Briar Meadows Property Owners Association, Inc.

What Briar Meadows Property Owners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Briar Meadows is an age-restricted (55+) single-family and townhome/patio home community in New Braunfels, Texas. It is governed by a homeowners association (Briar Meadow Property Owners Association) that maintains common areas and enforces rules. This declaration creates a covenant scheme binding all lot owners, their tenants, and guests.

• Age restriction (55+): The community is operated as a 55+ housing community under federal law. No person under 19 years old may reside in a residence for more than 60 total days per year. At least 80% of all residences must be occupied by at least one person 55 years or older. Owners must notify the board of any change in occupancy within 10 days and verify occupant ages.
• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the residence on it. Homes must be single-family only (no multi-family) and can be conventional, zero-lot-line, townhouse, or patio home. Minimum living area: 1,250 sq. ft. for one-story homes; one-and-a-half story homes require at least 1,250 sq. ft. of main/ground floor. Two-car garages are encouraged, and garages cannot be converted to living space.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay regular annual assessments, set by the board, to maintain common areas (private roads, drainage, insurance, etc.). A $100 initial fee is due at first sale. Special assessments over $5,000 require a two-thirds vote of Class A members (non-developer owners). Late payments incur 18% annual interest and a $10 monthly late fee; the association holds a lien on the lot. Unimproved lots pay 25% of the full assessment until a home is completed.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing, include the tenant's agreement to comply with the declaration and rules, and must contain a provision that failure to comply with the age restrictions is a lease default. No lease term is specified in this excerpt, but the town requires that all leases include a conspicuous statement about the age-restricted nature of the community. Owners are responsible for tenant compliance.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, wall, pool, or other structure may be built or altered without prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Plans must show size, location, materials, colors, and grading. Exterior walls must be 75% masonry (brick/stone) facing the street. Front yards must have underground sprinkler systems installed by a licensed irrigator. Landscaping plans require ACC approval. Exterior repainting also needs approval (with color swatches). The ACC has 30 days to act on plans (15 for repainting).
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks heavier than ¾ ton, boats, trailers, RVs, mobile homes, or inoperable vehicles may be parked in front of or on any lot unless concealed within a garage or behind a fence. No vehicle may be parked on front/side lawns visible from the street. Visitor passenger vehicles may park on the street for up to 12 hours per 24-hour period. No vehicle repair or dismantling is allowed on driveways, streets, or common areas.
• Pets & animals: No livestock or poultry. Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed if not bred or kept for commercial purposes, do not become a nuisance, and are not allowed to roam unattended outside a privacy fence.
• Use restrictions & nuisances: All lots are for single-family residential use only. No temporary structures, mobile homes, or manufactured housing; only new construction. No signs (except one 2'x3' sale/rent sign per lot). No oil/gas drilling or mining. Antennas and satellite dishes over 24 inches require ACC approval and must not be visible from the street. Garbage must be kept in closed containers and screened from view. No activity that impairs structural soundness of adjoining residences or alters drainage patterns.

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.