Crestridge

Deed Restrictions Articles

Deed Restrictions Articles

Welcome to Crestridge Subdivision. When you purchased your home in Crestridge, you automatically became a member of the Crestridge Home Owners Association. As such, you promised to pay annual association dues and abide by the deed restrictions incumbent upon you as a resident. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE BELOW INFORMATION IS NOT WORD FOR WORD FROM THE DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS. You should refer to your recorded copy of the Declarations in order to obtain the exact wording.

Article 1. LAND USE AND BUILDING TYPE

All lots subject to these Restrictions shall be used only for single-family residential and no buildings or structure shall be erected, placed, added to or altered on any lot except a single family residential dwelling not exceeding two and one-half stories of living area in height, etc.

Article 2. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL

1. No building, structure or improvement of any character shall be erected, placed, added to or altered on any lot affected hereby until the buildings plans, specifications and a site plan showing the location of the proposed structure or structures have been submitted to and approved by the Architectural Control Committee for the Association (ACC) as being in compliance with these restrictions as to use, quality of workmanship and materials, nature of materials, harmony of external design and external colors with existing and proposed structures.

2. All request and documents is to be submitted to the ACC for the Association for approval PRIOR to commencing the erection, placement, addition to or alteration of any such improvements on any lot.

3. In the event the ACC fails to approve or disapprove such plans and documents in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the member of the ACC, such plans and documents shall be deemed approved.

4. The Committee shall have the express authority to perform fact finding functions hereunder and shall have the power to construe and interpret any covenant herein that may ve vague, indefinite, uncertain or capable of more than one construction. The Architectural Control Committee shall have the authority to determine and publish reasonable standards for materials, colors and design for improvements.

Article 3. DWELLING SITES AND MATERIALS

1. All exterior buildings and building materials are subject to approval or rejection by the Architectural Control Committee. The Architectural Control Committee may state in forthcoming newsletters specific materials and colors that are acceptable or not acceptable and any changes to the existing policies.

2. Any fixed wall (including garages) facing a street shall be constructed, replaced, or repaired with materials consistent with those of the structure on that lot.

3. Roofing must be tile or composite material at least or greater that 210 pound fiberglass, 20-year warranted.

Article 4. LOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ON LOTS

1. All buildings/structures (whether permanent or temporary) must have prior approval of the Architectural Control Committee.

2. Location of buildings/structures, such as storage sheds, decks, play or athletic equipment, must allow for a 5-foot easement at the rear of the property.

3. All driveways shall be constructed of concrete. Any adjustments to driveway length or width must have prior approval of the Architectural Control Committee.

4. Buildings or structures in front of the property are prohibited.

Article 5. RE-SUBDIVISION OR CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS

Lots may be subdivided or consolidated into building sites, with the privilege of erecting placing, adding to or altering improvements on each resulting building site, subject to these restrictions; and provided further that, in cases where any of the residential lots covered by these Restrictions are subdivided or consolidated, the hereinafter named Association shall have the right and authority to equitably redistribute the maintenance charge specified under Article 18.

Article 6. PROHIBITED STRUCTURES

1. Mobile homes on any lot.

2. TV antennas that exceed 5 feet in height from the highest peak of the roof and satellite dishes larger than 9 feet in diameter. Dishes exceeding 10 feet high above the ground must be concealed from general view of residences.

3. Patio covers may be placed on side of residence if within 10 feet of the adjoining residence. This more aptly applies to lots on street corners.

4. Clotheslines are prohibited unless concealed by fences, landscape, or other structures.

5. Burglar bars are not permitted on doors or windows that are visible from the street.

6. Flag poles, basketball goals, skateboard ramps, or other athletic equipment may not be placed in front of the front building setback line. Exception: Basketball goals may be placed in driveway only (not on sidewalk or in street) and must be moved out of view by dark. Basketball goals may not be placed in such a location as to cause overrun in play to neighbor’s property.

7. Storage buildings shall not exceed 8 ½ feet high and the base shall not exceed two percent of the overall lot area on which it is located.

Article 7. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

1. No commercial business shall be conducted on or from any residence unless such business does not require or cause customer or client traffic to the residence or property. Any business or other activity, which produces constant traffic, noise, unsightly activity, or otherwise a nuisance to the community, is prohibited.

2. Noxious or offensive activities of any kind are considered a nuisance and not permitted. Such activities are classified as loud music, loud parties beyond 10 P.M., harassment of neighbors, uncontrolled children, pets, etc.

3. Streets should not be used as playgrounds as this constitutes a safety hazard.

Article 8. MINING AND MINERAL OPERATIONS

No oil, gas or water wells or drilling or development operation or refining, quarrying or mining operations of any kind shall be permitted on any lot.

Article 9. GARBAGE AND OTHER WASTE

1. No lot (vacant or occupied) shall be used as a dumping ground for rubbish, trash, or unwanted articles.

2. Trash containers must be kept out of sight except on days when collection is being made. Trashcans should not be stored on porches or in front of residences. All waste should be kept in containers with lids or tied plastic containers at all times.

3. Cut vegetation, such as large tree limbs must be disposed of in an authorized dump and not left in front of residences. Smaller refuse should be cut up, tied and/or bagged for trash collection.

Article 10. ANIMALS

1. No more than two animals per resident are allowed (two dogs, two cats, a dog and a cat, or two other household pets) provided they are not bred for commercial purposes.

2. All pets must be attended; that is, on a leash except when in the confines of the residence. Incessant barking or howling is deemed a nuisance and is not permitted.

3. All residents confining dogs and walking dogs should remove droppings. Failure to do so is a health hazard and causes an unpleasant environment for neighbors.

4. No other animals, normally considered as farm animals, (livestock, pigs, chickens, etc.) are permitted in the subdivision for any purpose commercial or otherwise.

5. Any resident will have the authority to call Animal Control for wandering pets.

Article 11. EASEMENTS

A 5-foot easement in from the rear fence of each lot is required for installation and maintenance of utilities and to facilitate drainage. Structures or landscape plantings in this area are not permitted. Refer to your deed restrictions for other considerations concerning easements.

Article 12. FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES

1. Fences shall be kept in good repair. Fences and fence type walls shall be six feet (6') in high above ground level, unless otherwise approvedd by the Architectural Control Committee, and the surface of any such fence or wall which faces any street, alley or driveway shall be faced with wood, brick, or stone, or some other material approved by the ACC.

2. All wood fences and gates shall be left natural, covered with natural clear STAIN or covered with a clear wood preserver. COLORS for masonry and iron portions of all fences shall be determined by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC), considering harmony with the existing residence.

3. Fences shall be 6 feet in height, unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Control Committee. No fence shall be placed between the building setback and the street.

4. All wood fences must be "solid" in appearance; the design of masonry and iron portions of all fences shall be subject to approval by the ACC. Wood fences and wood gates shall not be of open "picket" or "rail" design.

Article 13. TRAFFIC SITE BARRIERS

No shrub, tree, object or thing which obstructs sight lines or view of the roadway shall be erected, placed, or permitted on lots between properties or between property and adjacent roads.

Article 14. CUTTING WEEDS OR GRASS AND REMOVAL OF TRASH

1. Residents must keep grass mowed and trimmed in a reasonably neat manner. This includes both front and back yards. All residents must maintain adequate ground cover (grass or recognized ground cover) to protect against soil erosion and growth of weeds.

2. Accumulation of garbage, trash, rubbish or other waste of any kind is a violation.

3. No lot shall be used for storage of material and equipment except for normal residential requirements or as a temporary need associated with construction and improvements to the residence.

Article 15. SIGNS OR BILLBOARDS

1. The owner shall be permitted to display one sign on the property or the purpose of selling or renting the property not to exceed 5 square feet in area. Signs should be limited to words "For Sale," "For Rent," or "Sold" and name and telephone number of seller or realtor. Signs should not remain on property longer than two weeks after property has been sold, rented.

2. The Home Owners Association may place signs on lots noting special accomplishments, such as "Yard of the Month," Christmas decorating awards or other significant events. No other signs on the property are permitted without special permission of the Architectural Control Committee.

Article 16. MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

1. No automobile, truck, van, camper, motor home, mobile home, boat, or other vehicle, trailer, machinery or equipment of any kind may be "stored" or "continually parked" on the lot or any street right-of-way, easement or common area adjacent to any lot. None of the foregoing vehicles may be habitually parked in driveway so as to obstruct view of the street and oncoming traffic.

2. Motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, motorized bicycles, or other motorized vehicles shall not be operated on the streets of the subdivision unless by a state licensed driver. All such vehicles must be equipped with a properly functioning muffler and stored in driveways or garages when not in use.

3. All such vehicles must be kept and operated in such a way as to not endanger residents or be a nuisance to the community.

Article 17. MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL LOTS

All dwellings, fences, walls, and other approved structures, as well as landscaping, must be kept in reasonably good repair and maintenance by the homeowner so as not to become unsightly.

Article 18. MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION AND MAINTENANCE CHARGE

Declarant shall cause or has caused to be organized under the laws of the State of Texas a non-profit corporation named Crestridge Association, Inc. which organization shall have the duty of (1) assessing and collecting the annual maintenance charge of $125.00 (2) managing said fund and arranging for the performance of the services contemplated and making payment therefore out of said fund, (3) the establishment and enforcement of rules and regulations affecting the operation, use and employment of any common area facilities, (4) for acquisition and use of real and personal property, (5) for collection of assessments and (6) the effective and efficient operation of the business of the Association. In this regard, said Association shall have all the power granted by the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.

For your convenient feel free refer to your recorded copy of the Declarations in order to obtain the exact wording of the below list of articles that are part of the Declaration of Protective Covenants too :

Article 19. RIGHTS OF MORTGAGEES

Article 20. TERM OF RESTRICTIONS

Article 21. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS

Article 22. ASSIGNMENT BY DEVELOPER AND MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION

Article 23. AMMENDMENT OF RESTRICTIONS

Article 24. DRAINAGE