The Retreat Lot
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What The Retreat Lot's governing documents say
The Retreat is a master-planned residential community in Rio Vista, TX, governed by a homeowners association. This declaration applies to owners of all lot types (detached homes, townhomes, condos, log home lots, garden home pads). It sets standards for construction, use, and maintenance to preserve property values and quality.
- Architectural review: All exterior improvements (construction, fences, landscaping, paint) require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. If no decision within 45 days, approval is presumed. Minimum square footage for dwellings varies by lot (see Appendix A).
- Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for the entire lot, for at least 6 months, and in writing. Occupancy limited to 2 single people or 6 family members. Owners must provide copies of leases to the association.
- Pets: No farm animals. Maximum 3 household pets per residence. Pets must be leashed or fenced; owners must dispose of waste.
- Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial activity, no noxious activities. No camping. No firearms or fireworks. Hunting and fishing prohibited.
- Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in garage or driveway. No commercial vehicles, boats, trailers, or RVs. Temporary parking for guests limited to 2 days. Parking on Retreat Boulevard strictly prohibited.
- Fences & landscaping: Fences require ACC approval; chain link prohibited. Landscaping minimum of 3% of construction cost within 90 days of exterior completion. Front yard requires 2 hardwood trees and irrigation system.
- What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt is from a lengthy declaration. It does not include complete information on assessments, association powers, amendment procedures, or rules for common area use. Refer to the full document for those details.
Key facts from The Retreat Lot's documents
- Community type
- Residential community with detached homes, attached homes, condominiums, townhomes, patio homes, etc.; includes recreational facilities and common areas (Recital B)
- Legal name
- The Retreat
- Developer / declarant
- Double Diamond, Inc., a Texas corporation (First paragraph)
- Collections & liens
- Association has self-executing lien for unpaid dues, fees, etc., may foreclose under Texas Property Code Section 51.002 (Art. IV, paras 3 and 5)
- Reserves & fees
- $10.00 (or other amount set by Association) for dues not paid within 15 days of due date (Art. IV, para 3)
- Pets
- Yes, household pets allowed; no farm animals; max 3 household pets permanently kept (Art. III, para 24)
- Leasing & rentals
- Yes, but only entire lot, term at least 6 months, not occupied by more than 2 single people or 6 family members, must comply with rules (Art. III, para 35)
- Parking & vehicles
- Vehicles parked in garage or driveway; no parking on Retreat Boulevard; on-street parking prohibited except occasional periods less than 4 hours (Art. III, para 32)
- Fences
- Fences require prior written approval; no chain link, cable, wire; must not create safety hazard; not closer to front lot line than front of dwelling; max 7 ft for privacy screens; design compatible with development; completion within 3 mon (Art. III, para 10)
- Architectural approval
- All improvements, constructions, alterations must be approved by Architectural Control Committee (Art. II, para 3)
- Home business
- No commercial activity on lots not designated commercial; sale of lots, drill sites, utility services not commercial; recreational facility operations permitted (Art. III, para 3)
- Signs & flags
- Signs only with permit; professionally prepared, max 36 inches, staked to ground; for sale signs allowed; max 6 months; no signs on rear of lots abutting golf course; Association may remove unauthorized signs (Art. III, para 27)
- Use restrictions
- Lots used for single-family residential purposes only; exceptions for multi-dwelling designated by Declarant (Art. III, para 2)
About this HOA
The Retreat Lot is a homeowners association in Rio Vista, TX.
HOAproxy has 3 documents on file for The Retreat Lot: 3 recorded documents. Last updated 2026-06-10.