Spring Creek Pines Homeowners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Spring Creek Pines Homeowners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1996 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Name: Spring Creek Pines Homeowners Asso)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; subdivision consists of multiple lots (Section One and possibly others) (Recitals and Plat references)

Governing law

Texas Property Code Sections 202.007, 202.009, 202.010, 202.011, 202.018; Title 11 (Association's Policies/Guidelines, heade)

Assessments & dues

Maximum for 1996: $400 per lot. (Declaration Art. IV Sec. 3)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements with 2/3 vote of each class meeting. May be collected monthly at Board's election. (Declaration Art. IV Sec. 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot. Association may foreclose nonjudicially under Texas Property Code Sec. 51.002, or judicially. No right of redemption. Owner grants power of sale. Association may bid at sale. (Declaration Art. IV Sec. 8, 9)

Reserves & fees

Annual assessments may fund reserves for future repair, replacement and improvement of Common Area. (Declaration Art. IV Sec. 2(i))

Pets

Yes, limited to 2 dogs, cats, or other household pets. No breeding for business. (Declaration Art. VI Sec. 2)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed in this document; no lease restrictions found.

Parking & vehicles

Not allowed unless stored in garage or screened. (Declaration Art. VI Sec. 4)

Fences

Cannot be nearer to street than minimum building setback. Chain link prohibited. Minimum 6 ft, maximum 8 ft high, cedar or masonry. Pickets 1x4 or wider, facing outward. (Declaration Art. VII Sec. 8)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, structure, or exterior alteration. Also for flagpoles, solar panels, storm/energy efficient shingles, rain barrels, religious displays, and political signs (per Policies). (Declaration Art. II Sec. 3; Policies/Gui)

Home business

Home occupation allowed if: no non-resident employees, no visible storage/display, no exterior evidence, no additional parking. (Declaration Art. VI Sec. 1 (i)-(iv))

Signs & flags

Generally require prior approval. Exception: one sign <=5 sq ft advertising sale/rent. Political signs allowed per Policies: ground-mounted, max 4x6 ft, only 90 days before election until 10 days after, one per candidate/item, no attachment (Declaration Art. VII Sec. 10; Policies/G)

Setbacks / home size

As shown on plat; interior lot lines: 5 ft normally (or 3 ft if adjacent lot is 7 ft away); rear lot line: 8 ft. Detached garage 55 ft from front lot line may be 3 ft from interior lot line. Eaves, steps, open porches, driveways not conside (Declaration Art. VII Sec. 3)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Area, private streets, security gates, and wall along rear lot lines adjacent to landscape reserves. Owner maintains his lot, including driveway from garage to street, grass, and repairs per Declaration. (Declaration Art. IV Sec. 2 (i-xvi) and A)

Use restrictions

Each lot restricted to single-family residential use only. No business, professional, commercial or manufacturing use. Home occupations allowed with restrictions. (Declaration Art. VI Sec. 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes initially: Class A (each lot owner) - one vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) - three votes per lot. After Conversion Date, Declarant becomes Class A. (Declaration Art. III Sec. 4)

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