The Village at Twin Creeks Master Community, Inc.

What The Village at Twin Creeks Master Community, Inc.'s governing documents say

This is the residential design guidelines for The Village at Twin Creeks, a master-planned community in Allen, TX. It applies to homeowners and builders, setting detailed rules for the exterior appearance, landscaping, and construction of homes. It is a supplement to the community's master covenants and declarations.

• Architectural review: All exterior construction, landscaping, and modifications require prior written approval from the Village at Twin Creeks Reviewer. The review process has multiple stages, and the Reviewer can deny plans on aesthetic grounds.
• Construction rules: Construction hours are limited to 7 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. weekends, with no work on major holidays. Erosion control, site cleanliness, and material storage are regulated, and fines may be levied for non-compliance.
• Home design standards: Homes must meet minimum lot dimensions and square footage, building height is capped at 36 feet, and materials, colors, and roof styles must be approved. Repetition of similar plans, brick, or masonry is restricted to maintain variety.
• Landscaping & trees: Landscape plans must be approved, and certain materials like St. Augustine grass and rock ground cover (except crushed granite) are prohibited. Street trees are required, and tree protection rules apply, especially for oak trees.
• Fencing & pools: Fences, retaining walls, pools, spas, and hot tubs require approval. Pools must be in-ground, and fencing must meet safety regulations. Above-ground hot tubs need special approval.
• Exterior details: Driveways, sidewalks, garages, lighting, mailboxes, and window coverings all have specific requirements. For example, driveways must be at least 1 foot from side lot lines, and window coverings must be white, light beige, cream, or light tan.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document is only the design guidelines; it does not include the full covenants, restrictions, or association rules. It references other documents for solar devices, satellite dishes, signage, and other matters.

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.