Martha Vineyard

What Martha Vineyard's governing documents say

Martha's Vineyard is a single-family residential subdivision in Arlington, TX, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the full set of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that apply to all lot owners. It covers what you can build, how you can use your property, and what's required to maintain the community's appearance.

• Residential use & occupancy: Each lot is for one single-family detached residence only. Occupancy is limited to one family (persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage) or no more than two unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit.
• Architectural review: All exterior construction, alterations, or additions must be approved in writing by a five-person Architectural Control Committee before starting. Plans and specifications must be submitted in duplicate, and approval is deemed if not acted on within five days after submission.
• Building materials & design: Exterior walls (excluding windows/doors) must be at least 80% brick, stone, or similar quality material; front exterior walls must be 100% qualifying material unless waived. Roofing must be wood shingle, slate, tile, or architectural-grade shingles. Composition shingles are prohibited. Only new materials allowed. Minimum total floor area per residence is 2,500 square feet.
• Parking & vehicles: No boats, RVs, campers, trailers, or similar vehicles may be parked in driveways or front yards, and must be concealed from public view. No commercial vehicles or vehicles with advertisements may be parked overnight. No inoperative vehicles allowed unless screened. Garages must be rear- or side-entry and accommodate at least two cars.
• Pets & animals: No animals may be raised, bred, or kept for commercial purposes. Only household pets are allowed, and they may not be kept for food. Cows, horses, poultry, etc., are prohibited.
• Fences & walls: Fences may be brick, stone, ornamental iron, wood, or similar material; railroad ties are not permitted fronting a street. Maximum height is 8 feet. Fences cannot extend nearer to the street than the property line.
• Construction timeline: Construction must commence with due diligence after plan approval and be completed within 9 months of commencement (defined as when foundation forms are set).
• Maintenance & general restrictions: Owners must maintain yards and improvements in good condition, mow grass, edge curbs, and keep lots neat. No burning except in fireplaces. No satellite dishes visible from street unless screened. No business or commercial activity, though home-based art lessons are allowed if not offensive.

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.