COCC deed restrictions

Candlelight Oaks is comprised of four different sections and consequently has four sets of deed restrictions. They are all basically the same with very few differences. Listed below are some of the more common deed restrictions that should be kept in mind in keeping the neighborhood a peaceful and harmonious place to live.

  1. Land - Use and Building Type: Lots must be used for single-family residential purposes - no hospitals, clinics, duplex houses, apartment houses, boarding houses, hotels and commercial and professional uses. Buildings other than one single-family dwelling can not exceed two stories in height and a private garage for not more than three cars are permitted.
  2. Dwelling Size and Construction: The livable area of each main residential structure, exclusive of open or screened porches, stoops, open terraces, garages, or detaced servant quarters shall not be less than 2,000 square feet.
  3. Building Location: No building shall be located on any lot nearer to the front lot line or nearer to the side street line than the minimum building setback lines shown on the recorded plat.
  4. Lot Area and Width: No dwelling shall be erected or placed upon any building site containing less than 6,600 square feet in area or having a width of less than 60' at the front building set back line shown on the recorded plat.
  5. Nuisances: No noxious or offensive activity shall be permitted upon any lot, nor shall anything be done theron which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.
  6. Temporary Structures: No structure of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage (except for living quarters conained therein for bona fide servants), barn or other outbuilding shall be used on any lot any time as a residence either teporarily or permanently.
  7. Vehicle Parking in Driveways and Streets: No boats, trailers, campers and/or mobile homes of any character may be permanently parked or stored on any driveway or street. Any such vehicle so parked or stored for a period of time in excess of 60 cumulative hours during any 72 hour period, shall be deemed to have been parked or stored in a permanent manner. Such vehicles may be parked and stored in garages. Motor vehicles, which are inoperative, or not in running order, may not be parked or stored on any driveway or street for any period of time in excess of 72 consecutive hours.
  8. Signs: No signs of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any lot except one sign of not more than 5 square feet advertising the property for sale or rent.
  9. Fences: No cyclone or cyclone type (being a fence composed of wire and metal) fence may be erected on any lot and all fences located along the outer perimeter of any lot must be 6 foot in height and constructed of cedar wood.
  10. Livestock and Poultry: No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any lot except that not more than 2 dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purposes.
  11. Garbage and Refuse Disposal: No lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish. Trash, garbage and other waste shall not be kept except in sanitary containers.
  12. Cutting Weeds and Drainage: Grass, vegetation and weeds on each lot shall be cut as often as may be necessary in order to maintain the same in a neat and attractive appearance. Likewise, all drainage ditches shall be maintained in the same manner and shall be unobstructed at all times.

Security Numbers
All Emergencies - 911

Security - 713-858-8020
HPD - 713-222-3131

Support Information
support@candlelightoaks.org

Detailed Deed Restrictions (including Amendments)
By Neighborhood Section

Section 1 Restrictions
Section 2 Restrictions
Section 3 Restrictions
Section 4 Restrictions