Mantua Community

What Mantua Community's governing documents say

Mantua Community (Southmayd, TX) is a master-planned community. This document is the Design Guidelines for Mantua Point, a single-family home village within that community. For homeowners and builders, it sets detailed rules for architecture, landscaping, fencing, and other exterior features — it does not contain the full CC&Rs or association operational rules.

• Architectural review & approval: All construction, exterior modifications, painting, and landscaping must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) or Declarant before starting. Applications require plans, fees, and specifications; approvals expire if construction doesn't begin within set periods.
• Architecture styles & materials: Homes must follow approved styles (Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Arts & Crafts, Texas Vernacular, Transitional). Exterior materials must be quality masonry, cementitious siding, or approved wood/stone. Painted brick only in ARC-approved colors; metal sheds and 3-tab shingles are prohibited.
• Lot & building parameters: Lot sizes range from 4,000–7,000 sq ft. Minimum dwelling area 1,300–2,500 sq ft depending on lot type. Maximum building height 35 ft. Setbacks vary: front 10 ft, side yards 3–10 ft, rear 15 ft.
• Landscaping & trees: Landscaping is required for all lots, with minimum planting counts per lot type (e.g., canopy trees, ornamental trees, shrubs). Irrigation systems are mandatory. Synthetic turf allowed only in rear yards with wood fencing. Compost piles limited to 3 ft diameter in rear yard.
• Fencing: Fences are required on all lots. Approved types: wood (cedar board-on-board, 6 ft max) and steel (powder-coated, 4–6 ft). Corner lots and key lots have special fencing rules. No double walls or fences along common property lines.
• Lifestyle accessories & restrictions: Clotheslines, metal play structures, and garage door screens are prohibited. Flags allowed (US, Texas, armed forces, seasonal/political) under size and display rules. Signs limited to one for-sale sign; garage sale signs prohibited. Trampolines and play structures require ARC approval, located in rear yard.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is only the Design Guidelines. It does not include the full Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs), bylaws, or regulations about assessments, leasing, pet restrictions (other than dog runs/kennels), parking, or common area rules.

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.