Sona Estates

What Sona Estates's governing documents say

Sona Estates is a single-family home subdivision in New Hope, TX. These Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) run with the land and bind all lot owners. The rules cover what you can build, keep, and do on your property, with an architectural committee ensuring consistent quality.

• Residential use & construction: Each lot is for one single-family residence only. Minimum air-conditioned living area is 2,000 square feet. No temporary dwellings, mobile homes, or moved homes are allowed. At least 75% of exterior walls (excluding windows/doors) must be brick, stone, or approved equivalent.
• Pets & livestock: No more than four domestic pets (dogs, cats, etc.) per household. Poultry, sheep, goats, swine are generally prohibited (except temporary school projects). Livestock is limited to two adult head per acre owned.
• Vehicles & parking: No trucks, buses, or trailers parked in front of lots except during construction/repair. No abandoned or inoperative vehicles unless screened. Vehicles carrying flammable/explosive cargo are prohibited. Boats and recreational vehicles must not be parked on driveways or lots in a manner visible from streets.
• Architectural control: All buildings, fences, walls, and other improvements require prior written approval from a 3-member Architectural Control Committee (appointed by Declarant). Plans are submitted in duplicate; committee has 30 days to respond. Committee may set standards via bulletins. Variances are possible but must be in writing.
• Setbacks & fences: Minimum front setback is 40 feet (except Lot 6). Side and rear setbacks are 15 feet unless varied by the committee. Fences must be non‑opaque and of approved materials. Retaining walls need committee approval.
• Signs & nuisances: One real estate sign of up to 5 sq ft is allowed, plus builder signs up to 9 sq ft during construction (subject to committee approval and removal). No burning except in fireplaces or outdoor cooking. No commercial, manufacturing, or nuisance activity.
• Duration & amendments: The covenants run until January 1, 2050, and automatically renew for ten‑year periods unless 75% of owners vote to abolish. Declarant may amend unilaterally for the first 10 years; thereafter, amendment requires 60% of owner consent.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not establish any homeowners’ association, assessments, leasing restrictions, or age restrictions. It likely supplements other governing documents (e.g., association bylaws or separate plat restrictions).

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