Plano Gateway

What Plano Gateway's governing documents say

Plano Gateway is a townhome community in Richardson, TX (Collin County) governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. It is a single-family residential community with party walls between attached homes. Residences are restricted to residential use, with allowances for home businesses that do not disturb neighbors. The rules bind all owners, residents, and guests.

• Single-family residential use & home businesses: Lots may only be used for single-family residential purposes. Home businesses are permitted only if they comply with law, are not visible or audible from outside the dwelling, involve no more than one sign, and do not generate excessive traffic or parking.
• Leasing & rentals: Rentals are allowed but leases must be for a term of at least six (6) months. Only the entire lot (including improvements) may be rented; no partial rentals. Leases must be in writing, and owners must provide copies of the governing documents to tenants and notify the association within 10 days of the lease effective date.
• Pets: No more than five (5) dogs in the aggregate per lot. Other household pets are allowed, but pigs, hogs, swine, goats, sheep, exotic animals, and non-traditional pets are prohibited. Animals must be leashed when outside the residence or fenced yard, and pet waste must be removed promptly.
• Parking & vehicles: No article deemed unsightly by the Board may be stored on a lot or common area. Specific parking rules apply (text section 2.22 is partially missing, but the document indicates restrictions on vehicle storage and parking). Basketball goals are permitted only in driveways; portable goals must be stored inside garage when not in use.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements, including construction, landscaping changes (xeriscaping), solar devices, rainwater harvesting, antennas, and signs, require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) unless otherwise noted. Specific standards apply for placement, size, and materials.
• Party walls & shared structures: Party walls, common roofs, foundations, and fences are shared between adjoining lots. Damage or reconstruction costs are apportioned, and any alterations require consent of both owners and the ACC. Disputes are resolved by the Board or through mediation/arbitration.
• Signs & flags: Temporary 'For Sale' signs (professionally made, max 5 sq ft) are allowed. Political signs may be erected starting 90 days before an election and removed within 10 days after. 'For Lease' or 'For Rent' signs are expressly prohibited. Flags of the U.S., Texas, armed forces, or college/university may be displayed on approved flagpoles (max 20 ft freestanding, max 5 ft wall-mounted).
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt does not specify the amount of regular annual assessments, working capital fees, or specific fine amounts. It also does not detail common area amenities (e.g., pools, clubhouses) or their rules. The document is a full rulebook, but the OCR is incomplete in places; the actual governing documents include additional articles on assessments, maintenance, insurance, and dispute resolution.

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.