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RP-2021-418774 RP-2021-418774 07/26/2021 ER $30.00 ROSEHILL MEADOW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

FLAG DISPLAY POLICY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS css cos cos WHEREAS, the property encumbered by this Flag Display Policy ("Policy”) is that property restricted by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Rosehill Meadow, recorded under County Clerk's File No. RP-2021-396093 in the Official Public Records of Harris County, Texas, as same has been or may be amended or supplemented from time to time ("Declaration”), and any other property which has been or may be annexed thereto and made subject to the authority of the Rosehill Meadow Community Association, Inc. ("Association"); and WHEREAS, any reference made herein to approval by the Architectural Review Committee ("ARC"), means prior written approval by the ARC.

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted in Section 202.012 of the Texas Property Code, the Board of Directors ("Board") hereby adopts this Policy, which shall run with the land and be binding on all owners and lots within the subdivision. This Policy replaces any previously recorded or implemented policy that addresses the subjects contained herein.

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FLAG DISPLAY The display of flags is permitted under the following parameters: A. NUMBER OF FLAGPOLES Owners may have a total of one (1) flagpole per lot.

B. TYPES OF FLAGS The following flags may be displayed in accordance with this Policy: 1. United States flag 2. Texas flag 3. Official or replica flag of a branch of the United States armed forces C. TYPE/LOCATION OF FLAGPOLE 1. The flagpole may be either freestanding or mounted to the residential structure under the following parameters: a. A freestanding flagpole: (i)

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ited States armed forces C. TYPE/LOCATION OF FLAGPOLE 1. The flagpole may be either freestanding or mounted to the residential structure under the following parameters: a. A freestanding flagpole: (i) must not be taller than twenty feet (20') when measured from ground level (including the pole ornamentation); (ii) must be mounted on an appropriate footing; (iii) is subject to ARC approval and any and all applicable zoning ordinances, easements and setbacks of record; and Copyright ©2021 by Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, all rights reserved.

This Policy may be used only in connection with the Rosehill Meadow subdivision and the operation of the Rosehill Meadow Community Association, Inc.

1 RP-2021-418774 (iv) may be placed in either: (a) the back yard (preferred location); or (b) the front yard, if the lot has a front building setback line with a setback of not less than fifteen feet (15'), extending the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the front building setback line. If front building setbacks of record are greater than fifteen feet (15'), then the greater setbacks will control.

b. A flagpole mounted to the residential structure: (i) must be no greater than five feet (5') in length; and (ii) may be attached to the front or rear of the residential structure.

2. Owners are prohibited from placing a flagpole within an easement on an owner's lot or in a location that encroaches on a setback on an owner's lot.

3. Owners are prohibited from locating a flag or flagpole on property owned or maintained by the Association.

4. Owners are prohibited from locating a flag or flagpole on property owned in common by the members of the Association.

D. MATERIALS, MAINTENANCE AND ETIQUETTE

owned or maintained by the Association.

4. Owners are prohibited from locating a flag or flagpole on property owned in common by the members of the Association.

D. MATERIALS, MAINTENANCE AND ETIQUETTE 1. All flagpoles must be constructed of permanent, long-lasting materials, with a finish appropriate to the materials used in the construction of the flagpole and harmonious with the dwelling; 2. All flagpoles must be installed per the manufacturer's guidelines; 3. All flags and flagpoles must be properly maintained at all times, including, but not limited to, immediate replacement of faded, frayed or torn flags and replacement of poles that are scratched, bent, rusted, faded, leaning or damaged in any way; 4. The size of the flag must be appropriate for the length of the flagpole, and the ARC shall have sole discretion as to this determination; 5. Flagpole halyards must be securely fastened at all times and must not make noise under any conditions; 6. Telescoping flagpoles must not make noise under any conditions; 7. The United States flag must be displayed in accordance with federal law. Additionally, if more than one (1) flag is displayed along with the United States flag on a flagpole, the United States Flag must be flown above all other flags on such flagpole; 8. The Texas flag must be displayed in accordance with Texas state law; 9. If evening display of the flag is desired, the flag may be lit from the base of the flagpole (maximum of two (2) bulbs) with a total of no more than 150 watts. The light must shine directly up at the flag and may not cause any type of light spillover onto adjoining properties.

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The light must shine directly up at the flag and may not cause any type of light spillover onto adjoining properties.

Copyright ©2021 by Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, all rights reserved.

This Policy may be used only in connection with the Rosehill Meadow subdivision and the operation of the Rosehill Meadow Community Association, Inc.

2 RP-2021-418774 All exterior lighting must be submitted to the ARC for prior approval; 10. Flags must be attached to a flagpole in order to be displayed; and 11. A flagpole mounted to the residential structure must be removed from view when no flag is displayed.

II.

ARC APPROVAL A. MOUNTED FLAGPOLES A flagpole mounted to a residential structure does not require approval from the ARC if it complies with the terms of this Policy.

B. FREESTANDING FLAGPOLES 1. Freestanding flagpoles require prior written approval from the ARC. Completed applications must be submitted to the ARC in accordance with the following: a.

If a back yard location is desired, an application must be submitted with a copy of the applicable plat or survey showing the proposed location of the freestanding flagpole, along with pictures showing the location of the improvement and the manufacturer's brochures or a sample of material, if applicable; b. If a front yard location is desired, an application must be submitted with a copy of the applicable plat and/or survey indicating the front lot line, front building setback line, and proposed location of the freestanding flagpole, along with pictures showing the location of the improvement and the manufacturer's brochures or a sample of material, if applicable; C. Locations closer to the dwelling are typically preferred; and

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e, along with pictures showing the location of the improvement and the manufacturer's brochures or a sample of material, if applicable; C. Locations closer to the dwelling are typically preferred; and d. Regardless of desired location, the color of the materials being used in relation to house color, the location of the flagpole in relation to the dwelling, and any noise created are of specific concern.

Any installation not in compliance with this Policy will be considered a violation of the dedicatory instruments governing the subdivision.

This Flag Display Policy does not apply to property that is owned or maintained by the Association.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Copyright ©2021 by Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, all rights reserved.

This Policy may be used only in connection with the Rosehill Meadow subdivision and the operation of the Rosehill Meadow Community Association, Inc.

3 RP-2021-418774 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that, as Secretary of the Rosehill Meadow Community Association, Inc., the foregoing Flag Display Policy was approved on the 22nd day of July 2021, at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum was present.

DATED, this the 22nd day of July By: 2021.

なんつ Ibrahim Dursun, Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS cascos cos § BEFORE ME, on this day personally appeared Ibrahim Dursun, the Secretary of the Rosehill Meadow Community Association, Inc., known by me to be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes herein expressed, in the capacity herein stated, and as the act and deed of said corporation.

Given under my hand and seal this the 22nd day of July TARY TATE PUBLI OF TEXAS REBECCA DE LA GARZA Notary Public, State of Texas Comm. Expires 10-02-2022

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and as the act and deed of said corporation.

Given under my hand and seal this the 22nd day of July TARY TATE PUBLI OF TEXAS REBECCA DE LA GARZA Notary Public, State of Texas Comm. Expires 10-02-2022 Notary ID 7455023 Bebe De La Garza Notary Public - State of Texas 2021.

After Recording, Return To: Casson Wen Isabella L. Vickers Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC 2800 Post Oak Blvd., 57th Floor Houston, Texas 77056 Copyright © 2021 by Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, all rights reserved.

This Policy may be used only in connection with the Rosehill Meadow subdivision and the operation of the Rosehill Meadow Community Association, Inc.

4 RP-2021-418774 RP-2021-418774 # Pages 5 07/26/2021 07:08 AM e-Filed & e-Recorded in the Official Public Records of HARRIS COUNTY TENESHIA HUDSPETH COUNTY CLERK Fees $30.00 RECORDERS MEMORANDUM This instrument was received and recorded electronically and any blackouts, additions or changes were present at the time the instrument was filed and recorded.

Any provision herein which restricts the sale, rental use of the described real property because of color or race is invalid and unenforceable under federal law.

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS or I hereby certify that this instrument was FILED in File Number Sequence on the date and at the time stamped hereon by me; and was duly RECORDED in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Harris County, Texas.

COUNTY COURT OF * RRIS COUNTY eneshan Hudspeth COUNTY CLERK HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS