Parker Flats

What Parker Flats's governing documents say

This is a single-family residential subdivision in Covington, TX, governed by a homeowners association (Parker Flat Homeowners' Association, Inc.). All lot owners automatically become members. The declaration sets rules for construction, maintenance, and use of lots to preserve property values and the residential character.

• Architectural review & construction: Any improvements (structures, landscaping, fences, etc.) require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Minimum dwelling sizes: 1,750 sq ft for single-story, 1,850 sq ft for two-story. Max two stories; two-story homes only on subdivision perimeter. At least 80% of exterior masonry. Roofs must be 30-year dimensional shingles, concrete/clay tile, or approved metal. No temporary structures, mobile homes, or pre-fab buildings. Construction must be completed within 270 days of foundation start.
• Assessments & fees: Annual Regular Assessment is initially $300 per lot, set by the Association each year (may include up to 5% contingency and 3% reserve, but reserve cap at 10% of expenditures). Special Purpose Assessments may be levied. Assessments are personal obligations of the owner and secured by a contractual lien. Interest of 6% per annum on late payments, plus collection costs and attorneys' fees.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Owners must maintain all landscaping and dwellings in neat condition. Front and side yards must be sodded, irrigated with automatic underground sprinklers, and include two native shade trees (at least 2" caliper) within 30 days of house completion. All landscaping must be completed within 60 days. Xeriscaping permitted. No clotheslines visible from outside lot.
• Parking & vehicles: No buses, semi-trailers, trucks larger than 1-ton, boats, trailers, or RVs may be parked on streets or in front driveways. Such vehicles must be stored in garages, not visible from streets or neighbors. On-street parking over 24 hours prohibited. No vehicle repair visible from street or neighboring property.
• Pets: Maximum of four dogs, cats, or other household pets per lot (in aggregate). Pets must be kept primarily indoors, not bred commercially, and not a nuisance. More than four animals requires a waiver from the HOA. No livestock or poultry. Dogs outdoors must be in a clean, enclosed area.
• Use restrictions & prohibited activities: Lots are single-family residential only. No business, commercial, or trade activity except incidental home offices that don't attract traffic or advertise. No noxious or offensive activities, no firearms discharge (except self-defense), no fireworks, no burning, no drilling/mining. No signs except one professional identification sign, one For Sale sign (max 3 sq ft), and tasteful no-trespassing signs on porches. Address signs recessed in front wall. Satellite dishes not on front of structure.
• Setbacks & fences: Front setback 50 ft, rear 20 ft, sides 20 ft (corner lots: 15 ft from side street). Only permitted fence is a 4-ft tall pipe fence with field fence. No columns in front yards. Utility boxes must be landscaped with six 5-gallon dwarf Burford Holly shrubs.

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.