Hidden Vistas

What Hidden Vistas's governing documents say

This is a set of restrictive covenants for Hidden Vistas Phase 8, a single-family home subdivision in Burleson, TX. It applies to lot owners and governs what you can build, how you use your property, and what the homeowners' association requires. Key points include architectural controls, minimum house size, and a mandatory annual HOA fee.

• Architectural review & design standards: All construction, fences, landscaping, and exterior changes must be approved by an Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Homes must have at least 95% masonry on lower level walls, wood or tile roofs with minimum 8/12 pitch, and front entry plans cannot exceed 30% of homes per builder.
• Building requirements & setbacks: Minimum 2,000 sq ft heated area (1,700 on ground floor for two-story), 15' front setback, 5' side, 15' rear. Garage doors facing street must be 25' setback. Minimum 2-car garage, maximum 4. No houses directly across from each other with identical elevations.
• Landscaping & lot maintenance: Each lot must be fully sodded, irrigated, and have at least two 3" diameter Red Oak trees in front yard. No outdoor clothes drying, no barbeque grilling in front. Holiday decorations must be removed within 30 days. Owners must maintain lawn and remove weeds/trash.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential only, no business or commercial activity. No more than one detached dwelling per lot, max two stories. No animals bred commercially; household pets allowed but not for breeding or commercial purposes.
• Vehicles & parking: No work vehicles, boats, RVs, campers, or trailers may be parked or stored on any lot except inside a closed garage. Only operable passenger vehicles may be parked on street or front yard.
• Exterior storage & structures: No storage buildings, greenhouses, or workshops without ACC approval. Approved structures must match house materials and be screened from view. No window/wall AC units, solar collectors, metal carports, or metal patio covers.
• HOA assessments & maintenance obligations: Mandatory HOA dues are $100 per year, starting January after recording. The HOA maintains certain retaining walls along specified lots. Owners must maintain their lot and may be charged for non-compliance.
• Drainage & easements: No structures, planting, or materials may obstruct drainage swales or interfere with utilities without ACC and city approval. Owners altering drainage must restore at their expense.

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.