Castlemere Estates Homeowners Association

What Castlemere Estates Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This is a set of ancillary policies and guidelines for Castlemere Estates, a single-family home HOA in Plano, TX. It supplements the community's main Declaration and Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) by detailing rules on solar panels, rain barrels, flags, roofing, religious displays, and owner access to association records. It is not the full rulebook but a collection of specific amendments and policies.

• Solar energy devices: Solar panels and other solar devices require advance written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. They must be installed on the roof, within a fenced yard/patio, or in another approved location, and cannot extend above the fence line unless screened from public view.
• Rain barrels & rainwater recovery: Rain barrels and rainwater recovery systems need ACC approval. Visible barrels are limited to 55 gallons, must be painted to blend with surroundings, and hoses must be neatly stored. Overflow cannot drain onto neighboring properties or common areas.
• Flag display: Only U.S., Texas, and official armed forces flags are permitted. Attached flagpoles can be up to 6 feet long; freestanding poles up to 20 feet tall, with placement restrictions based on setbacks and easements. Lighting is allowed with restrictions to minimize glare.
• Roofing materials: Roof overlays are not allowed; old roofing must be removed down to clean decking. Shingles must match the aesthetics of surrounding homes and be of equal or superior quality to those used elsewhere in the community.
• Religious item display: Residents may display religious items at their entryway, but the total size of all items at any entry cannot exceed a certain square inch limit (exact number not visible in the excerpt) and must not extend beyond the door frame.
• Access to association records: Owners can request to inspect or copy association records. The association must respond within 10 business days, and copying fees are specified (e.g., $0.10 per black-and-white page, $18/hour labor). Some records, like individual financial records, are not available for inspection.
• Document retention: The association must keep certain records for specific periods: financial books for 4 years, meeting minutes for 7 years, tax returns for 7 years, and ACC decisions for 7 years. After that, documents may be destroyed.
• Alternative payment plans for assessments: Owners who are delinquent on assessments can request a written payment plan lasting 3 to 12 months. The plan must include sequential monthly payments, and missing a payment voids the plan, making the full balance due immediately.

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.