Panther Heights

What Panther Heights's governing documents say

Panther Heights is a single-family residential subdivision in Fort Worth, TX, governed by a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs) that run with the land. These rules bind every lot owner and cover what you can build, how you maintain your property, and what's allowed in terms of pets, vehicles, and appearances. If you're considering buying or living here, these are the community's permanent rules.

• Building & design approval: All new construction or exterior alterations need written approval from an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) before you build. If the ACC doesn't respond within 30 days, approval is considered automatic. Minimum house size is 1,600 sq ft for one-story homes and 2,000 sq ft for two-story homes, and every house must have a two-car garage (no carports). Exterior walls must be at least 75% brick or stone veneer, and roofs must be composition asphalt shingles in weathered wood, black, or simulated slate colors.
• Fences, yards & landscaping: Fences may be no taller than 6 feet and must be placed behind the front building line; chain-link or wire fencing is not allowed facing the street. Keep your yard neat, mowed, and trimmed, and no outdoor storage of goods is allowed after construction. No clotheslines, and yard decorations are limited to two items under 2 feet tall in the front yard (e.g., no statues or wagon wheels). Trash must be kept in City-approved containers and placed out only on collection day.
• Vehicles & parking: No trailers, campers, boats, motor homes, or commercial vehicles may be parked on the street, in the front yard, or anywhere visible from the street. Inoperable vehicles are not allowed on the property.
• Pets & animals: You may keep only companion animals (dogs, cats, etc.) for personal use. Agricultural animals are prohibited except for one horse (subject to city regulations). Cows, hogs, sheep, goats, poultry, and other livestock are not allowed.
• Exterior appearance & signs: No window-unit air conditioners or evaporative coolers may be visible from the street. No radio, TV, or satellite antennas or dishes may be visible. Window coverings facing the street must be white, off-white, ivory, cream, black, or stained wood (no aluminum foil or newspapers). Awnings must be canvas with metal framing in a color complementary to the house. Signs are limited to one for-sale or for-rent sign (max 6 sq ft) and builder signs during construction.
• Term & enforcement: These restrictions run for 30 years from the filing date and automatically renew for 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners vote to change them. Any owner can sue to enforce the rules and seek injunctions against violations.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document is only the covenants and restrictions; it does not create a homeowners association, set annual dues, or describe any common areas or amenities. It also doesn't address rental minimums or occupancy limits beyond single-family residential use.

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.