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ESTATES OF LEGENDS RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA TlON, INC, ARCHITECTURAL POLICY WHEREAS, the Estates or"Legends Ranch HOA, Inc. (the "Association"), a Texas non profit ootporation, which is· governed by its Board of Directol's (the "Boat'd"), is the goveming entity of the Estates of Legends Ranch subdivision and authorized to enact this Policy; and WHEREAS, these Regulations apply to the operation and utilization of property within the Estates of Legends Ranch subdivisions, additions in Montgomel'y County, Texas, according to 1he maps 01· plats thereof, t'ecorded in the Map Records of Montgomel'y County, Texas, as follows: Estates of Legends Ranch under Cledt's File No. 2004--020331; along with any ame11dments, replats, and supplements thereto (all sections collectively referred to as the "Subdivision°); and WHEREAS, tl1e Board of Directorn of the Assoclatlon desires to enact an Architectma1 Policy in compliance with tl1e Texas Property Code: NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with tl1e foregoing: WHEREAS, Chapter 202 of the Texas Pmperly Code was runeitded to add Sections 202.010, 202.011, 202.012, 202,018, and 202.007(d) which require the Associations to allow · solar panels, certain roofing materials, flags, flag poles) religious items and 1•ai11 barrels, and authorizes the Association to regulate such items; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Association desires to regulate such items by establishing regcdations and guidelines relating to solat' panels, ce1tain·roofing materials, flags, flag poles, religious items aud rain barrels in compliance with Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code and pmsuant to the authori1Y granted to the Board by tbe provisions of tl1e Declaration:
er 202 of the Texas Property Code and pmsuant to the authori1Y granted to the Board by tbe provisions of tl1e Declaration: HOA, Inc, hereby adopts the following Regulations on the .L£11iry of Q O I if 2011, to be effective January J, 2012, To the extent the regulations contained he1·ein conflict with ru1y previously existing Rules, Regulations or Architectul'al Guidollnes of the Estates of Legends Ranch HOA, Inc., the regulations contained hereh1 control.
REGULATION OF SOLAR PANELS, ROOF SHINGLES, FLAGS, FLAG POLES, RELIGIOUS ITEMS AND RAJNBARRELS I. Solar panels a1·e permitted to the extent required by 20:Z.010 of the Texas Property Code, subject to the following regulatio11s; l) The owner shall first apply to and receive written appl'Oval from the ACC prio1· to Installation of any solar panels or other solar items (collectively "Solar Panels") permitted by 2.02.010, 111111111111111m1 11111 LT2-7 2) Solar Panels shall be located in a fenced-in yal'd Ol' patio, OR011 the roof of the house or other appmved st1·uoture, not visible from the front of ihe sb11cture, and in a location approved by the ACC (subject to any limiMion imposed by 202,010).
3) Solar Panels shall be located entirely on the property of the owner erecth1g the Solar Panels aud shall not be located on any oilier lot, property or common area, 4) When mounted on a structure, no Solar Panel may be higher or wider than the roofllne of the stmcture it is mounted on.
5) When mounted on a stmcture, the top edge of all Solar Panels shaU be parnllel with the roofline and shall confo1111 to the slope oftbe roofline.
6) If located in a fenced-in ya1·d or patio, the Solar Panels shall be lower than tbe fence
U be parnllel with the roofline and shall confo1111 to the slope oftbe roofline.
6) If located in a fenced-in ya1·d or patio, the Solar Panels shall be lower than tbe fence black.
does not comply with any single cl'itoria above must demons1:J•ate that an alternative in the altemative J ocation, II. To tlte extent l'eqnil'ed by 202,011 of the Texas Property Code, Owners are entitled to install roof shingles designed pl'imarily to be wil,d and/o1• hail l'esistant; shingles that provide heating and cooling efficiencies greater than tl10se provided by customary composite shingles; and shingles that p1'0vide solar generation capabilities (collectively referred to as "Alternative Shingles"), subject to the following regulations: An Owner must obtain p1io1· written authorization of the Architectural Control Committee ("ACC"), to place m· install any type of shingle or roofing material on the exterior of any improvement Jooated on a Lot within the Subdivision, Roof Shingles will be approved up011 the s11bmissi011 of a proper application to tl1e ACC proposing an installation of roof shingles that ls within the parameters set fo1th in Chapter 202.011 of the Texas Property Code ru1d any otltet' permlsslble cl'iteria required by the ACC.
Roof shingles that satisfy all of the ctitel'ia of each subparagraph one tl1ro11gl1 four below will be approved for installation.
1, shingles are either designed prima,·ily to a) be wind and hail resistant;
hingles that satisfy all of the ctitel'ia of each subparagraph one tl1ro11gl1 four below will be approved for installation.
1, shingles are either designed prima,·ily to a) be wind and hail resistant; b) provide heating and cooling efficiencies greater than tl1ose provided by customary composite shingles; or c) ptovide solar generation capabilities.
2. the shingles resemble the shingles used on prope1ty in the subdivision, 3. the shingles are more dt1rable than and are of eqi1al or greater quality to the shingles used on property in the subdivision, 4, the shingles match the aesthetics of tl1e property surroundlng the owner's property, : ! ' ' Ill. To the extent requil'ed by 202,012 of the Texas Pl'opel'ty Code, Owners are entitled to display a United States Flag, a Texas State Flag, 01· a replica flag of any branch of the United States Arnte<l Forces ("Permitted Flags"), and to install a flag polo on theh' property for the pnl'posc of displaying the Permitted Flags; subject to the following regulations: l) The Owner shall fil'st apply to and 1·eceive written approval from the ACC prior to J11stallatio11 of any flag pole.
2) United States Flags must be displayed in accordance with 4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10, 3) The Texas Flag must be displayed in accordance with Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code, 4) Only Permitted Flags may be displayed within the Associatlon.
5) Permitted Flags shall be displayed from a polo attaclied to a stmcture OR from a free standh1g pole. Except for flags that are mounted In accordance with 4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10, Permitted Flags may not be draped over or directly attached to stmcttll'es. For example, a Permitted Flag may not be laid across a fence or stapled to a garage 01· e11u·y door.
4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10, Permitted Flags may not be draped over or directly attached to stmcttll'es. For example, a Permitted Flag may not be laid across a fence or stapled to a garage 01· e11u·y door.
6) A flag pole attached to a sbucturn shall be limited to one pe1· lot, shall be no more than 6 feet long and shall be securely attached by a b!'acket with an angle of 30 to 45 degrees down from ve1tical. The flag pole shall be attached in such a matter as to not damage the structure. One attached flag pole is allowed on the front po,tion of a stmcture facing the street in a location approved by the ACC. Brackets which accommodate multiple flag poles are prohibited.
7) A flag pole, whether attached to a dwelling or freestanding, shall be constructed of permanent, long-lasting materials with a finish appropriate to the materials used in the const111ction of the flag pole and harmonious with the dwelling. Flag poles shall be commercially pmduced and not home-made, they shall not be constructed of wood 01· plastlo.
8) Only one Pennitted Flag may be displayed on a flag pole attached to a strucbii-e; up to two Permitted Flags may be displayed on an appl'oVed free-standing flag pole that is at least 14 feet tall.
9) The flag display and flag pole shall confo11n to all setbacks, easements, and zoning ordinances.
l 0) Flags and flag poles must be maintained in good oondltlon; flags and poles that are deteriorating or rep1•esent an unsafe condition shall be repai1'ed, replaced 01' removed.
J 1) F!'ee-standing flag poles, al'e limited to one pel' lot, in a location approved by the ACC in wl'iting, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height (including any ornameutal cap) and 9 inches in diameter. Free-standing flag poles shall be permanently
e pel' lot, in a location approved by the ACC in wl'iting, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height (including any ornameutal cap) and 9 inches in diameter. Free-standing flag poles shall be permanently installed in tho ground accol'dingto the mam1facture1·'s instrnctions.
12) Permitted Flags are limited ln size to 3 feettaU by S feet wide.
. I ' 13) Lighti11g may be installed to illuminate Permitted Flags if they will be displayed at night and lf existing ambient lighting does not provide proper illumination. Flag lighting shall be: a) approved in w,iting by the ACC prior to installation, and b) shaU be ground mmmted ht the vicinity of the flag, and c) shall utilize a fixture that screens ~1e bulb and directs llght In tl1e intended direction with minimal spiUover, and prbperty or to the cente1· of the property if theJ'e is no structure, and o) shaH not .provide illumination exceeding tlte equivalent of a 60 watt incandescent bulb.
14) Flag poles shall not generate unreasonable noise levels which would disturb the plastic snap hooks, shall utilize snap hook covers and may sec,u:e a rope around the flag pole with a flag pole clasp, or do whatever else is necessary to comply.
l 5) An owner can only place a flag pole or flag on his own property and no othe,· lot, property or common area.
16) Flag poles are permitted solely fot• the purpose of displaying Permitted Flags. If a flag pole Is not longer used on a daily basis it shall be removed by the Owner, IV. Religious Items relatecl to lilly faith that ls motivated by an Owner's sincere religious
ying Permitted Flags. If a flag pole Is not longer used on a daily basis it shall be removed by the Owner, IV. Religious Items relatecl to lilly faith that ls motivated by an Owner's sincere religious belief or traclition, may be displayed, es permitted by 202,018 of the Texas Prope1iy Code (on the entry do01· to the home), subject to the following regulations: 1) The religious item cannot threaten public health or safety.
2) The religious item cannot violate any law.
3) Tiie religious item cannot contain language, graphics or other display that is patently offensive to a passerby.
4) TI1e religious item must be located on the entry door 01· entry door frame and ca11not extend past the outer edge of the doot· frame of the dwelling.
S) The maximum space allotted to a religious item or combination of religious items shall be no more than 25 square inches.
6) The Association may remove any item that does not conform to these 1-egu]atlons.
V, Rainwatel' Recovery Jlarrels or Systems ("Jlarrels/System") shall be pat•mitted to the ex.tent required by 202.007(d), subject to the following regulations: !
I) The Owner shall fil'st apply to and receive written approval from the ACC p1ior to installation of any Bal'J'els/System.
2) The Barrels/System must be of a color that is consistent with the color scheme of the owner's home.
3) The Bal'l'els/System cannot be located between the front of the ownel''s home and an adjoining or ac\jacent street. (the front yatd) 4) The Barrels/System must not display any language 01· other content that is not typically included on the item when it is manufactmed.
S) The Association may regulate tl1e size, type, materials and manne1· of screening for Barrels/System that are visible from the street, another lot, or common area.
n the item when it is manufactmed.
S) The Association may regulate tl1e size, type, materials and manne1· of screening for Barrels/System that are visible from the street, another lot, or common area.
6) There m\lst be sufficient area on the owner's property to install the Banels/System, no Ba1,·els/ System shall be located on or extend onto any property o1her than the owner's lot, 7) Other than guttel'S and downspouts conventionally attached to a dwelling or appmienant structure, all components of the Barrels/ System, sucl1 as tanks, barrels, filters, pumps, motors, pressure tanks, pipes and hoses, must be substantially screened from public view from any street or co1m11011 are.
8) Sc,·eening may be accomplished by an approved solid fence, structure or vegetation; by ACC.
9) A rain barrel may be placed in a location visible from publlc view from any street or common ru·ea only if the configuration of the guttering system on the structure precludes screening as described above, so long as: a) the barrel does not exceed 55 gallons, and b) the barrel is installed in close proximity to the stmcture on a level base with the guttel'lng downspout leading directly to 1he barrel inlet at a substantially ve1tical angle, and c) the ban-el is fully painted in a single color to blend with tile adjacent home or vegetation, and d) any hoses attached to the ba,·rel discharge must be neatly coiled and stored behind or beside the rain bal'J'el in the least visible location when not in use, p1'0pe1ties 01· common areas,
hind or beside the rain bal'J'el in the least visible location when not in use, p1'0pe1ties 01· common areas, children, animals and debrls from enterii1g the barrels, tanks 01· otl1er storage devices.
Open top storage containers are prohibited, howeve1·, where space allows and where : !
appt•opl'iate as deu,nnined by the Association, ACC approved ponds may be used for water stot'Oge.
12) Harvested water must be used and is not allowed to become stagnant or a threat to health.
13) All systems shall be maintained in good repail', Unused sysu,ms should be dl'ained and disconnected from the gu!UJrs, Any @used Systems in public view must be l'emoved from public view of any street or common area, The Association, through its Boal'd of Directors, shall have and may exercise ESTATES OF LEGENDS RANCII IIOA, INC.
CERTIFICATION "I, the undet·signed, being the President of Estates of Legends Ranch HOA, Inc., hereby certify that the foregoing docuine11t was approved in wl'iting by the Board cfDirectors.11 PrintNome:G;iB'&&Ld .2>.,L)f.'cWS, &e.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § Agreement with the authodty and for the purposes contained herein, and as the act and deed of
odty and for the purposes contained herein, and as the act and deed of After Recording Roturn to: Estates of Legends Ranch HOA, hrn Clo Prefem,dManagement Services P.O. Box 690269 Houston, TX 77269 FILED FOR RECORD 02/13/2012 4:07PM /J1J~ COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY. TEXAS STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY I hereby certify this Instrument was filed In file number sequence an the date and at lhe time stamped herein by me and was duly RECORDED In the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, 02/13/2012 OoUl'lty Clc,rH Montsomer)I County, Te'Xas . ' I Doc# 20120125$5