Collinwood Acres Subdivision

What Collinwood Acres Subdivision's governing documents say

Collinwood Acres is a single-family subdivision in Fairview, TX. These restrictive covenants run with the land and bind all lot owners. Living here means following rules on home construction, exterior appearance, parking, and permitted animals.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for residential purposes only. Only one single-family dwelling per lot is allowed, and no commercial business or temporary structures (trailers, tents, etc.) may be used as a residence.
• Minimum home size: The ground floor area of the main structure (excluding one-story open porches and garages) must be at least 1,200 square feet, as amended from the original 1,500 square feet.
• Architectural review: All new construction, alterations, and outbuildings require written approval from the Architectural Control Committee regarding design, materials, harmony with existing structures, and location. The committee must act within 30 days of plan submission.
• Fences: Fences may be built along property lines but not across the front of most lots (exceptions: Lots 22-26). Wood plank-style fences must be painted with at least two coats of white exterior paint. Chain-link fences are not allowed. Barbed wire is prohibited.
• Parking & vehicles: Trucks with a tonnage over 3/4 ton may not park on streets, driveways, or lots overnight. No vehicle carrying flammable or explosive cargo may be kept in the subdivision at any time. Garage facilities for at least two cars are required.
• Livestock & poultry: No commercial raising of animals. Dogs, cats, and other household pets are allowed. Hogs are prohibited. On Lots 22-26, up to 3 horses, cattle, or similar animals may be kept per lot (max 5 total if multiple lots combined) and must be in an enclosure at least 50 feet from any neighbor's residence. Chickens or fowl (max 12) are allowed if kept in a pen at least 50 feet from any other lot owner's residence.
• Exterior walls: At least 90% of the exposed exterior wall area of main structures (excluding doors, windows, and gables) must be masonry or masonry veneer of quality equal or superior to standard brick or stone.
• Signs: No signs are allowed in public view except for one professional sign (max 1 sq ft) on Lot 1, a for-sale or for-rent sign (max 5 sq ft), or a builder's sign during construction.

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.