Brittanys Creek

What Brittanys Creek's governing documents say

Brittanys Creek is a single-family residential subdivision in Collin County, Texas, governed by protective covenants that run with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and occupants, detailing what you can build, how you can use your property, and the architectural review process. The document does not specify HOA fees or a formal homeowners association, but it establishes an Architectural Control Committee and provisions for common area maintenance.

• Architectural review & approval: Any exterior improvement costing over $5,000 (including new construction, fences, pools, color changes) must be approved in writing by the Building and Architectural Control Committee. Submit plans showing location, design, and materials; the committee has 30 days to act, or approval is presumed. The committee also has discretion to allow minor deviations.
• Use restrictions (residential only): Lots may be used only as a private residence. No business, no temporary structures (e.g. mobile homes), and no more than two stories. Outbuildings and detached garages require committee approval and must match the home's style and materials.
• Construction standards: Minimum habitable floor area: 2,400 sq ft for two-story homes (ground floor at least 1,400 sq ft). Roofs must be dimensional composition shingle, gray 'weathered wood' colored, minimum 225 lb/square. Exterior walls must be at least 75% brick or stone on street-facing sides. Driveways must be concrete, and front-entry garages are not allowed.
• Pets & animals: No horses, cattle, or other large animals. Dogs and cats are allowed in 'reasonable numbers' but not for commercial purposes. The committee can decide if the number is excessive.
• Parking & vehicles: No street parking for boats, trailers, campers, or recreational vehicles except temporarily for guests. All such vehicles must be stored in a garage or enclosed structure. No vehicles transporting flammable/explosive cargo are allowed on the property.
• Maintenance obligations & enforcement: Owners must keep their lot and improvements in good repair (lawns, fences, driveways, etc.). If the committee finds non-compliance, it may enter the lot, perform maintenance, and assess the owner with interest and attorney's fees, secured by a lien.
• Term & amendments: The covenants run until December 31, 2015, then automatically renew for 10-year periods unless 66⅔% of owners vote to terminate. Until all lots are sold or 2015, the Declarant can amend unilaterally; after that, a 66⅔% owner vote is required.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a partial excerpt of the original CC&Rs. It does not include a full list of assessments or HOA fees, details on common area maintenance costs, or specific rules for satellite dishes beyond committee approval. The amendment only adjusts outbuilding setback rules.

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