Bonds Ranch Community Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Bonds Ranch Community Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Bonds Ranch Community is a standard single-family homeowners association in Pecan Acres (Fort Worth), TX. This document is a partial supplement to the full declaration, containing various board-adopted policies and procedures. It does not contain the complete rules of the community; rather, it amends or adds specific guidelines on topics such as architectural review, religious displays, security measures, and enforcement hearings.

• Architectural Review Authority: The policy establishes who may serve on the Architectural Review Authority: current board members, their spouses, and certain relatives are prohibited. The board may appoint or elect members consistent with these restrictions.
• Contract Bidding (Large Contracts): For service contracts over $50,000, the association must follow specific bidding criteria, including rules for contracts involving an 'Interested Director' (a board member or relative with a financial interest). The board may seek multiple bids if reasonably available.
• Religious Item Display: Owners may display religious items on their property, motivated by sincere religious belief, subject to restrictions: no more than 3 displays, each within 5 feet of the front facade, not above the lowest roof line, and no larger than 5 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft. Displays on front doors are limited to 25 square inches. Seasonal religious holiday decorations (e.g., Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali) are allowed up to 15 days before and 2 days after the holiday, as determined by the board.
• Covenant Enforcement & Fining Hearings: The addendum outlines hearing procedures before the board for alleged violations. The owner may request a hearing within 10 days of notice; the hearing must be held within 30 days. Both sides present evidence, and the board may affirm, modify, or reverse the proposed sanction. The owner receives an evidence packet at least 10 days before the hearing.
• Security Measures: Owners may install security measures (e.g., cameras, motion detectors, fences) on their lot for safety, but must obtain prior written approval from the architectural review body. Perimeter fencing cannot be barbed wire, razor wire, chain link, or vinyl; electrically charged fencing is prohibited. Plans and specifications must be submitted. Approval does not imply the association assumes liability for security.
• Swimming Pool Enclosures: Owners seeking to install a pool enclosure (fence around a pool/spa) for safety must obtain prior written approval. The enclosure must have black or black transparent mesh, self-closing gates with latches, and must comply with all applicable codes. The owner is solely responsible for proper installation and function.
• Appealing Architectural Decisions: If the architectural review authority denies an application, the owner receives a written notice with the basis for denial. The owner may request a hearing before the board within 15 days; the board holds a hearing within 30 days. The board may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision.
• What this document doesn't cover: This partial document does not include the full declaration, general rules on pets, leasing, parking, assessments, or owner obligations. Those are found in the main recorded declaration and other governing documents.

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.