Cliffwood Estates

What Cliffwood Estates's governing documents say

Cliffwood Estates is a single-family residential subdivision in Alvarado, Texas, governed by recorded deed restrictions (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions). These rules apply to all lot owners and address what you can build, park, and keep on your property. There is no homeowners association; enforcement is by the developer or successor. No assessments or fees are mentioned.

• Use restrictions: Only one single-family residence per lot. No mobile homes, manufactured homes, trailers, or temporary shelters (tents, RVs) may be used as a residence. Camping is forbidden. Construction trailers cannot be occupied overnight.
• Buildings & dwellings: Minimum dwelling area is 800 square feet (excluding garage, porches). Exterior walls must be at least 75% brick or masonry. Roofing must be wood shingle, slate, standing seam metal, or 240% laminated shingle; no roll roofing or reflective/white shingles. Roof pitch minimum 8/12. Garages require side or rear entry and must be at least two-car.
• Setbacks & grading: Front setback is 21 feet from property line; side and rear setbacks are 10 feet. Grading must direct drainage to appropriate adjacent drainage and not damage neighbors.
• Parking & vehicles: No on-street parking for lengthy periods. No 18-wheelers or multi-axle vehicles on premises. Recreational vehicles, boats, and campers must be stored behind the setback line and shielded from street view. No inoperable or unlicensed vehicles stored for more than 30 days.
• Pets & animals: No horses, livestock, poultry, or commercial keeping of animals. Dogs, cats, and household pets are allowed but not for commercial purposes.
• Fences & signs: No fences, walls, or hedges closer to street than building setback line. Chain-link fences prohibited. Signs are prohibited except for sale signs. Mailboxes must be brick or masonry. Satellite dishes must be out of street visibility.
• Property maintenance & nuisances: Lot owner must keep premises, landscaping, and road frontage well-maintained and attractive. No noxious or offensive activities, no junk yards, no unlicensed vehicles, no commercial activities, no mineral drilling, no gravel removal.

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.