Misty Crest

What Misty Crest's governing documents say

Misty Crest is a single-family residential subdivision in Dalworthington Gardens, TX. These Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) apply to all lot owners and are designed to maintain property values and neighborhood appearance. The rules cover what you can build, how you can use your property, and what you must maintain.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the home on it. You are responsible for maintaining the lot (weeds, trash, fences) and keeping it in a sanitary, attractive condition.
• Building & use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No apartments, garage apartments, or commercial activities. Minimum front setback is 20 feet, side 5 feet, and corner lots 10 feet from side street. Buildings must have a minimum square footage (detail unclear from text).
• Architectural review: Exterior changes (including fences, walls, landscaping over 3 feet, antennas, satellite dishes) require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The ACC will respond within 30 days; if no response, approval is deemed given.
• Fences & hedges: No fence or wall within 15 feet of the front lot line. Side and rear fences may be up to 8 feet high. All fences must be wood or masonry (or ACC-approved material). Hedges in front are limited to 4 feet (per text reference).
• Pets: No more than two dogs per lot. Dogs must be restrained or confined when on the lot, and owners must clean up pet debris. No mention of other pets.
• Parking & vehicles: No vehicles (including boats, trailers, RVs) may be parked or stored on the property for more than 24 hours in a 72-hour period, unless under 21 feet long and completely concealed in a garage. Exception for operating passenger cars, vans, motorcycles, and pickups with current plates.
• Signs & antennas: Only one 'For Sale' sign not over 6 square feet is allowed. No other advertising. Only one TV/radio antenna per home, not extending above the roof or visible from the street. Satellite dishes must be screened and approved.
• Term & enforcement: These restrictions run with the land for 40 years from recording (1986), then auto-renew every 10 years unless an instrument to terminate is recorded. Violations can be enforced by the ACC or any owner.

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.