HOAs in Richardson may operate architectural review committees to approve exterior modifications, subject to Texas Property Code 209.00505. State law caps review timelines, limits denial grounds, and requires a written procedure with member appeal rights.
Texas Property Code 209.00505 governs architectural review committees for Richardson HOAs. Boards must adopt a written architectural review procedure, and committees must act on submitted applications within a reasonable time, generally 30-60 days as specified in the declaration. Denials must be in writing with specific reasons tied to the recorded architectural guidelines. Members have the right to appeal a denial to the full board. Guidelines themselves must be recorded with the county and may not be applied retroactively without member consent. Texas law further protects certain modifications from outright denial: solar panels (209.007), rainwater harvesting systems, flag display, religious items on front doors, and drought-resistant landscaping cannot be prohibited, though reasonable placement and aesthetic standards apply. Richardson does not add local architectural review rules, but city building permits remain separately required for structural changes regardless of HOA approval.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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