New York Meadows

What New York Meadows's governing documents say

New York Meadows Add is a single-family home subdivision in Arlington, TX, governed by a set of recorded covenants that run with the land for 30 years (renewable). These rules apply to all lot owners and residents and cover what you can build, how you can use your property, and basic appearance standards.

• Use & building type: Lots are for residential use only. Only one single-family dwelling (max two stories) plus a private garage (for two cars and one boat) and a permitted detached building like a guest house may be built per lot.
• Minimum house size & construction: Each home must have at least 1,300 square feet of living area. At least 60% of exterior wall area (excluding windows/doors) must be brick, stone, or masonry. Roof composition shingles must weigh at least 240 lb, and the roof color must be 'weathered wood.'
• Setbacks: No building may be closer than 20 feet to the front lot line or 15 feet to any side street. Lots must meet minimum width and area shown on the recorded plat and city ordinances.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed, but they may not be kept, bred, or maintained for commercial purposes. No other animals or livestock are permitted.
• Signs & nuisances: Only one sign (max 17 sq ft) advertising the property for sale or rent is allowed on a lot. No noxious or offensive activities are permitted; rubbish must be in sanitary containers.
• Parking & vehicles: No regular parking or storage of boats, campers, or recreational equipment on streets, driveways, or front yards. Boats and similar items may be stored in the rear yard (if screened from street view). Mobile homes, trailers, and temporary structures may not be used as residences.
• Duration & amendments: These covenants run for 30 years from recording (1997), then renew automatically for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners record a change. Sierra Developers (the original developer) can amend these restrictions as long as it owns at least 11 of the 34 lots.
• What this document doesn't cover: There are no rules about leasing (minimum terms, registration), association dues or fees, architectural review committee procedures, or age restrictions. This is a standard subdivision covenant set, not a full HOA declaration.

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.