Poetry Ranch

What Poetry Ranch's governing documents say

Poetry Ranch Subdivision is a residential subdivision in Poetry, TX, governed by these Covenants and Restrictions. They apply to all lot owners and include rules about building size, setbacks, architectural approval, animals, vehicles, and property maintenance. The subdivision has an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) that must approve most external changes.

• Architectural review & construction standards: All dwellings, fences, and other structures require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Site-built homes must have at least 2,000 square feet of heated and cooled area, a minimum 2-car garage, and exterior construction completed within 180 days. Detached garages must match the residence's materials and style.
• Setbacks & easements: Tracts 1–2 have a 75-foot building setback from FM 986; Tracts 3–9 have a 70-foot setback from County Road 324. No structures, planting, or other materials may be placed within those setbacks except for utilities. All tracts have side building set-back lines (specific distance not given) and a 20-foot rear setback from the rear property line, with ACC approval needed for any structure closer.
• Animals & livestock: Any animal shelters must be located in the rear one-third of the property, at least 30 feet from side property lines, and neatly maintained. (The text does not specify pet limits or whether livestock is allowed, only that such structures must meet these placement requirements.)
• Vehicle & RV storage: Inoperable vehicles or those without current license plates must be kept in enclosed garages. RV's, late-model well-maintained motorhomes, and camper-type trailers may be stored behind the residence if neat and with ACC permission. Vehicle repair or restoration on the property requires ACC approval and must be performed in an enclosed garage.
• Outbuildings (workshops & sheds): Metal building workshops must be located behind the residence and garage. Small storage sheds are permitted on lots but must be behind the residence or garage and out of view from the road.
• Garbage, debris & storage: No rubbish, trash, garbage, or waste material may be kept on a tract except in a sanitary container located on the back one-third of the property. Open storage of any materials is prohibited, except construction materials for an approved new permanent residence.
• Enforcement & amendments: These restrictions are enforceable by the Declarant or any lot owner. Failure to enforce does not waive future enforcement. Amendments require a signed instrument by at least 75% of tract or lot owners, recorded in official records.

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.