Saddle Hills Est Pub Re

What Saddle Hills Est Pub Re's governing documents say

Saddle Hills Estates, Phase IV, is a single-family home subdivision in Johnson County, Texas, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. This document sets rules for property use, construction, and maintenance, and applies to all lot owners.

• Permitted uses & buildings: Lots are for residential use only. Only one detached single-family dwelling per lot, max two stories, plus a private garage for up to 3 cars. No temporary structures as residences. No professional or commercial activity open to the public.
• Minimum floor area & exterior materials: Single-story homes must have at least 1,600 sq ft of ground floor living area (excluding porches, garage, etc.). Homes with multiple stories need at least 1,000 sq ft of ground floor living area. At least 80% of exterior walls must be masonry.
• Setbacks & building location: Minimum front setback is 40 feet from the front lot line; minimum side setback is 20 feet. Houses on sloping lots lower than the road must have finished floor elevated at least 12 inches above uphill grade to prevent drainage issues.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, structure, exterior addition, or landscaping may begin without written approval from a 3-person Architectural Control Committee. If the committee fails to act within 10 days of submission, approval is deemed granted.
• Pets & animals: No more than one horse per acre may be kept. Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed but not for commercial breeding or maintenance.
• Signs: Only one sign per lot, max 5 sq ft, advertising the property for sale or rent. The developer may have additional signs during construction and sales.
• Rubbish & nuisances: No dumping of rubbish or trash; garbage must be kept in sanitary containers. No noxious or offensive activities or nuisances.
• Duration & amendments: The covenants run for 20 years from recording date (Feb 9, 1989), then automatically renew every 10 years. Amendments require 90% owner approval during years 6–20, and 75% after that, plus recording.

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.