Westhill Lot

What Westhill Lot's governing documents say

Westhill Lot is a single-family residential subdivision in Cleburne, TX. The following summary is based on a collection of deed restrictions and amendments from various filings (1952 onward) that apply to specific lots. This is not a complete or consolidated rulebook; additional restrictions may apply depending on the lot and filing.

• Residential use only: Lots may be used only for residential purposes. Only one detached single-family dwelling (up to 2.5 stories) and a private garage for up to two cars are allowed per lot. No temporary structures, trailers, basements, tents, or outbuildings may be used as a residence.
• Setback requirements: Minimum front setback is 60 feet from the front lot line, and minimum side setback is 20 feet from interior lot lines (with specific exceptions for certain lots). Some lots have amended setbacks (e.g., 30 feet front, 10 feet side). For corner lots, buildings must also comply with side-street setback lines shown on the recorded plat.
• Minimum house size: For most lots, the dwelling must have at least 1,650 square feet of ground-floor area, excluding one-story open porches and garages. For other lots (as specified in the 1952 dedication), a minimum of 1,200 square feet applies. Some lots have individual amendments (e.g., Lot 24, Block 3 requires 1,360 sq. ft. ground floor plus 463 sq. ft. second floor).
• Architectural review: An Architectural Control Committee (ACC) must approve construction plans, specifications, and location before any building is erected, placed, or altered. Approval covers quality, materials, harmony of external design, and location. If the ACC does not approve or disapprove within 30 days after submission, and no lawsuit to enjoin construction is filed before completion, approval is deemed given.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept, but not for commercial purposes. No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind may be raised, bred, or kept on any lot except as household pets.
• Prohibited activities: No noxious or offensive activity, nuisance, oil drilling, mining, or similar operations are allowed. No signs are permitted except one professional sign (max 1 sq. ft.) and one sign (max 5 sq. ft.) advertising the property for sale or rent, or temporary builder signs during construction.
• Covenant duration: The restrictions run with the land for 25 years from the date of recording (1952), and automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless changed by an instrument signed by a majority of the then owners of lots.
• What this document doesn't cover: These are partial, historical deed restrictions and amendments. There is no information about HOA fees, insurance requirements, community amenities, or enforcement mechanisms beyond injunctions and damages. Some restrictions based on race, color, religion, etc. are unenforceable under federal law.

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.