Reata Estates Homeowner's

What Reata Estates Homeowner's's governing documents say

Reata Estates is a single-family home subdivision in Rendon (Mansfield), TX, governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) that enforces covenants to maintain aesthetic standards. All lot owners automatically become HOA members and pay annual dues. The rules impose strict construction and design requirements, including minimum home size, masonry materials, and lot acreage, and restrict activities like parking recreational vehicles or keeping livestock.

• HOA membership & dues: All lot owners are HOA members. Annual dues are set by the HOA, due each January 1, and are uniform per lot except a credit for the owner of Lot 20 who supplies water to the common area. Late payments incur 10% monthly interest and may lead to foreclosure.
• Minimum home size & construction standards: Each lot is at least 1 acre. New residences must be single-family, built on site (no modular or mobile homes), with minimum 2,300 sq ft of air-conditioned space (excluding garage, porches). Two-story homes require at least 1,200 sq ft on the ground floor and max two stories. Roofs must have a minimum 10/12 pitch (main span).
• Exterior materials & architecture: All residences must be at least 80% masonry (brick or stone). Two-story homes require 100% masonry on the ground floor and at least 25% masonry on the second floor. Exposed wood must be kept painted. Garages must be rear or side entry (or front entry only if >75 ft from street with special drive); all garage openings must face south.
• Outbuildings & fences: Outbuildings and barns must be set back at least 150 ft from front property line and 15 ft from side/rear lines. Barns must be pre-painted 26-gauge metal with masonry on 3 sides visible from street, or all masonry. Other outbuildings must match the residence's style. All outbuildings require ACC approval. Fences must be wood, brick, wrought iron, stone, or vinyl; dog runs may use vinyl-coated chain link. Swimming pools require a 4-ft minimum fence.
• Landscaping & property maintenance: Front yards must be hydro-seeded or sodded with at least three 4-inch caliper trees, shrubs, and flower beds within 30 days of construction completion. Owners must keep property mowed, trees trimmed, and bar ditches clear. Christmas lights must be removed by February 1.
• Parking & vehicles: Recreational vehicles, trailers, campers, and boats cannot park in front of any residence except temporarily in a driveway for up to one week. No wrecked or junk cars. All RVs must be stored in a covered metal structure. No 18-wheelers may park on property or roads. Small motorized vehicles (4-wheelers, etc.) are not to be used on roads or lots as a playground.
• Pets & animals: No horses, cows, sheep, goats, or fowl per Tarrant County. Dogs and cats must be kept on the owner's property or on a leash when walked; they may not roam the neighborhood.
• Architectural review & solar devices: An Architectural Control Committee (ACC) of 5 members approves all construction, modifications, and outward appearance changes. Solar energy devices require detailed ACC approval; they cannot be on front or side roof elevations, must be parallel to roofline, and conduit must be invisible. Energy-efficient roofing must resemble approved shingles.

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.