Highland Prairie Estates I

What Highland Prairie Estates I's governing documents say

Highland Prairie Estates I is a single-family home subdivision in Talty, TX. These governing documents apply to lot owners, restricting land use and requiring architectural approval. A recent amendment prohibits leasing or renting to third parties, with a grandfather clause for current owners until they sell.

• Leasing & rentals: Effective after this amendment, no lot may be leased or rented to a third party (defined as anyone not an owner). Owners currently leasing may continue until they sell, but must then notify buyers that future leasing is banned. Short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) are included in the prohibition.
• Use restrictions: All lots must be used for single-family residential purposes only. No business, commercial, or noxious activities. No mobile homes, house trailers, campers, boats, buses, or RVs may be used as residences. Temporary structures are not allowed until the home is fully completed.
• Architectural review: Before building a structure or fence, plans must be approved by the Property Owners Committee. Homes must have at least 2,000 square feet (excluding porches and garages), with first-story exteriors at least 60% masonry or stone. Garage doors cannot face the street; side- or rear-entry garages are required.
• Assessments: The Property Owners Committee may levy an annual assessment of up to $50 per lot for expenses like neighborhood lighting and landscaping. Any increase requires approval of at least 50% of lot owners. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the property and a personal obligation of the owner.
• Vehicles & parking: No vehicles, trailers, boats, RVs, or other recreational vehicles may be permanently parked on the paved front portion of any lot. They must be kept behind the front line of the residence or in a garage. Wrecked cars or cars on blocks are forbidden. Non-operative cars must be stored in a garage.
• Pets: Household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are allowed in reasonable numbers, provided they are not kept for commercial purposes. Horses, cattle, or sheep may be kept for personal enjoyment, limited to one adult animal per acre of lot, and must be kept behind the main residence.
• Fencing: No fencing is allowed in front of a residence except decorative wooden split-rail fences no more than 4 feet high, subject to committee approval. Fences on other sides also require committee approval.

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.