Kingsgate Country Estates

What Kingsgate Country Estates's governing documents say

Kingsgate Country Estates is a single-family residential subdivision in Collin County, Texas, governed by a homeowners association (HOA) called Kingsgate Country Estates Association, Inc. This document is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that applies to all lot owners. It sets rules for architecture, landscaping, vehicle storage, pets, and other property uses, and establishes an architectural control committee and assessment structure.

• Residential use & lot development: Each lot must be used for a single-family detached residence only. Minimum air-conditioned floor area: 2,800 sq ft for one-story homes, 3,200 sq ft for two-story homes (first floor at least 40% of total). No building may exceed two stories or 35 feet in height. Construction must start within 9 months of purchase and be completed within 12 months.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements (including fences, pools, and changes) must receive prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Plans must be submitted in duplicate; approval is based on harmony with the subdivision, topography, drainage, landscaping, and compliance with the declaration. Variances may be granted in writing.
• Building materials & design standards: At least 85% of exterior wall area must be brick, tile, concrete, stucco, stone, or similar masonry. Siding is allowed only on the back elevation. Roof pitch minimum: 8:12 front, 6:12 side/rear. Composition roofs require a 40-year rating. Chimney flues on exterior walls must be fully enclosed in brick or masonry.
• Landscaping & yards: Landscaping must be completed within 60 days after construction. Each lot must have at least 80% grass coverage (excluding house, driveway, sidewalks) and a minimum of three 1-inch caliper trees in the front yard. Owners must maintain sprinkler systems, sidewalks, and keep the lot neat and orderly.
• Fences, mailboxes & signs: Fencing is not required, but chain link, cement block, wire, and wood/vinyl privacy fences are prohibited. Fences must be square wrought iron with at least 50% open space, approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Curb-side mailboxes must be model #FXCCE-03XX-CX from Brandon Industries, powder coated black, with an address plate. Signs must be professionally fabricated and limited; only one real estate sign (max 5 sq ft) per lot, and security company signs (1 sq ft) are allowed.
• Vehicles & parking: Trucks over 1 ton, motorcycles, RVs, campers, trailers, and personal watercraft must be stored out of street view and on an approved surface. Boats are allowed if visible from the street, in good working order, registered, and on concrete; one boat per lot. Inoperable vehicles may not be parked on a lot for more than 24 consecutive hours or 5 consecutive nights. Overnight street parking is not permitted for any vehicle subject to these rules.
• Pets & animals: No more than four adult animals (age 1 year or older) may be kept on a lot. Animals cannot be kept for commercial purposes. The document does not restrict specific species, but domestic pets are implied.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners must pay regular annual assessments set by the Board, which covers common expenses (including maintenance of ponds, lighting, common areas, insurance, and management). Special purpose assessments (up to $500 per lot in 2008) and special member assessments may also be levied. Late charges and interest (prime rate plus 2%) apply to unpaid assessments. The association has a lien and foreclosure rights for nonpayment. However, owners who lived on their land before the declaration was approved by Collin County are 'grandfathered' and exempt from monthly dues for life (or until they sell).

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.