North Lake Estates Community Improvement Association

Key facts from North Lake Estates Community Improvement Association's documents

Reflects the 2012 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Property Owners' Association (Management Certificate, page 1)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; defined as Block 1 Lots 11-48 (38 lots) and Block 2 Lots 1-5 (5 lots) initially, plus unrestricted Lots 1-10 Block 1 (10 lots) and two commercial lots, total ~43-55? (Amended Declaration, page 1 (recital) an)

Governing law

Texas Property Code Section 209.004 (Management Certificate, page 1)

Assessments & dues

$400 per lot per year as of declaration; adjustable by Board to reasonably necessary amount. (Declaration Article VI, Section 1)

Special assessments

Not explicitly mentioned; maintenance fund may be used for any necessary purpose. (Declaration Article VI, Section 1 (uses )

Collections & liens

Vendor's lien for benefit of Association; enforceable through legal proceedings; subordinate to first mortgage liens; 60 days written notice to mortgage holder before foreclosure. Lien also for removal of debris, etc. under Article VII, Sec (Declaration Article VI, Section 2; Artic)

Reserves & fees

$175.00 to Investment Management Company (Management Certificate, page 1)

Pets

Yes. Two household pets (dogs or cats) allowed. If lot ≥1 acre, owner may also keep one horse. (Declaration Article III, Section 16)

Leasing & rentals

Yes. Renting or leasing of lot or single-family residential dwelling is not considered prohibited commercial activity. Lessee must abide by deed restrictions. Owner must notify Association. (Declaration Article III, Section 1)

Parking & vehicles

Stored prohibited per above. RV ports allowed with approval (must not be visible from street). (Declaration Article III, Section 6 and S)

Fences

Minimum 4 feet height unless approved. Materials: ornamental iron, nylon, wood, masonry. Must be kept in good repair. Approval required. Fence crossing pipeline must allow visibility. (Declaration Article III, Section 12)

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval of Architectural Control Committee required for any building, structure, alteration, fence, wall, mailbox, etc. Plans must be submitted two weeks prior to construction. (Declaration Article III, Section 2; Arti)

Home business

Prohibited. 'The use of lots or allowable structures thereon to conduct business or commercial activity is prohibited.' (Declaration Article III, Section 1)

Setbacks / home size

Single-family dwellings: minimum 1,700 sq ft first floor; if two-story, minimum 2,200 sq ft total. Must be on solid concrete foundation. At least 50% brick, stone, rock veneer, or stucco. (Declaration Article III, Section 1a(1))

Use restrictions

Lots restricted to single-family residential dwelling purposes. Prohibited: camping, apartment houses, industrial, commercial, manufacturing, motor vehicle repair, junkyards. (Declaration Article I, Section 3; Articl)

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners): 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant): 3 votes per lot until January 1, 2018 then converts to Class A. Cumulative voting not permitted. (Declaration Article V, Section 2; Bylaws)

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