Section 13 - Landscaping

Section 13 adds the following language:

"...all landscaping must be weeded, well-trimmed and maintained and must be in harmony with the neighborhood."

What exactly is well-trimmed? This is yet another example of a restriction that could have been written to give the Board the power to enforce City of Carrollton standards but instead they have created an ambiguous standard that is left entirely to their discretion.

The City of Carrollton has already passed extensive ordinances regarding the maintenance of grass and other landscape areas. Assuming there are issues in the neighborhood that necessitate a change to the covenants, we believe the Proposed Deed Restrictions should permit enforcement power to the extent of ordinances already in place. Vague restrictions such as these set the stage for inconsistent application, selective enforcement, abuse, and litigation risks.