Heights at Stone Oak II

Key facts from Heights at Stone Oak II's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision with a homeowners association (Article V Section 5.1 - "single-family r)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; but the subdivision has platted lots (see Exhibit A for legal description and multiple lot references). (Article I Section 1.4 definition of Lot;)

Assessments & dues

Originally maximum $425 per year until January 1 of year after first Lot conveyance. Amended does not state a specific amount; it refers to annual assessment set by Board with maximum increase limits. (Original Section 4.3; Amended Section 4.)

Special assessments

For capital improvements on Common Area; requires vote of 67% of total votes allocated to Owners (Amended). Original required 3/4 of each class. (Amended Section 4.4; Original Section 4.)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot and a personal obligation of the Owner. Association may foreclose by action like a mortgage deed of trust, including power of sale. Lien subordinate to first mortgage. (Amended Sections 4.1, 4.8, 4.9)

Reserves & fees

Board may impose monthly late fee on delinquent assessments (in addition to interest). (Amended Section 4.8)

Pets

Yes, household pets such as cats and dogs are allowed. No animals, livestock or poultry for breeding or commercial purposes. (Original Article XXI (Pets))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but only to single-family tenants for residential purposes. Minimum term 12 months. Subleases prohibited. (Amended Section 5.2)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for RVs, boats, inoperable vehicles, etc. Generally no parking of certain vehicles on street. (Original Article XVIII)

Fences

Fences must be six-foot vertical privacy fences of wood and/or masonry, constructed per Exhibit C. No chain-link visible from street. Must meet city requirements. Setback: at least 5 feet from front outermost corners of dwelling; corner lot (Original Article X; Amended does not rep)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any improvements (buildings, roofs, fences, walls, landscaping, etc.). Plans and specs must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). (Amended Article VI Sections 6.1-6.5; Ori)

Home business

Permitted as personal business or professional pursuit incidental to residential use, provided no increase in traffic, no employees/public visits in quantities, no nuisance, consistent with residential character. Must conform to ordinances. (Amended Section 5.1 (second paragraph))

Setbacks / home size

Original: buildings must conform to platted setback lines; within 5 ft of side boundary, 15 ft of rear boundary (except certain cul-de-sac lots may have 10 ft rear). Swimming pools may be allowed closer with ACC waiver. Eaves not counted, b (Original Article XXVIII (Setback Lines).)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for roof on their dwelling. (Implied from ownership; not explicitly s)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used for single-family residential purposes only. No business, commercial, or industrial uses. Specifically prohibits short-term rentals like Airbnb, VRBO, etc. (Amended Section 5.1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner gets one vote per Lot. In the original there were two classes (Class A Owners, Class B Declarant with 3 votes per Lot owned); but the Amended Declaration states a single class: all Owners get one vote per Lot. The Class B members (Original Article III Section 3.2; Amende)

Amendments

During first 20 years: by instrument signed by 67% of voting interest of members, with Declarant consent while Declarant owns any Lot. After 20 years: automatically extended for successive 10-year periods unless 67% of Owners record change. (Original Section 30.3; Amended Preamble)

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