Cottonwood Bend

What Cottonwood Bend's governing documents say

Cottonwood Bend is a single-family home subdivision in Allen, TX, governed by multiple Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded for different phases (No. 3, IIB, 4D). These rules bind all lot owners and apply to the entire community. The documents establish a general scheme for residential development, including use restrictions, building standards, and an architectural control committee.

• Occupancy & family definition: Each residence may be occupied by only one family, defined as persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage, plus up to two unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit, along with household servants.
• Pets: No more than four domestic pets (dogs, cats, or similar) per lot are permitted. Pets must be restrained or confined on the owner's back lot inside a fenced area or within the house. Animals cannot be raised, bred, or kept for commercial purposes. Prohibited animals include cows, horses, bees, hogs, sheep, goats, poultry, skunks, and any that interfere with community quietude or safety.
• Parking & vehicles: Boats, marine craft, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, pick-up campers, motor homes, and similar vehicles cannot be parked or stored in driveways, front yards, or on public streets. Storage is only allowed in the side or rear yard if completely concealed from public view. Trucks over one ton and vehicles with painted advertising cannot park overnight within the addition except those used by a builder during construction. Vehicles transporting inflammatory or explosive cargo are prohibited at all times.
• Prohibited uses & activities: Lots may only be used for single-family residential purposes. No business, professional, commercial, or manufacturing activities are allowed, though quiet inoffensive activities like tutoring or art lessons are permitted so long as they do not materially increase street parking or interfere with neighbors. No antenna may be installed without written permission, except AM/FM radio and TV antennas which must be in the attic. No clothes drying in full public view. No burning except in fireplaces and outdoor cooking.
• Architectural review: An Architectural Control Committee (appointed by Declarant) must approve all plans for landscaping, buildings, fences, walls, and exterior alterations before construction. The Committee has discretion over design, materials, and harmony with the neighborhood. Approval is deemed given if the Committee fails to respond within 90 days. No fence may exceed 8 feet in height; chain-link fences are prohibited in some phases.
• Minimum building standards: Each lot may have only one detached single-family residence, not exceeding two stories, with a garage for at least 2 vehicles (No. 3: 1-3; IIB: 2-3). Minimum floor area is set by the City (No. 3: 1,225 sq ft or city minimum). Driveways must be concrete or similar. Exterior walls must be at least 50% brick, stone, or masonry (No. 3) or as required by City (IIB). Roofing must be wood shake, composition, or other approved material.

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.