East Country Estates

What East Country Estates's governing documents say

East Country Estates is a single-family residential subdivision in New Hope, TX, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that applies to all lot owners. The community allows one commercial lot (Lot 7) and restricts home sizes, setbacks, and manufactured home age. Key rules cover pets, livestock, vehicles, maintenance, and fines for non-compliance.

• Use restrictions: All lots must be used for single-family residential purposes, except Lot 7 may be used for commercial purposes.
• Building & home requirements: On lots 13-16, homes must be at least 900 sq ft excluding carports and garages. Setbacks: at least 40 feet from front property line, centered on the lot. Manufactured homes must be ≤5 years old, have wood-like siding, a front porch ≥32 sq ft, and be skirted within 45 days. Exterior finishing must be completed within 6 months of groundbreaking.
• Pets & livestock: Up to 6 domestic pets per household allowed, must be leashed or corralled. No sheep, goats, or swine except for school/4-H projects. Poultry allowed if fenced and not commercial. No fighting game hens/roosters. Livestock limited to 2 adult head per acre.
• Vehicles & trash: No inoperative vehicles without current license plate/ sticker for more than 120 days. No dumping of rubbish, appliances, or derelict vehicles. No tents or temporary dwellings without approval. No billboards >4 sq ft except developer sales signs.
• Maintenance & enforcement: Owners must keep lots mowed (grass ≤24 inches), and maintain buildings and landscaping in neat condition. Grantor or Association may enter and correct violations, charging the owner. Violations incur a $25/day fine after 3 days' notice by certified mail.
• Duration & amendments: Restrictions run for 10 years from recording (1995), auto-renewing every 10 years. Amendments require 60% lot owner approval during first 10 years, 70% thereafter, and must be recorded.
• What this document doesn't cover: The document does not address architectural review committees, leasing restrictions, common areas, or assessments/fees beyond enforcement fines.

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.