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DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR BLOOMRIDGE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC.

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF COLLIN 8888888 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: THIS DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR BLOOMRIDGE (as may be amended from time to time, the "Declaration") is made by CANG McKinney Bloomridge 40, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("Declarant WITNESSETH: Declarant, as the owner of the real property described in Exhibit A, intends by recording this Declaration in the Official Public Records of Collin County, Texas, to create a general plan of development for a single-family home planned community known as Bloomridge. This Declaration provides for the overall development, administration, maintenance, and preservation of the real property now and hereafter comprising the Property (as hereinafter defined). An integral part of the development plan is the creation of Bloomridge Homeowner's Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation whose members shall be all owners of real property subject to this Declaration, to own, operate, and/of maintain various common areas and community improvements and to administer and enforce the covenants, conditions, restrictions, and easements set forth in this Declaration.

Unof ficial NOW, THEREFORE, Declarant hereby declares that the property described in Exhibit A, and any additional property which is subjected to this Declaration in the future in accordance with Article XIV of this Declaration, shall be owned, conveyed, used, occupied and otherwise encumbered subject to this Declaration, which shall run with the title to such property. This

in accordance with Article XIV of this Declaration, shall be owned, conveyed, used, occupied and otherwise encumbered subject to this Declaration, which shall run with the title to such property. This Declaration shall be binding upon all Persons having any right, title, or interest in any portion of the Property, their heirs, successors, successors-in-title, and assigns.

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS The terms used in this Declaration are intended to have their normal, commonly understood definitions, unless otherwise specified. In order to minimize repetition, avoid confusion, and explain key concepts, some terms are capitalized to indicate they have special definitions. Whenever used in capitalized form, those terms have the following meanings: (a) "Architectural Control Committee" and/or "ACC" shall mean and refer to the architectural review body for the Property, as described in Article III. During the development period, Declarant shall have the sole right to appoint and remove members of the ACC.

1 (b) “Association" shall mean and refer to Bloomridge Homeowner's Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation whose Certificate of Formation is filed with the Secretary of State and which shall have the right to enforce this Declaration.

(c) "Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean and refer to the body selected as provided in the Bylaws, being responsible for the general governance and administration of the Association and this Declaration. The initial Board shall be those individuals set forth in the Certificate of Formation and, during the time of Declarant control, the Declarant has the sole right to appoint and remove all Directors to the Board. The power and duties of the Board may, at the discretion of the Declarant, be limited to certain power and duties as set

Declarant has the sole right to appoint and remove all Directors to the Board. The power and duties of the Board may, at the discretion of the Declarant, be limited to certain power and duties as set forth in this Declaration or the Bylaws.

(d) "Builder" shall mean and refer to any person or entity who has acquired a Lot or Lots for the purpose of constructing a residence thereon for later sale to consumers.

(e) "Bylaws" shall mean and refer to the Bylaws of Bloom ridge Homeowner's Association, Inc. approved by the Board of Directors, as may be amended from time to time.

(f) ¡ficial "Common Properties" shall mean all real property (including improvements thereon) now or hereafter owned, leased or controlled by the Association, or to which the Association holds possessory or use rights, for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners (hereinafter defined) including, but not limited to such property which may be: (i) conveyed to the Association in fee simple title, (ii) leased to the Association, (iii) landscape or maintenance easements granted or dedicated to the Association by plat or other written instrument, (iv) retention ponds within the Property, and (vi) any other real property or improvement the Association, at the sole discretion of the Board, decides to maintain.

(g) "Community-Wide Standard" shall mean the standard of conduct, maintenance and appearance, including landscaping, generally prevailing throughout the Property or the minimum standards established pursuant to the Design Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit C, Rules and Board resolutions, whichever the highest standard. Declarant initially shall establish such standard. The Association, through its Board, shall ensure that the Community-Wide Standard

bit C, Rules and Board resolutions, whichever the highest standard. Declarant initially shall establish such standard. The Association, through its Board, shall ensure that the Community-Wide Standard established by the Declaration for the Property shall continue after the termination or expiration of the Class B membership. The Community-Wide Standard may contain objective elements, such as specific lawn or house maintenance requirements, and subjective elements, such as matters subject to the Board's discretion. The Community-Wide Standard may or may not be in writing and may apply in a varying number of circumstances such as but, not limited to a violation taking place for which a specific rule or regulation may not exist. The Declarant and the Board of Directors reserve the right to issue notices of violations based upon default or violation of any Community Wide Standard whether in written form or not. The Community-Wide Standard may evolve as development progresses and as the Property changes. The Community-Wide Standard shall not fall below the level established for the Property as of the date the Class B membership terminates or expires.

2 (h) "County" shall mean and refer to Collin County, Texas.

(i) “Declarant" shall mean and refer to not only CADG McKinney Bloomridge 40, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, but also any successor, alternate or additional Declarant as appointed by CADG McKinney Bloomridge 40, LLC, as successor, alternate or additional Declarant by written instrument, filed of record in the office of the County Clerk, specifically setting forth that such successor, alternate or additional Declarant is to have, in whole or in part, together with CADG McKinney Bloomridge 40, LLC, the Declarant's rights, duties, obligations

ically setting forth that such successor, alternate or additional Declarant is to have, in whole or in part, together with CADG McKinney Bloomridge 40, LLC, the Declarant's rights, duties, obligations and responsibilities for all or a specific portion or Phase of the Property. The term “Declarant" shall not include any person or entity that purchases a Lot from Declarant unless such purchaser is specifically assigned, by a separate recorded instrument, some or all of the Declarant's rights under this Declaration as to the conveyed property.

(i) "Design Guidelines" shall mean and refer to the design standards and guidelines adopted by the Declarant, as may be amended in accordance with Article III representing the minimum specifications for the construction of all residences additions to such residences, and other improvements associated with each residence including, without limitation, other structures or improvements located on a residential Lot, and the minimum requirements for landscaping to be installed and maintained on each Lot. The Design Guidelines are an integral part of this Declaration and the development plan of Bloomridge The initial Design Guidelines are attached hereto as Exhibit C. All Builders and prospective Owners or those desirous of constructing a residence on a Lot are strongly encouraged to obtain a current copy of the Design Guidelines prior to preparing plans and specifications for submission to the Reviewer for approval.

Unofficial (k) "Final Plat" shall mean, initially, the map or plat of Bloomridge, filed and recorded in the Plat Records of Collin County, Texas, and any future recorded subdivision maps or plats covering additional real property made subject to this Declaration, as such Final Plats may be amended from time to time.

rds of Collin County, Texas, and any future recorded subdivision maps or plats covering additional real property made subject to this Declaration, as such Final Plats may be amended from time to time.

(1) "Lot" shall mean and refer to any one (1) of the enumerated plots or tracts of land shown upon a Final Plat and "Lots" shall mean and refer to more than one (1) of same.

Article VIII.

"Member" shall mean and refer to a member of the Association, as described in "Owner" shall mean and refer to each and every person or business entity (whether one or more), including Declarant (so long as applicable) and Builder, that is a record owner of a fee or undivided fee interest in any Lot; provided, however, that (i) the term "Owner" or "Owners" shall not include any person or entity who holds a bona fide lien or interest in a Lot as security merely for the performance of an obligation (specifically including, but not limited to, any mortgagee or trustee under a mortgage or deed of trust) unless and until such mortgagee, beneficiary or trustee has acquired title to such Lot pursuant to foreclosure or any proceeding in lieu thereof; and (ii) with respect to any matter requiring the vote, consent, approval or other action of an Owner, each Lot shall be entitled to only one (1) vote except as provided for in Section 8.2 and Section 15.6 herein. Every Owner becomes a member of the Association; membership is mandatory.

3 (0) "Phase" shall mean and refer to each separately developed residential area or addition as set forth and more fully described on a Final Plat depicting real property that has been subjected to the Declaration.

(p) "Bloomridge" or "Property” shall mean and refer to the real property described on

forth and more fully described on a Final Plat depicting real property that has been subjected to the Declaration.

(p) "Bloomridge" or "Property” shall mean and refer to the real property described on Exhibit A, any improvements now or hereafter situated thereon, and any and all additional real property (and the improvements thereon) which Declarant hereafter subjects to this Declaration, in accordance with Article XIV hereof.

(a) "Street Tree Guidelines" shall mean and refer to the requirements for the installation, maintenance and replacement of trees and other landscaping on each Low and within the Property, including a detailed list of approved trees and landscaping for Bloomridge, as may be adopted by the Declarant and as may be amended in accordance with Article I (r) "Supplemental Declaration” shall mean a recorded instrument which accomplishes one or more of the following purposes: (i) subjects additional real property to this Declaration, or (ii) imposes, expressly or by reference, additional restrictions, covenants, easements and/or rights and obligations on the land described.

official A Supplemental Declaration may amend, add, or rescind provisions or restrictions in the original Declaration which affects all current and future Owners.

CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND USE OF LOTS Section 2.1 Residential Use The Property shall be used for single family residential purposes and home office only.

No building or other structure shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any Lot other than one (1) detached single-family residence per Lot, which residence may not exceed three (3) stories in height and a private garage as provided below. Any building or structure to be

any Lot other than one (1) detached single-family residence per Lot, which residence may not exceed three (3) stories in height and a private garage as provided below. Any building or structure to be placed or constructed on a Lot is subject to approval in writing by the Reviewer under Article III.

Section 2.2 Single-Family Use.

Each residence may be occupied only by persons living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, together with any household employees. Except for families consisting of persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage, no more than two persons per bedroom may occupy the same dwelling on a regular and consistent basis.

Section 2.2.1 Leasing During the period of Declarant control no leasing restrictions shall be in effect unless and until Declarant chooses to do so. After the period of Declarant control, no more than twenty percent (20%) of the Lots of the HOA may be leased at any given time to a Third Party without the express permission of the Board of Directors.

4 A Third Party is herein defined as any person who is not an Owner as that term is defined in the Declaration. Homeowners who rent or lease their residence are required to execute a written lease agreement, signed by the tenant and a copy provided to the Association prior to the tenant's possession of the residence. At the Board's sole discretion, a "tenant registration form" listing all names of Tenants and contact information may also be required.

The Declarant during the period of Declarant control and thereafter the Board of Directors shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to amend or rescind all or any portion of the provisions in this Section which may be accomplished by Resolution of the Board. Owners desiring to lease

shall have the right, in their sole discretion, to amend or rescind all or any portion of the provisions in this Section which may be accomplished by Resolution of the Board. Owners desiring to lease their homes after the twenty percent (20%) maximum has been fulfilled may apply for a hearing before the Board for temporary or special variances in case of hardship.

A variance Hearing may be held at the discretion of the Board by means of a written document submitted to the Board describing in detail the Owner's reason for requesting a variance to lease their home or the Board may choose to hold a Hearing in person, the method by which the Hearing will be held is at the sole discretion of the Board.

The lease shall contain, at a minimum, the following: Unofficial (i) Term of Lease. Initial term of the lease shall not be less than one (1) year.

(ii) (iii) Entire Residence. The property leased includes the entire residence.

Single Family. Lease is restricted to single family per Section 2.2 above.

Owner shall provide to the Association or its Managing Agent the names and contact information for the primary tenants.

(iv) Abide by Rules. The Owner must make available to the tenant copies of the CCR's, Rules and Regulations and all amendments thereto. Tenant must agree to abide by all Association rules and must acknowledge that failure to do so may constitute a default under the lease terms and agreement. Owner should obtain and submit to the Association or its Managing Agent a signed acknowledgment from the tenant that this section of the CCR's has been explained in detail.

No assignment or sub leasing is allowed. No time share or temporary leasing is allowed.

(vii) Tenant must carry renters insurance.

e tenant that this section of the CCR's has been explained in detail.

No assignment or sub leasing is allowed. No time share or temporary leasing is allowed.

(vii) Tenant must carry renters insurance.

Owner shall be responsible at all times for his tenant and the maintenance and upkeep of the home and lot. Should the tenant violate a rule and a violation notice is sent, the Owner shall be responsible for the violation and ensuring it is immediately abated. Should a fine for non-compliance result, the Owner shall be responsible for payment of the fine to the Association including any other monetary expenses the Association may incur for the enforcement and abatement of a violation which may include self-help actions. The Owner shall ensure the tenant complies with the CCR's, and all rules and regulations. This subsection shall not apply to any activity conducted by the Declarant or a Homebuilder.

5 Reserved to the Association shall be the right to amend or supplement the above rules and regulations with regard to leasing which may include the Association's right to limit the number of total leases/rentals allowed in the Association including the ability to limit the number of rental homes any one Owner / Entity may lease / rent within the Association. The Board may, by Resolution and adoption of policies, rules and/or regulations, amend or supplement all or any portion of Sections 2.2 and Section 2.2.1 as it is deemed necessary and in the best interest of the Association.

Section 2.3 Garage Required.

Each residence shall have an enclosed garage and shall conform to the requirements set forth in the Design Guidelines. The garage shall conform in design and materials with the main

3 Garage Required.

Each residence shall have an enclosed garage and shall conform to the requirements set forth in the Design Guidelines. The garage shall conform in design and materials with the main structure. No garage at any time shall be used as a residence or place of business. Garage doors should remain shut at all times when not in use. Owners using their garages for storage shall keep their garage door closed at all times when not in use. Items from the garage shall not be left out or stored on driveway or in any portion of the yard visible to the public eye at any time.

Section 2.4 Driveways.

☐ G All driveways shall be surfaced with concrete. The use of any other material or the use of color variations or design in driveways is subject to written approval of the ACC. Widening of driveways shall be subject to written approval of the ACC. Driveways shall not be used for storage at any time and no mechanic work shall be done in the driveway of a home. If Owner has an inoperable or wrecked vehicle parked in their driveway the Board has the right but, not the obligation to require the vehicle to be covered Driveways must be kept clean and free of debris.

Section 2.5 Uses Specifically Prohibited.

(a) No temporary dwelling, shop, storage building, trailer or mobile home of any kind or any improvement of a temporary character shall be permitted on any Lot without the express written consent of the Architectural Review Committee except (i) dog houses and small greenhouses which cannot be seen. Structures such as play scapes, play sets, or play houses, trampolines, gazebos, pergolas, patios and small buildings for storage of lawn maintenance equipment must receive prior written approval of the ACC before being placed or erected on

s, or play houses, trampolines, gazebos, pergolas, patios and small buildings for storage of lawn maintenance equipment must receive prior written approval of the ACC before being placed or erected on a Lot in accordance with Article III. Play scapes, play sets of any form or type or play houses may not exceed more than two (2) feet in height over the top of a fence line. No part of any such structure shall be visible from any front street or the front and side streets of residences located on a corner Lot or a major thoroughfare.

60 The Builder or contractor may have temporary improvements (such as a sales office and/or construction trailer) on a given Lot during construction of the residence on that Lot or on a different Lot as agreed to between the Builder or contractor and Declarant and/or as otherwise set out in the Design Guidelines. No building material of any kind or character shall be placed or stored upon the Property until the Owner thereof is ready to commence construction of improvements, and then such material shall be placed within the property lines of the Lot upon which the improvements are to be erected. No permanent basketball goals of any type are allowed. Portable basketball goals may be allowed with written approval of the ACC. Portable goals must be stored out of view when not in use and must be kept in good repair at all times, including the net. Portable goals may not be placed in the street or on a pedestrian sidewalk or between the sidewalk and street at any time. Portable goals may not be weighted down with tires, sand bags, rocks, or other unsightly items.

(b) This section in its entirety is subject to variance by the Declarant or Board of Directors. So long as fair and reasonable judgment is being exercised, Declarant or the Board of

r unsightly items.

(b) This section in its entirety is subject to variance by the Declarant or Board of Directors. So long as fair and reasonable judgment is being exercised, Declarant or the Board of Directors may, at their sole discretion, render decisions on a case by case basis with regard to parking, number of vehicles allowed per home or lot and what may constitute a violation.

Except as otherwise provided in this Section, no vehicle ntay be parked or left upon the street for more than twelve (12) hours at a time. Owners must utilize their garage and driveway for parking of vehicles at all times. No more than four vehicles per home or lot shall be allowed except for vehicles of guests invitees or vendors performing a service which shall be allowed to park for a period not to exceed twelve (12) hours without the express written permission of the ACC or Board. Except as provided below, the following vehicles may not be parked on any street within Bloomridge except for temporary periods which shall not exceed twelve (12) hours without the prior written permission of the ACC or Board: recreational vehicles which shall include RV's, mobile homes, campers, jet skis, as well as other various sports and recreational equipment motorized or hauled on a trailer or other form of transportation; stored vehicles, trucks with tonnage in excess of one (1) ton, commercial vehicles including all vehicles with commercial lettering or logos notwithstanding, small commercial vehicles that can be parked or stored in the garage out of public view shall be allowed; unlicensed or inoperable vehicles are prohibited. "Sports utility vehicles" and "mini-vans" (as such vehicles are commonly referred to,

ked or stored in the garage out of public view shall be allowed; unlicensed or inoperable vehicles are prohibited. "Sports utility vehicles" and "mini-vans" (as such vehicles are commonly referred to, as determined in the Board's discretion) and pick-up trucks without commercial writing or logos shall be treated as automobiles and may be parked outside of enclosed garages. Boats are permitted for no more than twelve hours (12) hours at a time and must remain attached to the vehicle. Should the presence of the boat limit safe passage of vehicles up or down the street where its parked or obstructs an oncoming driver's ability to clearly or safely see children at play or another vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, the immediate removal of the boat will be required Owners are not permitted to park trailers in the driveway or on the street at any time except for the purpose of loading or unloading for approved construction projects. Parking of trailers for approved use is strictly limited to no more than eight (8) hour periods. Parking trailers used in conjunction with an Owner's business or line or work is prohibited at all times. An Owner must arrange for parking of trailers, oversized trucks of any kind, including tow trucks and semi-trucks, to offsite parking facilities.

7 This Section shall not apply to activities performed by Declarant, Developer, or Builders or their respective agents. Parking, for purposes of law enforcement, emergency vehicle repairs, construction, service, and delivery vehicles for periods necessary to perform the services or make a delivery are excluded notwithstanding, the highest standard of care and overall community respect from all such excluded parties will be expected. Any failure in the

to perform the services or make a delivery are excluded notwithstanding, the highest standard of care and overall community respect from all such excluded parties will be expected. Any failure in the opinion of the Declarant, ACC, or Board of Directors to maintain such a standard could result in a violation or loss of such privileges.

The Board, in its discretion, may enact additional rules governing such temporary, irregular use or, in the absence of specific rules, shall have discretion in determining what constitutes permissible parking under such circumstances. As used in this Section, the term "vehicles" includes, without limitation, automobiles, trucks, boats, trailers, motorcycles campers, vans, jet skis, and other recreational vehicles.

(c) Cial No vehicle of any size which transports flammable or explosive cargo may be kept or parked on the Property at any time, except for use by or on behalf of Declarant in connection with the development of the Property or by a builder or contractor in connection with the construction of improvements on a Lot.

(d) No animals, wild animals or livestock of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on the Property for commercial purposes or for food. Dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept for the purpose of providing companionship for the private family; however, those pets which are permitted to roam free, or, in the sole discretion of the Board, constitute a nuisance or danger to the occupants of other Lots shall be removed upon request of the Board. Pet nuisance shall be considered a violation of these Covenants. Conditions and Restrictions and shall be subject to the notice and maximum fining rules and regulations of the Association. If the pet

Pet nuisance shall be considered a violation of these Covenants. Conditions and Restrictions and shall be subject to the notice and maximum fining rules and regulations of the Association. If the pet owner fails to honor such request, the Board may, at its sole discretion, remove or otherwise provide for the removal of the pet. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Board in its sole discretion and without incurring any further duty or obligation to owners and occupants within the Property may decide to take no action and refer complaining parties to the appropriate municipal or governmental authorities for handling and final disposition. Pets shall be kept on a leash whenever outside the Owner's dwelling except while inside a fenced yard.

Pets shall be registered, licensed and inoculated as required by law and must be properly tagged for identification. It is the Owner's responsibility to keep the front of their Lot clean and free of pet debris and to pick up and properly dispose of their pet's waste wherever deposited. Do not allow your pets to relieve themselves on common areas or neighboring properties. A violation of this nature will carry the maximum fine penalty. Notwithstanding anything seemingly herein to the contrary, no more than four (4) household pets will be permitted on each Lot.

(e) No Lot or other area on the Property shall be used as a dumping ground for rubbish or a site for the accumulation of unsightly materials of any kind, including, without limitation broken or rusty equipment, disassembled or inoperative cars, other vehicles or discarded appliances and furniture. Trash, garbage or other waste shall be kept in sanitary containers and

out limitation broken or rusty equipment, disassembled or inoperative cars, other vehicles or discarded appliances and furniture. Trash, garbage or other waste shall be kept in sanitary containers and kept out of public view. All incinerators or other equipment for the storage or other disposal of such material shall be kept in clean and sanitary condition. Materials incident to construction of 8 improvements may be stored on Lots during construction so long as construction progresses without undue delay and proper trash bins for storage of debris is used.

(f) No air-conditioning apparatus shall be installed on the ground in front of a residence. No air-conditioning apparatus shall be attached to any wall or window of a residence.

All air-conditioning equipment must be installed in the rear yard or on the side yard.

(g) The erection, construction, placement or installation of any television, radio or other electronic tower, serial, antenna, satellite dish or device of any type for the reception or transmission of radio or television broadcast signals or other means of communication upon a Lot or upon any improvement thereon is prohibited, except that this prohibition shall not apply to those antennae specifically covered by 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart S, Section 1.4000 (or any successor provision) promulgated under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended from time to time. The Board shall be empowered to adopt rules governing the types of antennae that are permissible hereunder and establishing reasonable, non-discriminatory restrictions relating to safety, location and maintenance of antennae.

To the extent that reception of an acceptable signal would not be impaired or the cost of

blishing reasonable, non-discriminatory restrictions relating to safety, location and maintenance of antennae.

To the extent that reception of an acceptable signal would not be impaired or the cost of installation would not be unreasonably increased, an antenna permissible pursuant to the Declaration or the rules of the Association may only be installed in a side or rear yard location, not visible from the street or neighboring property, and integrated with the dwelling and surrounding landscape. Antennae shall be installed in compliance with all state and local laws and regulations, including zoning, land-use and building regulations.

(h) No Lot or improvement thereon shall be used for commercial or manufacturing purposes of any kind other than a small home office. Nothing in this subparagraph shall prohibit a builder's use of a residence as a sales office until such builder's last residence on the Property is sold and closed. Nothing in this subparagraph shall prohibit an Owner's use of a residence for quiet, inoffensive activities such as a small home office, tutoring or giving lessons such as art or music, so long as such activities are consistent with the residential character of the Property, do not constitute a nuisance, or a hazardous or offensive use, or threaten the security or safety of others within the Property, as determined in the Board's discretion, and do not materially increase the number of cars parked on the street (i) No fence, wall, hedge or shrub planting which obstructs sight lines at elevations between three feet (34) and six feet (6') above the roadway shall be placed or permitted to remain on any corner Lot within the triangular area formed by the street right-of-way lines and a line

tions between three feet (34) and six feet (6') above the roadway shall be placed or permitted to remain on any corner Lot within the triangular area formed by the street right-of-way lines and a line connecting them at points ten feet (10') from the intersection of the street right-of-way lines, or, in the case of a rounded property corner, from the intersection of the street right-of-way lines as extended. The same sight-line limitations shall apply on any Lot within ten (10) feet from the intersection of a street right-of-way line with the edge of a private driveway or alley pavement.

No tree shall be permitted to remain within such distance of such intersections unless the foliage line is maintained at a minimum of nine (9) feet above grade or a sufficient height to prevent obstruction of such sight lines.

9 (j) Except for dog houses and small greenhouses, no building previously constructed elsewhere shall be moved onto any Lot, it being the intention that only new construction be placed and erected thereon. Other structures such as play scapes, play sets, play houses, trampolines, portable basketball goals, gazebos, pergolas and storage sheds for storing lawn maintenance equipment shall require the express written permission of the Architectural Review Committee before being placed on a Lot as described in 2.5(a) above.

(k) No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any Dot, except: (i) political signs which may be placed on the Lot no earlier than six (6) weeks prior to an election and which must be removed within two (2) weeks after the election for which such sign is displayed; (ii) one (1) professional security service sign of not more than one square foot; (iii) one (1) sign of

which must be removed within two (2) weeks after the election for which such sign is displayed; (ii) one (1) professional security service sign of not more than one square foot; (iii) one (1) sign of not more than five square feet advertising the property for rent or sale during any period that the Lot actually is for rent or sale; or (iv) signs used by a Builder to advertise the Property during the construction and sales period, each of which shall, in any event, comply with all statutes, laws or ordinances governing same. The Board of Directors or its agents shall have the right to remove any sign, billboard or other advertising structure that does not comply with the above, and in so doing shall not be subject to any liability for trespass or otherwise in connection with such removal.

(1) Clothes lines and the drying of clothes in public view are prohibited.

(m) Wood used for fireplace, barbeque or other use must be stacked neatly and screened from public view. The Owner is responsible for ensuring that such wood stack is kept free of rodents.

Unofficial (n) No Owner shall perform, fail to perform, or permit anything to be done or not done on such Owner's Lot which would violate any laws, statutes, ordinances or regulations of any kind or character which may include but is not limited to maintaining the community wide standard.

Section 2.6 Minimum Floor Area The total air-conditioned living area of the main residential structure constructed on each Lot, as measured to the outside of exterior walls but exclusive of open porches, garages, patios and detached accessory buildings, shall be in accordance with the City of McKinney Zoning and Subdivision Regulations but in no event shall be less than 1,800 square feet.

Section 2.7 Fences and Walls.

nd detached accessory buildings, shall be in accordance with the City of McKinney Zoning and Subdivision Regulations but in no event shall be less than 1,800 square feet.

Section 2.7 Fences and Walls.

Any fence or wall must be constructed of masonry, brick, wood, or other material approved by the Declarant or the ACC. No chain link fences are permitted except on the Common Properties or any school property. No fence or wall shall be permitted to extend nearer to any street than the front of any residence. However, all side yard fencing on corner Lots shall run parallel to the curb and may be placed no nearer than five feet (5') inside the side Lot line and shall not extend beyond a point of five feet (5') behind the front of the residence on that side notwithstanding should the recorded plat or an existing city ordinance require a different standard then that standard shall be the prevailing rule. Fences or walls erected by Declarant shall become the property of the Owner of the Lot on which the same are erected and as such shall be maintained and repaired by such Owner except as is provided in Article IV and Article IX. Any fence or portion thereof that 10 faces a public street shall be so constructed so that all structural members and posts will be on the side of the fence facing away from the street so that they are not visible from any street. No portion of any fence shall extend more than six feet (6') in height without the express written consent of the ACC. Fallen panels, broken or missing pickets, leans, fading and chipping or peeling paint or stain or any noticeable deterioration must be promptly repaired or replaced. No vinyl or chain link fencing is allowed.

Section 2.8 Building Materials.

, leans, fading and chipping or peeling paint or stain or any noticeable deterioration must be promptly repaired or replaced. No vinyl or chain link fencing is allowed.

Section 2.8 Building Materials.

The building materials to be used for each residence and other structure must conform to the requirements set out in the Design Guidelines attached hereto as Exhibit C. Should the city have a zoning ordinance in place and its requirement is in conflict with the Design Guidelines, the Builder shall notify the ACC of the conflict so a variance or suitable alternative may be reached.

The ACC shall always require the higher standard to prevail unless a variance by Declarant or ACC is provided.

Allowed roofing materials shall be set forth exclusively in the Design Guidelines. The color of roofing shall be consistent throughout Bloomridge and shall otherwise conform to the Design Guidelines and any city provisions. The exterior of homes in Bloomridge must be kept in good condition at all times. The roofs must be maintained in good condition, missing shingles must be replaced and tiles or roofing material that lifts or bows must be promptly repaired or replaced.

Unofficial Section 2.9 Mailboxes and Address Blocks.

_cluster mailboxes shall be standardized throughout Valencia on the Lake and shall be constructed in accordance with the Design Guidelines. Unless otherwise permitted by the United States Postal Service, mailboxes for Lots shall be cluster mailboxes of a standardized design approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee prior to installation and shall conform to any applicable requirements of the City, the United States Postal Service or other applicable governmental authority, and shall be constructed in accordance with applicable Design

and shall conform to any applicable requirements of the City, the United States Postal Service or other applicable governmental authority, and shall be constructed in accordance with applicable Design Guidelines. The Association does not maintain keys for cluster mailboxes. The Owner is responsible for obtaining the key(s) to the cluster box serving their Lot at the time of purchase.

In the event that any cluster mailbox installed in the Subdivision requires maintenance, replacement or repairs, such maintenance, replacement and/or repairs shall be performed by the Association and the costs and expenses incurred by the Association in connection therewith shall be charged on a pro rata basis (based on the total number of mailbox units within such cluster mailbox) as a special individual assessment to the Owners with mailbox units within the cluster mailbox that has been maintained, repaired and/or replaced."

Section 2.9.1 An address block shall be installed on the front façade of each residence.

11 Section 2.10 Landscaping.

Each Builder of a residence upon each Lot shall, upon or before the first occupancy of a house, sod grass in the front and side yards, plant the minimum size and number of trees and minimum size and number of shrubs in the front yard against the foundation of the house or in a designated flower bed established or designed for that purpose and as required by either the Design Guidelines, The City of McKinney or the Street Tree Guidelines. Thereafter, each Owner of a Lot shall have the responsibility to properly maintain such trees and landscaping and if necessary, shall replace such trees or landscaping in accordance with the Design Guidelines, City of McKinney and Street Tree Guidelines. The Declarant and/or the Association shall have the right

d if necessary, shall replace such trees or landscaping in accordance with the Design Guidelines, City of McKinney and Street Tree Guidelines. The Declarant and/or the Association shall have the right but not the obligation, to be exercised at its sole option, to remove and replace dead trees and landscaping and charge the costs thereof to the Owner's account as a special individual assessment under Section 10.7 below. Grass may not grow or be maintained at a height of more than four inches (4"). Lawns, planting beds and tree wells should be kept free of weeds and dead plants and vegetation. Dead landscaping of any kind such as but, not limited to: trees, sod, plants, shrubs or flowers shall be promptly removed and replaced within thirty (30) days of less during favorable planting seasons or ninety (90) days or less during unfavorable planting seasons.

Section 2.11 Design Guidelines and Street Free Guidelines.

nofficial In addition to any requirements set forth in this Declaration, all Owners are required to comply with the Design Guidelines and Street Tree Guidelines in the construction of improvements within the Property and the installation, maintenance and replacement of trees and landscaping within the Property.

ARTICLE III ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Section 3.1 Review Authority.

(a) General Declarant and the Association will, in all likelihood engage the services of third-party professionals including architects, engineers, or other persons to perform and administer the submission, review and inspection process which may be required or necessary under this Article. Declarant reserves the right to implement and enforce additional application, permitting, review, testing and inspection requirements and procedures not contained herein

necessary under this Article. Declarant reserves the right to implement and enforce additional application, permitting, review, testing and inspection requirements and procedures not contained herein relating to national or uniform codes pertaining to building, electrical, plumbing and any other aspect of construction or development as deemed necessary by Declarant.

(b) Declarant. Declarant shall have exclusive authority to administer, review and act upon all applications for architectural and other improvements within the Property until all planned Lots have been conveyed to persons other than Declarant or a Builder and have been improved with a dwelling for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued, unless Declarant earlier terminates its rights in a recorded instrument.

12 Declarant may designate or engage one or more persons or entities to act on its behalf with respect to some or all matters coming within the purview of this Article III. In reviewing and acting upon any request for approval, Declarant or its designee act solely in Declarant's interest and owe no duty to any other person. Declarant is not required to hold meetings or keep minutes relating to its review under this Article.

Declarant may from time to time delegate or assign all or any portion of its rights under this Article to any other person, entity or committee, including the Architectural Control Committee.

Any such delegation shall be in writing, shall specify the delegated responsibilities, and shall be subject to (i) Declarant's right to revoke such delegation at any time and reassume its prior jurisdiction, and (ii) Declarant's right to veto any decision which it determines, in its discretion, to

e subject to (i) Declarant's right to revoke such delegation at any time and reassume its prior jurisdiction, and (ii) Declarant's right to veto any decision which it determines, in its discretion, to be inappropriate or inadvisable for any reason. So long as Declarant has any rights under this Article, the jurisdiction of other entities shall be limited to such matters as Declarant specifically delegates.

(c) fficia Architectural Control Committee. Upon Declarant's delegation or upon expiration or termination of Declarant's rights under this Article, the Association, acting through the ACC, shall assume jurisdiction over architectural matters. The ACC shall consist of at least three persons the majority of which shall be Members One out of three Members of the ACC need not be Members of the Association and may, but need not, include architects, engineers, or similar professionals, who may be compensated in such manner and amount, if any, as the Board may establish. The ACC members shall be designated, shall serve and may be removed and replaced in the Board's discretion. Such removal or replacement shall done by Board Resolution and shall be deemed approved upon majority vote of the Board. ACC Members may serve perpetual terms or the Board may choose to set limits for the terms served by ACC Members by Resolution of the Board.

For so long as Declarant owns any portion of the Property (and unless the Declarant notifies the ACC in writing to the contrary), the ACC shall notify Declarant in writing, no less than thirteen (13) business days prior to communicating any action (i.e., approval, partial approval, or disapproval) it intends to take under this Article. A copy of the application and any additional

han thirteen (13) business days prior to communicating any action (i.e., approval, partial approval, or disapproval) it intends to take under this Article. A copy of the application and any additional information that Declarant may require shall accompany the notice. During such time, Declarant I shall have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to veto any ACC action; provided, Declarant's right to veto must be exercised within ten (10) business days after it receives notice of the ACC's proposed action. The party submitting the plans for approval shall not be notified of the ACC's proposed action until after Declarant's right to veto has expired.

The Board may create and appoint subcommittees of the ACC. Subcommittees may be established to preside over particular areas of review (e.g., landscape plans) and shall be governed by procedures the Board or the ACC may establish. Any subcommittee's actions are subject to review and approval by Declarant, for as long as Declarant may review the ACC's decisions, and the ACC. Notwithstanding the above, neither the ACC nor Declarant shall be obligated to review all actions of any subcommittee, nor shall the failure to take action in any instance not be a waiver of the right to act in the future.

13 Unless and until such time as Declarant delegates any of its reserved rights to the ACC or Declarant's rights under this Article expire or terminate, the Association shall have no jurisdiction over architectural matters.

(d) Reviewer. The entity having jurisdiction in a particular case, whether Declarant or its designees or the ACC, shall be referred to as the "Reviewer".

(e) Fees; Assistance. The Reviewer may establish and charge reasonable fees for its

diction in a particular case, whether Declarant or its designees or the ACC, shall be referred to as the "Reviewer".

(e) Fees; Assistance. The Reviewer may establish and charge reasonable fees for its review of applications and shall require that such fees be paid in advance. If such fees or charges, including those set forth under Section 3.3 below, are not paid in advance, the Reviewer shall have no obligation whatsoever to review any such related application. Such fees may include the reasonable costs incurred in having any application reviewed by architects engineers, or other professionals. The Board may include the compensation of such persons in the Association's annual operating budget.

Section 3.2 Review Requirements.

No building, wall, pool or other structure shall be commenced, erected, installed, placed, or substantially altered on any Lot, nor shall any exterior painting (other than repainting a structure the same or similar color) of, exterior addition to substantial alteration of, such items be made until all plans and specifications and a plot plan have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Reviewer.

nofficial The Reviewer is authorized and empowered to consider and review any and all aspects of construction and landscaping which may, in the reasonable opinion of the Reviewer, adversely affect the living enjoyment of one (1) or more Owners or the general value of the Property. The community wide standard may be utilized as a basis for review and approval or denial as well as the Reviewer having the right to take into consideration aesthetics or how a modification or change may adversely affect the harmony of aesthetics in a community.

In reviewing each submission, the Reviewer may consider any factors it deems relevant,

eration aesthetics or how a modification or change may adversely affect the harmony of aesthetics in a community.

In reviewing each submission, the Reviewer may consider any factors it deems relevant, including, without limitation, harmony of the proposed exterior design with surrounding structures and environment. Decisions may be based on purely aesthetic considerations and whether the modification will be in keeping with the harmony and design of the surrounding neighborhood and community. Each Owner acknowledges that aesthetic determinations are purely subjective and that opinions may vary as to the desirability and/or attractiveness of particular improvements.

The Reviewer shall have the sole discretion to make final, conclusive, and binding determinations on matters of aesthetic judgment and such determinations are not subject to judicial review so long as they are made in good faith and in accordance with the required procedures.

Section 3.3 Procedure for Approval.

PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY CONSTRUCTION BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY, THE BUILDER SHALL OBTAIN FROM THE REVIEWER A BUILDING PERMIT / APPROVAL AND SHALL PAY, IN ADVANCE, ANY RELATED INSPECTION FEES AND FEES OWING OR TO BE OWED AS DETERMINED BY THE REVIEWER.

14 THIS REQUIREMENT NOT ONLY APPLIES TO ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION BUT TO POOL INSTALLATIONS, MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES OF IMPROVEMENTS. FAILURE TO OBTAIN SUCH PERMIT OR APPROVAL OR TO PAY SUCH FEES PRIOR TO INITIATION OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR THE REVIEWER OR THE ASSOCIATION TO REQUEST AND OBTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY RELIEF TO RESTRAIN ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION.

In addition to the foregoing requirement, final plans and specifications shall be submitted

OR THE ASSOCIATION TO REQUEST AND OBTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY RELIEF TO RESTRAIN ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION.

In addition to the foregoing requirement, final plans and specifications shall be submitted in duplicate by certified mail, return receipt requested or hand delivery to the Reviewer. The plans and specifications shall show the nature, kind, shape, height, materials and location of all landscaping and improvements.

The application shall specify in writing any requested variances from the requirements set forth in this Declaration, the Design Guidelines, the Street Tree Guidelines or any Community-Wide Standard. The Reviewer is authorized to request the submission of samples of proposed construction materials and such other information as they reasonably deem necessary to make their determination. At such time as the plans and specifications meet the approval of the Reviewer, one complete set of plans and specifications will be retained by the Association, for up to three (3) years only, and the other complete set of plans shall be marked as "Approved" or "Denied", signed by a representative of the Reviewer and returned to the Lot Owner or his designated representative. If disapproved by the Reviewer, one set of such plans shall be accompanied by a reasonable statement of the reasons for disapproval, which statement shall be signed by a representative of the Reviewer. Any modification of the approved set of plans and specifications must again be submitted to he Reviewer for its approval. The Reviewer's approval or disapproval, as required herein, shall be in writing. Any reliance upon a verbal approval of any plans by the Reviewer shall be wholly unjustified, at the risk of the Lot Owner and

iewer's approval or disapproval, as required herein, shall be in writing. Any reliance upon a verbal approval of any plans by the Reviewer shall be wholly unjustified, at the risk of the Lot Owner and subject to any subsequent or otherwise conflicting written response by the Reviewer.

If the Reviewer fails to approve or disapprove BUILDER plans within ten (10) business days of receipt by the Reviewer any such plans and specifications or modification thereto will be deemed to have been approved notwithstanding, the Builder shall be solely responsible for ensuring all plans and specifications meet or exceed the building standards and requirements of this Declaration, the Design Guidelines, as well as any City of McKinney zoning ordinances and building requirements. Any Builder who is constructing residences on multiple Lots shall have the option of submitting a master set of final plans and specifications for all of the residences it intends to construct within the Property to the Reviewer in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Once the master set of plans has been approved, the Builder shall be allowed to construct residences in accordance with such approved plans and no further submittals shall be required unless material deviations have been made to such approved plans or new plans not previously approved are added. The Builder shall submit a plot plan with the physical address and Lot and Block to the Reviewer. Any application for new construction or modification that is returned to the Builder for additional information shall be placed on an automatic hold. The Builder shall be responsible for providing the additional information requested.

15 While on hold the number of days Reviewer has to complete the review is suspended and

aced on an automatic hold. The Builder shall be responsible for providing the additional information requested.

15 While on hold the number of days Reviewer has to complete the review is suspended and will not resume until the day the additional information requested is received by the Reviewer. If the Builder fails to provide the additional information within five (5) business days, the application shall be automatically deemed disapproved and a new application for review will be required.

The Reviewer may, but is not obligated to, permit or require that plans be submitted or considered in stages, in which case, a final decision shall not be required until after the final, required submission stage. As part of any approval, the Reviewer may require that construction in accordance with approved plans commence within a specified time period. If construction does not commence within the required period, the approval shall expire and the Owner must reapply for approval before commencing any activities. Once commenced, construction must be diligently pursued to completion. All construction work shall be completed within one (1) year of commencement unless otherwise specified in the notice of approval or the Design Guidelines, or unless the Reviewer, in its discretion, grants an extension in writing. If approved work is not completed within the required time, it shall be in violation of this Article and shall be subject to enforcement action.

Also as a part of the review process, the Reviewer may require that the construction of any improvement be inspected on a periodic basis prior to completion for compliance with the plans, codes adopted by the Declarant and other matters relating to the quality or method of construction.

any improvement be inspected on a periodic basis prior to completion for compliance with the plans, codes adopted by the Declarant and other matters relating to the quality or method of construction.

The Association may conduct such inspections or, in the alternative, it may contract with third parties for such purposes. The Owner on whose Lot the construction is taking place shall be responsible for the payment of costs relating to any such inspection.

Unofficia All other applications submitted shall be reviewed within thirty (30) business days after the date of submission of all information the Reviewer requires. If the Reviewer fails to approve or disapprove plans within thirty (30) business days of receipt any such plans and specifications or modifications thereto will be deemed to have been disapproved. Any application for modification that is returned to the Owner for additional information shall be placed on an automatic hold. The Owner shall be responsible for providing the additional information requested. While on hold the number of days Reviewer has to complete the review is suspended and will not resume until the additional information requested is received by the Reviewer. If the Owner fails to provide the additional information within five (5) business days, the application shall be automatically deemed disapproved and a new application for review shall be required.

Section 3.4 Standards.

The Reviewer shall have sole discretion with respect to taste, design and all standards specified herein. One objective of the Reviewer is to prevent unusual, radical, curious, odd, bizarre, peculiar or irregular structures from being built on the Property. The Reviewer shall have

ndards specified herein. One objective of the Reviewer is to prevent unusual, radical, curious, odd, bizarre, peculiar or irregular structures from being built on the Property. The Reviewer shall have the authority to interpret and amend the Design Guidelines or the Street Tree Guidelines, subject to Declarant's approval for so long as Declarant or any Builder owns any portion of the Property and, thereafter, subject to the approval of the Board. The Reviewer may from time to time publish and promulgate bulletins regarding architectural standards, which shall be fair, reasonable and uniformly applied and shall carry forward the spirit and intention of this Declaration.

16 Section 3.5 Requests for Variance.

Upon submission of a written narrative request for same, the Reviewer may, from time to time, in its sole discretion, permit Owners and Builders to construct, erect or install improvements which are in variance from the requirements of this Declaration or which may be contained in the Design Guidelines or the Street Tree Guidelines. In any case, however, such variances shall be in basic conformity and shall blend effectively with the general architectural style and design of the community. No member of the ACC or the Board, or the Association or Declarant shall be liable to any Owner or other person claiming by, through, or on behalf of any Owner, for any claims, causes of action, or damages arising out of the granting or denial of, or other action or failure to act upon, any variance request by any Owner or any person acting for or on behalf of any Owner.

Each request for a variance submitted hereunder shall be reviewed separately and apart from other such requests and the grant of a variance to any Owner shall not consitute a waiver of the

any Owner.

Each request for a variance submitted hereunder shall be reviewed separately and apart from other such requests and the grant of a variance to any Owner shall not consitute a waiver of the Reviewer's right to strictly enforce the Declaration, the Design Guidelines of the Street Tree Guidelines against any other Owner. Each such written request must identify and set forth in narrative detail the specific restriction or standard from which a variance is sought and describe in complete detail the exact nature of the variance sought. Any grant of a variance by the Reviewer must be in writing and must identify in narrative detail both the standard from which a variance is being sought and the specific variance being granted.

Section 3.6 Liability of Reviewer.

Neither Declarant, the Board of Directors, the Architectural Control Committee, nor any of their respective members, officers, employees, designees, contractors, administrators, inspectors and agents, shall have any liability whatsoever for decisions made in accordance with this Article so long as such decisions are made in good faith and are not arbitrary or capricious. The plans or the site plan submitted to the Reviewer shall be the responsibility of the Owner of the Lot to which the improvements relate, and the Reviewer shall have no obligation to check for errors in or omissions from any such plans, or to check for such plans' compliance with the general provisions of this Declaration, or any codes ordinances, regulations or other laws, whether statutory or not, and whether the same relate to Dot lines, building lines, easements or any other issue. Review and approval of any plans pursuant to this Article may be based on purely aesthetic considerations.

not, and whether the same relate to Dot lines, building lines, easements or any other issue. Review and approval of any plans pursuant to this Article may be based on purely aesthetic considerations.

The Reviewer is not responsible for the structural integrity or soundness of approved construction or modifications, for compliance with building codes and other governmental requirements, or for ensuring that every dwelling is of comparable quality, value, or size, of similar design, or aesthetically pleasing or otherwise acceptable to other Owners.

THE ASSOCIATION HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND PERPETUALLY INDEMNIFIES AND HOLDS DECLARANT, THE BOARD, THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, DESIGNEES, ADMINISTRATORS, INSPECTORS, CONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LOSS, DAMAGE, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS' FEES, IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF ANY ACTIONS OR INACTIONS TAKEN HEREUNDER BY THE REVIEWER, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER OR NOT THE REVIEWER, ITS EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES TO OR EMPLOYED BY THE REVIEWER ACTED NEGLIGENTLY OR WITH WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.

17 Section 3.7 Special Rights of Declarant.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any Lot owned by Declarant or its successor or assign, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Article III and Declarant shall not be required to submit plans and specifications, etc. to the Architectural Control Committee nor obtain the consent, permission or approval of the Architectural Control Committee for the matters otherwise required pursuant to this Article III, and the consent, permission or approval of the

ee nor obtain the consent, permission or approval of the Architectural Control Committee for the matters otherwise required pursuant to this Article III, and the consent, permission or approval of the Architectural Control Committee shall be deemed given for plans and specifications, plot plans and the like to be used by Declarant, or Declarant's assigns, in the construction of any residence on any Lot owned or sold to a Builder by Declarant.

DECLARANT ALSO RETAINS SPECIAL AND UNIQUE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES IN ARTICLE XII THAT TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER ARTICLES OR SECTIONS IN THIS DECLARATION.

ARTICLE IV icial SPECIAL FENCING AND LANDSCAPING Section 4.1 Fences, Walls and Screening Landscaping Declarant and/or the Association shall have the right but not the obligation, to erect, install, maintain, repair and/or replace fences, walls and/or screening landscaping within that portion of any Lot situated along the perimeter of the Property or on Lots adjacent to Common Properties, as shown on a Final Plat. Any such fence, wall or sprinkler system shall be the property of the Owner of the Lot on which such fence, wall or sprinkler system is erected or installed, subject to the easements and rights of Declarant and the Association set forth below.

Owner shall maintain said fence, wall or sprinkler system in good condition and promptly make repairs when needed. With respect to any fencing installed within a Lot that is adjacent to a thoroughfare, the Association shall have the exclusive right to stain the exterior of such fence facing the thoroughfare whenever, in the Board's sole and absolute discretion, it deems necessary.

The Design Guidelines shall contain all construction and materials requirements for the walls adjacent to the Common Properties and any thoroughfare.

sole and absolute discretion, it deems necessary.

The Design Guidelines shall contain all construction and materials requirements for the walls adjacent to the Common Properties and any thoroughfare.

Section 4.2 Landscaping.

Declarant and/or the Association shall have the right to grade, plant and/or landscape and maintain, repair, replace and/or change such grading, planting and landscaping on any portion of the Property not comprising any portion of a Lot and, without limitation whatsoever, to do all things necessary within the Property to obtain full compliance with the Street Tree Guidelines.

Section 4.3 Easement.

Declarant and the Association shall have, and hereby reserve, the right and easement to enter upon the Common Properties and those Lots which are situated along the perimeter of the Property and/or the Common Properties, as shown on a Final Plat, or the Lots adjacent to a thoroughfare, for the purpose of exercising the discretionary rights set forth in this Article IV.

18 Section 4.4 Declarant's and the Association's Discretion.

Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, neither Declarant nor the Association shall ever be obligated to erect, install, maintain, repair or replace any fences, walls, sprinkler systems, grading, planting or landscaping on the Property.

Section 4.5 Fifteen (15) Year Limitation.

The provisions of this Article IV regarding Declarant's rights shall terminate and be of no further force and effect from and after that date which is fifteen (15) years after the recording of this Declaration. The rights of the Association shall continue throughout the term hereof.

ARTICLE V LOT MAINTENANCE BY OWNERS Section 5.1 Lot Maintenance.

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n (15) years after the recording of this Declaration. The rights of the Association shall continue throughout the term hereof.

ARTICLE V LOT MAINTENANCE BY OWNERS Section 5.1 Lot Maintenance.

official After the installation of the landscaping on a Lot by a builder, the Owner of the Lot shall thereafter maintain the yard in a sanitary and attractive manner, including adequate watering and immediate replacement of dead vegetation and trees, and shall edge the street curbs that run along the Lot boundary lines and along the driveway. Yards must be kept mowed and trimmed at regular intervals so as to maintain the Lot in a neat and attractive manner maintaining the grass height at four inches (4") or less. No vegetables shall be grown in any portion of a Lot yard that faces a street or is visible to the public.

Section 5.2 Maintenance of Improvements.

Each Owner shall maintain the exterior of all buildings, fences, walls and other improvements on his Lot in good condition and shall repair and/or replace worn and rotten parts, and shall regularly repaint all painted surfaces and shall not permit the roofs, rain gutters, down spouts, exterior walls, windows, doors, walks, driveways, parking areas or other exterior portions of the improvements to deteriorate in an unattractive manner. Exterior surfaces must be repainted with the same color paint as the original. Any variation in color must receive prior written approval of the Architectural Reviewer before application. All fences shall be kept neat, clean and in good repair. Any fence or portion thereof which is damaged, broken, leaning, or otherwise not in good repair shall be immediately repaired or replaced. All exterior portions of a home must be kept in good repair at all times.

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ken, leaning, or otherwise not in good repair shall be immediately repaired or replaced. All exterior portions of a home must be kept in good repair at all times.

19 ARTICLE VI ENFORCEMENT Section 6.1 Special Enforcement Rights of the Board of the Association.

In the event an Owner fails to comply with any provision of this Declaration, the Design Guidelines or the Street Tree Guidelines, including but not limited to any requirement contained in Article V, then, prior to the Board or the Association enforcing the compliance of such failure or seeking against such Owner remedies in accordance with this Declaration (or such other remedies as may be available to the Board and/or the Association at law or in equity), the Board shan first be obligated to give such Owner at least one (1) notice of not less than ten (10) days of such violation and in which to cure such failure (violation). If the Owner shall not have corrected such violation within the time allotted after the giving of such notice, the Board of Directors shall have the right but not the obligation, to assess monetary fines and / or enter upon the Lot and to bring the Lot, and any improvements thereon, into full compliance with this Declaration, the Design Guidelines or the Street Tree Guidelines (Self Help Actions). The Owner of such Lot hereby grants permission to such Declarant or Association (or its duly authorized agents) to enter upon such Lot and perform those duties which the Owner failed to perform without liability whatsoever to such Owner or any Person for trespass, conversion, or any claim for damages.

All costs and expenses incurred by the Association in connection with correcting any such failure

t liability whatsoever to such Owner or any Person for trespass, conversion, or any claim for damages.

All costs and expenses incurred by the Association in connection with correcting any such failure (violation) shall be borne by the Owner. If any Owner does not promptly reimburse the Association for all such costs, expenses and violation fines assessed after receipt of written request for same, the Board shall have the right to assess the Owner for same plus interest, from time to time and at the discretion of the Board, such assessment, interest and fines being a special individual assessment under the provisions of Section 10.6 below. The Association shall have the right but, not the obligation, to supplement this Article and Section of the Declaration with a Notice and Fining Policy.

Section 6.2 Enforcement.

In addition to but not in lieu of the enforcement rights set forth in Section 6.1, the Board of Directors may impose sanctions for violation of this Declaration (including any rules, guidelines or standards adopted pursuant to the Declaration) in accordance with the applicable procedures set forth in any policy or procedure adopted by the Board. Such sanctions may include all remedies available at law and/or in equity and all remedies herein, including, without limitation, the following: Un (a) Fines. The Board of Directors may impose reasonable monetary fines which may not exceed $1,000.00 per violation occurrence and which shall constitute a lien upon the Owner of the Lot related to or connected with the alleged violation. The Board may, in their sole discretion, levy fines in lump sums or in increments notwithstanding, no individual fine shall be less than $50.00. The Owner shall be liable for the actions of any tenant, occupant, guest, or invitee of his

ion, levy fines in lump sums or in increments notwithstanding, no individual fine shall be less than $50.00. The Owner shall be liable for the actions of any tenant, occupant, guest, or invitee of his Lot including but, not limited to fines for non-compliance levied against Owner for violations committed by any occupant, tenant, guest, or invitee. The Board shall deliver or caused to be delivered at least one (1) notice to the Owner which shall contain the following: The nature of the violation, the article and/or section of the CCR's, Design Guidelines or Rules and Regulations being violated, the number of days allowed to abate the violation, the amount of the fine to be 20 levied, if any, the right to a hearing before the ACC Committee or the Board in the absence of an ACC Committee.

(b) Suspension of Rights to Use the Common Properties. The Board of Directors may suspend any person's or entity's right to use any recreational facilities within the Common Properties; provided, however, nothing herein shall authorize the Board of Directors to limit ingress or egress to or from a Lot.

(c) Right to Require Removal. The Board of Directors may require an Owner, at the Owner's expense, to remove any dead tree or landscaping from an Owner's Lot which does not comply with the Street Tree Guidelines and to restore or install the necessary trees or landscaping as required by the Street Tree Guidelines and, upon failure of the Owner to do so, the Board of Directors or its designee shall have the right to enter the Lot, remove and cure the violation without such action being deemed a trespass and charge the costs thereof to the Owner's account as a special individual assessment in accordance with Section 10.6 below, (f)

ove and cure the violation without such action being deemed a trespass and charge the costs thereof to the Owner's account as a special individual assessment in accordance with Section 10.6 below, (f) Levy Special Individual Assessment. The Board of Directors may levy a special individual assessment in accordance with Section 10.6 as a violation fine and/or to cover costs incurred by the Association in bringing a Lot into compliance with this Declaration or the Design Guidelines.

nofficial (g) Lawsuit; Injunction or Damages. The Board of Directors may bring a suit at law or in equity to enjoin any violation or to recover monetary damages, or both.

Failure by Declarant or the Board of Directors, to enforce any covenant, condition, agreement or restriction herein contained shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter. In addition to the Association's enforcement rights, this Declaration may be enforced by any aggrieved Owner.

The decision to pursue enforcement action in any particular case shall be left to the Declarant's discretion during the period of Declarant control and thereafter, the Board's discretion, except that the Board shall not be arbitrary or capricious in taking enforcement action.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the Board may determine that, under the circumstances of a particular case. (i) the Association's position is not strong enough to justify taking any or further action; (11) the covenant, restriction, or rule being enforced is, or is likely to be construed as, inconsistent with applicable law; (iii) although a technical violation may exist or may have occurred, it is not of such a material nature as to be objectionable to a reasonable person or to

trued as, inconsistent with applicable law; (iii) although a technical violation may exist or may have occurred, it is not of such a material nature as to be objectionable to a reasonable person or to justify expending the Association's resources; or (iv) that it is not in the Association's best interests, based upon hardship, expense, or other reasonable criteria, to pursue enforcement action.

21 ARTICLE VII AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION Section 7.1 Amendment.

This Declaration may be amended by Declarant at any time within five (5) years from the date this Declaration is filed of record with the office of the County Clerk or so long as Declarant owns at least one Lot. Declarant may amend the Declaration for any reason without the consent or joinder of any party or without the need to call a meeting of the Association. In addition to the foregoing, the Declaration may be amended by an instrument containing such amendment(s) and recorded in the Official Public Records of the County, provided, that (i) during the period Declarant owns at least one Lot, no such amendment shall be valid or effective without the joinder and consent of Declarant and (ii) such amendment shall first be approved by the affirmative vote or written consent of the Association's Members representing at least 51% of the votes in the Association voting, in person or by proxy, at a duly convened meeting of the Association.

Furthermore, Declarant or the Board may, at its sole discretion and without a vote or the consent of any other party, modify, amend, or repeal this Declaration: (i) as necessary to bring any provision into compliance with any applicable statute, governmental rule, regulation, or judicial determination; (ii) as necessary to comply with the requirements of VA or HUD (Federal Housing

ing any provision into compliance with any applicable statute, governmental rule, regulation, or judicial determination; (ii) as necessary to comply with the requirements of VA or HUD (Federal Housing Administration), FHLMC or FNMA or any other applicable governmental agency or secondary mortgage market entity; or (iii) as necessary for clarification or to correct technical, typographical or scrivener's errors; provided, however, any amendment pursuant to clause (ii) and/or (iii) immediately above must not have a material adverse effect upon any right of any Owner. Any amendment to this Declaration must be recorded in the Real Property Records of the County.

No amendment may remove, revoke, or modify any right or privilege of Declarant or the Class B Member without the written consent of Declarant or the Class B Member, respectively (or the assignee of such right or privilege). If an Owner consents to any amendment to this Declaration or the Bylaws, it will be conclusively presumed that the Owner has the authority to consent, and no contrary provision in any mortgage or contract between the Owner and a third party will affect the validity of such amendment.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 7.1, any modification or amendment to the terms of this Declaration affecting the rights, duties or obligations of the Association to maintain and/or control Common Properties shall require the written approval and consent of the City in order to be effective or enforceable hereunder.

Section 7.2 Termination.

At any time, the Owners may terminate and extinguish this Declaration in its entirety by executing an instrument terminating this Declaration and recording same in the Official Public

7.2 Termination.

At any time, the Owners may terminate and extinguish this Declaration in its entirety by executing an instrument terminating this Declaration and recording same in the Official Public Records of the County, provided, however, that (i) for the period in which Declarant owns at least one Lot, no such termination shall be valid or effective without the joinder and consent of Declarant and (ii) such termination and extinguishment shall first be approved in writing by the City and by the affirmative vote or written consent of the Association's Members representing at least 75% of the votes in the Association.

22 ARTICLE VIII MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING RIGHTS IN THE ASSOCIATION Section 8.1 Membership.

Every Owner of a Lot shall automatically be a Member of the Association. Membership shall be appurtenant to each Lot and may not be separated from ownership of any Lot which is subject to assessment hereunder.

Section 8.2 Classes of Membership.

The Association shall have two (2) classes of voting membership: CLASS A. Class A Members shall all be Members with the exception of the Class B Member. Class A Members shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each Lot in which they hold the interest required for membership; provided, however, that in the event that more than one (1) person holds such interest or interests in any Lot, even though all such persons shall be Members, there shall be only one (1) vote for such Lot, which shall be exercised as they, among themselves, determine (but in no event shall more than one (1) vote be cast with respect to any such Lot).

CLASS B. The Class B Member(s) shall be Declarant. Until such time as 99% of the maximum number of Lots planned or approved for the Property has been conveyed to Class A

with respect to any such Lot).

CLASS B. The Class B Member(s) shall be Declarant. Until such time as 99% of the maximum number of Lots planned or approved for the Property has been conveyed to Class A Members other than Builders who purchase Lots for development and sale, the Class B Member shall have twenty (20) votes for each hot owned by such Declarant. Class B Membership shall not expire so long as Declarant owns at least one (1) Lot. After such time, the Class B Member shall be a Class A Member entitled to one (1) vote for each Lot it owns.

noffic Section 8.3 Quorum and Notice Requirements.

8.3.1. Except as expressly provided herein to the contrary, any action of the Members shall require the assent of a majority of the votes of those Association Members who are present at a meeting, in person or by proxy, written notice of which shall be given to all Members not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days in advance of such meeting.

8.3.2 quorum is required for any action referred to in Section 8.3.1 and, unless otherwise provided, for any action for which a percentage vote at a meeting is required. A quorum shall be determined as set forth in this Section 8.3.2. A meeting, whether regular or special, shall require the presence at the meeting of Members, or of proxies, entitled to cast at least ten (10%) of all of the votes of the Association's Members, without regard to class, shall constitute a quorum. If the required quorum is not present at the initial meeting, additional meetings may be called, subject to the notice requirement hereinabove set forth, and the required quorum at such subsequent meeting(s) shall be one-half (1/2) of the quorum requirement for such prior meeting. The Association may call as many

tice requirement hereinabove set forth, and the required quorum at such subsequent meeting(s) shall be one-half (1/2) of the quorum requirement for such prior meeting. The Association may call as many subsequent meetings as may be required to achieve a quorum (although the quorum requirement shall be reduced for each such meeting, in no event shall a quorum be less than one-tenth (1/10) of the votes of the Association). At such adjourned or subsequent 23 meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which may have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.

8.3.3. Except as specifically set forth in this Declaration, notice, voting and quorum requirements of any action to be taken by the Association shall be set forth in its Bylaws, as same may be amended from time to time.

Section 8.4 Right of Inspection.

Each Owner shall have the right to inspect the financial records and books of the Association, during normal business hours and at the place where such books are kept, upon reasonable prior written notice to the Association stating a proper purpose in accordance with Section 209.005 of the Texas Property Code, as amended.

ARTICLE IX THE COMMON PROPERTIES Section 9.1 Initial Common Properties nofficial no The Common Properties may include but are not limited to, and by way of illustration only, all aspects of the entry features, entry monuments and walls, landscaping, irrigation for same and the land on which such entry features are situated, retention ponds, screening walls, pocket parks, a clubhouse and associated recreational amenity, gates, fences, fountains and other structures, whether or not shown on a Final Plat, or as deemed necessary by Declarant, each as may be leased,

parks, a clubhouse and associated recreational amenity, gates, fences, fountains and other structures, whether or not shown on a Final Plat, or as deemed necessary by Declarant, each as may be leased, maintained or owned by the Association. The foregoing list is intended to illustrate examples of Common Properties and under no circumstance shall such list impose any obligation on the Declarant or the Association to purchase, install or construct any such features or amenities. The Common Properties may hereafter include any neighborhood parks or other improvements or land conveyed to or leased by the Association for the use and benefit of the Owners.

Section 9.2 Additional Common Properties.

Additional property may be added to the Common Properties hereunder upon the sole discretion of Declarant during such time as Declarant owns at least one (1) Lot. Thereafter, additional property may be added to the Common Properties hereunder upon the affirmative vote of sixty percent (60%) of the votes of those Association Members who are voting, in person or by proxy, at a meeting duly called for such purpose.

Section 9.3 Acceptance and Control of Common Properties.

Declarant, or any third-party at the request of Declarant, may transfer to the Association, and the Association shall accept as Common Properties, personal property and/or fee title or other property interests in any improved or unimproved real property included within the property described in Exhibit A or any other real property made subject to this Declaration in the future.

Upon Declarant's written request, the Association shall transfer back to Declarant any unimproved 24 real property originally conveyed to the Association for no payment, to the extent conveyed by

ure.

Upon Declarant's written request, the Association shall transfer back to Declarant any unimproved 24 real property originally conveyed to the Association for no payment, to the extent conveyed by Declarant in error or needed by Declarant to make minor adjustments in property lines.

Section 9.4 Extent of Members' Easement in the Common Properties.

Each Member shall have a right and easement of access, use and enjoyment in and to the Common Properties which is subject to the following: 9.4.1 The right of the Association to prescribe regulations governing the use, operation and maintenance of the Common Properties; 9.4.2 The right of the Association to take such steps as are reasonably necessary to protect the Common Properties against foreclosure; 9.4.3 The right of the Association to suspend the right of any individual to use any of the Common Properties and/or common facilities for any period during which any assessment against a Lot resided upon or owned by such individual remains unpaid, and for any period not to exceed sixty (60) days for an infraction of the rules and regulations of the Association, the Declaration, the Design Guidelines or the Street Tree Guidelines; and 9.4.4 The right of the Association to charge reasonable admission and other fees for the use of recreational facilities on the Common Properties, if any such recreational facilities are ever constructed.

Unofficial Section 9.5 Dedication of the Common Properties The Board of Directors shall have the right at any time to dedicate or transfer all or any part of the Common Properties to any public agency, authority or utility for such purposes and upon such conditions as the Board of Directors may determine.

ARTICLE X COVENANT FOR ASSESSMENTS

l or any part of the Common Properties to any public agency, authority or utility for such purposes and upon such conditions as the Board of Directors may determine.

ARTICLE X COVENANT FOR ASSESSMENTS Section 10.1 Creation of the Lien and Personal Obligation of Assessments.

Each Owner hereby covenants and agrees, and each purchaser of any Lot by acceptance of a deed therefore, whether or not it shall be so expressed in any such deed or other conveyance, shall be deemed to covenant and agree to pay to the Association (or to a mortgage company or other collection agency designated by the Association) the following: (a) annual assessments or charges; (b) acquisition assessments; (c) special assessments for capital improvements; (d) individual special assessments (including, without limitation interest and fines) levied against individual Owners for violations of the Declaration, Design Guidelines, the Street Tree Guidelines or the Community-Wide Standard or to reimburse the Association for extra costs for maintenance 25 and repairs caused by the willful or negligent acts of the individual Owner, his tenant(s) occupying his Lot, if applicable, and their respective family, agents, guests and invitees, or for costs incurred by the Association resulting from any Owner failing to comply with the terms and provisions hereof. All such assessments shall be fixed, established and collected as hereinafter provided.

Assessments are not contingent upon the development, placement or existence of any Common Area or Amenities being in place, built, removed or replaced at any time.

The annual, acquisition, benefitted, special capital, and individual special assessments, together with such interest thereon and costs of collection thereof as hereinafter provided, shall be

ny time.

The annual, acquisition, benefitted, special capital, and individual special assessments, together with such interest thereon and costs of collection thereof as hereinafter provided, shall be a charge on the land and shall be a continuing lien upon each Lot against which each such assessment is made. Each such assessment, together with late charges, collection costs, such interest thereon, if applicable and cost of collection thereof, including attorneys' fees, s hereinafter provided, shall also be the continuing personal obligation of the person who was the Owner of such property at the time when the assessment fell due Fines, not to exceed $1,000.00 per violation occurrence, shall be assessed upon the expiration of a minimum of one (1) notice which shall provide a minimum of ten (10) days for Owner to cure said violation. In all instances of violations, the Owner shall be responsible for correcting such violation which guidelines are set forth in this section as Section 6.1 and Section 6.2(a). These guidelines shall apply regardless as to whether the residence is occupied by the Owner or a tenant. The lien provided for herein shall secure payment of fines not timely paid and the Owner shall also have personal liability for the payment of same.

Unofficial Section 10.2 Purpose of Assessments.

The assessments levied by the Association shall be used as follows: (a) for the purpose of promoting the interests of the Association and the recreation, health and welfare of the residents of the Property, and in particular for the improvement and maintenance of the entry ways or any other properties, services and facilities devoted to this purpose and comprising or directly relating to the

he Property, and in particular for the improvement and maintenance of the entry ways or any other properties, services and facilities devoted to this purpose and comprising or directly relating to the use and enjoyment of the Common Properties, including, but not limited, to the payment of taxes on and insurance in connection with the Common Properties, and the repair, replacement and additions thereto; (b) for paying the cost of labor, equipment (including the expense of leasing any equipment and materials required for, and management and supervision of, the Common Properties; (c) for carrying out the duties of the Board of Directors of the Association as set forth in Article XI hereafter including, but not limited to, the payment by the Association of all assessments and charges payable in connection with sewer, water and garbage pickup services and the installation and maintenance of lighting (if any) of the Common Properties; (d) for paying the cost of maintenance of the grounds and monument sign(s) for the Property, if any, in the event the appropriate governmental authority refuses to maintain the same; or (e) for carrying out the purposes of the Association as stated in its Articles of Incorporation.

26 Section 10.3 Basis and Amount of Annual Assessments.

10.3.1 For each calendar year or a part thereof during the term of this Declaration, the Board shall establish an estimated budget of the expenses to be incurred by the Association for the forthcoming year in performing its duties (collectively, the "Common Expenses"). Based upon such budget, the Association shall then assess each Lot an annual fee (the "Maintenance Assessment") which shall be paid by each Owner in advance as follows: Annually on the first day

es"). Based upon such budget, the Association shall then assess each Lot an annual fee (the "Maintenance Assessment") which shall be paid by each Owner in advance as follows: Annually on the first day of January of each year, unless the Board determines a different schedule. The Association shall notify each Owner of the Maintenance Assessment for the ensuing year by December 15 of the preceding year, but failure to give such notice shall not relieve any Owner from its obligation to pay Maintenance Assessments. Any Maintenance Assessment not paid within thirty (30) days of the date due shall be delinquent and shall thereafter bear interest at the Default Interest Rate, from time to time at the sole discretion of the Board. As to any partial year, Maintenance Assessments on any Lot shall be appropriately prorated. Until and unless otherwise determined by the Board, the annual Maintenance Assessment shall be Seven Hundred Fifty and No 100 ($750.00) per Lot, per year payable annually on the first day of January of each year. Assessments are considered late if not paid by the 31st day of January of each year unless the Board determines a different schedule for payment of Assessments. Builders shall pay Assessments on an annual basis.

10.3.2 the Board may increase the Maintenance Assessment annually to meet the anticipated needs of the appropriate budget without a majority vote of those members of the Association so long as the increase does not exceed thirty percent (30%), but the Maintenance Assessment may not be increased in any year by an amount in excess of thirty percent (30%) above the previous year's Maintenance Assessment, unless such increase is approved by a majority vote

tenance Assessment may not be increased in any year by an amount in excess of thirty percent (30%) above the previous year's Maintenance Assessment, unless such increase is approved by a majority vote of those members of the Association, both A & B classes, present at a meeting, in person or by proxy, where a Special Quorum exists. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Board determines that due to unusual circumstances the maximum annual Maintenance Assessment even as increased by thirty percent (30%) will be insufficient to enable the Association to pay the Common Expenses, then in such event, the Board shall have the right to increase the maximum annual Maintenance Assessment by the amount necessary to provide sufficient funds to cover the Common Expenses without the approval of the Members as provided herein; provided, however, the Board shall only be allowed to make one (1) such increase per calendar year without obtaining approval of a Special Quorum of the Members as set forth in Section 8.3.1 and Section 8.3.2.

In Section 10.4 Acquisition Assessments.

Upon sale of record title to a Lot by any Owner other than the Declarant, a contribution of Three Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($350.00) shall be made by or on behalf of such Owner to the "Acquisition Assessments" (sometime called "Working Capital Fees") of the Association. This amount is not refundable, shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, the Maintenance Assessment levied on the Lot and shall not be considered an advance payment of any portion thereof. This amount shall be available for all necessary expenditures of the Association as determined by the Board. Such amount shall be reviewed yearly and may be increased; however, the increase is restricted to 25% over the previous year.

27 (a)

cessary expenditures of the Association as determined by the Board. Such amount shall be reviewed yearly and may be increased; however, the increase is restricted to 25% over the previous year.

27 (a) Transfer Fees and Fees for Issuance of Resale Certificates.

The Board may, at its sole discretion, enter into a contract with a Managing Agent to oversee the daily operation and management of the Association. The Managing Agent may, and probably will, have fees, which will be charged to an Owner for the transfer of a significant estate or fee simple title to a Lot and the issuance of a "Resale Certificate" (herein so called). The Association or its agent shall not be required to issue a Resale Certificate until payment for the cost thereof has been received by the Association or its agent. Transfer fees and fees for the issuance of a Resale Certificate shall in no event exceed the greater of (i) Seven Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($750.00) per transfer/sale for each home being conveyed and are not refundable and may not be regarded as a prepayment of or credit against regular or special assessments, and are in addition to the contribution to the Acquisition Assessments Fund in Section 10.4 above. This Section does not obligate the Board or any third party to levy such fees.

Section 10.5 Special Assessments or Special Purpose Assessments.

Unofficial The Association may impose special assessments ("Special Purpose Assessments") to make capital improvements to the Common Area and/or Common Amenities, to satisfy its indemnity obligations under the Association Documents, to defray, in whole or in part, the costs of any construction, reconstruction, maintenance unexpected repair or replacement of a capital

isfy its indemnity obligations under the Association Documents, to defray, in whole or in part, the costs of any construction, reconstruction, maintenance unexpected repair or replacement of a capital improvement or to common property, including the necessary fixtures and personal property related thereto or for other similar purposes. Any Special Purpose Assessment proposed by the Association that would exceed an amount equal to one-half the then current annual assessment rate must be approved by the affirmative vote of fifty-one percent (51%) of the votes of those Association Members, both A and B classes, who are voting, in person or by proxy, at a meeting duly called for such purpose. Notice must be at least ten (10) days and not more than sixty (60) days prior to any meeting of the Association called to consider any Special Purpose Assessment.

Upon a majority vote in favor of a Special Purpose Assessment, the Board or its managing agent shall notify each Owner thereof by written notice specifying the total amount of the Special Purpose Assessment required, the amount thereof imposed on each Lot (which shall be uniform), the purpose for such Special Purpose Assessment, and the time and method of payment thereof.

The time for paying any Special Purpose Assessment (which may be in installments at the Board's discretion) shall be as specified in the approved proposal.

Section 10.6 Special Individual Assessments, Interest and Fines.

In the event that any Owner fails to comply with the provisions of this Declaration, the Design Guidelines the Street Tree Guidelines or the Community-Wide Standard and/or the Association incurs any cost or expense in either enforcing said provisions against any such Owner

eclaration, the Design Guidelines the Street Tree Guidelines or the Community-Wide Standard and/or the Association incurs any cost or expense in either enforcing said provisions against any such Owner or in carrying out the obligations of any such Owner, the Association shall have the right to assess against such Owner and the Lot of such Owner a Special Individual Assessment in the amount of all such costs incurred by the Association plus interest and/or in the amount of any violation fine(s) levied by the Board. Special Individual Assessment, interest, if applicable, and fines are to be paid by the Owner upon demand by the Association.

28 Section 10.7 Uniform Rate of Assessments.

Both annual and special assessments or special purpose assessments as described in Section 10.5 above (excepting therefrom special individual assessments) shall be fixed at a uniform rate for all Lots.

Section 10.8 Declarant.

The Declarant shall not be liable for Assessments for any Lots that it owns. The Declarant may, but shall have no obligation to, subsidize the Association from time to time. In the event the Declarant decides to subsidize the Association and any shortfall in the operating budget of the Association which is due in part to the failure of the Association to collect delinquent Assessments, the subsidy may be treated by the Declarant, in its sole discretion, as a loan from the Declarant to the Association or as an advance against future assessments due or as a contribution.

The Association shall immediately and vigorously pursue collection of such delinquent Assessments through foreclosure, if necessary, and shall reimburse the Declarant the amounts, if any, so collected. The Declarant is not required to subsidize or otherwise fund any reserves or

inquent Assessments through foreclosure, if necessary, and shall reimburse the Declarant the amounts, if any, so collected. The Declarant is not required to subsidize or otherwise fund any reserves or non-recurring expenses of the Association.

Section 10.9 Duties of the Board of Directors with Respect to Assessments.

officia 10.9.1 The Board of Directors shal fix the amount of the annual assessment against each Lot at least thirty (30) days in advance of each annual assessment period and shall, at that time, prepare a roster of the Dots and assessments applicable thereto, which shall be kept in the office of the Association and shall be open to inspection by any Owner.

An Owner's duty and obligation to pay assessments shall not be contingent upon delivery of a statement, coupon book or any other type of written notification by the Association.

An Owner may not withhold payment assessments due to any disagreement or disgruntlement with the Declarant, Board, or the Association or its Managing Agent.

10.9.2 Only if such assessment is an amount different from that charged for the previous year written notice of the assessment shall thereupon be delivered or mailed to every Owner subject thereto (according the Association's then current records).

10.9.3 The Board of Directors shall, upon demand, cause to be furnished to any Owner liable for said assessments a certificate in writing signed by an officer or agent of the Association, setting forth whether said assessment has been paid. Such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of payment of any assessment therein stated to have been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board or the Association's managing agent for the issuance of such certificates.

Section 10.10 Assessment Lien to Secure Charges and Assessments.

have been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board or the Association's managing agent for the issuance of such certificates.

Section 10.10 Assessment Lien to Secure Charges and Assessments.

All assessments, interest charged, if any, late charges, collection fees and attorneys' fees, as provided for herein, shall constitute and be secured by a separate and valid and subsisting assessment lien, hereby created and fixed, and which shall exist upon and against each Lot and all improvements and fixtures thereon, for the benefit of the Association. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the lien to secure the payment of assessments or any other sums due hereunder 29 and any other lien which the Association may have on any Lot pursuant to this Declaration shall be subordinate to the lien or equivalent security interest of any first lien mortgage or deed of trust on any Lot. Any foreclosure of any such superior lien under the power of sale of any mortgage, deed of trust or other security instrument, or through court proceedings in which the Association has been made a party, shall extinguish the liens securing maintenance charges or assessments or any other sums due hereunder which became due and payable prior to such foreclosure date, but no such foreclosure shall free any Lot from the liens securing assessments thereafter becoming due and payable, nor shall the liability of any Member personally obligated to pay maintenance charges or assessments which become due prior to such foreclosure be extinguished by any foreclosure, nor shall the lien for future assessments or charges be affected in any manner Section 10.11 Effect of Nonpayment of Assessment, Late Charges and Collection Fees

re be extinguished by any foreclosure, nor shall the lien for future assessments or charges be affected in any manner Section 10.11 Effect of Nonpayment of Assessment, Late Charges and Collection Fees If any assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days from the due date thereof, the same shall bear interest at any time and from time to time at the sole discretion of the Board from the due date until paid at the highest nonusurious rate allowed under the laws of the State of Texas, or other applicable law, or if no such limitation imposed then at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum, which may, at the discretion of the Board at any time and from time to time be imposed.

If placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or if collected through probate or other judicial proceedings, there shall be reimbursed to the Association its reasonable attorneys' fees. Should any assessment provided for herein be payable in installments, the Association may accelerate the entire assessment and demand immediate payment thereof. In addition, a late charge shall be assessed against the non-paying Owner for each month that any assessment remains unpaid. The late charge shall be in the amount of Twenty-Five and No/100 Dollars ($25.00) per month and shall serve to reimburse the Association for administrative expenses and time involved in collecting and processing delinquent assessments. The Association's managing agent shall be entitled to charge an Owner a monthly collection fee to compensate managing agent for its efforts in collecting delinquent assessments. The collection fee shall be in an amount of not less than Fifteen and No/100 Dollars ($15.00) per month and shall serve to reimburse the managing agent

ts efforts in collecting delinquent assessments. The collection fee shall be in an amount of not less than Fifteen and No/100 Dollars ($15.00) per month and shall serve to reimburse the managing agent for its efforts in collecting delinquent assessments. The Managing Agent may, and probably will, have additional fees for the processing and handling of certain other specific collection actions.

These fees may or may not be contracted fees and shall be payable to the Managing Agent. The Association, in the Board's discretion, shall have the right to waive any part of or all of such interest and/or fees owed to the Association. A service charge in the amount of Thirty-five and No/100 Dollars ($35.00) or an amount equal to the bank charge levied shall be charged to an Owner's account for each check that is returned because of insufficient funds or for any other reason. The amount of late charges and service charges may be adjusted, from time to time, by the Board consistent with any changes in the administrative costs to collect unpaid Assessments or the Association's bank charges. All late charges, collection fees, service charges and attorneys' fees assessed or incurred due to late payment of Assessments shall be charged to an Owner's Assessment account which shall be part of the delinquent Assessment and shall be payable and secured in the same manner as herein provided with regard to Assessments.

30 Section 10.12 Collection and Enforcement.

The Association shall have a lien on each Lot securing payment of any assessment, together with interest thereon as provided herein, reasonable attorneys' fees, late charges, collection fees and costs incurred in the collection of same and the enforcement of said lien. The

essment, together with interest thereon as provided herein, reasonable attorneys' fees, late charges, collection fees and costs incurred in the collection of same and the enforcement of said lien. The Board of Directors shall take such action as it deems necessary to collect assessments and may settle and compromise the same if deemed appropriate in the exercise of the Board's business judgment. Such liens shall be effective as and in the manner provided for herein and shall have the priorities established in this Declaration.

The Board of Directors may bring an action at law against any Owner personally obligated to pay an assessment or foreclose the lien against such Owner's Lot, or both, and interest, costs and reasonable attorneys' fees of any such action shall be added to the amount of such assessment.

Each Owner, by his acceptance of a deed to a Lot, hereby expressly vests in the Board of Directors of the Association or its agent the right and power to bring all actions against such Owner personally for the collection of such assessments as a debt and to enforce the aforesaid lien by all methods available for the enforcement of such liens, including, but not limited to, nonjudicial foreclosure pursuant to Texas Property Code Section 51.002 in force and effect on the date of this Declaration, or in accordance with the prescribed manner for foreclosure of deed of trust liens provided by any future amendment to such Section 51.002 or any other statute or article enacted in substitution therefor, and such Owner hereby expressly grants to the Board of Directors a private power of sale in connection with said lien. The Board is hereby appointed trustee, unless and until the Board of Directors shall designate a substitute or successor trustee, as hereinafter

s a private power of sale in connection with said lien. The Board is hereby appointed trustee, unless and until the Board of Directors shall designate a substitute or successor trustee, as hereinafter provided, to post the required notices as provided by law and conduct such foreclosure sale. The lien provided for in this Section shall be in favor of the Association and shall have the same effect as though each Owner had expressly granted to the Association a deed of trust lien as well as a security interest in said Lot to secure the payment of the assessments provided for herein. In addition to such notices as required by the aforesaid statute, the trustee shall mail to the Owner of a Lot for which the assessment has not been paid, a copy of the notice of assessment lien prior to the date any notice of sale is posted, by certified, return receipt requested, at the Lot or such other address as the Board has been advised in writing for receipt of notices under this Declaration.

At any foreclosure, judicial on nonjudicial, the Association shall be entitled to bid up to the amount of its lien, together with costs and attorneys' fees, and to apply as cash credit against its bid all sums due the Association covered by the lien foreclosed. All foreclosure sales provided for herein shall be subject to any then existing statutory right of redemption in favor of the former Owner. From and after any such foreclosure, the former Owner or Owners, their heirs and assigns, shall forthwith upon the making of such sale surrender and deliver possession of the property so sold to the purchaser at such sale, and in the event of their failure to surrender possession of said property upon demand, the purchaser, or his heirs or assigns, shall be entitled to

the property so sold to the purchaser at such sale, and in the event of their failure to surrender possession of said property upon demand, the purchaser, or his heirs or assigns, shall be entitled to institute and maintain an action for forcible detainer of said property in the Justice of the Peace Court in the Justice Precinct in which such Lot, or any part thereof, is situated. The Board of Directors in any event is hereby authorized to appoint a substitute trustee, or a successor trustee, to act in the place of the trustee without any formality other than the designation in writing of a substitute or successor trustee; and the authority hereby conferred by the Board of Directors shall extend to the appointment of other successor and substitute trustees successively until the delinquent assessment or assessments have been paid in full, or until said property is sold, and each 31 substitute and successor trustee shall succeed to all the rights and powers of the original trustee appointed by the Board of Directors or its agents.

Section 10.13 Homestead.

By acceptance of a deed thereto, the Owner and spouse thereof, if married at the time of the conveyance or subsequently married, of a Lot shall be deemed to have waived any exemption from liens created by this Declaration or the enforcement thereof by foreclosure or otherwise, which may other be available by reason of the homestead exemption provisions of Texas law if for any reason such are applicable. This Section is not intended to limit or restrict in any way the lien or rights granted to the Association by this Declaration, but construed in its favor.

Section 10.14 Omission of Assessments.

The omission of the Board of Directors, before the expiration of any assessment period, to

ed to the Association by this Declaration, but construed in its favor.

Section 10.14 Omission of Assessments.

The omission of the Board of Directors, before the expiration of any assessment period, to fix the assessments hereunder for that or the next assessment period, shall not be deemed a waiver or modification in any respect of the provisions of this Declaration, or a release of any Owner from the obligation to pay the assessments, or any installment thereof for that or any subsequent assessment period, but the assessment fixed for the preceding assessment period shall continue until a new assessment is fixed or levied by the Board.

nofficial Section 10.15 Maintenance Fund: Reserve Fund 10.15.1 During the Declarant Control Period the Declarant or Board of Directors is under no obligation to establish or fund a Maintenance or Reserve Fund. A Maintenance or Reserve Fund is not the same as the Acquisition Assessment described in Section 10.4.

After termination of Declarant Control Period it shall be the responsibility of the Board of Directors to establish a Maintenance or Reserve fund for the Association. Funds delegated to a Maintenance or Reserve fund may be restricted by the Board to major repairs or improvements or capital improvements and may be separate from the Acquisition Assessment fund. A restricted Maintenance or Reserve fund may be funded from the Acquisition Assessments collected or from the operating account of the Association.

Declarant is not responsible for funding any Maintenance or Reserve fund.

Subject to the provisions of Section 10.3 above, the Board may at any time ratably increase or decrease the amounts of regular annual assessments in accordance with this Declaration

e or Reserve fund.

Subject to the provisions of Section 10.3 above, the Board may at any time ratably increase or decrease the amounts of regular annual assessments in accordance with this Declaration to such level as shall be reasonably necessary in the judgment of the Board to cover obligations of the Association under this Declaration, including provisions for reasonable reserves. So long as the Board exercises business judgment in determining the amount or necessity of the maintenance or reserve fund, the amount held in reserves shall be considered adequate.

32 10.15.2 The Association shall establish a maintenance operating fund for the initial operation of the Common Properties and to pay Association related expenses.

Section 10.16 Exempt Property.

The following property subject to this Declaration shall be exempted from the assessments, charges and liens created herein: 10.16.1 All properties dedicated and accepted by the local public authority and devoted to public use; and 10.16.2 All Common Properties.

Section 10.17 Declarant Subsidy.

ial Declarant may, but shall not be obligated to, pay a subsidy to the Association in order to reduce any deficit including deficit caused by delinquencies. The amount of any such subsidy if paid shall be at the sole discretion of the Declarant. Any such subsidy shall be disclosed as a line item in the income portion of the budget and may be treated by the Declarant, in its sole discretion, as a loan from the Declarant to the Association or as an advance against future assessments due or as a contribution. During the Declarant Control Period, Declarant may, at its sole discretion, require the Association to utilize Acquisition Assessments to offset any deficit in the operating budget prior to seeking deficit funding

clarant Control Period, Declarant may, at its sole discretion, require the Association to utilize Acquisition Assessments to offset any deficit in the operating budget prior to seeking deficit funding from the Declarant. Without the express written consent of the Declarant any subsidy paid by the Declarant may not be used to fund Maintenance or Reserve Fund or to pay non-recurring expenses of the Association.

Section 10.18 Declarant's Assessment.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Documents to the contrary, so long as there is Class B membership in the Association, the Declarant as described in Exhibit B attached hereto shall not be liable for the payment of Assessments on any Lot it owns. The Declarant may however, fund any deficit of the Association during the Declarant Control Period existing after the application of all income received by the Association from Assessments and revenues of the Association from all other sources have been taken into account. If any provision of this Section 10 18 conflicts with the Declarant's Reservations and Representations as set forth in Exhibit B, then Exhibit B shal prevail. Upon sixty (60) days' notice to the Association, the Declarant may change its election hereunder during the fiscal year. "All sources" includes, but is not limited to, revenues from the operation of Common Properties, capital contributions, Acquisition Assessments, accounting service fees, property management fees, guest fees, user fees, and the assessments levied against the Owners of Lots, other than the Declarant. Such difference, herein called the “deficiency” or “deficit”, shall not include any reserve for replacements, operating reserves, depreciation reserves, capital expenditures or Special Assessments, and Declarant shall

herein called the “deficiency” or “deficit”, shall not include any reserve for replacements, operating reserves, depreciation reserves, capital expenditures or Special Assessments, and Declarant shall not be responsible, in any event, for any reserve for replacements, operating reserves, depreciation reserves, capital expenditures or Special Assessments. Any sums paid by the Declarant to the Association to fund the “deficiency" or "deficit" or any sums paid by the Declarant to the Association in excess of the annual assessment otherwise due on the Declarant's unsold Lots may be considered by the Declarant to be the payment of a subsidy to the Association pursuant to 33 Section 10.17 of this Declaration. Declarant's obligations hereunder may be satisfied in the form of cash or by "in kind" consideration of services or materials, or by a combination of these. After termination of the Declarant Control Period, Declarant shall pay assessments on its unsold Lots in the same manner as any other Owner.

ARTICLE XI GENERAL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION Section 11.1 Power and Duties.

Except as provided in Article XII below, the Board, for the benefit of the Association, the Property and the Owners shall have the right to do all things which are necessary or advisable in connection with enforcing the provisions of this Declaration.

During the period of Declarant control the powers and duties of the Board may be limited at the sole discretion of the Declarant. Without and unless such limitations from the Declarant exist, such powers shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: Unofficial 11.1.1 Paying assessments and charges for sewer, water and garbage pickup

s such limitations from the Declarant exist, such powers shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: Unofficial 11.1.1 Paying assessments and charges for sewer, water and garbage pickup services for the Properties, if any, the installation and maintenance charges for street lighting for the Property, if any, and taxes, assessments and other charges which shall properly be assessed or charged against the Common Properties.

11.1.2 Performing maintenance on the Common Properties which may include, without limitation, the following: (a) mantenance of any driveways, private roadways, jogging paths, walkways and sidewalks; (b) maintenance of grounds, including care of trees, shrubs and grass, lighting systems, sprinkler systems (if installed) and similar facilities on the Common Properties, and (c) maintenance of the entry monument(s) and any screening walls or fences constructed around the perimeter of the Property; provided, further, that in the event that the need for maintenance or repair is caused through the willful or negligent act of any Owner, his family, his guests or invitees, the cost of such maintenance or repairs shall be added to and become a part of the assessment to which such Lot is subject.

11.13 Managing and maintaining the Common Properties and full maintenance of a utility service for the Common Properties; the furnishing and upkeep of any desired personal property for use in the Common Properties.

11.1.4 Purchasing a policy or policies of insurance insuring the Association against any liability to the public or to the Owners (and/or invitees or tenants) incident to the operation of the Association, in an amount not less than $250,000.00 to indemnify against the claim of one person, $500,000.00 against the claims of two or more persons in

or tenants) incident to the operation of the Association, in an amount not less than $250,000.00 to indemnify against the claim of one person, $500,000.00 against the claims of two or more persons in any one occurrence, and property damage insurance in an amount not less than $50,000.00 per occurrence; which policy or policies shall contain an endorsement providing that the rights of the named insured shall not be prejudiced with respect to actions against other 34 named insured; provided, that under no circumstances shall the Board be authorized to provide or pay for fire, casualty, or other insurance insuring the interest of any Owner in his Lot.

11.1.5 Executing all replats of the Property and all declarations of ownership for tax assessment purposes with regard to the Common Properties on behalf of all Owners.

11.1.6 Borrowing funds to pay costs of operation, secured by assignment or pledge of rights against delinquent Owners, if the Board sees fit.

11.1.7 Entering into all contracts, maintaining one or more bank accounts, and generally exercising all the powers necessary or incidental to the operation and management of the Association, expressly including the power to enter into management and maintenance contracts.

11.1.8 Protecting or defending the Common Properties from loss or damage by suit or otherwise, and to provide adequate reserves for replacements.

fficial 11.1.9 Making reasonable rules and regulations for the operation of the Common Properties and amend them from time to time, provided that any rule or regulation may be amended or repealed by the vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of those Members present, in person or by proxy, at a meeting called for such purpose (without limiting the generality

regulation may be amended or repealed by the vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of those Members present, in person or by proxy, at a meeting called for such purpose (without limiting the generality of the foregoing language, the rules and regulations may provide for limitations on use of the Common Properties during certain periods by youthful persons, visitors or otherwise).

11.1.10 Adjusting the amount, collecting and using any insurance proceeds to repair damage or replace lost property, and if proceeds are insufficient to repair damage or replace lost property, assessing the Members in proportionate amounts to cover the deficiency.

11.1.11 Enforcing the provisions of this Declaration, the Design Guidelines, any Community-Wide Standard, and any rules made hereunder, and to enjoining and seeking damages from any Owner for violation of such provisions or rules.

11.1.12 Exercising the rights granted to the Association in this Declaration, including, without Invitation, all rights of the Board, the Association, and the ACC relating to architecture, design, and construction review and inspections under Article III.

The Association may exercise any right or privilege given to it expressly or by reasonable implication by this Declaration, the Bylaws, or the Articles of Incorporation, and may take action reasonably necessary to effectuate any such right or privilege. Except as otherwise specifically provided in such documents or by law, all of the Association's rights and powers may be exercised by the Board without a vote of the membership.

The Board may institute, defend, settle, or intervene on the Association's behalf in mediation, binding or non-binding arbitration, litigation, or administrative proceedings in matters

the membership.

The Board may institute, defend, settle, or intervene on the Association's behalf in mediation, binding or non-binding arbitration, litigation, or administrative proceedings in matters pertaining to the Common Properties, enforcement of this Declaration, or any other civil claim or action. However, the Board shall exercise business judgment in determining whether to take any 35 such action under particular circumstance and shall have no legal duty to institute litigation under any circumstances on behalf of or in the name of the Association or the Members.

Section 11.2 Board Power, Exclusive.

The Board shall have the exclusive right to contract for all goods, services and insurance, payment for which is to be made from the maintenance fund, and the exclusive right and obligation to perform the functions of the Board, except as otherwise provided herein.

Section 11.3 Owner's Obligations to Repair.

Except for those portions of each Lot constituting the Common Properties, each Owner shall at his sole cost and expense, maintain and repair his Lot and the improvements situated thereon, keeping the same in good condition and repair.

In the event that any Owner shall fail to maintain and repair his Lot and such improvements as required hereunder, the Association, in addition to all other remedies available to it hereunder or by law, and without waiving any of said alternative remedies, shall have the right but not the obligation, subject to the notice and cure provisions of Section 61 above through its agents and employees, to enter upon said Lot and to repair, maintain and restore the Lot and the exterior of the buildings and any other improvements erected thereon; and each Owner (by acceptance of a deed

and employees, to enter upon said Lot and to repair, maintain and restore the Lot and the exterior of the buildings and any other improvements erected thereon; and each Owner (by acceptance of a deed for his Lot) hereby covenants and agrees to repay to the Association the cost thereof immediately upon demand, and the failure of any such Owner to pay the same shall carry with it the same consequences as the failure to pay any assessments hereunder when due.

Un of icial Section 11.4 Maintenance Contracts with Owners.

The Board, on behalf of the Association, shall have full power and authority to contract with any Owner for the performance by on for the Association of services pursuant to the terms hereof (including, but not limited to, the maintenance and repair of fences owned by any such Owner), such contracts to be upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration as the Board may deem proper, advisable and to the best interest of the Association; provided, however, that same must be commercially reasonable in all circumstances.

Section 11.5 Liability of the Board of Directors.

The Association shall indemnify every officer, director, and committee member against all damages and expenses, including attorneys' fees, reasonably incurred in connection with any action, suit, or other proceeding (including settlement of any suit or proceeding if approved by the Board of Directors at the time of such settlement) to which he or she may be a party by reason of being or having been an officer, director, or committee member.

OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY MISTAKE OF JUDGMENT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT FOR THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL WILLFUL MISFEASANCE, MALFEASANCE, MISCONDUCT, OR BAD FAITH. The Association's officers and

ERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY MISTAKE OF JUDGMENT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT FOR THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL WILLFUL MISFEASANCE, MALFEASANCE, MISCONDUCT, OR BAD FAITH. The Association's officers and directors shall have no personal liability with respect to any contract or other commitment made or action taken in good faith on behalf of the Association. The Association shall 36 indemnify and forever hold each such officer, director, and committee member harmless from any and all liability to others on account of any such contract, commitment, or action.

This right to indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights to which any present or former officer, director, or committee member may be entitled. The Association shall, as an Association expense, maintain adequate general liability and officers' and directors' liability insurance to fund this obligation, if such insurance is reasonably available.

Section 11.6 Notice and Hearing Procedures Prior to the Initiation of Certain Types of Actions by the Association.

Except as set forth in paragraph (c) below, prior to filing suit to enforce the provisions of this Declaration, the Design Guidelines, the Street Tree Guidelines, any Community-Wide Standard or rules promulgated hereunder, the Association shall comply with the notice and hearing procedures set forth in subsections (a) and (b) below.

(a) Notice. The Association shall serve the alleged violator with at least one (1) written notice describing (i) the nature of the alleged violation, (i) the action which the Association proposes or intends to take unless the violation is corrected within ten (10) days after the date of the written notice, and (iii) a period of not less than thirty (30) calendar days within

ssociation proposes or intends to take unless the violation is corrected within ten (10) days after the date of the written notice, and (iii) a period of not less than thirty (30) calendar days within which the alleged violation may present a written request for a hearing. As set forth in Section 6.1, the Association shall be required to send a minimum of one (1) ten (10) day notice to Owner requesting that alleged violator cure said violation. After one (1) notice has been sent and Owner fails to cure alleged violation, the Association may proceed with fines and/or self-help actions.

Owner shall have thirty (30) days in which a written request for hearing may be made. If the violation is abated within the time period set forth in the written notice, the Association shall suspend the proposed action unless a similar violation occurs within six (6) months from the date of the written notice. Such suspension shall not constitute a waiver of the right to sanction future violations of the same or other provisions and rules by any Owner. Shall any portion of this Declaration differ from the requirements and/or restriction set forth here, this section shall be controlling. If a written request for hearing is received, the Association shall proceed as set forth in section (b) below.

(b) Hearing. If a hearing is requested within the allotted thirty (30) day period, the hearing shall be held before a hearing committee selected by the Board. A representative of the Association shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to make a statement describing the alleged violation and to present any evidence or witnesses to support its statement. The alleged violator shall also be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present any evidence or

the alleged violation and to present any evidence or witnesses to support its statement. The alleged violator shall also be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present any evidence or witnesses on his or her behalf. At the conclusion of all statements and presentations, the committee may close the hearing and retire to discuss the evidence and to render a judgment as to whether, in fact, a violation has occurred. The committee shall notify the Board and the alleged violator in writing of its determination within ten (10) days after the hearing. If the committee determines that a violation has occurred, the Association may pursue any and all remedies described in its original notice of the violation. The alleged violator shall have the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Board in accordance with Section 209.007 of the Texas Residential Property Owners Act, Texas Property Code, as it may be amended. A hearing before the Board shall be set to take place no later than thirty (30) days from the written request for appeal. The decision of the Board shall be final. A hearing may be rescheduled by written request of the Owner or the Board.

37 (c) Applicability. The notice and hearing procedures set forth in this Section shall not apply to any claim: (i) upon which the Board deems it necessary to obtain emergency injunctive relief; (ii) pertaining to the collection of assessments; or (iii) where the Association decides to exercise its right of self-help to cure the violation after written notice to the Owner and an opportunity to cure.

ARTICLE XII AUTHORITY AND CONTROL BY DECLARANT Section 12.1 Declarant Rights.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, so long as Declarant owns at least one (1)

er and an opportunity to cure.

ARTICLE XII AUTHORITY AND CONTROL BY DECLARANT Section 12.1 Declarant Rights.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, so long as Declarant owns at least one (1) Lot, Declarant shall have the sole right, but not the obligation, in its sole discretion, at any time, effective as of the date hereof, to control, perform and/or conduct the folowing: (1) Set limitations on the power and duties of the Board of Directors.

(2) (3) (4) amend the Street Tree Guidelines, the Design Guidelines and the Community-Wide Standard, in whole or in part; amend and enforce the provisions of this Declaration; Unofficial review, determine and enforce the architectural control of the Lots; and (5) assign its rights and obligations under this Declaration to any entity at any time, in whole or in part.

Declarant's rights set forth above are absolute in its sole discretion and do not require the approval, consent, or joinder of (i) any Owner (ii) the Association, (iii) the Board of Directors, or (iv) any committees or other parties which may be established with respect hereto. At such time as Declarant no longer owns a Lot within the Property, all of such rights of enforcement shall revert to the Board of Directors of the Association.

In the event any other provision in this Declaration is in contradiction to this Article XII, in whole or in part, this Article XII shall prevail.

Section 12.2 Easement to Inspect and Right to Correct.

Declarant reserves for itself and others it may designate the right, but not the obligation, to inspect, monitor, test, redesign, and correct any structure, improvement, or condition which may exist on any portion of the Property, including Lots, and a nonexclusive easement of access

igation, to inspect, monitor, test, redesign, and correct any structure, improvement, or condition which may exist on any portion of the Property, including Lots, and a nonexclusive easement of access throughout the Property to the extent reasonably necessary to exercise such right. Except in an emergency, entry onto a Lot shall be only after reasonable notice to the Owner and no entry into a dwelling or other structure on a Lot shall be permitted without the Owner's consent, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, conditioned, or delayed. The failure or refusal to permit reasonable access to the Lot for the purposes contemplated under this paragraph shall excuse 38 Declarant or its designee from responsibility for repairs or damages relating to defective workmanship or materials.

Section 12.3 Right to Develop.

Declarant and its employees, agents, and designees shall have a right of access and use and an easement over and upon all of the Property for the purpose of making, constructing, and installing such improvements to the Property, as Declarant deems appropriate in its discretion.

Section 12.4 Construction Activities.

All Owners, occupants, and users of Lots are hereby placed on notice that Declarant, and/or its agents, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, and other designees, shall conduct development and construction activities within the Property and that such activities shall be conducted in phases and may cause disturbance and disruption which impact the use and enjoyment of a Lot.

By the acceptance of a deed or other conveyance or mortgage, leasehold, license, or other interest, and by using any portion of a Lot or the Property generally, the Owners and all occupants and users of Lots acknowledge stipulate, and agree: (a) that such activities

hold, license, or other interest, and by using any portion of a Lot or the Property generally, the Owners and all occupants and users of Lots acknowledge stipulate, and agree: (a) that such activities shall not be deemed nuisances, or noxious or offensive activities, under any applicable covenants or at law generally; (b) not to enter upon, or allow their children or other persons under their control or direction to enter upon, or allow their children or other persons under their control or direction to enter upon (regardless of whether such entry is a trespass or otherwise) any property within or in proximity to the Lot where such activities are being conducted (even if not being actively conducted at the time of entry, such as at night or otherwise during non-working hours); (c) that Declarant and all of its agents, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, and other designees, shall not be liable but, rather, shall be held harmless for any and all losses, damages (compensatory, consequential, punitive, or otherwise), injuries, or deaths arising from or relating to the aforesaid activities; (d) that any purchase or use of any portion of a Lot has been and will be made with full knowledge of the foregoing; and (e) this acknowledgment and agreement is a material inducement to Declarant to sell, convey, lease, and/or allow the use of Lots within the Property.

Section 12.5 Changes in Master Plan.

Each Owner acknowledges that Bloomridge is a planned community, the development of which is likely to extend over many years, and agrees that the Association shall not engage in, or use Association funds to support any protest, challenge, or other form of objection to (a) changes in uses or density of property within the Property, or (b) changes in the master plan of Bloomridge,

use Association funds to support any protest, challenge, or other form of objection to (a) changes in uses or density of property within the Property, or (b) changes in the master plan of Bloomridge, including, without limitation, the enlargement of the master plan and the acquisition or revision of regulatory approvals to reflect the annexation of real property, without Declarant's prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in Declarant's discretion.

Each Owner acknowledges and agrees that the present plans and themes for the Property's development may change and that it has not relied on any representation, warranty, or assurance by 39 any person: (a) that any Lots, or other property or facilities will or will not be added, modified, or eliminated within the Property; or (b) as to the financial or other impact of such action on any Owner.

Each Owner acknowledges and agrees that it is not entitled to rely upon and has not received or relied upon any representations, warranties, or guarantees whatsoever as to: (a) the design, construction, completion, development, use, benefits, or value of the Property; or (b) the number, types, sizes, prices, or designs of any residential structures or improvements built on to be built in any part of the Property.

Section 12.6 Dispute Resolution Involving Declarant.

(a) Right to Correct. Prior to the Association or any Member commencing any proceeding to which Declarant is a party, including but not limited to an alleged defect of any improvement, Declarant shall have the right to be heard by the Members, or the particular Member, and to access, inspect, correct the condition of, or redesign any portion of any improvement as to which a defect is alleged or otherwise correct the alleged dispute.

(b)

rs, or the particular Member, and to access, inspect, correct the condition of, or redesign any portion of any improvement as to which a defect is alleged or otherwise correct the alleged dispute.

(b) Alternative Method for Resolving Disputes Declarant, its officers, directors, employees and agents; the Association, its officers, directors and committee members; all persons subject to this Declaration; any Builder, its officers, directors, employees and agents; and any person not otherwise subject to this Declaration who agrees to submit to this Section 12.6 (each such entity being referred to as a "Bound Party) agree to encourage the amicable resolution of disputes, without the emotional and financial costs of litigation. Accordingly, each Bound Party covenants and agrees to submit those claims, grievances or disputes described in Section 12.6 (c) (collectively, the "Claims”) to the mandatory procedures set forth in Section 12.6 (d).

Unofficial I Claims. Those Claims between any of the Bound Parties, regardless of how the same might have arisen, relating to the quality of design or construction of improvements within the Property including the Common Properties or based upon any statements, representations, promises, or warranties made by or on behalf of any Bound Party, shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 12.6 Mandatory Procedures.

Notice. Any Bound Party having a Claim ("Claimant") against any other Bound Party ("Respondent") (the Claimant and Respondent referred to herein being individually, as a "Party", or, collectively, as the "Parties") shall notify each Respondent in writing (the "Notice"), stating plainly and concisely: (a) the nature of the Claim, including the persons involved and Respondent's role in the Claim;

as the "Parties") shall notify each Respondent in writing (the "Notice"), stating plainly and concisely: (a) the nature of the Claim, including the persons involved and Respondent's role in the Claim; (b) the legal basis of the Claim (i.e., the specific authority out of which the Claim arises; I the proposed remedy; and 40 (d) the fact that Claimant will meet with Respondent to discuss in good faith ways to resolve the Claim.

(ii) Negotiations and Mediation.

(a) The parties shall make every reasonable effort to meet in person and confer for the purpose of resolving the Claim by good faith negotiation. If requested in writing, accompanied by a copy of the Notice, the Board may appoint a representative to assist the Parties in negotiation.

(b) If the parties do not resolve the Claim within thirty (30) days after the date of the Notice (or within such other period as may be agreed upon by the Parties) ("Termination of Negotiations"), Claimant shall have two (2) days to submit the Claim to mediation under the auspices of the American Arburation Association ("AAA") in accordance with the AAA's Commercial or Construction Industry Mediation Rules, as appropriate.

I fficial If Claimant does not submit the Claim to mediation within such time, or does not appear for mediation, Claimant shall be deemed to have waived the Claim, and Respondent shall released and discharged from any and all liability to Claimant on account of such Claim; provided, nothing herein shall release or discharge Respondent from any liability to any Person other than the Claimant.

(d) Any settlement of the Claim through mediation shall be documented in writing by the mediator and signed by the Parties. If the Parties do not settle the

lity to any Person other than the Claimant.

(d) Any settlement of the Claim through mediation shall be documented in writing by the mediator and signed by the Parties. If the Parties do not settle the Claim within thirty (30) days after submission of the matter to the mediation, or within such other time as determined by the mediator or agreed to by the Parties, the mediator shall issue a notice of termination of the mediation proceedings ("Termination of Mediation") The Termination of Mediation Notice shall set forth that the Parties are at an impasse and the date that mediation was terminated.

Each Party shall bear its own costs of the mediation, including attorneys' fees, and each Party shall share equally all charges rendered by the mediator. If the Parties agree to a resolution of any Claim through negotiations or mediation in accordance with this Section and any Party thereafter fails to abide by the terms of such agreement, then any other Party may file suit or initiate arbitration proceedings to enforce such agreement, without the need to again comply with the procedures set forth in this Section. In such event, the Party taking action to enforce the agreement shall be entitled to recover from the non-complying Party (or if more than one non-complying Party, from all such Parties pro rata) all costs incurred in enforcing such agreement, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and court costs.

Binding Arbitration.

(iii) (a) Upon Termination of Mediation, Claimant shall thereafter be entitled to initial final, binding arbitration of the Claim under the auspices of the AAA in accordance with the AAA's Commercial or Construction Industry 41 Arbitration Rules, as appropriate. Such Claims shall not be decided by or in a

rbitration of the Claim under the auspices of the AAA in accordance with the AAA's Commercial or Construction Industry 41 Arbitration Rules, as appropriate. Such Claims shall not be decided by or in a court of law. Any judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in and enforced by any court having jurisdiction over such Claim. If the claimed amount exceeds $250,000, the dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators. Otherwise, unless mutually agreed to by the Parties, there shall be one (1) arbitrator. Arbitrators shall have expertise in the area(s) of dispute, which may include legal expertise if legal issues are involved.

(b) Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator's and administrative fees or arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Party unsuccessfully contests the validity or scope of arbitration in a court of law, the non-contesting Party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in defending such contest. All decisions respecting the arbitrability of any Claim shall be decided by the arbitrator(s).

I The award of the arbitrator(s) shall be accompanied by detailed written findings of fact and conclusions of law. Except as may be required by law or for confirmation of an award, neither a Party nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration hereunder without the prior written consent of both Parties.

toffici ARTICLE XIII OBLIGATIONS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 13.1 Obligations of Board of Directors.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, and so long as Declarant is acting on behalf of the Board of Directors as further described in Section 13.2 below, the sole responsibility

f Directors.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, and so long as Declarant is acting on behalf of the Board of Directors as further described in Section 13.2 below, the sole responsibility and obligation of the Board of Directors shall be to maintain the corporation books of the Association and maintain the Association in good corporate standing with Secretary of State of the State of Texas and in good standing with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts the State of Texas, and to oversee the contractual obligations of the Association.

Section 13.2 Liability for Association Operations.

The Association shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Declarant (including its successors, and assigns) from and against any and all losses, claims, demands, damages, costs, and expenses of whatever kind or nature (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs at all tribunal levels and whether or not suit is instituted, including those incurred in establishing the right to be indemnified, defended, and held harmless pursuant hereto), which relate to or arise out of Association management and operations, including, without limitation, improvement, maintenance, and operation of amenities and other portions of the Common Properties and the collection of assessments.

42 Section 13.3 No Liability for Acts of Third Party.

OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OF LOTS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE GUESTS AND INVITEES, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THEIR PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPERTY. THE ASSOCIATION MAY BUT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAINTAIN OR SUPPORT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PROPERTY WHICH PROMOTE OR ENHANCE SAFETY OR SECURITY WITHIN THE PROPERTY. HOWEVER, THE ASSOCIATION, AND DECLARANT SHALL NOT IN ANY

IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAINTAIN OR SUPPORT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PROPERTY WHICH PROMOTE OR ENHANCE SAFETY OR SECURITY WITHIN THE PROPERTY. HOWEVER, THE ASSOCIATION, AND DECLARANT SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE CONSIDERED INSURERS OR GUARANTORS OF SAFETY OR SECURITY WITHIN THE PROPERTY, NOR SHALL THEY BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE BY REASON OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY OR INEFFECTIVENESS OF SECURITY MEASURES UNDERTAKEN.

NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IS MADE THAT ANY SYSTEMS OR MEASURES, INCLUDING FIRE PROTECTION, BURGLAR ALARM, OR OTHER SECURITY MONITORING SYSTEMS, OR ANY MECHANISM OR SYSTEM FOR LIMITING ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY, CANNOT BE COMPROMISED OR CIRCUMVENTED, NOR THAT ANY SUCH SYSTEMS OR MEASURES UNDERTAKEN WILL IN ALL CASES PREVENT LOSS OR PROVIDE THE DETECTION OR PROTECTION FOR WHICH THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED OR INTENDED. EACH OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES, UNDERSTANDS, AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMING ITS TENANTS AND ALL OCCUPANTS OF ITS LOT THAT THE ASSOCIATION, THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES AND DECLARANT ARE NOT INSURERS OR GUARANTORS OF SECURITY OR SAFETY AND THAT EACH PERSON WITHIN THE PROPERTY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, INCLUDING LOTS AND THE CONTENTS OF LOTS, RESULTING FROM ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES.

non ARTICLE XIV EXPANSION OF THE PROPERTY Section 14.1 Expansion of the Property.

Declarant in its sole discretion and without the approval of any other party, may from time to time subject this Declaration to additional real property by recording in the Real Property Records of the County, a Supplemental Declaration describing the additional real property to be subjected to this Declaration. Any such Supplemental Declaration which is executed by

the Real Property Records of the County, a Supplemental Declaration describing the additional real property to be subjected to this Declaration. Any such Supplemental Declaration which is executed by Declarant and the owner of such additional property, if other than Declarant, and recorded in the Real Property Records of the County shall not require the consent or approval of any other Owner or other person in order to be fully enforceable and effective to cause such additional real property to be incorporated herein. Nothing in this Declaration shall be construed to require Declarant to subject additional real property to this Declaration.

Section 14.2 Additional Covenants and Easements.

Declarant, in its sole discretion and without the approval of any other party, may from time to time subject any portion of the Property, whether now or hereafter a part of this Declaration, to additional covenants and easements, including, without limitation, covenants obligating the 43 Association to maintain and insure such property and authorizing the Association to recover its costs through the assessments, as described in Article X hereof. Such additional covenants and easements may be set forth either in a Supplemental Declaration subjecting such property to this Declaration or in a separate Supplemental Declaration referencing property previously subjected to this Declaration. Any such Supplemental Declaration may supplement, create exceptions to, or otherwise modify the terms of this Declaration as it applies to the Property, whether now or hereafter a part of this Declaration, in order to reflect the different character and intended use of such Property. Any such Supplemental Declaration which is executed by Declarant and recorded

ow or hereafter a part of this Declaration, in order to reflect the different character and intended use of such Property. Any such Supplemental Declaration which is executed by Declarant and recorded in the Real Property Records of the County shall not require the consent or approval of any other Owner or other person in order to be fully enforceable and effective to cause such additional covenants and easements to be incorporated herein.

Section 14.3 Effect of Recording Supplemental Declaration.

A Supplemental Declaration shall be effective upon the recording of same in the Real Property Records of the County unless otherwise specified in such Supplemental Declaration. On the effective date of the Supplemental Declaration, any additional property subjected to this Declaration shall be assigned voting rights in the Association and assessment liability in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration nofficial Section 15.1 Mortgages.

It is expressly provided that the breach of any of the conditions contained herein shall not defeat or render invalid the lien of any mortgage of deed of trust made in good faith and for value, as to the same premises or any part thereof encumbered by such mortgage or deed of trust, but said conditions shall be binding thereto as to Lots acquired by foreclosure, trustee's sale or otherwise, as to any breach occurring after such acquisition of title.

Section 15.2 Term.

This Declaration shall be enforceable by Declarant, the Association, any aggrieved Owner, and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns until December 31, 2050, after which time this Declaration shall extend automatically for successive 10-year periods unless

, and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns until December 31, 2050, after which time this Declaration shall extend automatically for successive 10-year periods unless at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the then Owners have signed, within a six month period preceding the end of the initial term or any extension, an instrument which terminates this Declaration and such instrument is recorded in the Real Property Records of the County prior to the end of the term.

Section 15.3 Severability.

If any provision herein contained shall be invalid, which invalidity shall not be presumed until the same is determined by the final (i.e., non-appealable) judgment or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall in no way affect any other provision hereof, each of which shall remain in full force and effect.

44 Section 15.4 Binding Effect.

This Declaration is for the mutual benefit of, and shall be binding upon, each and every person acquiring any part of the Property, it being understood that the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, and other provisions contained in this Declaration are not for the benefit of the owner of any land except that which is a part of the Property. This Declaration, when executed, shall be filed of record in the Real Property Records of the County, so that each and every Owner or purchaser of any portion of the Property is on notice of the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, and other provisions herein contained.

Section 15.5 Notices.

Any notices or correspondence to an Owner shall be addressed to the street address of the Lot and deemed to have been delivered unless and until such time as the Owner contacts the

ction 15.5 Notices.

Any notices or correspondence to an Owner shall be addressed to the street address of the Lot and deemed to have been delivered unless and until such time as the Owner contacts the Association by written notice of a change in address and/or contact information. The burden is upon the Owner to provide up to date information to the Association. Any notices or correspondence to the Association shall be done so in writing at the address of the registered office of the Association as shown by the records of the Secretary of State for the State of Texas or to such other address as is specified by the Association in writing to the Except as this Declaration or the Bylaws otherwise provide, all notices, demands, bills, statements, or other communications under this Declaration or the Bylaws shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally or by private carrier; if sent by United States mail; or, if the intended recipient as given its prior written authorization to use such method of delivery, by facsimile or electronic mail with written confirmation of transmission.

Unofficia Notices sent in accordance with this Declaration shall be deemed to have been duly given and effective: (i) sent by United States mail, when deposited with the U.S. Postal Service, correctly addressed, with first class postage prepaid; if delivered personally or by private carrier, when actually delivered to the address of the intended recipient, as evidenced by the signature of the person at such address who accepts such delivery, or confirmation.

if sent by facsimile or electronic mail, upon transmission, as evidenced by a printed Section 15.6 Transfer Under Deed of Trust.

the person at such address who accepts such delivery, or confirmation.

if sent by facsimile or electronic mail, upon transmission, as evidenced by a printed Section 15.6 Transfer Under Deed of Trust.

Upon any transfer of Declarant's interest in and to the Property, or any part thereof, under the terms of any deed of trust lien upon the Property, whether voluntary or involuntary, by foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, all rights, title and interests of Declarant under this Declaration, shall be transferred to and devolve upon the party to whom the Property or any part thereof, is thereby conveyed.

45 Section 15.7 Notice of Transfer.

If at any time a Lot is sold, the new Owner shall have the sole obligation to promptly notify the Association of the name and address of the new Owner and shall be responsible for any cost, charge or expense added to the account of such Owner which may have otherwise been avoided if the above information was promptly delivered to the Association.

Section 15.8 No Liability for Trespass.

Whenever the Association, the Board of Directors or Declarant exercises any right hereunder and in connection therewith enters upon any Lot, such parties shall not be liable for trespass upon such Lot.

Section 15.9 Lien Priority.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Declaration, the lion to secure the payment of assessments and any other lien which the Association may have on any Lot pursuant to the Declaration for (a) assessments or other charges becoming payable on or after the date of recordation of the first mortgage or deed of trust on any Lot or (b) any fees, late charges, fines or interest that may be levied by the Association in connection with unpaid assessments, shall be

of recordation of the first mortgage or deed of trust on any Lot or (b) any fees, late charges, fines or interest that may be levied by the Association in connection with unpaid assessments, shall be subordinate to the lien or equivalent security interest of any legitimate third-party first lien mortgage or deed of trust on any Lot, if any Any foreclosure of any such superior lien under the power of sale of any mortgage, deed of trust or other security instrument, or through court proceedings in which the Association has been made a party, shall extinguish the liens securing maintenance charges or assessments which became due and payable prior to such foreclosure date, but no such foreclosure shall free any Lot from the liens securing assessments thereafter becoming due and payable, nor shall the liability of any Owner personally obligated to pay maintenance charges or assessments which become due prior to such foreclosure be extinguished by any foreclosure, nor shall the lien for future assessments or changes be affected in any manner. Any such maintenance charges or assessments which are extinguished pursuant to the foregoing provision shall be reallocated and assessed to all Lots as a common expense.

Unofficia Section 15 10 Use of Recreational Facilities and Other Common Properties.

The property made subject to this Declaration may contain common recreational facilities available for the use and enjoyment of Owners of property, including lots and homes, within Bloomridge, their families, tenants and other occupants of their property, and the guests of any such persons. EACH OWNER, BY ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED TO ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY MADE SUBJECT TO THIS DECLARATION, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF ANY RECREATIONAL FACILITY OR ANY OTHER PORTION

persons. EACH OWNER, BY ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED TO ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY MADE SUBJECT TO THIS DECLARATION, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF ANY RECREATIONAL FACILITY OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE COMMON PROPERTIES INVOLVES RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Each Owner acknowledges, understands, and covenants to inform his or her family members, tenants, and other occupants and guests of Owner's property that Declarant, the Association, the Board and any committees, and Builders constructing homes and other improvements within Bloomridge are not insurers of personal safety. EACH PERSON USING 46 SUCH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE COMMON PROPERTIES ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON, RESULTING FROM THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF ANY RECREATIONAL FACILITY OR OTHER PORTION OF THE COMMON PROPERTIES. Each Owner agrees that Declarant, the Association, the Board and committees, and builders within the community shall not be liable to any person claiming any loss or damage, including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss or damage arising from personal injury or death, destruction of property, trespass, loss of enjoyment or any other wrong or entitlement to remedy based upon, due to, arising from, or otherwise relating to the use of any recreational facility or other portions of the Common Properties, including, without limitation, any claim arising in whole or in part from the negligence of Declarant, the Association, or any Builder within the community. THE FOREGOING RELEASE IS INTENDED TO RELEASE THE SPECIFIED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY FOR THEIR OWN NEGLIGENCE.

EACH OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE ABOVE

tion, or any Builder within the community. THE FOREGOING RELEASE IS INTENDED TO RELEASE THE SPECIFIED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY FOR THEIR OWN NEGLIGENCE.

EACH OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE ABOVE RELEASE FROM LIABILITY IS CONSIDERATION FOR, AND CONDITION TO, THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OTHER COMMON PROPERTIES WITHIN BLOOMRIDGE AND THAT THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENTS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO DECLARANT AND BUILDERS TO SELL CONVEY, LEASE, AND/OR ALLOW THE USE OF LOTS WITHIN BLOOMRIDGE. ANY VIOLATION OF THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT BY AN OWNER, OR ANY OF OWNER'S FAMILY MEMBERS, TENANTS AND OTHER OCCUPANTS OF OWNER'S PROPERTY, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE GUESTS SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR THE SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF ALL OF SUCH PERSONS; USE PRIVILEGES IN SUCH FACILITIES.

Section 15.11 Construction of Declaration and All Association Documents.

The provisions of this Declaration and all other documents of the Association shall be liberally construed to give effect to its intended purpose. All doubts regarding the meaning, significance of effect of a provision in this Declaration or other documents of the Association, shall be resolved in favor of the operation of the Association and its enforcement of the Declaration.

Un Section 15.12 Rights of the City of McKinney.

Should the Declarant, the Association or its Board fail or refuse to maintain such Common Properties to City specifications for an unreasonable time, not to exceed ninety (90) days after written request to do so, the City, by and through a majority of the City Council members, shall have the same right, power and authority as is herein given to the Association and its Board to enforce this Declaration and levy Assessments in the manner set forth herein. It is understood

rs, shall have the same right, power and authority as is herein given to the Association and its Board to enforce this Declaration and levy Assessments in the manner set forth herein. It is understood that in such event, the City may elect to exercise the rights and powers of the Association or its Board, to the extent necessary to take any action required and levy any Assessment that the Association might have, either in the name of the Association, or otherwise, to cover the cost of maintenance of such Common Properties.

47 EXECUTED this L day of April 2016.

DECLARANT: CADG McKinney Bloomridge 40, LLC, a Texas limited liability company By: CADG Holdings, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Its Sole Member By: MMM Ventures, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Its Manager officia STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 1 day of ADRIL 2016, by Mehrdad Moayedi, Manager of M Ventures, LLC, as Manager of MMM Ventures, LLC, as Manager of CADG Holdings, LLC, as Sole Member of CADG McKinney Bloomridge 40, LLC, a Texas limited liability company on behalf of said company.

48 سان Notary Public, State of Texas STATE DEBBIE LACEY Notary ID # 123942280 My Commission Expires August 16, 2017