Forest Hill Est

What Forest Hill Est's governing documents say

Forest Hill Estates is a single-family residential subdivision in Flower Mound, TX, governed by a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions. These rules bind all lot owners and establish requirements for home construction, use, and maintenance, but do not create a homeowners' association or impose mandatory fees.

• Residential use only: All lots must be used for residential purposes only. No business, trade, or profession is allowed on any lot, except for temporary construction and sales activities by the developer.
• Minimum home size & height: Each home must contain at least 2,800 square feet of floor area (interior wall to interior wall). No home may exceed two stories; one-and-a-half or two-story homes must have at least 1,200 square feet on the first floor.
• Exterior construction standards: At least 60% of exterior walls (excluding doors/windows) must be brick, stone, or their veneer. Roofing must be wood shingle, slate, standing seam metal, tile, or approved composition shingle (minimum 300 lb., specific brands/colors preferred). Minimum roof pitch is 8/12, and all homes must be fully guttered.
• Architectural review: All new construction, remodeling, fences, signs, or exterior changes require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Plans must be submitted; if not approved or disapproved within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Fences & landscaping: Fences must be ornamental iron, woven wire with iron posts, rustic timber, stone/brick, or painted wooden picket. Height cannot exceed 8 feet. Trees, shrubs, or plants may not overhang sidewalks or pedestrian ways below 7 feet without approval.
• Pets & animals: No animals, reptiles, fish, or birds may be raised, bred, or kept on any lot, except normal household pets (dogs, cats, birds, or fish) that do not become a nuisance or threat.
• Signs: No exterior signs or advertisements without approval, except one professional sign (max 15 sq ft) during construction/sales, and one 'for sale' sign (max 6 sq ft) per lot. Mailboxes and nameplates must conform to committee specifications.
• Term & amendments: The covenants run until December 31, 2035, and auto-renew for five-year periods unless 51% of owners vote to terminate. Until 1990, the developer could amend unilaterally; after January 1, 1993, amendments require 75% of owner approval.

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.