Bent Tree Subd

What Bent Tree Subd's governing documents say

Bent Tree Subdivision in Briaroaks, TX, is a single-family home community governed by restrictive covenants recorded in 1985. These covenants run with the land and bind all lot owners, primarily addressing construction standards, land use, and architectural control. There is no homeowners' association or mandatory assessments described in this document.

• Construction standards: Houses must have at least 1,600 square feet of floor space (excluding porches and garages) and be at least 80% brick, rock, or masonry. No front-opening garages allowed. Other buildings (garages, barns, servant's quarters) need not be masonry but must be of good construction.
• Setbacks: Buildings must be set back at least as far as the building setback lines shown on the subdivision plat and at least 15 feet from side lot lines. Exceptions require unanimous approval of the Architectural Control Committee.
• Use restrictions: No business or commercial activity is permitted without unanimous approval of the Architectural Control Committee. No lot may be used as a junk yard or for selling/storing used cars. No nuisance or offensive activity is allowed; lots must be kept free of debris. Dogs not confined to a residence are considered a nuisance.
• Animals: Hogs and chickens are prohibited. No animals may be kept for commercial purposes or as a nuisance to neighbors.
• Structures prohibited as residences: No trailer, mobile home, basement, tent, shack, barn, garage, or outbuilding may be used as a residence, temporarily or permanently. No house may be moved into the subdivision.
• Architectural review: An Architectural Control Committee (initially James L. Henderson and K. R. Shetter) must approve plans and specifications for any building, including location and design harmony. If no approval or disapproval is given within 30 days of submission, and no lawsuit is filed before construction is complete, approval is deemed given.
• Oil, gas, and mining: No oil or gas drilling, mining, quarrying, or related operations are permitted on any lot. No derricks or similar structures are allowed.
• Duration and enforcement: The covenants run for 30 years from the date of recording (1985) and automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners record a modification or release. They may be enforced by any lot owner.

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.