Bluffview

Key facts from Bluffview's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Article I: Association definition; Intro)

Legal name

Enclave of Bluffview Homeowners Association, Inc. (Article I Definitions; Introductory Stat)

Developer / declarant

Grand Homes 2007, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (Introductory Statement (page 1))

Governing law

Non-Profit Corporation Act of the State of Texas (Introductory Statement D)

Assessments & dues

Board sets annual assessment each year at first annual meeting (or annual meeting preceding January 1), taking into account current and future needs (Article III, Section 3.4 (page 6))

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements or unanticipated costs; requires assent of 2/3 of votes of members entitled to vote (in person or by proxy at a meeting, or written consent) (Article III, Section 3.5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot; Association may foreclose via deed of trust with power of sale (Chapter 51 Texas Property Code) or bring personal action with attorneys' fees (Article III, Sections 3.1, 3.9(a)-(c))

Reserves & fees

Determined from time to time by the Board for assessments not paid within 30 days after due date (Article III, Section 3.9(d) (page 9))

Pets

Yes, up to 3 adult animals for companionship, not commercial animals or livestock (no horses, cows, hogs, sheep, goats, fowl, etc.) (Article VI, Section 6.9)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in Declaration; only reference: Owner may be required to remove offending tenant upon direction of Board (Section 6.41); no minimum term, rental cap, or short-term rental prohibition stated (Article VI, Section 6.41 (page 22))

Parking & vehicles

No obviously inoperable vehicle shall be left anywhere on the Lot (Article VI, Section 6.43 (page 21))

Fences

No fence nearer front street than the dwelling; max height 8 ft from natural ground; material: wood only, installed vertically, good side facing out; no vinyl, plastic, chain link (except rear yard dog runs), or wire type; not painted or st (Article VI, Section 6.16 (pages 16-17))

Architectural approval

Yes, for buildings, exterior additions/alterations, fences, walls, structures, swimming pools, etc. Plans must be submitted to Architectural Control Committee (ACC) appointed by Board (Article VII (page 24))

Solar & roof

Solar collectors or panels for electrical generation limited to 2 sq ft; typical use for landscape lighting; height not exceed fence height (max 8 ft); must be screened from adjacent lots/streets; larger or thermal/other uses not approved d (Article VI, Section 6.17 (page 17))

Exterior colors

No yellow, purple, pink, red, blue, orange; repainting same color does not require ACC approval; significant color changes on trim, siding, door, shutters must be approved by Declarant (while Class B exists) or ACC (Article VI, Section 6.22 (page 18))

Home business

Permitted if incidental to dwelling, no external evidence, no employee visits, and complies with all ordinances (Article VI, Section 6.13)

Signs & flags

Limited to: required by law, residential identification sign (max 18x24 in), one job sign during construction (max 18x24 in), 'for sale'/'for rent' sign of reasonable type, alarm monitoring sign (max 1 sq ft), signs by Declarant/Builder for (Article VI, Section 6.11)

Setbacks / home size

For Lots 7, 8, 9, 10: no Dwelling Unit within 25 feet of rear property line (southern boundary of Subdivision) (Article VI, Section 6.5 (page 13))

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Maintenance (defined as normal/routine maintenance of Common Maintenance Areas, including Green Areas, screening walls, retaining walls, etc.). Owner responsible for all maintenance of their Lot (including (Article I (Common Maintenance); Article )

Use restrictions

Each Lot and Dwelling Unit shall be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes only (Article VI, Section 6.1)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members: one vote per Lot (multiple owners determine how to vote, but only one vote per Lot); Class B Member (Declarant) casts all votes exclusively until all Lots sold (Article II, Sections 2.1, 2.2)

Amendments

While Declarant owns any Lot: Declarant may amend (subject to HUD approval if required). After Declarant no longer owns any Lot: amendment by written consent of majority of Lots or affirmative vote of 51% of votes at a meeting. Sections rel (Article VIII, Section 8.3)

Amenities

No pool, clubhouse, gym, trails, lakes, etc. explicitly mentioned; common areas include Green Areas, screening walls, retaining walls, and other areas Board elects to include (Article I (Common Maintenance Areas))

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