Murphy Meadows

Key facts from Murphy Meadows's documents

Legal name

MURPHY MEADOWS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. as of 2016 (Definition of 'Association' in Article 1)

Developer / declarant

MURPHY MEADOWS LOT VENTURE, LTD., a Texas limited partnership as of 2016 (First page of Declaration)

Governing law

Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA), Chapter 27, Texas Property Code as of 2016 (Definition of 'RCLA' in Article 1)

Age restriction

No age restriction indicated as of 2001 (N/A)

Assessments & dues

$875 per Lot per year (initial amount until Board determines otherwise) as of 2001 (Art. 5.02(a), p.18)

Special assessments

Special Purpose Assessments for capital improvements or Common Services require affirmative vote of Special Quorum of Members (60% of votes of Members in Good Standing). Special Member Assessments may be levied for damage caused by an Owner as of 2001 (Art. 5.05 and 5.06, p.20, p.19)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a lien on each Lot and may be foreclosed (Section 8.10) as of 2016 (Section 8.10)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish a maintenance reserve fund for Common Properties and Easement Areas in an amount determined by Board as of 2001 (Art. 3.05, p.13)

Pets

Only domestic household pets allowed; non-traditional pets prohibited (e.g., ferrets, pot-bellied pigs, miniature horses, goats, exotic snakes, monkeys, chickens) as of 2016 (Section 3.12)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential purposes as of 2016 (Section 3.5)

Parking & vehicles

Section 3.26 'On Street Parking' - rules exist as of 2016 (Section 3.26)

Fences

No chain link fencing permitted. Only rust-free wrought iron fences allowed, except lots facing Hart Rd. where side lot fences are permitted. All fencing must be approved by ARC. Front yard fences not nearer to street than building setback as of 2001 (Art. 2.14, p.7-8)

Architectural approval

Architectural Control Committee must approve all plans for construction, alteration, or improvement on any Lot before work begins as of 2001 (Art. 7.03, p.26)

Home business

Allowed within Dwelling if: complies with law, no outside visibility, no solicitation, no increased traffic, consistent with residential character, no special machinery as of 2016 (Section 3.3)

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited without prior written approval of Architectural Reviewer as of 2016 (Section 3.18)

Setbacks / home size

No portion of dwelling nearer to front property line than designated on Plat; side and rear setbacks as specified by ARC; no structure within any easement without ARC approval as of 2001 (Art. 2.13, p.7)

Use restrictions

The Lots shall be used solely for private single family residential purposes as of 2016 (Section 3.3)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (Owners) – one vote per Lot (if multiple owners, one vote collectively); Class B (Declarant) – until no Lots owned by Declarant, then Class B ceases. Only Members in Good Standing may vote. as of 2001 (Art. 4.04, p.14-15)

Amendments

Amendment by instrument recorded in Collin County; details not fully extracted (Section 13.3) as of 2016 (Section 13.3)

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