Cross Creek Meadows

What Cross Creek Meadows's governing documents say

Cross Creek Meadows is a single-family residential subdivision in Cleburne, TX, governed by restrictive covenants that run with the land. These covenants apply to all lot owners and residents, setting standards for construction, land use, and maintenance to preserve the community's character.

• Architectural review: All new construction, exterior additions, or alterations require prior written approval from an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) of at least four members. Plans must be submitted; if not approved or rejected within 30 days, they are deemed rejected.
• Residential use & minimum home size: Lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. No business, commercial, or manufacturing is allowed. Each dwelling must have at least 2,000 square feet of living area (excluding garage, porches, breezeways, and outbuildings).
• Construction materials & setbacks: Main residences must be built with brick, rock, or masonry. Wood and siding are allowed only on porches and gables. Front setback is at least 75 feet from the front property line; side setbacks are at least 25 feet. Garages may not face a street without ACC approval.
• Prohibited structures & uses: No used or relocated homes, mobile homes, house trailers, manufactured homes, modular homes, or temporary structures may be used as residences. No junk yards, unlicensed vehicles (over 30 days), chemical storage, hog farms, poultry operations, or storage of tanks above ground are permitted.
• Pets, livestock & wildlife: Household pets are allowed, but livestock (horses, cattle, sheep, etc.) is limited to 2 per acre. All animals must be adequately contained. No hunting, fishing, or discharging of firearms or fireworks is permitted on the property.
• Septic & floodplain requirements: Each lot must obtain a private sewage facility permit from Johnson County and maintain it properly. Dwellings in the 100-year floodplain must have a minimum finished floor elevation at least one foot above the floodplain elevation.
• Maintenance & nuisance: Each lot must be kept in a sanitary, healthful, and attractive condition. No accumulation of trash, garbage, or rubbish; no trash burning. All buildings, fences, and outbuildings must be neatly maintained. No noxious or offensive activities are allowed.
• Term & enforcement: These covenants run with the land for 30 years (with automatic 10-year renewals) unless modified by a majority of lot owners. Violations may be prosecuted by any other lot owner or the declarants through legal action for damages or injunctive relief.

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.