Cottonwood Creek Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Cottonwood Creek Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

This is a set of building and use restrictions (a declaration of covenants) for Cottonwood Creek Estates No. 5, a single-family residential subdivision in Richardson, Texas. It binds all lot owners and is meant for homeowners and prospective buyers to understand the community's rules and standards.

• Residential use only: The entire subdivision is strictly residential; only single-family dwellings and necessary outbuildings are allowed. Apartments, duplexes, hotels, and any business, professional, commercial, or manufacturing activity are expressly prohibited.
• Minimum home size: Every main dwelling must have at least 2,000 square feet of living area, calculated exclusive of garages, porches, breezeways, terraces, and outbuildings. This minimum must be met and finished at the time of initial construction.
• Architectural review: A Plan Committee must approve all plans for residences and outbuildings, including materials, design, and location. If the committee does not act within 30 days, the owner may proceed, but must still comply with all other restrictions. The committee's decision is final.
• Setbacks & building placement: Main buildings must be set back from property lines according to the recorded plat and City of Richardson code, with at least 5 feet from side property lines. Corner lots have specific rules, and eaves and steps are considered part of the building for setback purposes.
• Parking & vehicles: Trucks over one ton and vehicles with painted advertisements cannot park overnight on streets, driveways, or anywhere in the addition. Vehicles transporting flammable or explosive cargo are prohibited entirely.
• Pets & animals: No animals, livestock, or poultry may be raised or kept, except dogs, cats, or other household pets, provided they are not kept for commercial purposes.
• Property maintenance: Grass, weeds, and vegetation must be kept mowed regularly and maintained in an attractive manner. If not, the developer or association may mow and bill the owner.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a partial document (an excerpt of the full restrictions). It does not include information about HOA fees, assessments, or an association's enforcement powers beyond the covenants listed. It also does not cover any rules about leasing or rentals.

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.