Covenants
The Southfork subdivision incorporates a modest set of restrictive covenants intended to help
preserve the value of its resident's property while still acknowledging the relatively rural
character of the subdivision. These covenants are legally binding on all those who own property
within the subdivision. It is the policy of the association to enforce these covenants in a
manner that will not place any undue financial burden or other hardship on any resident. If you
have any questions, please contact the
Southfork Property Owners Association Board.
An excerpt of the covenants covering just items most commonly affecting residents is also available; click on the link below:
Southfork Subdivision Covenants Excerpt
(PDF, last update 11/11/16, 35KB)
To report a violation of the covenants, please use the form below:
Covenant Voilation Complaint Form
For easy reference, the restrictions that are relevant to most property owners are listed
below (most found in section 22). The restrictions have been categorized and can be accessed
using the index below.
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No unit may be subdivided.
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Each unit shall be used for one single-family dwelling. If desired, a
barn and corral may be erected.
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All dwellings shall contain a minimum of (1040) one thousand forty
square feet - 28’ X 40’ box size (no single wide units) and a minimum (400) four
hundred square foot garage (20’ X 20’). Used dwellings moved onto a Southfork
unit must be approved by the
Architectural Control Committee.
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Construction or significant modification of any structure requires prior approval
of the
Architectural Control Committee.
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All dwellings or other buildings must be placed a minimum of (25) twenty-five
feet from the property line.
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The exterior of all buildings shall be constructed of or finished with
manufactured finished material, natural stone or brick and shall be painted or
stained upon completion so that all exposed surfaces shall have a finished
appearance. The garage and any barn shall conform with the color and
appearance to the exterior of the dwelling. All roofs shall have a minimum 3 - 12
pitch.
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No building or other structure shall be constructed on any drainage
easement. Surface waters may not be discharged onto a neighboring unit in a
manner detrimental to that unit.
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Any temporary structures or residences such as trailers, mobile
home, camper, tent, shack, barn, car port, or garage must be reviewed and
approved by the
Architectural Control Committee.
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No signs, advertisements, billboards or advertising structure of any
kind shall be displayed to the public view on any portion of a unit or building, or
on any common element, except (1) a sign of not more that (6) six square feet
advertising such unit for sale, or containing house numbers or occupants’ names,
(2) a sign which is first approved by the
Architectural Control Committee in writing. No signs shall be animated or flashing.
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All walls, fences, hedges or similar structures must be preapproved
by the
Architectural Control Committee, in writing. No wall or fence
shall be more than (6) six feet high.
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Lawns and gardens shall not exceed (4,000) four thousand square
feet, in total, for each unit. Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and
attractive manner. Trees, shrubs and vines that die shall be promptly removed.
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All units shall be kept at all times in a sanitary, healthful, attractive
and safe condition. Units shall not be used for storage of material or equipment.
The accumulation of garbage, trash or rubbish of any kind, except for normal
residential requirements or incident of construction of improvements thereon is
prohibited. All yard equipment shall be stored properly and all storage piles
(including wood) shall be maintained in a neat and attractive manner.
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Refuse shall be deposited in closed garbage cans or sealed
garbage bags and taken to the edge of the street for scheduled collection not
more than 12 hours before such collection is scheduled to occur. Emptied cans
shall be removed from the edge of the street as soon as practicable following
such collection and kept in a suitable storage area. No unit or common area
shall be used as a dumping ground for rubbish, trash, waste, materials or
garbage. Outdoor open burning of trash or other matter is prohibited.
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No noxious, obnoxious, illegal, dangerous or offensive activities
that would be an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood shall be allowed on
any unit. No commercial business or trade shall be permitted.
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No motor vehicles and trailers of a type generally used in a trade or
business or other commercial purpose including, without limitation, tractors,
trucks, busses, and trailers and construction equipment shall be parked or stored
on any public street, right-of-way or unit unless such vehicle can be enclosed
within a closed approved garage or storage building. This does not include
passenger cars, trucks or vans. Parking of commercial construction equipment is
only allowed during construction.
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No excavation shall be made except in connection with approved
construction and landscape.
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Except in the case of emergencies, no automotive repairs or
maintenance may be conducted within or upon a unit in such a manner as to be
visible from any point outside the unit. Abandoned or inoperable automobiles or
vehicles of any kind shall not be stored or parked on any portion of Southfork
Subdivision.
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Any exterior radio, television, or other aerial, antenna, satellite dish,
tower or other transmitting or receiving structure, or support thereof, shall be no
more than 4 feet higher than the peak of the roof of the dwelling, and shall be
located within 25 feet of the dwelling.
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All exterior lighting fixtures shall be at least 60 feet from the
property lines and approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
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No unsightly finishes, reflective surfaces or unsightly exposed
piping and wiring are permitted on any solar energy collecting panels or
attendant hardware or other energy conservation equipment.
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Cooling systems shall be adequately walled, fenced or landscaped
to prevent unreasonable noise and exposure.
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No well for the production of or from which there is produced water,
oil or gas shall be dug nor storage tanks or reservoirs, nor any installation of
power, telephone, or utility lines shall be made or operated anywhere on
Southfork, except works operated by Bobcat Meadows Metropolitan District, Association,
public agencies or duly certified public utility companies.
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Utilities are the sole responsibility of the individual owner. All
sanitary facilities shall have prior approval of the Health Department of El Paso
County. Unit owners shall obtain water services from the Bobcat Meadows
Metropolitan District.
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No more than (3) large animals of any kind shall he kept, raised or
bred on any unit of Southfork, except dogs, cats or other household pets (the
kind and number of which may be regulated, permitted or prohibited from time to
time by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board). Household pets,
such as dogs and cats, must be contained upon owners’ unit, and such pets may
not be permitted to run at large and any time. Approved fencing or a fenced run
may be required to assure that household pets do not stray from the unit.
Pedestrians within Southfork Subdivision who are accompanied by dogs must
have the dog under the pedestrian’s direct control by use of a leash not to
exceed 15 feet in length. Horses and livestock must be kept securely enclosed
by a sufficient corral or fence (not barbed wire).
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