Dalworthington Homestead

What Dalworthington Homestead's governing documents say

This is an historical 1947 declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs) for the Dalworthington Homestead community (part of Dalworthington Gardens) in Kennedale, TX. It applies to lot owners in a single-family residential area. The document contains now-unenforceable racial restrictions and a now-expired assessment. Current rules may differ due to later amendments and legal changes.

• Minimum lot size & subdivision: No lot may be subdivided into tracts smaller than 1/2 acre. Only one residence per 1/2 acre, plus one separate servants' quarters if the main residence is completed first.
• Building requirements: Structures must be one-family dwellings, no more than two stories, with at least 600 sq ft floor area (excluding porches). Must have indoor plumbing (tub, lavatory, commode, kitchen sink) connected to septic or public sewer. No outdoor toilets. Frame buildings need at least two coats of paint.
• Setbacks & spacing: Dwellings must be at least 50 ft from the front property line, 25 ft from side and rear lines, and at least 50 ft from any other dwelling (even on adjacent lots).
• Use restrictions: Property is for private residence and raising crops/livestock only. No business, commercial, manufacturing, or apartment use is allowed. A now-unenforceable racial covenant restricts occupancy to white persons only (except bona fide servants of any race).
• Assessments: An annual assessment was payable to the Dalworthington Homestead Association until June 1, 1976 or dissolution of the Association. The amount was set by the board equally for all units and used for management, community house maintenance, water system, and reserves. This assessment is expired and likely superseded.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not include leasing restrictions, pet policies, parking rules, current assessment amounts, or modern architectural guidelines. The racial covenant is legally unenforceable under federal and state law. The document is likely amended or replaced; contact the association for current rules.

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.