Arbor Trails South

What Arbor Trails South's governing documents say

Arbor Trails South is a single-family home subdivision in Princeton, TX, governed by a homeowners' association (Arbor Trails South Residential Community, Inc.). The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) establishes rules that apply to all lot owners and residents, covering use restrictions, maintenance obligations, architectural approvals, and assessments. This document is a full rulebook for the community.

• Single-family residential use: Lots must be used solely for private single-family residential purposes. No commercial or business activity is allowed except for home-based businesses that meet strict criteria (e.g., no employees, no signs, no customer visits).
• Leasing & rentals: Rental leases must be for at least six months and in writing. The owner remains responsible for compliance with the rules and must notify the lessee of any changes. Declarant and its affiliates are exempt from this restriction during the Development Period.
• Pets: Only domestic household pets are allowed. Prohibited animals include pigs, horses, cattle, poultry, exotic animals (e.g., pot-bellied pigs, monkeys, chickens). No kennels or breeding operations. Pets must be leashed when outside, and the owner must immediately clean up waste.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements, alterations, and landscaping changes require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). This includes fences, sheds, swimming pools, solar devices, rainwater harvesting, xeriscaping, antennas, and any structural changes.
• Parking & vehicles: No parking on lawns. Vehicles must not obstruct traffic or emergency access. Commercial vehicles, boats, travel trailers, and recreational vehicles may only be parked temporarily (72 consecutive hours per 2-month period for RVs). Basketball goals are not permitted in streets or Common Area.
• Maintenance obligations: Owners must maintain their lots, including lawn, trees, shrubs, and street landscape areas (unless maintained by the Association, MUD, or City). Maintenance includes mowing, watering, pruning, debris removal, and keeping exterior lighting and mechanical systems in working order.
• Assessments & fees: The Association levies regular and special assessments on all lots. Assessments may be secured by a lien on the lot. The document details assessment types (maintenance, working capital, special, individual), late fees, and personal obligation of the owner.
• Signs, flags & decorations: Signs are heavily restricted: only one temporary sign per residence (professionally made, 36x42 inches max), up to two school/youth signs, political signs (compliant with Texas Election Code), and flags (U.S., state, military, POW/MIA). Freestanding flagpoles up to 20 ft. Decorative items limited to three per lot, max 3 ft tall; seasonal decorations removed within 30 days.

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.