Las Colinas

What Las Colinas's governing documents say

This is an Amended and Restated Supplementary Declaration for Area CXLVII within the Las Colinas master-planned community in Irving, TX. It sets land-use and development standards for commercial, residential (including condos and townhomes), and mixed-use projects. It does not contain the typical rules that apply to individual homeowners or renters; instead, it governs the design, setbacks, and uses of buildings and lots within this specific area.

• Permitted & prohibited uses: Sites may be used for office, retail, restaurants, hotels, health clubs, entertainment, attached single-family (townhomes/condos), multi-family rental (subject to acreage limits), and related facilities. Prohibited uses include warehouses, manufacturing, detached single-family residential, gas stations, car washes, sex-oriented businesses, and any use that creates noxious odors or excessive noise or raises animals commercially.
• Building height requirements: Principal structures must be at least 4 stories, except: (a) 3-story 'for sale' residential, and (b) up to 35% of developable land may have 1-story retail/restaurant if integrated into a multistory complex or freestanding but not adjacent to another 1-story structure (except along Lake Carolyn/ Canal). Variances require Declarant or Architectural Control Committee approval.
• Minimum setback lines: Structures must be set back 25 feet from Northwest Highway, Las Colinas Boulevard, or any other public/private street; 25 feet from the dry wall of Lake Carolyn; 20 feet from the dry wall of Lake Carolyn Canal. Exceptions allowed for underground structures, steps, walks, driveways, curbing, low planters/walls/fences (max 4 ft), landscaping, guardhouses, gatehouses, aerial pedestrian crossings, canopies, minor encroachments, and approved signs. Variances from Lake Carolyn/Canal setbacks need approval from both Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District and the Architectural Control Committee.
• Parking requirements: Parking areas must be curbed, guttered, paved with 5" reinforced concrete on 6" lime-stabilized base, have max 5% grade/min 1% slope, not be placed in front of setback lines or building fronts without written approval, be screened, and provide at least: 1 space per 300 sq ft office, 250 sq ft bank, 2 restaurant/club seats, and each hotel guest room. Other uses must satisfy City of Irving requirements.
• Construction standards & materials: All building sides must be faced with brick, stone, stucco, architectural precast, or EIFS (starting at 20 ft or 3rd floor), with windows not glazed in mirrored/reflective glass. Ground-floor facades on Las Colinas Boulevard or Rochelle Boulevard must have a storefront appearance. Structures must be diligently constructed and not left unfinished for more than 18 months. Wood frames allowed only for rental multi-family and attached single-family townhomes/condos up to 4 stories.
• Signage, landscaping & screening: All signs need prior written approval; normally limited to identification, directional, or sale/lease signs, not unusual size/shape. Landscaping must be installed within 180 days of first occupancy, include underground sprinklers, and have at least 1 tree per 4,500 sq ft of area between exterior walls and street. Storage areas, trash, roof equipment, loading docks, and antennas must be screened from public view.
• What this document doesn't cover: This supplementary declaration does not contain rules for individual homeowners or renters such as pet limits, leasing minimums, noise restrictions, or assessment amounts. It focuses on development and architectural standards for Area 147. For community-wide homeowner rules, refer to the master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Las Colinas.

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.