Bay Club

What Bay Club's governing documents say

Bay Club is a single-family home subdivision in Arlington, TX, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document is the Amended Declaration of Restrictions, Covenants and Conditions that updates the original covenants. It binds all lot owners and sets rules for use, construction, leasing, and maintenance.

• Use & occupancy: All lots are for single-family residential use only, with an attached private garage. No trade or business is allowed. Leasing is permitted, but leases must be for at least one year, and owners must provide copies to the Board upon request. Owners are liable for tenant violations.
• Architectural review: No new construction or exterior alteration (including fences, mailboxes, and landscaping) may begin without prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Plans are reviewed for quality, materials, harmony, and location.
• Minimum dwelling size & materials: One-story dwellings must have at least 2,900 sq ft of enclosed living space; one-and-a-half or two-story dwellings must have at least 1,600 sq ft on the ground floor. At least 75% of first-floor exterior walls must be stone, masonry, or brick. Second-floor materials require ACC approval. Only new structures are allowed; no moved-in buildings.
• Fences & walls: Fences must be masonry, solid wood, or hedge, and must not exceed height allowed by city ordinance. No fence may be nearer the front street than the front wall of the residence. On corner lots, fences must not be closer to the side street than the building line. Retaining walls, mailboxes, and sidewalks also require ACC approval.
• Parking & vehicles: All vehicles (cars, boats, trailers) must be stored in the garage or driveway. No overnight street parking for more than 48 consecutive hours. No commercial vehicles larger than a 1-ton pickup or standard 2-axle passenger van may remain on any lot or street. Inoperable vehicles and those without current tags are prohibited. Repairs must be done inside garages or screened from view.
• Pets: Only ordinary household pets (cats and dogs) are allowed, subject to city ordinance limits. No dangerous dogs, no kennels, no breeding, and no animals kept for hire. Pets must be leashed when off the owner's lot. Enclosed areas must be clean and screened from view.
• Signs & antennas: No signs visible from the street without ACC approval, except for: one for-sale sign (max 5 sq ft), one political sign per candidate, security signage, one contractor sign during construction (max 5 sq ft), and school function signs. Exterior antennas, satellite dishes, and towers visible from the front street require ACC approval.
• Maintenance & nuisances: Owners must keep their lots mowed, trimmed, and free of debris. No hazardous activities, open fires (except in approved containers), or excessive noise. No clotheslines visible from the street. Lawn watering systems are required for front and side yards prior to occupancy.

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.