Blue Grass Estates

What Blue Grass Estates's governing documents say

Blue Grass Estates is a standard single-family home community in Joshua, Texas. These Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) apply to all lot owners and residents. The rules cover residential use, property upkeep, vehicle parking, animals, building standards, and an active homeowners association that collects dues.

• Residential use & businesses: Land is restricted to residential use only. Family businesses are allowed only with approval. No noxious or offensive activities. No signs except a small 'For Sale' sign (max 2'x2' or 4 square feet).
• Parking & vehicles: All vehicles must have current license and inspection, be operable. No wrecked or junk vehicles. No parking of trucks, buses, motor homes, travel trailers, or boats in front of homes or on streets; they must be parked behind the home. On regular basis, no large trucks. Bobtail trucks may be parked behind the house, but not on streets or easements.
• Property upkeep & nuisances: Lawns must be mowed below 6 inches. No dumping; garbage in sanitary containers. No camping except for recreation. No firearms discharge. No mining or excavation except for foundations/gardens. Owners responsible for mowing; developer can mow at owner's expense if neglected, and a lien may be filed if unpaid.
• Animals & pets: No swine, peafowl, or fighting roosters. Up to 12 laying hens per family for personal use. One animal unit per acre (horses, cattle, sheep, goats). No kennels. Pets (dogs/cats) must stay on owner's property. Maximum of 2 dogs OR 2 cats per household. Large dogs (Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, Dobermans, etc.) not allowed if neighbors complain about viciousness, noise, or threat.
• Building & architectural standards: Building plans must be approved by the Architectural Committee before construction. Construction must start within 2 months and be completed within 6 months (amended) or 8 months for site-built houses (original). Setbacks: at least 50 feet from road right-of-way, 10 feet from side/back lines (amended) or 20 feet (original). All fencing requires written approval. Exterior painting every 5 years. No temporary structures as residences.
• Manufactured homes: Manufactured homes allowed, minimum 1,000 sq ft, new or like-new condition, must be factory-built. Underpinning (Hardee Board, Stone Coat, Stucco, or Masonite; no vinyl or metal) within 120 days. Must have hardboard or equal siding, composition roof. Required approval before placement. Must be complete within 2 months of setup.
• Homeowners association dues: Yearly HOA dues as of January 2010: $25 per lot, increasing to $50 in January 2011, and to $75 in January 2012. Dues support street lights, crime prevention, animal control, and narcotics task force. All dues, past due amounts, taxes, and fees must be paid before property transfer.

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.