Fountain Ridge

What Fountain Ridge's governing documents say

Fountain Ridge is a single-family home subdivision in Plano, Collin County, Texas — you own your lot and house, and the community is governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Although a homeowners' association (HOA) may be formed later, the rules currently emphasize maintaining a residential, single-family character with strict oversight of construction, landscaping, and use of property.

• Residential use & occupancy: Lots are for single-family private residential use only. Each lot may have one residence (max two stories), one in-ground pool, one garage, and appurtenant structures. Occupancy is limited to one family or up to two unrelated persons living as a single housekeeping unit; temporary guests and domestic servants are allowed. No apartments, duplexes, or commercial uses.
• Architectural review & construction: All construction, landscaping, fencing, and exterior alterations must be approved by the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee (if formed). Plans must conform to standards of harmony, quality, and design. Minimum floor area is 1,200 sq ft (air-conditioned). Exterior front walls must be 100% brick/stone/masonry; first floor walls at least 75%. Roof pitch must be at least 5:12 on main structure. Setbacks: at least 20 ft from front, max 40 ft; at least 5 ft from interior side; 10 ft from street side on corner lots.
• Vehicles & parking: No storage of boats, RVs, trailers, or vehicles over 20 ft in front yards or driveways for more than 20 consecutive days. Trucks over 1 ton and vehicles with advertisements cannot park overnight. No hazardous cargo vehicles. All vehicles must be operational and licensed. Garages must accommodate at least 2 cars and cannot be converted to other uses.
• Pets & animals: No more than four domesticated household pets per lot. Animals must be restrained on the owner's back lot or inside the residence. No commercial breeding or keeping of livestock, poultry, or exotic animals. Pet waste must be cleaned up.
• Property maintenance & nuisances: No dumping, accumulation of junk, or inoperable vehicles. Trash must be kept in sanitary containers and removed within 5 days. No incinerators. No clothes drying in public view. No noxious or offensive activities. All lots must be kept clean and free of debris.
• Signs & advertising: Only one 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign (max 5 sq ft) and one alarm sign (max 1 sq ft) are allowed. Developer signs are permitted until development is complete. Political or garage sale signs are prohibited. Signs must not malign others or affect purchase decisions.
• Home businesses: No business, professional, commercial, or manufacturing uses are allowed, except quiet in-home activities like tutoring or music lessons that do not increase street parking or disturb neighbors. Developer and builders may use models and sales offices temporarily.

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.