J & S Addition

What J & S Addition's governing documents say

This is a set of restrictive covenants for a 1-acre single-family residential lot in the J&S Addition subdivision near Joshua, Texas. It binds the lot owner and future owners, setting standards for what can be built and how the property can be used. There is no homeowners association; enforcement is by neighboring lot owners.

• Use restrictions: The lot may only be used as a single-family residence. No multifamily, commercial, industrial, or similar uses. The lot cannot be subdivided for sale.
• Construction standards: New homes must be at least 2,050 square feet of interior space (measured?), with exterior covered by a minimum of 45% masonry or stone. Siding must be 6-9 inch lap siding; stucco is not allowed. No modular, manufactured, pre-manufactured, or 'barndominium' structures. Construction must be fully completed and permitted within 270 days of starting.
• Prohibited uses (nuisances): No oil/gas extraction, chemical or waste disposal, concrete/asphalt plants, manufacturing, auto repair, trash storage, slaughterhouse, nuisance odors/fumes/noise, trailer/RV parks, junk yards, vehicle storage (including non-functioning vehicles), used goods businesses, auction houses, flea markets, animal boarding/kennels, commercial animal breeding, nightclubs/bars, adult entertainment, or similar activities.
• Animals: Swine are prohibited. Up to 2 horses or cattle may be kept if in compliance with all applicable laws. No mention of other pets.
• Vehicles & parking: No 18-wheelers or semi-trucks may be parked on the property or street. Boats, watercraft, and recreational vehicles may be stored behind the building line, screened from view, and never parked on streets or in driveways. Vehicle repair and maintenance are allowed only behind the building line.
• Signs: Signs, billboards, and advertising structures are generally prohibited except for one sign advertising the sale or rental of the property, not exceeding 4x8 feet.
• Duration & amendment: The covenants run for 30 years from the recording date (March 2022), then automatically extend for successive 10-year periods unless an instrument signed by at least two-thirds of the lot owners is recorded to change or terminate them.

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.