Benbrook Lakeshore Estates

What Benbrook Lakeshore Estates's governing documents say

Benbrook Lakeshore Estates is a single-family home subdivision with recorded restrictive covenants. The document is a 1965 amendment adding minimum building standards. These rules bind all property owners in the subdivision.

• Allowed use & dwelling type: All lots are restricted to residential use. Only one detached one- or two-family dwelling is allowed per lot, not exceeding two stories, plus a garage for at least two cars and servants' quarters.
• Construction & materials: Dwellings must be at least 50% masonry.
• Setbacks & lot lines: No building may be nearer than 35 feet to the front lot line, and the main building must be at least 5 feet from any side lot line. Fences, walls, and hedges are prohibited forward of the front building setback line.
• Minimum floor area: The ground floor area of the main dwelling (excluding one-story open porches and garages) must be at least 1,500 square feet.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a partial amendment from 1965. It does not include the full set of covenants (e.g., assessments, HOA powers, pet rules, leasing restrictions, or enforcement provisions). Additional recorded covenants may apply.

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.