Deer Creek Preston Meadow

What Deer Creek Preston Meadow's governing documents say

This is a notice filed by the Deer Creek at Preston Meadow Homeowners Association (a single-family HOA in McKinney, TX) listing several dedicatory instruments—guidelines and policies that supplement the community's original Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. It covers architectural standards for rainwater systems, solar devices, flags, roofing, and religious items, plus administrative policies on records, document retention, and payment plans. This document is not the full rulebook; it only adds these specific guidelines and policies.

• Rainwater recovery systems: Rain barrels up to 55 gallons may be placed visible only if guttering precludes screening; must be painted a single color to blend with home or vegetation. Overflow must not affect neighboring properties or common areas. All systems must be maintained and removed if unused.
• Solar energy devices: Solar devices must be placed in the least visible roof location (unless it reduces annual energy production by more than 10%). If in a fenced yard, they cannot extend above the fence; otherwise they require screening. Devices must not threaten health/safety or violate law.
• Display of flags: Only U.S., Texas, and U.S. military branch flags are permitted. One flagpole attached to a structure (up to 6 ft) is allowed per street-facing and rear side. One freestanding flagpole (up to 20 ft) is allowed per front or rear yard, subject to setback and distance from adjacent dwellings.
• Roofing materials: All roofs must use three-dimensional materials with a wood-shake appearance in compliance with City of Plano ordinances. Wood shingles are prohibited except for repairs. Shingles must be 'Weather Wood' or similar, durable, and match surrounding aesthetics.
• Display of certain religious items: Owners or residents may display one or more religious items on the door or entry of their dwelling, provided they do not threaten health/safety, violate law, or contain offensive language/graphics.
• Records production and copying: Owners may request association records in various formats; responses must be provided within 10 business days (or 15 additional if needed). Copying fees are listed (e.g., $0.10 per black/white single-sided page, $18/hour labor). Certain records like individual financial details or violation records are not available.
• Document retention: Association documents must be retained for specific periods: contracts with terms of one year or more for 4 years after expiration, meeting minutes for 7 years, tax returns for 7 years, architectural decisions for 7 years.
• Payment plans for assessments: Owners may request a payment plan for delinquent assessments. Plans up to 12 months for amounts greater than two times annual assessment; must be in writing. Late fees continue to accrue. Default (missed payment) voids the plan; reinstatement possible once at discretion.

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.