Deed restrictions and covenants

The covenants in brief

Use

Single-family residential only. No commercial activity open to the public.

Buildings allowed

One detached single-family home and a guest house, one barn, and necessary storage sheds.

Minimum home size

At least 1,800 sq ft of heated and cooled living area for the home, and at least 600 sq ft for a guest house. Porches, decks, garages and carports don't count.

Construction

New materials and standard construction quality. No prefabricated housing without the developer's prior written approval.

Setbacks

Buildings at least 25 feet from any lot line and 50 feet from the road.

Plan approval

The developer approves plans for buildings, fences, walls, exterior changes, landscaping and grading. No response within 30 days counts as approval.

Lot splits

Lots can't be subdivided, but adjoining lots may be combined into one building site.

Livestock and pets

Up to one head of livestock per two acres (pigs and hogs excluded). A reasonable number of pets and poultry, not for commercial purposes. Flexibility for 4-H and FFA projects.

Mobile homes and RVs

No mobile homes. RVs and travel trailers can't be visible from neighbors or roads for more than 48 hours, except visiting family for up to two weeks a year.

Vehicles and storage

Trailers, boats, tractors, campers and similar equipment must be kept enclosed or screened from view, as must propane and other exterior tanks.

Septic

Septic systems must meet McLennan County requirements and be county-approved.

Other

No oil drilling or mining and no trash burning. One for-sale or for-rent sign of up to 5 sq ft. Hunting limited to shotguns (20 gauge or smaller) for dove and archery for small game.

Term

The covenants run 20 years from recording, then renew automatically in 10-year periods.

This plain-language summary is for convenience only. The recorded declaration is the governing document; please read it in full before purchasing.