Meadows of Birmingham

What Meadows of Birmingham's governing documents say

This is a set of HOA enforcement and policy documents for Meadows of Birmingham, a single-family homeowners association in Wylie, TX. It details fines for code and architectural violations, plus rules on flags, rain barrels, solar panels, religious items, payment plans, records access, and voting. It is not the full CC&Rs but a collection of supplemental policies.

• Fines for general violations: For general code violations, you get a warning with 15 days to fix it, then escalating fines: $50 after 30 days, $75 after 45 days, $100 after 60 days, and $100 every 15 days until corrected. Fines take priority over HOA dues and can lead to a lien if unpaid.
• Fines for architectural violations: Starting any exterior change without prior ACC approval triggers fines: $250 after 7 days, then $125 every 7 days until you submit required documents and pay fines. After 28 days, a lien may be placed. If you build after a denial, you face a flat $500 fine and a lien.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes need ACC approval before starting. For projects like patio covers, pools, sheds, or new fencing, you must also provide a City of Wylie permit before review.
• Flag display: You may display U.S., Texas, or military flags up to 3'x5' on a pole attached to your house or a free-standing pole (14-20 ft tall). Free-standing poles need ACC approval. Only one flag per attached pole, up to two on a free-standing pole. Flags must be maintained and removed if not used daily.
• Rain barrels: Rain barrels must be 55 gallons or less, painted to blend, and placed near the house with a downspout. Overflow must not affect neighbors. Barrels must be sealed and maintained; unused ones must be removed.
• Solar panels: Solar devices must be on the roof or in a fenced yard/patio. Roof panels must not extend beyond the roof, must follow the roof slope, and be colored to match. Placement must minimize visibility without reducing energy production by more than 10%.
• Religious items: You may display religious items related to your faith, but the HOA can remove items displayed in violation of the guidelines.
• Payment plans for dues: If you owe HOA dues, you can request a payment plan lasting 3-18 months depending on the balance (up to 2x annual assessment: 6 months; up to 3x: 12 months; over 3x: 18 months). Missing a payment voids the plan, and you can't get another if you defaulted in the last 2 years.

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.