The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge Property Owners' Association, Inc.

Key facts from The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge Property Owners' Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2017 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Creation of Association (§5.01) and use )

Units / lots

115 individual tracts of land (§1.23)

Assessments & dues

Initially $500 per Tract per year. (§6.02)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board for lawful purpose; requires affirmative Vote of Members (2/3 majority). (§6.03)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Tract for unpaid assessments; may foreclose non-judicially under Texas Property Code. (§6.04, §6.05, §6.06)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish reserve funds for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance. (§6.07)

Pets

Domestic pets are not explicitly restricted, but livestock and exotic animals are regulated. Pigs, hogs, peacocks prohibited. Chickens up to 20, must be in coup. Livestock limited to 1 animal per 5 acres. (§3.32)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited; however rentals must be residential use. No short-term rental provision; home business restrictions apply. (§3.28 (residential use only))

Parking & vehicles

Abandoned, junked, or unregistered vehicles prohibited. RV/tent camping limited to 30 days at a time, 90 days per year; after 50% lots sold, no RV camping. 18-wheelers only during construction/deliveries. (§3.08, §3.10, §3.30)

Fences

Walls, fences, light posts require ACC approval. Community perimeter fencing may not be altered. (§3.24)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee (ACC) or Developer must approve all exterior improvements prior to construction. Application fee $250. Requires professionally drawn Plans and Specifications. (§4.01, §4.02)

Home business

Allowed only if: no exterior sign, no additional traffic, no toxic substances. Bed and breakfast prohibited unless those conditions met. (§3.28)

Setbacks / home size

50 feet from front and rear property lines; 25 feet from side property lines. (§3.21)

Maintenance

Owner: all improvements on their Tract. Association: Common Areas, roads, entrance. Repair of roads by Association from assessments. (§1.09 (Common Area expenses), §3.22)

Use restrictions

Tracts shall be used for single-family residential purposes only. (Recitals of Declaration and §3.28)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner of a Lot is a Member. Developer has ten (10) votes per Tract owned. Others: one vote per Tract (implied). Voting required for amendments (2/3), removal of directors (67%). (§5.04 (Declaration) and Bylaws §5.4)

Amendments

By 2/3 Vote of Members. Developer may unilaterally amend before Control Transfer Date. (§9.02, §9.03)

Amenities

Common Area includes all roads and entrance. No other amenities mentioned (pool, clubhouse, etc.). (§1.08)

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