Salem Way

What Salem Way's governing documents say

This is a declaration of covenants, easements, and restrictions for two adjacent commercial lots (Lots 3 and 4) in the Salem Way addition in McLennan County, Texas. It binds the lot owners, not residents, and covers shared access, maintenance, and business use restrictions, including a unique restriction limiting other Mexican restaurants while a Taco Bell operates on Lot 3.

• Access and easements: Each lot owner must allow reasonable access across easements for utilities and driveways. Lot 3's owner must construct a curb cut and driveway after the FM 1637 highway expansion is completed, and no one may interfere with these access rights.
• Maintenance and repair: Each owner must keep their lot, buildings, and easements well-maintained, including landscaping, repairs, and compliance with laws. Owners must coordinate construction to avoid incompatibilities.
• Prohibited uses: The property cannot be used for adult businesses, head shops, amusement parks, flea markets, massage parlors, taverns, or bars, though a restaurant can sell alcohol as long as it's no more than 49% of gross sales.
• Restaurant exclusivity: As long as Taco Bell operates on Lot 3, no other restaurant on the remaining property may prepare or sell Mexican-style food, with specific named chains listed (e.g., Chipotle, Baja Fresh). This restriction ends if the Taco Bell is closed for more than six months.
• Default and enforcement: If an owner violates the declaration, they get a 15-day written notice to cure. Other owners can step in to fix the issue and recover costs, and the prevailing party in a lawsuit recovers attorney's fees.
• Indemnification: Each owner indemnifies the other for losses arising from a breach of the declaration, with conditions on notice and defense.

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.