Irish Glen

What Irish Glen's governing documents say

Irish Glen is a single-family residential subdivision in Haslet, TX, governed by a set of restrictive covenants recorded in 1976 (the date appears garbled but the instrument was recorded in 1976 based on clerk's markings). These covenants run with the land and bind all lot owners. The document covers building and use restrictions, architectural control, and pet limitations, but does not create a homeowners' association or provide for common areas or assessments.

• Building materials & design: Houses must be at least 60% brick, stone, brick-veneer, or similar masonry above the first floor height. Architectural plans must be approved in writing by the developer (Fox & Jacobs, Inc.) or its successor, with approval or disapproval within 30 days; if no suit is filed before completion, approval is deemed given. The developer's approval authority ends December 31, 1986, unless replaced by a majority of lot owners.
• Minimum floor area & height: Each residence must have a minimum floor area of 1,200 square feet (text reads '1200' but partially garbled) and a standard height first floor. Corner lots require additional minimum setback from side streets as shown on the recorded plat.
• Use restrictions: No noxious or offensive trade or activity is allowed; lots cannot be used as dumping grounds for rubbish, and garbage must be kept in sanitary containers. Temporary structures (trailers, tents, shacks, barns, garages) cannot be used as residences, permanently or temporarily. Basements, garages, and outbuildings also cannot serve as residences.
• Fences: Fences cannot extend beyond the front building line of the house and cannot exceed six feet in height.
• Pets & animals: Domestic animals are limited to the number needed for companionship of the private family; no commercial kennels are allowed. Horses, cows, hogs, sheep, goats, guinea fowl, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and other animals that may disturb the community are specifically prohibited.
• Duration & amendment: The restrictions run for 30 years from the date of recording (1976) and automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners vote in writing to change them. The developer (Fox & Jacobs, Inc.) reserves the right to amend, revise, or abolish the restrictions while it still owns any residential lot in the subdivision.

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.