Keene Acres

What Keene Acres's governing documents say

Keene Acres is a single-family residential subdivision in Keene, Texas, governed by a set of deed restrictions (covenants) recorded in 1966. These restrictions run with the land and apply to all lot owners in the subdivision. They cover building requirements, permitted uses, and livestock, but do not create a homeowners association or impose regular assessments.

• Residential use & building type: All lots are for single-family dwellings only, maximum two stories, with subordinate outbuildings (garages, barns, servant's quarters). No temporary structures (tents, shacks, trailers) or moved-in dwellings are allowed.
• Minimum dwelling size & exterior construction: The main dwelling must have at least 1,000 square feet of ground floor area (excluding open porches and garages), and the exterior must be at least 50% brick veneer.
• Setbacks & building plan approval: Buildings must comply with front and side setback lines shown on the plat. All building plans require written approval from McDonald Enterprises, Inc. or its successors before construction begins.
• Nuisance & prohibited activities: No noxious or offensive trade or activity allowed. Nothing may become a nuisance to the neighborhood.
• Livestock & poultry: Livestock, poultry, and household pets may be kept on any lot, but hog farms are specifically prohibited.
• Utilities & sanitation: All dwellings must be connected to water and sewer or a septic system before occupancy.
• Covenant duration & amendment: These covenants run for 25 years from recording (1966) and automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners record a change.
• Enforcement: Any property owner in Keene Acres may sue to enforce the covenants, seeking injunctions or damages for violations.

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.