The Homesteads Ph 1

What The Homesteads Ph 1's governing documents say

The Homesteads, Phase One is a standard single-family home subdivision in Godley, Texas, governed by restrictive covenants that apply to all lot owners. These rules dictate how lots can be used, what can be built, and how properties must be maintained. The covenants are enforced by lot owners and an Architectural Review Committee.

• Residential use only: All lots must be used for residential purposes only. No trade, business, manufacturing, or commercial enterprise of any kind is allowed.
• Construction & architectural review: Homes must be at least 900 sq ft (600 sq ft for mobile homes), and exterior must be completed within 6 months of groundbreaking. All buildings require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee; if no decision within 30 days, approval is not needed. Duplexes (min 1,100 sq ft) are allowed. Mobile homes must be at least 12 ft wide, 50 ft long, and 600 sq ft, and must be underpinned within 60 days.
• Pets & livestock: No more than 2 dogs, 2 cats, or other pets confined to a fenced area are allowed. Pets must be fenced or restrained, and no commercial breeding is permitted. No swine or other livestock except up to one horse or one head of cattle per acre, kept within a fenced enclosure.
• Parking & vehicles: All property owners must install a driveway with culverts; no parking on streets (streets are off-limits to parking). Vehicles must have current registration. No junk or abandoned cars are permitted.
• Fences & structures: Fences must be uniform and not exceed 8 ft in height, subject to Architectural Review Committee approval. No open storage of surplus materials. Temporary structures (tents, trailers) cannot be used as dwellings except for camping up to 14 consecutive days.
• Lot maintenance & nuisances: Lots must be kept free of uncultured grasses, unmowed weeds, and unsafe conditions. No noxious or offensive activities. Trash must be placed in containers and disposed of weekly; no burning trash. Sidewalks must be crushed stone, washed stone, brick, or concrete.
• Setbacks & lot use: Buildings must be set back at least 15 ft from side and rear property lines, and 45 ft from front property line (corner lots use the street the structure faces). Lots may be resubdivided only if resulting lots are at least 27,000 sq ft. No water wells without Architectural Review Committee consent.
• Amendment & enforcement: Covenants run for 30 years from 1982, extendable in 10-year increments by majority vote. Amendments require written instrument by owners of 60% or more of lots. Violations may be enforced by any lot owner through legal proceedings.

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.