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Deed Restrictions
Learn about Cherryhurst's deed restrictions, which lapsed by the 1970s and allowed commercial and multi-family development in the neighborhood.
By
Cherryhurst Civic Association
Published
June 17, 2026
Reading time
1 min
"Deed restrictions shape what can be built or operated on a piece of land. In neighborhoods without active zoning — which describes much of Houston — these private rules are often the main tool neighbors have to protect the character of their street. Knowing whether your property has active deed restrictions (and what they say) can matter when you're planning a renovation, a home business, or noticing new construction nearby."
Cherryhurst Civic Association
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