Cedron Creek Ranch Association

What Cedron Creek Ranch Association's governing documents say

This document is the governing declaration and by-laws for Cedron Creek Ranch Association, a standard single-family rural HOA in Bosque County, Texas. It binds all lot owners — not renters — and covers land use restrictions, maintenance assessments, architectural approval, and community governance.

• Who this applies to: The declaration runs with the land and binds all owners of tracts (lots) in the subdivision. Owners are members of the association and must pay assessments. Renters are not directly bound but owners are responsible for violations.
• Membership & voting: Each tract gets one membership. Class A members (all owners except the developer) have one vote per tract. Class B members (developer) have nine votes per tract until Class A votes exceed Class B or November 1, 1994, whichever comes first. Owners must designate a voting representative in writing.
• Annual & special assessments: Annual assessments start at $120 per tract and can increase each year based on the Consumer Price Index. Special assessments require a 51% vote. Assessments are a lien on the land, bear 10% interest after 30 days late, and can be collected via lawsuit or foreclosure. The developer is exempt from assessments unless it occupies a tract as a residence.
• Permitted uses & restrictions: Tracts are primarily for single-family dwellings. Mobile homes are allowed on tracts designated 'M' after a two-year period, and then as mobile home parks with a limit of four per acre. No recreational vehicles, tents, or temporary buildings may be used as residences. Swine are prohibited; other animals must be kept for non-commercial purposes and securely fenced (number reasonableness determined by the board). No noxious or nuisance uses allowed.
• Architectural review: All new construction, boundary fences/walls, or other structures require written approval of the Architectural Committee before starting. Plans and specifications (including materials, color, location) must be submitted; if no decision within 30 days, they are deemed approved. The committee can disapprove for aesthetic reasons.
• Roads & water system: The association maintains private roads and the water system after conveyance from the developer. Owners have a non-exclusive easement to use roads and connect to the water system, subject to fees set by the association. Assessments fund maintenance, insurance, taxes, and utilities for these common facilities.
• Duration & amendments: Restrictions last 25 years from the filing date (1974) and auto-renew every 10 years. During the first 25 years, amendments require 90% of owners' approval; after that, 75% can modify or vacate.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is the main declaration and by-laws; it does not include architectural guidelines beyond the committee requirement, nor specific rules on parking, recreational amenities, or leasing restrictions (no mention of lease terms or pet limits beyond animals as described).

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.