Louka Estates

What Louka Estates's governing documents say

Louka Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Kaufman County, TX. These Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) bind all lot owners and are designed to preserve the natural beauty and property values. Key rules cover architectural control, minimum home size, exterior materials, fences, setbacks, and vehicle parking.

• Architectural review: All construction, exterior alterations, and landscaping changes require prior written approval from the Developer or an Architectural Control Committee. Plans must be submitted showing design, materials, and harmony with existing structures.
• Minimum home size & construction: Single-family homes must have at least 1,800 square feet of air-conditioned floor area (excluding porches, garages, etc.). Moving existing buildings onto lots is prohibited.
• Exterior materials & walls: Exterior walls must be brick veneer, stone veneer, or fiber siding. Roofs cannot be composition or asphalt; metal roofs are allowed. All detached buildings must be of permanent construction.
• Fences: Fences cannot exceed 6 feet in height; taller fences require approval. Wooden posts are not allowed, and metal fencing must be painted. Fence plans must be submitted for approval before installation.
• Setbacks & lot use: Structures must be at least 50 feet from front lot lines, 40 feet from rear, and 20 feet from side lot lines. All homes must front the street. Consolidation of lots is allowed with approval.
• Vehicles & storage: Boats, trucks, trailers, mobile homes, and commercial vehicles must be parked behind the dwelling and concealed from the street. No vehicles transporting hazardous cargo may be kept on the lot. Inoperable vehicles must be stored in garages.
• Pets & animals: Common household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are allowed but must follow all local leash and vaccination ordinances. Noisy or dangerous animals may be restricted.
• Duration of covenants: These covenants run for 25 years from the recording date (January 2, 2018), automatically extending for successive 10-year periods unless owners of two-thirds of the lots vote to modify or terminate.

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.