Section 7 - Nuisances

Section 7 adds the following language to the restrictions already in place:

"No unsightly debris, junk, furniture, appliances or trash will be on the porch, front yard, side yard or back yard of any residence within view of the street or the yard of an adjacent residence.

All lawns and exterior planting areas/beds shall be maintained free of high weeds, high grass and debris. All shrubs and trees shall be trimmed to prevent blockage of any sidewalk, walkway or City street light."

Who decides what is "unsightly" furniture? And why should an owner be obligated to maintain their backyard if others can't see it?

The City of Carrollton has already passed extensive ordinances regarding unsanitary and unsightly matter. Assuming we have these types of 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. This avoids the risks inherent in vague wording such as is included in this section. These provisions are both vague and overreaching. Vague restrictions such as these set the stage for inconsistent application, selective enforcement, abuse, and litigation risks.