Property Owners Association's governing documents say

Southwood Shores is a standard single-family home subdivision (HOA) in Mabank, TX. The rules bind all lot owners. This document set includes amended deed restrictions (1963/1964, updated 1992), by-laws (1986, amended 2023), a collection policy, and architectural review guidelines.

• Building & construction rules: Minimum 550 sq ft floor space (excl. porches, carports, garages). Setbacks: at least 20 ft from front property line, 3 ft from side lines. Outbuildings must be at least 40 ft from front line and cannot be used as living quarters. Exterior must be completed within 120 days of start and painted within 60 days. No trailer homes allowed (except lots 7 & 7A). Log cabin, masonry, and A-frame structures permitted.
• Permitted uses & commercial lots: Most lots are restricted to cabin or residential use. Lots 1, 6, 7, 7A, and 125 may be used for commercial or business purposes, subject to written plan approval by developer or assigns.
• Property maintenance: Owners must maintain their properties, including mowing and removing junk/debris. If the board must act, a fee of $50 plus any incurred costs is charged per occurrence. No outside toilets allowed.
• Dues, fees & assessments: Current annual dues: $100 per property owner (as of 2023). New member initiation fee: $50. Dues become delinquent June 1; late penalty is 5% per month. Special assessments require majority vote of members present at a meeting. Commercial property owners pay an additional $100/year. Long-term rental owners (6+ months) pay an additional $100/year per rental property.
• Leasing & rentals: Short-term rentals (less than 6 months) that advertise or allow renters to use the park/boat ramp must pay a $500 annual fee. Long-term rentals (6+ months) pay $100 annual fee. Renters may purchase a $75 park/boat ramp key with owner approval, provided owner is current on dues.
• Common area access (park & boat ramp): The park and boat ramp are locked. Access key or code costs $75 annually per property. Lost key replacement: $15. Short-term rental owners can get a key after paying $500 fee. All dues must be current to purchase a key.
• Architectural review: Any construction requiring a City of Payne Springs building permit must first get a Deed Restriction Review. Fee: $50 (waived for certain trades like roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, concrete). Applications reviewed by a 4-member committee (no board members), decision within 30 days. Appeals to the full board.
• What this document set doesn't cover: These documents do not cover parking rules, fence regulations, noise, or specific pet restrictions. They also do not address insurance requirements or rental application procedures.

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.