Smith Barry Farms

What Smith Barry Farms's governing documents say

Smith Barry Farms is a single-family home subdivision in Pantego, TX, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). You own your lot and house, while the HOA maintains common areas (including a retention pond) and enforces detailed architectural and use restrictions. All owners automatically become members and must pay quarterly assessments.

• Architectural review & design standards: All construction, exterior changes, fences, and landscaping must be approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). At least 95% of exterior surface must be brick, stone, masonry, or hard-coat stucco (no 'Hardie Board' as masonry). Roof pitch minimum 8/12; shingle colors restricted to specific blends. Houses must be completed within 12 months of start. Driveways must be concrete, brick, or stone (or approved alternative).
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the Board and cannot increase more than 10% per year without a 3/4 member vote. Special assessments up to the amount of one quarterly assessment can be levied by the Board without member vote; larger special assessments require 3/4 approval. Unpaid assessments accrue interest (up to 18% per year) and become a lien on the property, enforceable by foreclosure.
• Common property & maintenance: The HOA owns and maintains common property, including landscaping in city right-of-way between entry wall and Smithbarry, and the retention pond. Owners have an easement to use common property, subject to HOA rules. If the HOA fails to maintain, the Town of Pantego may step in and levy its own assessments.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for residential use only; no commercial activities, no living in garages or outbuildings, and no occupancy before construction is complete. No vehicle repairs or parking on non-paved areas. Garage doors must be closed when not in use.
• Fencing & landscaping: Front yard fences or walls cannot exceed 6' in height; side/rear fences up to 8', typically cedar on metal posts with flat cap. Chain link prohibited. Each lot must have at least one 3" caliper large tree and two 5' ornamental trees in the front yard, plus a landscape bed with at least ten 3-gallon plants.
• Signs & parking: Only one professional 'For Sale' sign (max 6 sq ft) and one small political sign (max 1 sq ft, removed 15 days after election) are allowed. No other signs, banners, or pennants. No parking on non-paved surfaces; no vehicle repairs visible from street.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not contain restrictions on leasing (short-term or minimum lease terms), pets, or age limits. It also does not specify current assessment dollar amounts or an operating budget.

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