Sandybrook

What Sandybrook's governing documents say

Sandybrook is a single-family home subdivision in Richland Hills, TX. The rules come from two documents: the original 1967 Building and Use Restrictions that apply to all lots, and a 2007 deed restriction that adds affordability requirements on one specific lot (Lot 14, Block 8). The original restrictions cover construction standards, setbacks, fences, pets, and an architectural review process; the affordability restriction imposes resale price limits and subsidy repayment on that one property.

• Building & use restrictions: Only one single-family dwelling per lot, plus a private garage and servant house. Minimum living area: 700 sq ft on ground floor for one-story, split-level, or two-story homes (main living area). Exterior materials: at least 60% of side wall area must be brick, stone, or veneer. No commercial, noxious, or nuisance uses allowed.
• Setbacks & fences: Buildings must meet the front, side, and rear setback distances shown on the recorded plat. No fence may extend nearer to any street than the front building line, and no fence may exceed 6 feet in height.
• Pets & animals: Domestic animals are limited to companionship purposes only; no commercial kennels. Horses, cows, hogs, sheep, goats, fowl, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and other animals that may interfere with quiet or safety are specifically prohibited.
• Garbage & utilities: Trash, ashes, and garbage must be kept in covered containers and removed regularly; no burning on lots. Utility companies have easement rights for construction, maintenance, and removal of improvements that interfere with their systems.
• Architectural control: No building or alteration may be constructed without prior written approval of the developer (or later an appointed committee) as to location, design, and harmony with existing structures. Approval or disapproval must be given within 30 days of submission. The developer's approval authority ends December 31, 1968, unless a majority of lot owners appoint a successor.
• Duration & enforcement: These restrictions run for 10-year periods and automatically renew unless a majority of lot owners vote in writing to change them. Violations may be enjoined or prosecuted by any property owner. Invalidation of one restriction does not affect others.
• Affordability (Lot 14, Block 8 only): A separate 2007 deed restriction on Lot 14, Block 8 requires that upon sale or refinancing within 60 months, an amount equal to a pro rata share of a Direct Subsidy (reduced by 1/60 per month owned) must be repaid to the Bank unless the purchaser is a low- or moderate-income household. This restriction is subordinate to prior recorded liens and extinguished upon foreclosure.

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.