Somerset Estates

What Somerset Estates's governing documents say

Somerset Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Pantego, TX (part of Arlington) governed by restrictive covenants recorded in 1976. These covenants run with the land and apply to all homeowners, covering construction standards, property use, and architectural control. There is no homeowners' association or mandatory assessments in this document.

• Architectural control: An Architectural Control Committee must approve all construction plans, including design, materials, and location. Approval is given in writing; if no decision within 7 days, approval is deemed granted.
• Minimum dwelling size & construction standards: Minimum floor area (excluding porches/garages) is 1,800 sq ft for one-story or 2,250 sq ft for 1½/2-story homes (with at least 1,200 sq ft on first floor). At least 80% of first-floor exterior walls must be masonry (brick or quarried stone); composition shingle roofs are prohibited.
• Garage requirements: Every home must have a two-car garage or carport. If the garage faces the street, the front must be closed with siding matching the house; no garage opening may face the street or side street unless approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
• Setbacks & lot use: Front setback: minimum 20 feet. Side setback: 5 feet; corner lots: 15 feet. Only one detached single-family dwelling per lot, maximum two stories, plus attached garage and servants' quarters. No temporary structures, trailers, or tents may be used as residences.
• Vehicles & parking: No trucks over ¾ ton may park overnight on streets, driveways, or lots. No vehicles carrying flammable/explosive cargo are allowed in the subdivision at any time.
• Pets & animals: Only household pets (dogs, cats) are permitted; no livestock, poultry, or animals kept for commercial purposes. Pet breeding, kennels, or boarding are prohibited.
• Signs: Only one professional sign (max 1 sq ft) and one 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign (max 5 sq ft) are allowed. Builder/developer signs permitted during construction and sales period.
• Term & amendment: Covenants last 25 years from recording (January 1977), then auto-renew every 5 years unless a majority of lot owners agree to change them.

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.