Rolling Shadows

What Rolling Shadows's governing documents say

Rolling Shadows is a single-family residential subdivision in Arlington, TX, governed by restrictive covenants recorded in 1986 and amended in 2005. These rules apply to all lot owners and are meant to maintain a uniform, rural-suburban character with strict building, animal, and vehicle standards.

• Building & lot standards: Minimum floor area: 1,460 sq. ft. for one-story, 1,750 sq. ft. for 1½ or two-story. All homes must be site-built with wood or brick siding; roofs must be wood or composition shingle. Garages must have shingle roofs and side or back entry; carports must be enclosed with matching metal, vinyl, simulated rock, or brick. Underpinning must be complete within 30 days. Setback: at least 30 ft from front property line, 15 ft from side lines (exceptions require unanimous architectural committee approval). Only one dwelling per lot; no lot subdivision.
• Animals & livestock: No hogs, chickens, or animals kept for commercial purposes. Each lot may keep one horse or cow for domestic use, provided barns/outbuildings are located at least 50 ft from the rear of the tract and approved by the architectural committee.
• Vehicles & parking: No travel trailer, mobile home, tent, shack, barn, garage, or outbuilding may be used as a residence. Non-running vehicles must be kept in a garage for more than 30 days. No selling or storing used cars on any lot.
• Signs: One professional sign not larger than 24×24 inches advertising property for sale, rent, or lease is allowed. Developer exempt for 36 months.
• Fencing: Fencing must be split rail or cable construction (unless otherwise approved).
• Architectural review: All construction, alterations, and outbuilding locations require written approval by the Architectural Control Committee, which reviews quality of workmanship, materials, harmony of design, and location relative to topography and grade.
• Note about invalid covenant: The document originally contained a covenant prohibiting property use by persons of color or race, but such restrictions are invalid and unenforceable under federal law.

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.