2012012916 Sp Prt ge’ Electronically Recorded Dianne Wilson, County Clerk ra Official Public Records Fort Bend County Texas C7 a 2012 Feb 07 09:23 AM Pages: 4 Fee:$ 23.00 INES FOR RAINWATER RECOVERY SYSTEMS ubdivsion in Fort Bend County, Texas STATE magi pass we COUNTY ORFC coer OY a %O) GRANTS COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, Gx Coy Homeowners Association, Inc. ("Association") is charged with administering and tofein se\certain covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in the recorded Declarationg thef.ve on saptions of the community (referred to collectively as "Declarations"); tian 2011, to amend Section we. on 202.007") thereto dealing with rain barrels and rainwater harvesting systems (ef to sy ively as "Rainwater Recovery Systems" or “Systems"); and oe Oe WHEREAS, the Board of tect of the Asso sonkgtion ("Board") has determined that in connection with maintaining the aesthetics ee aid archi gerne | harmony of the community, and to provide clear and definitive guidance regarding-t ate) Ap 1 sion and maintenance of Rainwater AS WHEREAS, Coapierta 502.61 a Property Code was amended effective September 1, c Recovery Systems therein, it is “prope for tl on ocigtion to adopt guidelines regarding Rainwater Recovery Systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board has Ms ths lowing Guidelines for Rainwater Recovery Systems within the community. “ 1. Rainwater Recovery Systems may be i (Ge SUIETHENE nce written approval of the Association subject to these guidelines.
2: All such Systems must be installed on land o boy = owner. No portion of the Systems may encroach on adjacent pro comution areas.
Be Other than gutters and downspouts conventio sotrgd ened 39 a dwelling or appurtenant structure, all components of the § System sught as.tanl —— filters,
may encroach on adjacent pro comution areas.
Be Other than gutters and downspouts conventio sotrgd ened 39 a dwelling or appurtenant structure, all components of the § System sught as.tanl —— filters, pumps, motors, pressure tanks, pipes and hoses, must be Substa reened from public view from any street or common areca. Screening orice ished by: a. placement behind a solid fence, a structure 5 ol tion;‘or b. by burying the tanks or barrels; or 2» c. by placing equipment in an outbuilding otherwise (ie wed By pe Association.
‘ am wk cA “> a “ A rain barrel may be placed in a location visible from public view from any street or SB 2. common area only if the configuration of the guttering system on the structure Cro > precludes screening as described above with the following restrictions: aoe a. the barrel must not exceed 55 gallons; oe he oor the barrel must be installed in close proximity to the structure on a level base with the guttering downspout leading directly to the barrel | — ORG inlet at a substantially vertical angle; and i tr Spe bantel must be fully painted in a single color to blend with the ae ae _-’ adjacent home or vegetation; and Cc Py, a ei nose arched to the barrel discharge must be neatly coiled and réed behirtd or beside the rain barrel in the least visible position ee Be 5. Overflow ins es neBys ems must not be directed onto or adversely affect adjacent properties mutans 6. Inlets, ports, ven’ Se Sn t be sealed or protected with mesh to prevent children, anim and debris frorfi fia ent ang the barrels, tanks or other storage devices. Open top storage containers a t A wed, however, where space allows
be sealed or protected with mesh to prevent children, anim and debris frorfi fia ent ang the barrels, tanks or other storage devices. Open top storage containers a t A wed, however, where space allows and where appropriate, Assogiat ion panos nds may be used for water storage.
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i, 8. All Systems must be maintained in aba! ee np should be drained and disconnected from the gutters. Anyontitis fever s in public view must be removed from public view from any street m ae vo.
The guidelines are effective upon adoption and recordation in fa lio-Regords of Fort Bend County, Texas and supersede any guidelines for rainwater recoyery’systems-Which may have previously been in effect. Except as affected by Section 202.007 and/éy sag ouideli nes, all other provisions contained in the Declarations or any other dedicatory i instrum ee ciation shall remain in full force and effect. “) “ Approved and adopted by the Board on this 15 day of Dec 2011.
Ony Version Amy Verjon, President Jill McMurrey, Treasurer/Secretary McMumey Board Member Board Member Unofficial Document SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE OF FILING Ifill McMurrey, certify that: Lam the duly qualified and acting secretary of Grants Colony Homeowners Association, Inc., a duly organized and existing Texas non-profit corporation. A corporation located in Fort Bend County Texas.
The attached instruments are true copies of unrecorded Dedicatory Instruments, as that term is defined by Section 202.001 of the Texas Property Code, pertaining to Grants Colony Homeowners Association, Ine..
ached instruments are true copies of unrecorded Dedicatory Instruments, as that term is defined by Section 202.001 of the Texas Property Code, pertaining to Grants Colony Homeowners Association, Ine..
The attached instruerents are being presented for recording in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Fort Bend County, Texas, pursuant to Section 202.006 of the Texas Property Code.
Dated: McMumey Jill McMurrey, Secretary Grants Colony Homeowners Association, Inc.
Notary Public in and for The State of Texas My Commission Expires Uncial Dement THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND This instrument was acknowledged before me or the 15 day of December.
2011, by Jill McMurrey Secretary of Grants Colony Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, on behalf of said corporation.
AFTER RECORDING, RETURN TO: Bartley & Spears, P.C.
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