Utopia Ranch

What Utopia Ranch's governing documents say

Utopia Ranch is a standard single-family residential subdivision in Kaufman County, Texas — each homeowner owns their lot and house, and the community is governed by these Covenants and Restrictions that control land use, construction, and upkeep. This document binds all owners and applies regardless of whether you live there full-time or rent.

• Architectural review & construction: All structures, fences, and driveways require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Minimum heated and cooled floor area is 1,000 square feet. No mobile homes are allowed. Side building setbacks are 25 feet; front setback is 20 feet from public access unless ACC waives it.
• Livestock & animals: Hogs are prohibited. Horses and cows are allowed up to one head per acre, must be kept in a sanitary condition. Chickens and guinea fowl are limited to three per acre. All animal enclosures must be in the rear one-third of the lot, at least 50 feet from side property lines. Nuisance animals (e.g., excessive noise or odor) are not allowed.
• Vehicle restrictions: No inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicles may be parked on any tract or street for more than 5 days. Repairs or restoration must be approved by the ACC.
• Dwellings & subdivisions: Only one single-family dwelling per tract unless ACC permits additional residences. Re-subdivision of tracts is generally not allowed except under specific conditions (e.g., transfer to Veterans Land Board). Each residence must have its own water meter and county-approved septic system.
• Setbacks & easements: All tracts have side and rear building set-back lines of 25 feet. Easements for utilities and drainage are reserved, and owners must maintain easement areas except for utility work. Additional restrictions are detailed in separately recorded documents.
• Duration & amendment: These restrictions last 10 years from the recording date and automatically renew for successive 10-year periods. They may be amended by an instrument signed by at least 75% of the tract owners, recorded in the county records.

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.