Westwood Landowners' Association

What Westwood Landowners' Association's governing documents say

This is a partial set of governing documents for Westwood Landowners' Association, a standard single-family homeowner association in Magnolia, TX. The text is a mix of architectural control rules, bylaws, and a reserve study; it does not include the full deed restrictions or many common HOA rules like parking, fencing, or landscaping standards.

• Architectural review: Before building, altering, or adding anything (including patios, decks, outbuildings, and changes to color, material, or location) you must submit plans to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The ACC or Board has 30 days to approve, conditionally approve, deny, or reject the application; the process includes a formal appeal to the Board for residential applicants.
• Home construction standards: New homes must be at least 1,400 square feet of interior space, no closer than 5 feet from interior lot lines (including roof overhangs), and must use new materials (except used brick). Floor plans/elevations cannot be the same as either next-door neighbor. Driveways must be concrete or asphalt, at least 10 feet wide, and paved from the county pavement through the lot.
• Outbuildings: Outbuildings (shed, workshop, detached garage) must match the main building in color and materials. Those over 320 sq. ft. require a concrete foundation with a perimeter beam at least 18" deep and 12" wide, reinforced with #4 rebar, and a 4" thick slab. All must not impede drainage and must be built to withstand 105 mph winds.
• Maintenance fees & assessments: Annual maintenance fees are assessed per lot, with increases over 10% requiring member vote. Owners 65 or older or disabled can have their annual fee frozen upon proving eligibility. Special assessments need majority approval of a quorum at a noticed meeting. The reserve fund must stay at 33% of the current operating budget.
• Board & meetings: The Association is run by a 5-member Board elected by members (one vote per lot). Annual meeting is second Saturday of June; quarterly meetings are in March, September, and December. Board meetings are open to members except for executive sessions. A petition with 500 valid signatures can force a special election or removal of a director.
• Voting and elections: Each lot gets one vote. Absentee and electronic ballots are allowed. Quorum for annual meetings is 10% of eligible votes; if not met, the meeting can be adjourned and reconvened with a reduced quorum. Directors are elected by plurality if more than 2 candidates.
• Fines for violations: Violations of deed restrictions result in a warning then a $50 fine per violation, with additional $50 fines every 30 days until corrected. After 90 days, a lien may be filed. Homeowners have the right to a hearing before fines are assessed.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include the full deed restrictions, so it omits many common HOA rules such as parking, vehicle storage, landscaping standards, fencing, noise, holiday decorations, or rent/lease restrictions. The reserve study section lists some common-area components (pavement, pool, playground) but gives no rules for residents.

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.