Sands Lake Addition

What Sands Lake Addition's governing documents say

Sands Lake Addition is a single-family residential subdivision in Lavon, Texas, governed by a homeowners association. These Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs) apply to all lot owners and are designed to preserve property values and community aesthetics. The document was recorded in 1998 and runs for 50 years, with automatic 10-year renewals unless terminated by a 72% vote of owners (by acre).

• Structures & architecture: Only one single-family residence per tract, maximum 2 stories. Secondary structures (e.g., barns, pool houses) require approval by Sands Lake JV, must be smaller than the dwelling, and placed at least 15 feet from front/back property lines. No moved-in structures allowed. Construction must be completed within 1 year of foundation date, including exterior and landscaping. No commercial sales outlets are permitted on tracts.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Grass must be kept mowed (always less than 12 inches). Owners must keep premises free of debris, abandoned automobiles, rubbish, and materials that detract from appearance. If an owner fails to maintain, Sands Lake JV may cut/clean and charge the owner the reasonable cost.
• Vehicles & equipment: No dirt bikes, go-carts, wheelers, or similar vehicles on commons areas, easements, or subdivision roads. No truck over one ton, bus, or heavy equipment may be kept on a tract. No firearms may be discharged on commons areas or any tract.
• Animals: No commercial animals. Maximum of 2 horses and 2 grown dogs per tract; dogs must not roam onto other tracts or commons areas. Sands Lake JV may require fencing or tethering for dogs. No cattle, goats, or other livestock are allowed. No animal kept for commercial purposes.
• Fencing: All fencing must be no higher than 54 inches (OCR: "$4 inches" likely 54 inches). No chain-link fencing is allowed except for a dog run. Limited privacy fencing (e.g., around pools) is permitted.
• Common areas & amenities: The subdivision includes commons area (including a lake, walking/riding trails) owned collectively by the 18 tract owners. Only silent electric golf carts and wheelchairs are allowed on trails; non-owners must be accompanied by an owner. After 10 tracts are sold, a plan for presentation and maintenance of common area shall be prepared.
• Association governance & assessments: All owners must participate in the association, which is governed by a 72% vote (based on per acre owned) on all matters, including assessments. The CCRs run for 50 years from recording (1998) and automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless a termination agreement is recorded by the required owner vote.

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.