Declaration Of CCR RECORDED 7.29.04

MarcD.Markel Roberts MarkelGueny, P.C.

2500CityWestBlvd.,Suite1350 Houston, TX77042~ ..DECLARATION OF 07/9XSOS813 ANDEASEMENTS FOR WASHINGTON SQUARE ARESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE: THISDOCUMENT SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTS YOURRIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONS ASANOWNER OFPROPERTY INTHISSUBDIVISION. READITCAREFULLY. WITHOUT LIMITATION, YOUARESPECIFICALLY ADVISED ASFOLLOWS; (i)ARTICLE 1lIPROVIDES FORMANDATORY MEMBERSHIP INACOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, ANDARTICLE V PROVIDES FORMANDATORY PAYMENT OFASSESSMENTS TOTHEASSOCIATION ANDA CONTINUING LIENAGAINST YOUR PROPERTY TOSECURE PAYMENT OFASSESSMENTS WHICH MAYBE FORECLOSED EVEN IFTHEPROPERTY ISYOUR HOMESTEAD, (ii) PARKING BYOWNERS ANDOTHER OCCUPANTS ISPROHIBITED UPONANYSUBDIVISION STREETS (SEESECTION 7.03),(iii)UNDER ARTICLES IANDXIDECLARANT RETAINS SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS DURING THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD, INCLUDING THE UNILATERAL RIGHT TOSETRATES FORREGULAR ASSESSMENTS ANDIMPOSE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND,WITHOUT NOTICE TOORCONSENT OFANYOWNER. TOANNEX ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES INTOTHESUBDIVISION, TOAMEND ANYPLATANDTO AMEND THISDOCUMENT ANDANYOTHER "GOVERNING DOCUMENTS".

AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: /;/ fV'!,.$191.00 TABLEOFCONTENTS SECTION 1.02:ANNEXATION OFOTHERPROPERTY ..............................•................................ 2 ARTICLE II.DEFINITI 0NS " 2

...... 2 ARTICLE II.DEFINITI 0NS " 2 SECTION 3.05: INSPECTION BYMEMBERS OFBOOKS ANDRECORDS ............•........................ 9 SECTION 3.06: LIMITATION OFLIABILITY: INDEMNIFICATrON •.............................................. 9 SECTION 4.02: FUNCTION ANDPOWERS 12 SECTION 4.03: ARCHlTECTURAL REVIEW CRITERIA 14 SECTION 4.04: SUBMISSION ANDRESPONSE: FAILURE OFACCTOACT:ACCDECISIONS ..14 SECTION 4.06: INSPECTION RlGHTS ............•........................................................................ 16 SECTION 4.07: RECORDS OFARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE 16 SECTION 4.08: LIABILITY OFARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE 16 ARTICLE V.MAINTENANCE FUND " 17 SECTION 5.01: OBLIGATION FORPAYMENTS TOMAINTENANCE FUND 17 SECTION 5.02:ADMINISTRATION OFMAINTENANCE FUND 18 SECTION 5.03: BASERATEANDSUBSEQUENT COMPUTATION OFREGULAR ASSESSMENTS 19

NTENANCE FUND " 17 SECTION 5.01: OBLIGATION FORPAYMENTS TOMAINTENANCE FUND 17 SECTION 5.02:ADMINISTRATION OFMAINTENANCE FUND 18 SECTION 5.03: BASERATEANDSUBSEQUENT COMPUTATION OFREGULAR ASSESSMENTS 19 SECTION 5.04: NoWAIVER ORRELEASE 20 SECTION· 5.06: SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS 21 SECTION 5.08: EFFECT OFNONPAYMENT OFASSESSMENTS 25 SECTION 5.10: ASSESSMENTS ASINDEPENDENT COVENANT 28 ARTICLE VI.MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE, CASUALTY LOSSES AND CONDE MNATION" " ,..""" " 28 SECTION 6.01: ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 28 SECTION 6.02: OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSiBILITIES 30 SECTION 6.03: RIGHTOFENTRYANDINSPECTION: OWNER'S DEFAULT 33 SECTION 6.04: CASUALTY LOSSES -ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITIES 35 SECTION 6.06: OWNER INSURANCE ................................................................•.................... 36 SECTION 6.08: CONDEMNATION ,,37 ARTICLEVII"USERESTRICTI0NS 37 SECTION 7.01: RESIDENTIAL USE:GROUP INHOMES: TREATMENT FACILITIES 37 SECTION 7.02: PETS,ANIMALS ANDLIVESTOCK ...............................•................................. 39 SECTION 7.03: VEHICLES; PARKING 40 SECTION 7.04:NUISANCE: UNSIGHTLY ORUNKEMPT CONDITIONS 42 SECTION 7.05: SEIYrlCTANKS............................................................................................•. 43 SECTION 7.06: DISPOSAL OFTRASH 43

UISANCE: UNSIGHTLY ORUNKEMPT CONDITIONS 42 SECTION 7.05: SEIYrlCTANKS............................................................................................•. 43 SECTION 7.06: DISPOSAL OFTRASH 43 SECTION 7.08: BUILDING MATERIALS 44 SECTION 7.09: OUTDOOR COOKING ...................................•................................................. 44 SECTION 8.03: LOCATION OFRESIDENCE: ZEROLOTLINEOPTION 48 SECTION 8.04: CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 49 SECTION 8.05: METAL BUILDINGS ORSTRUCTURES PROHIBITED 52 SECTION 8.06: TEMPORARY STRUCTURES: SALESOFFICE 52 SECTION 8.07: LOTRE-SUBDIVlSION ORCOMBINATION 52 SECTION 8.08: WINDOW ANDDOORGLASSCOVERS 52 SECTION 8.10: ANTENNAS ANDSATELLITE DISHSYSTEMS ...................•............................. 53 SECTION 8.11: SIGNS..................................•........................................................................ 54 SECTION 8.12: TREEREMOVAL 55 SECTION 8.13:TRAFFIC SIGHTLINEAREAS......................•................................................. 55 SECTION 8.14: UTILITY, liGHTING, ANDENERGY FACILITIES 55 SECTION 8.16: ARTIFICIAL VEGETATION, EXTERIOR SCULPTURE, ANDSIMILAR ITEMS 56

SECTION 8.16: ARTIFICIAL VEGETATION, EXTERIOR SCULPTURE, ANDSIMILAR ITEMS 56 SECTION 8.18: EXCAVATION ..............................................................................................• 57 SECTION 8.]9SHARED COMMON DRIVEWAY _57 ARTICLEIX.EASEMENTS 58 SECTION 9.01:INCORPORATION OFEASEMENTS 58 SECTION 9.02: OWNER'S EASEMENTS FORUSEANDENJOYMENT .............................•.......... 59 SECTION 9.03: EASEMENTS FORENCROACHMENT ANDOVERHANG 59 SECTION 9.04: OWNERS' ACCESS EASEMENT 60 SECTION 9.06: GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS, UTILITIES ANDOTHER SERVICES 6] SECTION 9.07: EGRESSIREGRESS TOPUBLIC WAYREQUIRED 63 SECTION 9.08: TITLETOEASEMENTS ANDApPURTENANCES NOTCONVEYED 63 SECTION 9.09: RESERVE EASEMENTS 63 SECTION 9.10: EASEMENTS PERPETUAL ......................................................................•....... 63 ii SECTION 10.02: ENFORCEMENT ...................................•....................................................... 64 SECTION 10.03: LIABILITY FORCONDUCT OFOTHERS RELATED PARTIES 64 SECTION 10.04: OBLIGA nONFORPAYMENT OFCOSTSANDEXPENSES RESULTING FROM VIOLAnONS 65 SECTION 10.06: FILINGOFNOTICE OFNON-COMPLIANCE 66

64 SECTION 10.03: LIABILITY FORCONDUCT OFOTHERS RELATED PARTIES 64 SECTION 10.04: OBLIGA nONFORPAYMENT OFCOSTSANDEXPENSES RESULTING FROM VIOLAnONS 65 SECTION 10.06: FILINGOFNOTICE OFNON-COMPLIANCE 66 SECTION 11.02: APPOINTMENT OFBOARD ANDACC:AUTHORITY OFASSOCIATION: DECLARANT ASMEMBER .....•..................................................................... 66 SECTION 11.03: ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL: BUILDER ApPROVAL 66 SECTION 11.04: FIRSTMEETING OFCLASS"A"MEMBERS: TRANSFER OFCONTROL. 67 SECTION 11.05: COMMUNITY PROPERTIES .........................................................................• 70 SECTION 11.06: EASEMENTS 72 SECTION I1.08: ASSESSMENTS 72 SECTION 11.09: NOTICES TODECLARANT 73 SECTION 11.10: AMENDMENT OFGOVERNING DOCUMENTS ORPLAT:ANNEXATION 74 SECTION 11.12: MANDATORY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES' LIMITATIONS 76 SECTION' 12.01: TERM 80 SECTION 12.03: NOTICES TOASSOCIATION, ACC,OWNERS ANDTENANTS 82p'V~-0 SECTION 12.04: INFORMATION ToANDFROMMORTGAGEES 85

SECTION 12.03: NOTICES TOASSOCIATION, ACC,OWNERS ANDTENANTS 82p'V~-0 SECTION 12.04: INFORMATION ToANDFROMMORTGAGEES 85 SECTION 12.08: SEVERABILITy ......................................................................•............... ,.....86 iii DECLARATION OFCOVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FORWASHINGTON SQUARE ARESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION INHARRIS COUNTY. TEXAS STATEOFTEXAS COUNTY OFHARRIS§ § §KNOWALLBYTHESEPRESENTS THAT: WHEREAS, Washington SquareInvestors, LLC,aTexaslimitedliabilitycompany (hereinafter referredtoasthe"Declarant") isthecurrentsaleownerofallthatcertainreal property locatedinHarrisCounty,Texas,asmoreparticularly described inSection1.01hereof; andDeclarant desirestocreateandcarryoutageneralanduniformplanfortheimprovement, development, maintenance, useandcontinuation ofaresidential community ontheproperty as setforthinArticleIhereofforthemutualbenefitofthesuccessors intitletoDeclarant which property willbeconveyed subjecttothecovenants, conditions, restrictions, liens,chargesand easements ashereinsetforth.

NOW,THEREFORE, inordertocarryoutauniform planfortheimprovement, development, maintenance, saleanduseoftheproperties withintheSubdivision asherein defined,itisherebydeclared thatalloftheproperties withintheSubdivision shallbeheld,sold andconveyed subjecttothefollowing covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, chargesand

ubdivision asherein defined,itisherebydeclared thatalloftheproperties withintheSubdivision shallbeheld,sold andconveyed subjecttothefollowing covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, chargesand liens(sometimes hereincollectively referredtoas"covenants andrestrictions It),allofwhichare forthepurposes ofenhancing andprotecting thevalue,desirability andattractiveness ofsaid properties. Thesecovenants andrestrictions shallrunwithsaidrealpropertyandbebindingupon allpartieshavingoracquiring anyright,title,orinterestinsaidrealproperty oranypartthereof, theirheirs,successors andassigns,andshallinuretothebenefitofeachOwnerthereof.

OwnersofLotswithintheSubdivision (assameisdefinedhereinbelow) areadvisedthat alongaportionofthenorthern perimeter ofthesubdivision, andadjacent toLotNine(9)there existsanunrestricted reserve. Ownersherebyagreetoholdharmless theDeclarant andthe Association, andtheirsuccessors andassignsandreleasethemfromanyliabilityforthe existence, placement, and/ormaintenance oftheunrestricted reserveandagreetoindemnify the partiesreleasedfromanydamages theymaysustain.Ownersfurthergrantaneasement tothe Declarant andtheAssociation foranyincidental noiseandlortrafficwhichmayoccurduetothe existence oftheunrestricted reserve. Ownersherebyacknowledge thattheAssociation, its directors, officers, managers, agents,oremployees, theDeclarant oranysuccessor declarant havemadenorepresentations orwarranties norhasanyOwner,occupant, tenant,guestorinvitee relieduponanyrepresentations orwarranties, expressed orimplied, relativetoanyuseofthe unrestricted reserve.

ARTICLE I.PROPERTY SUBJECT TOTHISDECLARATION SECTION 1.01: Property SubjecttoDeclaration Therealproperty which,bytherecording ofthisDeclaration, willbeheld,transferred,

yuseofthe unrestricted reserve.

ARTICLE I.PROPERTY SUBJECT TOTHISDECLARATION SECTION 1.01: Property SubjecttoDeclaration Therealproperty which,bytherecording ofthisDeclaration, willbeheld,transferred, sold,conveyed, used,occupied, andmortgaged orotherwise encumbered subjecttothis Declaration isthatcertainrealproperty locatedinHarrisCounty, Texas,moreparticularly described asfollows,towit: WASHINGTON SQUARE, anaddition inHarrisCounty,Texasaccording to thereplatthereoffiledunderClerk'sFileNo.X190421, MapRecordsofHarris County,Texas.

SECTION 1.02: Annexation ofOtherProperty Declarant mayannexadditional realproperty intoandmakesameapartofthe "Subdivision" (ashereafter defined)byamendment ofthisDeclaration asprovided inArticleXI without thejoinerorconsentof,oranynoticeotherthanassetforthhereinanyOwnerorother Person.Anyotherrealproperty maybeannexed onlyuponapproval byOwners ofan amendment ofthisDeclaration evidencing theannexation inaccordance withapplicable provisions ofSection12.02.

SECTION 1.03: Notice:Effective DateandEffectofAnnexation Whenever anyrealproperty isannexedasprovided inSection1.02,theannexation must beevidenced byfilingof,andiseffective fromthedateoffilingof,theamendment evidencing theannexation intheOfficialPublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty,Texas.From andafterthedateoffilingoftheamendment evidencing theannexation, therealproperty coveredtherebywillbeincluded withinthe"Subdivision" (ashereafter defined), andthereafter is fullycoveredbyandsubjecttoalltermsandprovisions ofthisDeclaration (asamended).

ArticleU.Definitions Unlessthecontextotherwise prohibits andinadditiontootherdefinedtermssetforth herein,thefollowing wordsandsubstantive provisions regarding samewhenusedinthis Declaration shallapply,meanandrefertothefollowing:

hecontextotherwise prohibits andinadditiontootherdefinedtermssetforth herein,thefollowing wordsandsubstantive provisions regarding samewhenusedinthis Declaration shallapply,meanandrefertothefollowing: SECTION 2.0I:Architectural ControlCommittee orACCmeansthecommittee established pursuant toArticleIVofthisDeclaration.

SECTION 2.02:Architectural Guidelines meanstheprocedural, aesthetic, environmental and architectural policiesandprocedures, ifany,fromtimetotimeadoptedbytheArchitectural ControlCommittee inaccordance withArticleIVhereof,regardless ofnomenclature ormanner ofdesignation, andmayincludeRulesandRegulations.

SECTION 2.03:Association meansCOMMUNITY ASSOCIA nONWASHINGTON SQUARE, INC.,aTexasnon-profit corporation, tobeincorporated forthepurposes contemplated bythisDeclaration whichhasjurisdiction overallproperties locatedwithinthe landencumbered underthisDeclaration, anditssuccessors (bymerger, consolidation or otherwise), replacements andassigns.

SECTION 2.04:BoardorBoardofDirectors meansthedulyelectedBoardofDirectors ofthe Association.

2 SECTION 2.05:BuildermeansanOwnerotherthanDeclarant whoacquires anyLotfor purposes of"completion oftheinitialsale"oftheLotassetforthinSection11.03.

SECTION 2.06:BvlawsmeanstheBylawsoftheAssociation, asfromtimetotimeamended in accordance withapplicable provisions oftheBylaws.

SECTION 2.07:CitymeanstheCityofHouston, Texas,andanyothergovernmental authority withjurisdiction astothesubjectmattertowhichthetermrefersinthecontextinwhichtheterm isused.

SECTION 2.08:SubjecttoSection11.05hereof,Community Properties means: 2.08.1: allcommon areassodesignated hereinorbyaplatintended forthe common useofOwners, including inparticular butwithout limitation Restricted Reserves "A","B",IIC","D"and"E"assodesignated ontheInitialPlatofthe Subdivision;

sodesignated hereinorbyaplatintended forthe common useofOwners, including inparticular butwithout limitation Restricted Reserves "A","B",IIC","D"and"E"assodesignated ontheInitialPlatofthe Subdivision; 2.08.2:allprivatestreetsandsharedcommon driveways withintheSubdivision, ifany,unlessanduntil,andastoanypartof,anyprivatestreetwhichisdedicated tothe public; 2.08.3:allmailboxbanks,watermeterbanksandlorelectrical meterbanksso designated byDeclarant ortheBoardaspermitted bySection9.06,including entry, accessandexitareasregarding same; 2.08.4:allSubdivision Facilities; and 2.08.5:allotherproperties, realorpersonal, conveyed toordedicated totheuse of,orotherwise acquired bytheAssociation forthecommon use,enjoyment andbenefit of,theAssociation, togetherwithallimprovements thereonandappurtenances thereto.

SECTION 2.09:Declarant meansWashint!ton SquareInvestors. LLC.aTexaslimited liabilitycompany anditssuccessors andassignsifsuchsuccessors orassigns: 2.09.1: acquireallofthethenremaining undeveloped ordeveloped butpreviously unoccupied orunsoldLotswithintheSubdivision fromDeclarant forpurposes ofdevelopment andresale;or 2.09.2:areexpressly designated inwritingsrecorded intheOfficialPublicRecordsof RealProperty ofHarrisCounty, TexasbyDeclarant asasuccessor orassignofDeclarant hereunder, inwholeorinpart.

SECTION 2.10:Declaration meansthisDeclaration ofCovenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements forWASHINGTON SQUARE, andallamendments thereto.

SECTION 2.11:Development Periodmeanstheperiodoftimebeginning onthedateof recordation ofthisDeclaration intheOfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texas,andendingontheearlieroccurrence ofeitherofthefollowing events: 3 2.11.1: five(5)yearsafterthelatertooccurofthedateofrecordation inthe

ion intheOfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texas,andendingontheearlieroccurrence ofeitherofthefollowing events: 3 2.11.1: five(5)yearsafterthelatertooccurofthedateofrecordation inthe OfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty,Texas,of(a)thisDeclaration, or(b)thelastnoticeofannexation ofrealproperty byDeclarant aspermitted bySection 1.02whichisfiledofrecordnotlaterthanfive(5)yearsafterthedateofrecordation of thisDeclaration; or 2.11.2:uponthedateoffilingintheOfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty of HarrisCounty,TexasofDeclarant's noticeoftermination oftheDevelopment Period, provided thatatanytimepriortocomplete termination oftheDevelopment Period Declarant mayfileoneormorestatements oflimitedtermination oftheDevelopment Periodtoapplyonlytothespecificfunctions, rightsand/orresponsibilities asstated therein.

SECTION 2.12:Emergency means(i)anycondition whichmayordoescauseanimminent risk ofinfestation bytermites, ratsorothervermin,andanyotherhealth,fireorsafetyhazard,(ii) anycondition whichmayordoescausewasteofwaterorwaterinfiltration toanotherLot, Community Properties andanyimprovements locatedthereon, and(iii)anyotherthing, condition orexigentcircumstances whichmayordoespresentanimminent riskofharmor damagetoaLot,Community Properties oranyimprovements thereonortoanyOwnersor occupants thereof.Thedetermination oftheBoard,theACCortheirRelatedPartiesthatan emergency existsisfinal.

SECTION 2.13:Governing Documents meansalldocuments andapplicable provisions thereof regarding theuse,maintenance, repair,replacement, modification orappearance ofany properties withintheSubdivision, including eachLot,oranyrights,responsibilities or obligations ofanyOwnerspertaining theretoortotheAssociation, ACeorDeclarant, including

odification orappearance ofany properties withintheSubdivision, including eachLot,oranyrights,responsibilities or obligations ofanyOwnerspertaining theretoortotheAssociation, ACeorDeclarant, including withoutlimitation thisDeclaration, theBylawsandArticlesofIncorporation oftheAssociation, RulesandRegulations, Architectural Guidelines, allwrittendecisions andresolutions ofthe ACCandBoard,andalllawfulamendments toanyoftheforegoing.

SECTION 2.14:Lotmeansanyofthenumbered plotsoflandshownuponanyPlatuponwhich asinglefamilyresidence is,ormaybe,built.Theterm"Lot"doesnotincludeCommunity Properties, anddoesnotincludecommercial orotherreservessodesignated byaPlat,ifany.

SECTION 2.15:Member meanseveryPersonwhoisanOwnerandholdsamembership inthe Association. EveryMember whichisnotanaturalpersonmustdesignate arepresentative of suchentitywhoisanaturalpersonasprovided inSection3.03.

SECTION 2.16:Ownermeans.whetheroneormorePersons: 2.16.1:theowneraccording totheOfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty of HarrisCounty.Texas~whetheroneormorePersons. ofthefeesimpletitletoaLot, including anymortgagee orotherlienholderwhoacquires suchownership through judicial ornonwjudicial foreclosure orproceedings inlieuthereof,butexcluding any Personholdingalienorotherencumbrance, easement, mineralinterestorroyaltyinterest burdening titleorotherwise havinganinterestmerelyassecurityfortheperformance of anobligation; and 4 2.16.2:astoanexecutory contractforconveyance untilfeesimplelegaltitleis conveyed ofrecordtothepurchaser andnotwithstanding anyprovisions inthecontractto thecontrary (i)thesellerifthecontractornoticethereofisnotfiledofrecordinwhich casethepurchaser willbedeemedalesseeandnotanOwnerorMemberforpurposes of theGoverning Documents, and(ii)theseHerifthecontractisfiledofrecord("filedof

thecontractornoticethereofisnotfiledofrecordinwhich casethepurchaser willbedeemedalesseeandnotanOwnerorMemberforpurposes of theGoverning Documents, and(ii)theseHerifthecontractisfiledofrecord("filedof record"hereinmeaning filedintheOfficialPublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarris County,Texas).

SECTION 2.17:Personmeansanynaturalperson,aswellasacorporation, jointventure, partnership {generalorlimited), association, trust,orotherentity.

SECTION 2.18:PlatmeanstheinitialmaporplatoftheSubdivision asdescribed in Section1.01whichinitialmaporplatissometimes hereinreferredtoasthe"InitialPlat",aH mapsorplatsofproperties madeapartoftheSubdivision asprovided inArticleI,ifany, hereafter filedintheMapRecordsofHarrisCounty,Texas,andallmodifications, amendments and/orreplatsofanyoftheforegoing.

SECTION 2.19:Prevailing Community Standards meansthosestandards ofaesthetics, environment, appearance, architectural designandstyle,maintenance, conduct andusage generally prevailing intheSubdivision asreasonably determined bytheBoardorACCatany givenpertinent timeandfromtimetotime,including astoeachparticular Regulated Modification andeachothermatterorcircumstance considered asofthedateoftheevaluation (i)prevailing standards astoharmony andcompatibility withsurrounding aesthetics, appearance andpatternsofmaintenance anduse,harmony andcompatibility withsurrounding buildings, structures andotherimprovements, andharmony andcompatibility withsurrounding grades, topography, finishedgroundelevations, locations, colors,finishes, styles,workmanship, typeand qualityofmaterials anddesigns,and(ii)compliance withthisDeclaration andotherapplicable Governing Documents, andwithapplicable governmental laws,ordinances andregulations.

SECTION 2.20:Modification means(without implication thatanyparticular matteris

iththisDeclaration andotherapplicable Governing Documents, andwithapplicable governmental laws,ordinances andregulations.

SECTION 2.20:Modification means(without implication thatanyparticular matteris permitted orprohibited bythisDeclaration andwithoutlimitation astoArticleIVhereof)the commencement, placement, construction, reconstruction orerection of,ormodification, alteration, oraddition to,anybuilding, structure, improvement, thingordevice,andanyusage thereof,whethertemporary orpermanent, whichmayaffect,modifYoraltertheaesthetics, the Prevailing Community Standard, environment, architectural scheme, appearance orstandards, patternsofusage,orgradesortopography generally prevailing intheSubdivision asofthedate ofestablishment oftheRegulated Modification, excluding anysuchmattersandactivities conducted whollywithintheinteriorofaresidence whichdonoteffecttheexteriorappearance oftheresidence oranadjacent residence, structure orimprovements, andexcluding anysuch mattersoractivities conducted bytheAssociation astoCommunity Properties, butincluding by wayofillustration andnotoflimitation: 2.20.1: anybuilding, garage,porch,shed,greenhouse, bathhouse, covered or uncovered patio,swimming pool,andsimilarsystems, fence,wallorotherscreening device,curbing, paving,wall,trees,shrubbery andanyotherlandscaping, fountains, statuary, lighting fixtures, signsorsignboard, oranytemporary orpermanent living quarters(including anymobilehome)oranyothertemporary orpermanent modification 5 oralteration; 2.20.2:anymaterial changetothedesignorappearance oftheexteriorofany residence orgarageuponanyLot,ortoanyotherpermitted outbuilding, including withoutlimitation anychangeinthestyle,color,quality,gradeorappearance ofexterior

ngetothedesignorappearance oftheexteriorofany residence orgarageuponanyLot,ortoanyotherpermitted outbuilding, including withoutlimitation anychangeinthestyle,color,quality,gradeorappearance ofexterior brick,siding,shinglesorotherroofmaterials, andwindows anddoors(including garage doors,fixturesandfenestrations); 2.20.3:anydemolition ofalloranyportionofaresidence orgarageuponany Lot,theapproval ofwhichmaybeconditioned uponreconstruction inaccordance with approval ofplansandspecification priortodemolition; 2.20.4:anychangetotheinteriorofaresidence, garageandanyotherpermitted outbuilding whichinthesoleopinion oftheACCmaterially affectstheexterior appearance thereof;including withoutlimitation oftheforegoing anydemolition ofallor anyportionofthesinglefamilyresidence orgaragelocatedonanyLot; 2.20.5:anexcavation,fiIl, ditch,diversion, darn,drainage systemorotherthing ordevicewhichaffectsoralterstheflowofsurfaceorsubsurface watersto,from,upon oracrossanyLotoranyotherportionoftheSubdivision, orwhichaffectsoraltersthe flowofanywatersinanynaturalorartificial stream,washordrainage channelto,from, upon,underoracrossanyLotoranyotherportionoftheSubdivision; 2.20.6: anychangeinthegradeofanyLotoranyotherportionofthe Subdivision, andanysimilardisturbance tothesurfaceofthelandwithinthe Subdivision; 2.20.7:anyerosioncontrolsystemordevicespermitted orrequired astoanyLot oranyotherportionoftheSubdivision; and 2.20.8: anyotherbuilding, structure, improvement, thingordevice,andany activities relatedtheretoandanyusagethereof,asmaybespecified fromtimetotimeby applicable Architectural Guidelines, ifany,whethertemporary orpermanent, whichmay affect,modifyoraltertheaesthetics, thePrevailing Community Standard, environment,

of,asmaybespecified fromtimetotimeby applicable Architectural Guidelines, ifany,whethertemporary orpermanent, whichmay affect,modifyoraltertheaesthetics, thePrevailing Community Standard, environment, architectural scheme,appearance orstandards, patternsofusage,orgradesortopography generally prevailing intheSubdivision.

SECTION 2.21:RelatedPartiesmeansandappliesasfollows: 2.21.1:OwnersandTenants. TenantsofeachOwnerareRelatedPartiesofthat Owner,andwithrespecttoeachsuchOwnerandeachsuchtenant.RelatedPartiesof eachinclude(i)theirrespective familyandotherhousehold members (including in particular butwithoutlimitation allchildren andotherdependents), (ii)theirrespective guests,invitees, servants, agents,representatives andemployees, and(iii)aUother Personsoverwhicheachhasarightofcontrolorunderthecircumstances couldexercise orobtainarightofcontrol.

6 2.21.2: Association. ACCandDeclarant. RelatedPartiesoftheAssociation, ACCandDeclarant includetheirrespective officers, directors, partners, co-venturers, committee members, servants, agents,representatives andemployees regarding allactsor omissions relatedtoanyoftheforegoing representative capacities.

SECTION 2.22:RulesandRegulations meansthepoliciesandprocedures whichmayfromtime totimebeadopted bytheBoardofDirectors regulating themaintenance, operation, useor occupancy oftheSubdivision, including theLotsandCommunity Properties, inaccordance with ArticleVIIhereof,regardless ofnomenclature ormannerofdesignation, andmayinclude Architectural Guidelines.

SECTION 2.23:Subdivision meanstheresidential community asmoreparticularly described in Section1.01hereof,andanyotherrealpropertysubjected tothisDeclaration ashereinprovided fromtimetotime.

SECTION 2.24:Subdivision Facilities meansallfacilities andservices built,installed,

y described in Section1.01hereof,andanyotherrealpropertysubjected tothisDeclaration ashereinprovided fromtimetotime.

SECTION 2.24:Subdivision Facilities meansallfacilities andservices built,installed, maintained, operated orprovided bytheDeclarant ortheAssociation forthegeneralbenefitof theSubdivision, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION BUTWITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION, THATSUCHFACILITIES ANDSERVICES WILLBEBUILT, INSTALLED, MAINTAINED, OPERATED ORPROVIDED, ANDSUBJECT TOTHE RIGHTOFDECLARANT DURING THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD, ANDOFTHEBOARD THEREAFTER, FROMTIMETOTIMEANDATANYTIMETOADDTO,MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE ANYPARTICULAR FACILITY ORSERVICE: 2.24.1:allSubdivision entryandotheridentification monuments, ifany; 2.24.2: anycourtesy patroloraccesstypeservices, structures ordevices specifically obtained andmaintained bytheDeclarant ortheAssociation forsuch purposes, including without limitation anyaccessgates,courtesy boothandrelated structures ordevices; 2.24.3:anygarbageorrecycling collection, cableorsatellitetelevision, utilities orotherservicesprovided byorthroughtheAssociation, andanystructures ordevices relatedthereto;and 2.24.4: anycommon drainage facilities asprovided inSection8.04.8;and/or fromtimetotimesodesignated bytheDeclarant ortheBoard.

2.24.5: anyotherfacilities orservicesasfromtimetotimesodesignated by Declarant ortheBoard.

ARTICLE Ill.

SECTION 3.01:COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON SQUARE, INC Organization TheAssociation hasbeenorwillbeorganized andformedasanon-profitcorporation underthelawsoftheStateofTexas.TheAssociation hasfullpower,authority andstanding to enforceallprovisions oftheGoverning Documents. Theprincipal purposes oftheAssociation 7 arethecollection, expenditure andmanagement ofthefundsandfinancial affairsofthe

llpower,authority andstanding to enforceallprovisions oftheGoverning Documents. Theprincipal purposes oftheAssociation 7 arethecollection, expenditure andmanagement ofthefundsandfinancial affairsofthe Association, enforcement ofallprovisions oftheGoverning Documents, providing for maintenance, preservation andarchitectural controlwithintheSubdivision, theproviding ofsuch Subdivision Facilities ashereinpermitted orrequired, andallotheractsandundertakings reasonably incident toanyoftheforegoing orinfurtherance thereofasdetermined inthesole goodfaithopinions oftheBoardofDirectors orMembers.

SECTION 3.02: BoardofDirectors TheAssociation actsthrough aBoardofDirectors whichmanages theaffairsofthe Association asspecified inthisDeclaration, theBylaws andotherapplicable Governing Documents. Unlessotherwise expressly required bylaworotherapplicable provision ofthe Governing Documents, theBoardofDirectors shallexercise andhaveallrights,powers, authority andresponsibilities oftheAssociation. TheBoardisspecifically authorized to compromise andsettleanyandallclaims,demands, liabilities andcausesofactionwhatsoever heldbyorasserted againsttheAssociation uponsuchtermsandconditions astheBoardmay determine, andthedecisions oftheBoardastoanyoftheforegoing arefinalandconclusive.

SECTION 3.03: Membership 3.03.1: Owners asMembers. EveryOwnermustbeandisaMember ofthe Association, andassuchissubjecttoandshallhavesuchrights,responsibilities and obligations assetforthinthisDeclaration andotherapplicable Governing Documents.

TheAssociation isentitled torelyontheOfficial PublicRecords ofRealProperty of HarrisCounty, Texasindetermining suchstatusasanOwner, andmayrequire submission totheBoardofappropriate certified copiesofsuchrecords asacondition

ed torelyontheOfficial PublicRecords ofRealProperty of HarrisCounty, Texasindetermining suchstatusasanOwner, andmayrequire submission totheBoardofappropriate certified copiesofsuchrecords asacondition precedent torecognition ofstatusasanOwner.Theforegoing isnotintended toinclude Persons whoholdaninterestmerelyassecurity fortheperformance ofanobligation, and thegivingofasecurity interestshallnotterminate anyOwner's membership. NoOwner, whether oneormorePersons, shallhavemorethanonemembership perLot.

Membership shallbeappurtenant toandmaynotbeseparated fromownership ofany Lot,andshallautomatically passwiththetitletotheLot.

3.03.2: WhenMember Required toDesignate Representative: Effect. Each Member whichisnotanaturalpersonisrequired todesignate onenaturalpersontoact onsuchMember's behalfinaccordance withapplicable provisions oftheBylaws andas otherwise determined inthesoleopinion oftheBoard.Anysuchrepresentative may serveasaDirector inaccordance withtheBylaws. Theforegoing shallnotapplyto Declarant duringtheDevelopment Periodwhomayactthrough anyofitsofficers or employees asDeclarant maydirect.

SECTION 3.04: VotingRightsofMembers 3.04.1: Development Period.DuringtheDevelopment Periodtherewillbetwo classesofmembership entitledtovotingrightsintheAssociation whichareasfollows: (a):Class"A":AllMembers oftheAssociation otherthantheDeclarant 8 areClass"A"Members. DURING THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD, CLASS "A"MEMBERS HAVENOVOTING RIGHTS WHATSOEVER EXCEPT AS PROVIDED INSECTION 11.04.

(b):Class"B":Class"B"Member istheDeclarant. DURING THE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD DECLARANT SHALL HAVEONEVOTEFOR EACHLOTOWNED ANDSHALL ADDITIONALLY HAVEONE"AT LARGE" VOTE.

3.04.2:Post-Development Period.Upontermination oftheDevelopment Period,

clarant. DURING THE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD DECLARANT SHALL HAVEONEVOTEFOR EACHLOTOWNED ANDSHALL ADDITIONALLY HAVEONE"AT LARGE" VOTE.

3.04.2:Post-Development Period.Upontermination oftheDevelopment Period, Declarant's one"atlarge"votewillautomatically terminate andanyremaining Class"B" membership winautomatically converttoClass"A"membership. Thereafter therewill beonlyoneclassofvotingmembership, andtheOwnerofeachLot,whetheroneor more,willbeentitledtoonevoteoneachmattercomingbeforethemembership.

3.04.3: Multiple Owners. WhenmorethanonePersonholdsanownership interestinaLot,allsuchPersonsareMembers, butinnoeventwilltheybeentitledto morethanonevotewithrespecttoeachparticular Lotowned.Thesinglevote,approval orconsentofsuchjointOwnersmustbecastorgiveninaccordance withthedecisionof amajority, orifsuchjointOwnerscannotreachamajority decision, thennoneofthe jointOwnerswillbepennitted tovote,approve, orconsentastoanysuchmatterupon whichamajority decision cannotbereached.Thevote,approval orconsentofanysingle OwnerfromamongsuchjointOwnersisconclusively presumed tobecastorgivenin accordance withthedecision ofthemajority ofthejointOwnersandwiththeirfull authority.

3.04.4:Cumulative VotingProhibited. Cumulative votingisprohibited astoany matterplacedbeforethemembership foravote,including electionofDirectors.

3.04.5:Suspension ofVotingRights.VotingrightsofanyMember mayorwill besuspended forbreachoftheGoverning Documents asprovided hereinorinthe BylawsorArticlesofIncorporation, including withoutlimitation, suspension asprovided inSection5.08.1subjecttonoticeandanopportunity tobeheardasmayberequiredby law.

SECTION 3.05: Inspection byMembers ofBooksandRecords Subjecttoprotection ofprivileged andconfidential communication, rulesforinspection

1subjecttonoticeandanopportunity tobeheardasmayberequiredby law.

SECTION 3.05: Inspection byMembers ofBooksandRecords Subjecttoprotection ofprivileged andconfidential communication, rulesforinspection andotherexclusions assetforthintheBylaws,everyMember oftheAssociation, onwritten demandstatingaproperpurposefortheinspection, hastherighttoexamine andcopy,inperson orbyagent,accountant, orattorney, atanyreasonable time,foranyproperpurpose, thebooks andrecordsoftheAssociation relevanttothatpurpose,attheexpenseoftheMember.

SECTION 3.06: Limitation ofLiability: Indemnification 3.06.1: General. Exceptforintentional andwillfulmisconduct, knowing violation ofthelaw,orasofotherwise requiredbytheTexasNon-Profit Corporation Act 9 (including Article1396-2.22A, thereof, amended), noofficerorDirector ofthe Association isliabletotheAssociation oritsMembers, andtheAssociation andits RelatedPartiesarenotliabletoanyMember, formonetary damages orotherwise for:(i) anyactoromission ofanofficerorDirector withintheirofficialcapacity; or(ii)anyact oromission byoronbehalfoftheAssociation withinthescopeofitspurposes. The Association shallindemnify andkeepindemnified, andholdharmless, anycurrentor formerofficerorDirector tothefullestextentnecessary toaccomplishment ofthe foregoing andtothefullestextentotherwise allowedbylaw,andholdanysuchofficeror Director harmless fromandagainstallclaims,demands, suits,judgments, courtcosts, attorney's feesattachments andallotherlegalactionascontemplated thereby. All provisions ofthisSection3.06alsoapplytoallAssociation Committees andmembers thereof(currentorformer),including theArchitectural ControlCommittee.

3.06.2:SecurityServices.

NEITHER THEASSOCIATION, DECLARANT, NORANYSUCCESSOR DECLARANT SHALLINANYWAYBECONSIDERED ANINSURER ORGUARANTOR

reof(currentorformer),including theArchitectural ControlCommittee.

3.06.2:SecurityServices.

NEITHER THEASSOCIATION, DECLARANT, NORANYSUCCESSOR DECLARANT SHALLINANYWAYBECONSIDERED ANINSURER ORGUARANTOR OFSECURITY WITHIN THEPROPERTY. NEITHER SHALL THEASSOCIATION, DECLARANT ORSUCCESSOR DECLARANT BEHELDLIABLE FORANYLOSSOR DAMAGE BYREASON OFFAILURE TOPROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY OR INEFFECTIVENESS OFSECURITY MEASURES UNDERTAKEN. ALLOWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OFANYLOT,TENANTS, GUESTS ANDINVITEES OFANYOWNER, AS APPLICABLE, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEASSOCIATION, ITSBOARD OF DIRECTORS, DECLARANT ORANYSUCCESSOR DECLARANT DOES NOT REPRESENT ORWARRANT THATANYFIREPROTECTION ORBURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS OROTHER SECURITY SYSTEMS WILLPREVENT LOSSBYFIRE,SMOKE, BURGLARY, THEFT, HOLD-UP OROTHERWISE, NORTHATFIREPROTECTION OR BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS OROTHER SECURITY SYSTEMS WILLINALLCASES PROVIDE THEDETECTION ORPROTECTION FORWHICHTHESYSTEM ISDESIGNED ORINTENDED. EACHOWNER ANDOCCUPANT OFANYLOTANDEACHTENANT, GUEST ANDINVITEE OFANOWNER, ASAPPLICABLE, ACKNOWLEDGES AND UNDERSTANDS THATTHEASSOCIATION, ITSBOARD OFDIRECTORS, DECLARANT ORANYSUCCESSOR DECLARANT ARENOTINSURERS ANDTHATEACHOWNER ANDOCCUPANT OFANYLOTANDEACHTENANT, GUESTANDINVITEE OFANY OWNER ASSUMES ALLRISKSFORLOSSORDAMAGE TOPERSONS, TOLOTSAND TOTHECONTENTS OFLOTSANDFURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THATTHE ASSOCIA TlON,ITSBOARD OFDIRECTORS, DECLARANT ORANYSUCCESSOR DECLARANT HAVEMADENOREPRESENTATIONS ORWARRANTIES NORHASANY OWNER, OCCUPANT, TENANT, GUEST ORINVITEE RELIED UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS ORWARRANTIES, EXPRESSED ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OFMERCHANT ABILITY ORFITNESS FORANYPARTICULAR PURPOSE, RELATIVETOANYFIREAND/OR BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS OROTHER SECURITY SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED ORINSTALLED ORANYSECURITY MEASURES UNDERTAKEN WITHIN THEPROPERTY.

ERCHANT ABILITY ORFITNESS FORANYPARTICULAR PURPOSE, RELATIVETOANYFIREAND/OR BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS OROTHER SECURITY SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED ORINSTALLED ORANYSECURITY MEASURES UNDERTAKEN WITHIN THEPROPERTY.

3.06.3:Liability ArisingFromConduct ofOwners. EachOwner,theirtenants, andtheirrespective RelatedPartiesmustindemnify andkeepindemnified, andhold harmless, Declarant, theAssociation andtheirRelatedPartiesfromandagainstall claims,damages, suits,judgments, courtcosts,attorney's fees,attachments andallother 10 legalactionscausedthroughthewillfulornegligent actoromission ofanOwner,the Owner'stenants,ortheirrespective RelatedParties.

3.06.4: Subsequent Statutory Authority. IftheTexasNon-Profit Corporation Act,TexasMiscellaneous Corporation LawsAct,Chapter84oftheTexasCivilPractice andRemedies Codeoranyotherapplicable statute,stateorfederal,isconstrued or amended tofurthereliminate orlimitliabilityorauthorizing furtherindemnification than aspermitted orrequired bythisSection3.06,thenliabilitywillbeeliminated orlimited andrighttoindemnification willbeexpanded tothefullestextentpermitted bysuch construction oramendment.

3.06.5:NoImpairment. Anyrepeal,amendment ormodification ofthisSection 3.06maynotadversely affectanyrightsorprotection existing atthetimeofthe amendment.

ARTICLE IV. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE SECTION 4.01: Organization: Compensation 4.01.1:General. Thereisherebyestablished anArchitectural ControlCommittee (ACe).TheBoardofDirectors shallactastheACCunlessanexecutive committee is appointed bytheBoardofDirectors toactastheACCaspermitted bythenextSection.

Theactofamajority ofthemembers oftheACCconstitutes anactoftheACC; provided, THEACCMAYFROMTIMETOTIMEDESIGNATE ANYONEOFITS MEMBERS TOACTINITSSTEAD.

4.01.2:ACCExecutive Committee. Ifanexecutive committee isappointed by

ty ofthemembers oftheACCconstitutes anactoftheACC; provided, THEACCMAYFROMTIMETOTIMEDESIGNATE ANYONEOFITS MEMBERS TOACTINITSSTEAD.

4.01.2:ACCExecutive Committee. Ifanexecutive committee isappointed by theBoardofDirectors toactastheACe,thentheprovisions ofthisSectionapply.Such executive committee mustbecomposed ofthreeorfivepersons. Amajority ofsuch personsmustatalltimesalsobeDirectors, buttheremaining personsneednotbe Directors orMembers. Allsuchpersonswillserveatthediscretion oftheBoard,andall ofitsdecisions aresubjecttoreviewandmodification bytheBoardexceptasherein otherwise expressly provided. Intheeventofthedeathorresignation ofanyperson servingontheACe,theBoardofDirectors shalldesignate asuccessor orsuccessors who willhaveanoftheauthority andpowerofhisortheirpredecessor(s). Untilsuch successor hasbeenappointed, theremaining member ormembers havefullauthority to exerciseallrights,dutiesandpowersoftheACe.

4.01.3: Compensation. Nopersonserving ontheACCisentitled to compensation forservices performed; provided, theACCmayemployoneormore architects, engineers, attorneys orotherconsultants, asapproved bytheBoardof Directors, toassisttheACeincarryingoutitsduties,andtheAssociation shallpaysuch consultants forservices rendered totheACC.Members oftheACemayalsobe reimbursed forreasonable expenses insuchmannerandamountsasmaybeapproved by theBoardofDirectors.

11 SECTION 4.02: Function andPowers 4.02.1: Submission ofPlansRequired. NoModification maybecommenced, constructed, erected,placed,maintained ormadeuponanyLotorwithinanypartofthe Subdivision unlessanduntilcomplete plansandspecifications covering allaspectsofthe Modification havebeensubmitted toandapproved inwritingbytheACCasto compliance withapplicable Architectural ReviewCriteriaassetforthinSection4.03.

mplete plansandspecifications covering allaspectsofthe Modification havebeensubmitted toandapproved inwritingbytheACCasto compliance withapplicable Architectural ReviewCriteriaassetforthinSection4.03.

Onecomplete setofplansandspecifications mustbesubmitted witheachrequestfor approval. Anyplansandspecifications tobesubmitted mustspecify,asapplicable andin suchdetailandformastheAcemayreasonably require: (a):thelocation upontheLotorwithintheSubdivision wherethe Modification willoccurorbeplaced; (b):thedimensions, nature,kind,shape,height,andcolorschemeofand allmaterials tobeusedinconnection withtheModification; (c):appropriate information concerning structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, grading,paving,deckingandlandscaping details; (d):intended uses;and (e):suchotherinformation, plansorspecifications asmayfromtimeto timeberequiredbyapplicable Architectural Guidelines, orinspecificinstances as mayberequested orrequired bytheACC,whichinthesoleopinionoftheACC isreasonably necessary tofairlyandfullyevaluate allaspectsoftheproposed Regulated Modification.

4.02.2: Architectural Guidelines. TheACCmay,fromtimetotime,adopt, modify anddeletesuchreasonable Architectural Guidelines applicable tothe Subdivision, including LotsandCommunity Properties, asitdeemsappropriate to maintain orreasonably enhance Prevailing Community Standards oftheSubdivision at thetimeofadoption. Suchauthority includes, butisnotlimitedto,therighttospecify: (a):specificprocedural guidelines forsubmission ofrequests for,and plans,specifications andotherinformation necessary toobtain,ACCapproval, andprocedural requirements fortheconducting ofallactivities necessary to accomplish same; (b):theamountandmannerofpayment ofanyfeesorchargesreasonably

dotherinformation necessary toobtain,ACCapproval, andprocedural requirements fortheconducting ofallactivities necessary to accomplish same; (b):theamountandmannerofpayment ofanyfeesorchargesreasonably anticipated tocoveradministrative costs,feesforarchitectural, engineering, construction, legalorotherexpertadviceorconsultation, andallothercostsand expenses inconnection withreviewandevaluation ofanapplication (suchcosts andexpenses hereinreferredtoasthe"Architectural ReviewFee"); 12 (c):specific typesofModifications whichmaybecommenced, constructed, erectedormaintained uponanyLotoranywhere withinthe Subdivision, aswellasspecific typesofModifications whichwillnotbe permitted uponanyLotorwithintheSubdivision; (d):alimitednumberofacceptable exteriormaterials andfinishesthat maybeutilizedinconstruction orrepairofModifications; (e):minimum setbacks (exceptthatminimum setbacks asshownonthe PlatwillcontrolifinconflictwithArchitectural Guidelines); (I):thelocation, height,andextentoffences,wallsorotherscreening devices,walk,decks,patiosorcourtyards; (g):theorientation ofstructures andlandscaping withrespecttostreets, walks,driveways andstructures onadjacentproperties; and (h):ingeneral, allrequirements reasonably deemed necessary to maximize compliance withArchitectural ReviewCriteriaassetforthinSection 4.03.

4.02.3:MannerandEffectofAdoption ofArchitectural Guidelines.

(a):NopriornoticeofanykindtoanyOwneroranyotherPersonneedbe givenastoadoption oramendment ofArchitectural Guidelines. TheAceshall provideapplicable Architectural Guidelines toOwnersuponrequest.

(b):Architectural Guidelines shallbeofequaldignitywith,andshallbe enforceable inthesamemanneras,theprovisions ofthisDeclaration, provided: (a)suchArchitectural Guidelines shallnotbedeemedawaiver,modification, or

ctural Guidelines shallbeofequaldignitywith,andshallbe enforceable inthesamemanneras,theprovisions ofthisDeclaration, provided: (a)suchArchitectural Guidelines shallnotbedeemedawaiver,modification, or repealofanyoftheprovisions ofthisDeclaration; and(b)suchArchitectural Guidelines shallnotbeenactedretroactively exceptthatallrepairs.modifications ormaintenance performed subsequent toadoption shallbeperformed insuch manner astobringtheRegulated Modification, sofaraspracticable, in compliance withallthenapplicable Architectural Guidelines.

4.02.4:Variances. TheBoard,byvoteoftwo-thirds (2/3rds)ofallmembers of theBoard,maygrantspecificvariances toArchitectural Guidelines andtotheprovisions setforthinthisDeclaration ashereinprovided. Avariance maybegrantedonlywith respecttospecific instances uponwrittenrequesttherefor,andisnotbindingwith respecttoanyotherrequestforavariance whetherornotsimilarinnature,anddoesnot constitute awaiver,modification orrepealofanyoftheprovisions ofthisDeclaration or otherGoverning Documents exceptforthelimitedpurposeofandtotheextentofthe specificvariance expressly granted. Avariance maybegrantedonlyuponspecific 13 findings (a)thatthevariance isnecessary duetounusualcircumstances whichare reasonably beyondthecontroloftheapplicant tomitigate orrectify,orinother circumstances, suchastopography, naturalobstructions, astowhichtheACCdetermines avariance willresultinamaterialenhancement totheapplicant's Lotandtoneighboring LotsandtheSubdivision, and(b)thatthegranting ofaspecificvariance willnot materially andadversely affectthearchitectural, aesthetic orenvironmental integrity of theSubdivision ortheschemeofdevelopment therein.Thegoodfaithdetermination of theACCthattheconditions forgranting ofavariance haveorhavenotbeenmetare final.

ural, aesthetic orenvironmental integrity of theSubdivision ortheschemeofdevelopment therein.Thegoodfaithdetermination of theACCthattheconditions forgranting ofavariance haveorhavenotbeenmetare final.

SECTION 4.03: Architectural ReviewCriteria TheACC,oritsdesignee(s), willevaluate allsubmitted applications forACCapproval ontheindividual meritsoftheparticular application, andbasedonevaluation ofthe compatibility oftheproposed Modification withPrevailing Community Standards asofthedate ofsubmission ofanapplication. TheACCmustalsousereasonable effortstoachieve consistency intheapproval ordisapproval ofspecifictypesofModifications.

SECTION 4.04: Submission andResponse: FailureofAcetoAct:ACCDecisions 4.04.1:Submission andResponse. Applications forACCapproval andrequests forvariances aredeemedsubmitted totheACConlyuponactualreceiptofafully completed application bytheACC.Lesseesshallfileapplications orrequestsforvariance inthenameoftheirlessors,andshallalsojointherein.WheremorethanoneOwner appliesforapproval oravariance, thedeliveryormailingofaresponse toanyoneofthe Ownersasaforesaid constitutes noticetoallsuchOwners.Allresponses oftheACCare deemedgivenwhendelivered totheapplicant orwhendeposited intheUnitedStates mail,withpostagepre-paidandproperly addressed totheapplicant. IftheACCfailsto respond toanapplication forapproval withinthirtydaysafterreceiptofaproper application, theapplication shallbedeemednotapproved. IftheACCfailstorespondto arequestforvariance withinthirtydaysafterreceiptoftherequest,thentherequestis automatically denied.

4.04.2:ACCDecisions. TheACCmayfullyapproveanyrequestforapproval madepursuant tothisArticleIV,ortheACCmayapproveanysuchrequestsubjectto compliance withconditions statedinaconditional approval. Aconditional approval is

ons. TheACCmayfullyapproveanyrequestforapproval madepursuant tothisArticleIV,ortheACCmayapproveanysuchrequestsubjectto compliance withconditions statedinaconditional approval. Aconditional approval is effective onlyuponfullcompliance withthestatedcondition(s). TheACCmay disapprove anyrequestforapproval foranyofthefollowing reasons: (i)failureto complywithanyapplicable Architectural ReviewCriteriaassetforthinSection4.03;or (ii)lackofsufficient information, plansorspecifications asreasonably determined bythe ACCtoenabletheACCtofairlyandfullyevaluatetheproposed Modification ortheuses thereof;or(iii)failuretoincludeanyinformation, plansorspecifications required by applicable Governing Documents. orasmaybereasonably requested bytheACC,or(iv) oranyotherreasonasdetermined bytheACCinitssalediscretion. TheACCshallnotify theapplicant ofitsdecisions inwriting.Exceptforcompliance withthisArticle.no actionoromission oftheACCshallotherwise constitute awaiverastoanyother 14 provisions ofthisDeclaration orpreclude byestoppel orotherwise fullenforcement thereof.

SECTION 4.05: ImpliedConditions ofApproval 4.05.1: Applicability. Unlessexpressly waivedormodified bytheACein writingandexceptasotherwise provided astoinitialconstruction ofasinglefamily residence uponaLotassetforthinSection8.04hereof,eachandeveryapproval or conditional approval bytheACCofaRegulated Modification issubjecttoallprovisions ofthisSection4.05whetherornotstatedintheapproval orconditional approval.

4.05.2: Commencement andCompletion ofWork.WorkonanyModification afterinitialconstruction mustcommence withinthirtydaysafterACCapproval or conditional approval isgiven.Uponcommencement, theworkmustbeprosecuted diligently toobtaincompletion ofallworkasreasonably soonthereafter aspossible, and

stcommence withinthirtydaysafterACCapproval or conditional approval isgiven.Uponcommencement, theworkmustbeprosecuted diligently toobtaincompletion ofallworkasreasonably soonthereafter aspossible, and inanyeventtheworkmustbesubstantially completed withinsixtydays.Theforegoing sixty-day periodwillbeextended intheeventofandonlyforthedurationofdelaysdue tostrikes,war,actsofGodorothergoodcausebeyondthereasonable controlofthe Ownerasdetermined inthesalediscretion oftheACe.Section8.04.2andnotthis Section4.05.2appliestoinitialconstruction ofasinglefamilyresidence uponaLot.

4.05.3: Equipment andMaterials. Noequipment, materials orotherthingsor devicesnecessary forthecompletion ofaModification maybeplacedorstoredupona LotorwithintheSubdivision anylongerthannecessary priorto,andinnoeventmore thantendayspriorto,commencement oftheworkontheModification. Allsuch equipment, materials, thingsanddevicesmustbeplacedwithintheproperty linesofthe affected Lot,andsofaraspractical mustbestoredinlocations notvisiblefromany street,orfromanyotherLotortheCommunity Properties. Uponcompletion ofthework ontheModification, anysuchequipment, materials, thingsordevicesnotincorporated in theModification mustbepromptly removed fromtheLot,Subdivision andinanyevent withinfivebusiness days.Section8.04.4regarding storageofmaterials andnotthis Section4.05.3appliestoinitialconstruction ofaresidence uponaLot.

4.05.4:NewConstruction Material Required. Onlynewconstruction materials maybeusedinconstruction ofanyModification exceptasotherwise approved bythe ACC(suchastheuseofusedbrick).

4.05.5:Drainage. EachOwneriswhollyandsolelyresponsible forcompliance withtheprovisions ofSection8.04regarding drainage, including theobligation to complywithallrequestsorrequirements oftheACCasauthorized bysaidSection,andis

neriswhollyandsolelyresponsible forcompliance withtheprovisions ofSection8.04regarding drainage, including theobligation to complywithallrequestsorrequirements oftheACCasauthorized bysaidSection,andis liableforallconsequences ofanyfailuretocomply.

4.05.6: ComDliance withPlans.AllworkonaModification mustproceed in strictcompliance withtheapplication andplansandspecifications approved bytheACC, allconditions statedbytheACC,ifany,andallapplicable Governing Documents and governmental rules,regulations andordinances.

15 4.05.7: PermitReQuirement. Applicants shallbesolelyresponsible forfull compliance withallpermitting requirements oftheCityandallothergovernmental agencies havingjurisdiction, andshallapplyforanddiligently pursueobtaining ofall required permitspromptly afterACCapproval orconditional approval isreceived. The ACCisexpressly authorized todenyapproval pending, orcondition approval upon,prior compliance withapplicable permitting requirements oruponreceiptofcertification satisfactory totheACCthatnosuchpermitting requirements exist.

4.05.8: Compliance withLawsandGoverning Documents. Eachapplicant is solelyresponsible forinsuringthateveryModification, asproposed andascompleted, is incompliance withapplicable governmental laws,ordinances andregulations (including buildingcodes,andpermitandlicensing requirements), andwithapplicable requirements oftheGoverning Documents.

SECTION 4.06: Inspection Rights Uponreasonable notice(oralorwritten), anymember oftheACCortheBoardof Directors ortheirdesignated representatives mayenteruponaLotwithoutliabilityfortrespass orotherwise forpurposes ofconfirming compliance withanyapplicable provisions ofthe Governing Documents regarding aproposed Modification, theworkinprogress, andthe

eruponaLotwithoutliabilityfortrespass orotherwise forpurposes ofconfirming compliance withanyapplicable provisions ofthe Governing Documents regarding aproposed Modification, theworkinprogress, andthe completed Modification. Exceptforgrossnegligence, willfulmisconduct orknowing violation ofthelaw,theOwnerofanyLotsoinspected bytheACCisnotliableforanypersonal injuries, deathorpropertydamageofortoanypersonorentityperforming suchinspection.

SECTION 4.07: RecordsofArchitectural ControlCommittee TheACCisnotrequiredtomaintain recordsofanyofitsmeetings. TheACCmustkeep andmaintain recordsevidencing thefmaldecision(s) oftheACeregarding allrequests for approval andrequestsforvariance fornotlessthanfouryears.TheACCmustalsomaintain a recordofallcurrentArchitectural Guidelines, andmustprovidecopiestoOwnersuponwritten requestandattheOwner'sexpense.

SECTION 4.08: Liability ofArchitectural ControlCommittee Exceptasprovided inSection3.06,neithertheAssociation northeACe,northeir respective RelatedPartiesareliabletoanyOwner,theOwner'stenants,theRelatedPartiesof either,ortoanyotherPersonforanyactionsorfailuretoactorinconnection withanyapproval, conditional approval ordisapproval ofanyapplication forapproval orrequestforvariance, including withoutlimitation, mistakes injudgment, negligence, malfeasance, ornonfeasance. No approval orconditional approval ofanapplication orrelatedplansorspecifications andno publication ofArchitectural Guidelines mayeverbeconstrued asrepresenting orimplying that, orasacovenant, representation, warranty orguaranty that,iffollowed, theModification will complywithapplicable legalrequirements, orastoanymattersrelatingtothehealth,safety workmanship orsuitability foranypurposeoftheModification. Theprovisions hereofare cumulative oftheprovisions ofSection3.06.

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happlicable legalrequirements, orastoanymattersrelatingtothehealth,safety workmanship orsuitability foranypurposeoftheModification. Theprovisions hereofare cumulative oftheprovisions ofSection3.06.

16 SECTION 5.01:ARTICLE V.MAINTENANCE FUND Obligation forPayments toMaintenance Fund 5.01.1: Establishment ofMaintenance Fund.Thereisherebyestablished a Maintenance Fundintowhichwillbepaidallassessments asprovided forherein.The Boardisresponsible forthecollection, management, controlandexpenditure ofthe Maintenance Fundwhichmustbedeposited inaccounts specifically designated forthe Association asfromtimetotimedesignated bytheBoard.

5.01.2:TypesandObligation forPayment ofAssessments. EachOwnerofaLot, byacquisition ofanyrights,titleorinterestthereinoracceptance ofanexecutory contract ofconveyance, oradeedorotherinstrument ofconveyance therefore, whetherornotso expressed therein,covenants andagreestopaytotheAssociation regularorannual assessments, specialassessments andspecificassessments, allashereinsetforth.

5.01.3:PurposeofMaintenance Fund.TheMaintenance Fundmaybeusedfor thepurposeofpromoting therecreation, welfare,common benefitandenjoyment ofthe Ownersandoccupants oftheSubdivision, including themaintenance ofallCommunity Properties (including anymaintenance requiredbytheCityorothergovernmental entity), thedischarge ofallobligations oftheAssociation pursuant tothisDeclaration andother Governing Documents, andthedoingofanyotherthingnecessary ordesirable inthe opinion oftheBoardforaccomplishment ofanyoftheforegoing, including the establishment andmaintenance ofreservesforrepairs,maintenance, taxes,insurance, and othercharges, andtheexpenditure offundsforthebenefitofotherproperties withinthe vicinityoftheSubdivision jfinthejudgment oftheBoardtheSubdivision willbenefit

rrepairs,maintenance, taxes,insurance, and othercharges, andtheexpenditure offundsforthebenefitofotherproperties withinthe vicinityoftheSubdivision jfinthejudgment oftheBoardtheSubdivision willbenefit thereby. Thedetermination oftheBoardinestablishing anyassessments andinthe collection, management andexpenditure oftheMaintenance Fundisfinalandconclusive.

5.01.4: Personal Obligation: Transferees. Inaddition totheassessment lien hereinestablished, eachassessment isthepersonal obligation ofeachOwneroftheLot chargedtherewith atthetimeliabilityfortheassessment accruednotwithstanding any subsequent transferofownership. Exceptasprovided inSections 5.01.5and5.07.3,each Owner'stransferee, whetherbypurchase, gift,deviseorotherwise, andwhethervoluntary orbyoperation oflaw,isalsojointlyandseverally liableforpayment ofallunpaid assessments owedtotheAssociation atthetimeoftransferwithoutprejudice totherights ofthetransferee torecoverfromthetransferor theamountspaidbysaidtransferee.

5.01.5: Statement ofAssessments. Anytransferee (orprospective transferee uponpresentment ofanexecuted earnestmoneycontractorotherwritingsatisfactory to theBoard)withwrittenconsentofanOwnershallbeentitledtoastatement fromthe Association settingforthallassessments dueasofthedateofthewrittenrequest.The requestmustbeinwriting,mustbeaddressed totheAssociation andmustbedelivered byregistered orcertified mail,returnreceiptrequested, orbypersonal delivery with receiptacknowledged inwriting.TheBoardmaysetareasonable chargeforproviding a statement ofindebtedness, thepayment ofwhichisacondition precedent tothe 17 Association's obligation toprovidesame.Exceptforfraudormisrepresentation~ ifthe Association failstorespondtoaproperwrittenrequestforastatement ofindebtedness

ent ofwhichisacondition precedent tothe 17 Association's obligation toprovidesame.Exceptforfraudormisrepresentation~ ifthe Association failstorespondtoaproperwrittenrequestforastatement ofindebtedness withintenbusiness daysafterreceiptoftherequestbytheAssociation, andupon submission ofaproperly executed registered orcertified mailreturnreceiptordelivery receiptevidencing receiptoftherequestbytheAssociation~ upontransferthetransferee isnotliablefor.norshalltheLottransferred besubjecttoalienfor,anyunpaid assessments againsttheLotaccruing priortothedateofthewrittenrequest.

SECTION 5.02: Administration ofMaintenance Fund 5.02.1:Assessment ofRegularAssessments. Regularassessments accrue(are assessed) onamonthlybasis.butarepayableashereafter provided.

5.02.2:Uniform RatesforRegularandSpecialAssessments. Exceptasprovided inthenextsubsection regarding Declarant andBuilder rates~regularandspecial assessments onallLotsmustbefixedatauniformrate~andmustbedetermined onaper Lotbasis.

5.02.3:Declarant andBuilderRates.

(a):Untilthefirstdayofthemonthfollowing expiration ortermination of theDevelopment Period.Declarant isobligated topayassessments onlyas provided inSection 11.08.Thereafter Declarant willpayregularandspecial assessments attherateofone-half ofthefullrateofassessment otherwise applicable astoanyLotthenownedorthereafter ownedbyDeclarant.

(b):EachBuilderisobligated topayregularandspecialassessments at theConstruction PeriodRateuntilthefirstdayofthemonthfollowing termination oftheConstruction Period.The"Construction Period"beginsonthe firstdayofthemonthfollowing thedateofconveyance oftheapplicable Lottoa Builderandendsontheearliertooccurof(i)thedateuponwhichinitial construction ofasinglefamilyresidence issubstantially completed andthe

stdayofthemonthfollowing thedateofconveyance oftheapplicable Lottoa Builderandendsontheearliertooccurof(i)thedateuponwhichinitial construction ofasinglefamilyresidence issubstantially completed andthe residence isreadyforoccupancy asdetermined inthesolegoodfaithopinionof Declarant duringtheDevelopment PeriodortheACethereafter, or(ii)oneyear afterthedateofconveyance oftheapplicable Lot.The"Construction Period Rate"isone-half ofthefullrateofregularand/orspecialassessment rate otherwise applicable. Upontermination oftheConstruction Period,the Owner/Builder shallthereafter paythefullrateofassessments. Ifassessments havebeenpaidinadvance upontermination oftheConstruction Period,the Owner/Builder shallalsothenpayanyadditional assessments duebyreasonof application ofthefullrateofassessments proratedfromthefirstdayofthemonth following termination oftheConstruction Period. Oncecommenced the Construction Periodcontinues toruntotermination asaforesaid irrespective of anyintervening conveyance toanotherBuilder~butwillterminate intheeventof reacquisition byDeclarant inwhichcasethethenapplicable Declarant rateagain appliesandDeclarant mayrestarttheConstruction Periodbyreconveyance thereafter toaBuilder.

]8 5.02.4: Application ofPayments. Allpayments madebyoronbehalfofan Ownerforassessments (regular, specialorspecific) aredeemedmadeuponthedateof receiptofthepayment bytheAssociation oritsdesignated representative. Allpayments received, including payments received inconsequence ofjudicial ornon~judicial foreclosure, willbeapplied(i)costsofcollection including butnotlimitedtoattorneys' fees;(ii)thentopayment ofallspecificassessments owedtotheAssociation with application tobemadeininverseorderofthespecificassessments listedinSection

stsofcollection including butnotlimitedtoattorneys' fees;(ii)thentopayment ofallspecificassessments owedtotheAssociation with application tobemadeininverseorderofthespecificassessments listedinSection 5.06.1,(Hi)thentopayment ofallspecialassessments; and(iv)fmallytopayment ofall regularassessments. Application withineachcategory shallbeonafirstin,firstout basis.

SECTION 5.03: BaseRateandSubsequent Computation ofRegularAssessments 5.03.1: InitialBaseRateofRegularAssessments: DueDates.Theinitialfull baserateoftheregularannualassessment for2004perLot(andcontinuing during2004 ,.", (,1' therighttorequireregularannualassessments bepaidsemi-annually, quarterly or°S",,_ monthly, inadvance (instead ofannually). IftheBoarddoesso,thesemi-annual, quarterly ormonthlyinstallments ofregularannualassessments, asthecasemaybe,shall berounded upwardtothenextdollar,andtheregularannualassessment shallbe automatically adjusted upwardbytheamountofsuchrounding. UNLESS ANDUNTIL OTHERWISE DETERMINED BYTHEBOARD ASAFORESAID, THEFULLAMOUNT OF REGULAR ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS SHALLBEDUEANDPAYABLE ANNUALLY. IN ADVANCE, ONTHEFIRSTDAYOFJANUARY OFEACHCALENDAR YEAR.

5.03.2: Subsequent Computation ofRegularAssessment. Theannualrateof regularassessment perLotasspecified bySection5.03.1maybeadjusted fromtimetotimeasfollows: (a):TheBoardshalladoptabudgetatleastannually todetermine sums necessary andadequate toprovidefortheexpenses oftheAssociation forthe succeeding twelvemonthperiod(including fundingofcapital,contingency and otherreserves). TheBoardshallsettheannualrateofregularassessments based

adequate toprovidefortheexpenses oftheAssociation forthe succeeding twelvemonthperiod(including fundingofcapital,contingency and otherreserves). TheBoardshallsettheannualrateofregularassessments based onthebudget,anddetermine whether samewillbepayableannually, semi~ annually, quarterly ormonthly. Atleastthirtydayswrittennoticeofsuch determinations mustbegiventoOwnersofallLotsifanychangeismadeasto theduedatesoramountoftheannualrateofregularassessment. THE FOREGOING NOTICE REQUIREMENT DOESNOTAPPLYDURING ALL PERIODS OFTIMEDURING WHICH ADELINQUENT ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT HASBEENTURNED OVERTOANATTORNEY FOR PROCEEDINGS TOCOLLECT SAME.

(b):Anychangeintheamountoftheannualrateofregularassessment maybedisapproved ataspecialmeetingoftheMembers tobecalleduponthe writtenandsignedpetitionoftheOwnersofnotlessthanone-third oftheLots thencontained intheSubdivision andthevotetodisapprove oftheOwnersofat leasttwo-thirds oftheLotsthencontained intheSubdivision votinginpersonor 19 byproxyatthespecialmeeting. Thepetitiontodisapprove mustbesubmitted to theAssociation notlaterthanthethirtiethdayafterthedateofthenoticeto Ownersgivenasrequired bySection5.03.2(a). Ifapetitiontodisapprove is properly submitted, theBoardshallcallandconductthespecialmeetingwithin sixtydaysafterthedateofthenotice.Noticeoftheresultsofthespecialmeeting mustbegiventoOwnersofallLotsnotlaterthanthethirtiethdayafterthedate ofthespecialmeeting. NOTWITHSTANDING FILING OFAPETITION TO DISAPPROVE ASAFORESAID, ALLOWNERS MUSTNONETHELESS PAYASSESSMENTS INACCORDANCE WITHTHENOTICE GIVEN UNDER SECTION 5.03.2(a).

(c):Apetitiontodisapprove failsifeithertheOwnersoftwo-thirds ofthe Lotsthencontained intheSubdivision donotapprovethepetitionoraquorumis notobtained attheapplicable specialmeetinginperson.orbyproxy.Ifapetition

tiontodisapprove failsifeithertheOwnersoftwo-thirds ofthe Lotsthencontained intheSubdivision donotapprovethepetitionoraquorumis notobtained attheapplicable specialmeetinginperson.orbyproxy.Ifapetition todisapprove isapproved, theamountoftheannualrateofregularassessment in effectimmediately priortogivingofthenoticerequired bySection5.03.2(a) will continue ineffect;andinsucheventthenoticeofresultsofthespecialmeeting mustadviseastoanyrefundorcharge,inaccordance withthechangeinthe amountoftheannualrateofregularassessment disapproved byOwners. Any suchrefundorchargeisdueandpayable, withoutinterest,notlaterthanthe thirtiethdayafterthedateofthenoticesettingforthsameprovided, inlieuof payment asaforesaid, anyrefundmaybemadebycreditofsameagainstany delinquent assessments thendueorasanadvancepayment offutureassessments.

SECTION 5.04: NoWaiverorRelease Notwithstanding anything tothecontraryherein,theomission orfailureforanyreasonof theBoardtodetermine anannualrateofregularassessment ortomailordeliveranoticeofan annualrateofregularassessment orduedateforpayment thereofdoesnotconstitute awaiver, modification orreleaseofanOwnersobligation topayassessments asotherwise hereinprovided.

FailuretoprovidesuchwrittennoticewillresultinOwnersbeingobligated topaytheannualrate ofthelastnoticedelivered bytheBoard.

SECTION 5.05:SpecialAssessments. Inadditiontotheotherassessments authorized herein,including otherspecialassessments authorized bytheDeclaration, theBoardmaylevy specialassessments atanytimeduringeachfiscalyearforpurposes ofdefraying, inwholeorin part,anyexpenses notanticipated bythebudgetthenineffect,ortoreplacepartorallofany contingency, capitalorotherreservefund.SOLONGASTHETOTAL AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS INANYONEFISCAL YEARALLOCABLE TOEACHLOT

nyexpenses notanticipated bythebudgetthenineffect,ortoreplacepartorallofany contingency, capitalorotherreservefund.SOLONGASTHETOTAL AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS INANYONEFISCAL YEARALLOCABLE TOEACHLOT DOESNOTEXCEED SIXTYPERCENT (60%)OFTHEAMOUNT OFTHEREGULAR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT THENINEFFECT, THEBOARD MAYIMPOSE THESPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITHOUT VOTEORAPPROVAL OFANYOWNER; PROVIDED, AT LEASTSIXTYDAYSWRITTEN NOTICE MUSTBEGIVENTOTHEOWNERS OFALL LOTSOFANYSUCHSPECIAL ASSESSMENT, ANDTHEOWNERS MAYDISAPPROVE SAMEINTHEMANNER PROVIDED INSECTION 5.03.2FORDISAPPROVAL OFA CHANGE INTHEANNUAL RATEOFREGULAR ASSESSMENT. Specialassessments 20 allocable toeachLotexceeding theforegoing limitation willbeeffective onlyifapproved bythe Owners ofamajority oftheLotsthencontained withintheSubdivision. Theapproval maybe obtained inanymanner asprovided inSection 12.02.3forapproval ofanamendment ofthis Declaration. Specialassessments arepayable asdetermined bytheBoard,andtheBoardmay permitspecialassessments tobepaidininstallments extending beyondthefiscalyearinwhich thespecialassessment isimposed.

SECTION 5.06: Specific Assessments 5.06.1:Tvpes.Specific assessments maybeassessed againstindividual Lotsand theOwner(s) thereafter atthetimeliability forsameaccruesasfollows: (a):UtilityAssessments. UtilityAssessments shallbeseparately and specifically assessed toeachLottowhichwaterisprovided through the Association, andtotheOwnerofeachsuchLotashereafter provided.

(b):Interest. Interest compounded monthly fromtheduedateattherate ofthelesserofeighteen percent(18%)perannumorthemaximum legalratewill becharged onalldelinquent assessments, regular, specialorspecific, whichare notpaidinfullwithinthirtydaysaftertheduedate.

(c):LateCharges. Alatechargeintheamount ofTWENTY-FIVE

themaximum legalratewill becharged onalldelinquent assessments, regular, specialorspecific, whichare notpaidinfullwithinthirtydaysaftertheduedate.

(c):LateCharges. Alatechargeintheamount ofTWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00), orsuchotherreasonable amount asfromtimetotime determined bytheBoard,isherebyimposed astoanyregular, specialorspecific assessment whichisnotpaidinfullwithinthirtydaysafterpayment ofsameis due.

(d):Comoliance Costs. Allexpenses reasonably attributable toor incurred byreasonofabreachorviolation ofortoobtaincompliance withany provisions ofthisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents mustbeassessed againsttheOwnerwhooccasioned theincurrence ofsuchexpenses, including reasonable attorney's feeswhether incurred priorto,duringthependency ofor aftersuccessful completion ofanyactionsinacourtofcompetent jurisdiction.

(e):Foreclosure ofAssessment Lien.Intheeventofforeclosure ofthe Association's assessment lienashereinprovided, theOwnerisrequired topayto theAssociation areasonable rentalasdetermined bytheBoardfortheuseofthe Lotandimprovements thereon duringtheperiodofforeclosure, andtheBoardat itselection isentitledtoareceiver tocollectsame.The"periodofforeclosure" commences onthedateoftheforeclosure saleintheeventofnon-judicial foreclosure, oronthedateofentryofjudgment granting foreclosure intheevent ofjudicialforeclosure. The"periodofforeclosure" continues through thefirstday ofthemonthfollowing thedateofacquisition ofactualpossession bythe purchaser attheforeclosure sale.

21 (t):OtherObligations (Including FinesandTransfer andACCFees).AU othermonetary obligations established byorpursuant tothisDeclaration orother Governing Documents whichareintended toapplytooneorseveralbutnotall Lotsmustbeassessedagainsttheapplicable Owner(s). Suchchargesmayinclude

bligations established byorpursuant tothisDeclaration orother Governing Documents whichareintended toapplytooneorseveralbutnotall Lotsmustbeassessedagainsttheapplicable Owner(s). Suchchargesmayinclude withoutlimitation reasonable chargesfor: (i):providing astatement ofassessments orindebtedness; (ii):providing ofaresalecertificate; (m):transferfeestoreflect.ch.anges ofownership, tenancy oroccupancy ontherecordsoftheAssOcIatIOn; (iv):finesforanyviolation ofanyprovisions ofthisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents; (v):charges forprocessing ofapplications forarchitectural approval, including asprovided inSection4.02.2(b); (vi):admission orusagefeesapplicable toCommunity Properties; and (vii):anyotherchargesotherwise permitted orauthorized bylaw, including withoutlimitation aspermitted orauthorized byChapter204of theTexasProperty Code.

Exceptforfines,theBoardmayfromtimetotimecontractwithManaging Agentsto provideanyoftheservices and/ortoperformanyofthefunctions associated withanyofthe foregoing charges, andinconnection therewith (butsubjecttoauthority oftheBoardtowaive anyspecific assessment ashereinprovided) maybycontract orresolution assigntosuch Managing Agenttherighttosettheamountofandtoreceivepayment oftheapplicable charge.

Therightandauthority tosettheamountofandreceivepayment ofchargesforstatements of assessments orindebtedness andtransferfeesasaforesaid isdeemedtobeassigned byvirtueof contracting withaManaging Agenttoprovidetheassociated functions andservicesforsolong astheapplicable contract remainsineffectunlesstheapplicable contractexpressly provides otherwise, subject,however, tothecontinuing rightoftheBoardtowaiveorsetasideanysuch chargeastheBoarddeemsappropriate. Allotherpermitted chargeslistedabovemaybeadopted,

cable contractexpressly provides otherwise, subject,however, tothecontinuing rightoftheBoardtowaiveorsetasideanysuch chargeastheBoarddeemsappropriate. Allotherpermitted chargeslistedabovemaybeadopted, set,imposed, amended and/orrepealed byresolution dulyadoptedbytheBoardofDirectors, regardless ofwhethersuchchargesareincorporated inRulesandRegulations andwithoutnotice ofanykindtoanyOwneroranyotherPerson.Finesandadmission orusagefeesmustbe adoptedbyadoption ofappropriate RulesandRegulations.

(g):AsApproved byOwner.TheOwnersofamajority oftheLotsmay approveanyotherspecificassessments inthesamemannerasprovided inSection 12.02.3forapproval ofanamendment ofthisDeclaration.

22 5.06.2: UtilityAssessment.

(a):WaterUtilityAssessment. INADDITION TOANYOTHER ASSESSMENTS DUEANDPAYABLE ASHEREIN PROVIDED, THEOWNER OF EACHLOTWHICH ISPROVIDED WATER THROUGH THEASSOCIATION SHALL PAYASASPECIFIC ASSESSMENT AWATER UTILITY ASSESSMENT TOCOVER COSTS ANDEXPENSES INCURRED BYTHEASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE WATER TOEACHSUCHLOT.Thewaterutilityassessment rateshall besetbyDeclarant duringtheDevelopment Periodandthereafter bytheBoardof Directors. Thewaterutilityassessment shallbepaidinadvance, eitherannually, semi-annually, quarterly ormonthly asDeclarant ortheBoardshalldetermine, on orbeforethefirstdayofthemonthoftheapplicable payment period.Ifpaidother thanannually, thenthesemi-annual, quarterly ormonthly installments of assessments, asthecasemaybe,shallberounded upward tothenextdollar,and theregularannualamount ofthewaterutilityassessment shallbeautomatically adjusted upward bytheamountofsuchrounding. Thewaterutilityassessment rateshallbeuniform astoallLots;provided, theBoardmayestablish adifferent ratestructure toaccount forsignificant variances inwaterusagebyadoption of

bytheamountofsuchrounding. Thewaterutilityassessment rateshallbeuniform astoallLots;provided, theBoardmayestablish adifferent ratestructure toaccount forsignificant variances inwaterusagebyadoption of applicable RulesandRegulations. TheOwners ofeachLotmustatalltimes properly maintain allfaucets,toilets,dishwashers, washing machines, waterlines andsimilarfixtures anddevices, andmustotherwise dosuchactsandavoidsuch actionsaswouldorcouldcauseexcessive waterusagefailingwhichallapplicable provisions ofSections 6.01,6.02 and6.03regarding liability ofOwners asto sameshallapply.Thewaterutilityassessment ratewillbebasedonanestimate of futurecostsandexpenses. Accordingly, ifpaidlessfrequently thanmonthly, and ifactualcostsplusmaintenance ofareasonable contingency reserveexceedthe amount ofwaterutilityassessments thencollected, aninterim waterutility assessment maybeassessed. Regular andinterimwaterutilityassessments are dueandpayable withintendaysafterwrittennoticeofsameismailedtothe Owners ofeachLot,orsuchlaterdateasmaybeexpressly statedinthenotice.

UNLESS ANDUNTILOTHERWISEDETERMINED ASAFORESAID, WATER UTILITY ASSESSMENT RATEISSIXHUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00) PERLOT PERYEARANDISDUEANDPAYABLE ANNUALLY. TNADVANCE. ONTHE FIRSTDAYOFJANUARY OFEACHCALENDAR YEAR. Notwithstanding any amendment provision contained intheDeclaration, thisprovision maynotbe tenninated without onehundred percent(100%)approval ofallOwners.

(b):OtherUtilityorSpecialServiceAssessments. Additional utilityor otherspecialservices assessments (suchas,forexample, forcableorsatellite television services) maybeapproved byDeclarant duringtheDevelopment Period,andmaybeapproved thereafter bytheOwners bymajority voteatany specialmeeting ofmembers calledforsuchpurpose. NOTICE OFAPPROVAL

television services) maybeapproved byDeclarant duringtheDevelopment Period,andmaybeapproved thereafter bytheOwners bymajority voteatany specialmeeting ofmembers calledforsuchpurpose. NOTICE OFAPPROVAL OFANYSUCHASSESSMENT MUSTBEFILEDINTHEOFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OFREALPROPERTY OFHARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. Ifso approved, allOwners shallbeboundbythetermsofallcontracts enteredbythe Association pursuant tosuchapproval.

23 5.06.3:Payment: Waiver. Specificassessments aredueandpayableimmediately upontheoccurrence oftheeventgivingrisetoliabilityforpayment ofsame.Failureof theAssociation toimposeorcollectanyspecificassessment isnotgroundsforanyaction againsttheAssociation. oranyDirector, officer,agentoremployee thereof.anddoesnot constitute awaiveroftheAssociation's righttoexercise itsauthority tocollectany specific assessments inthefuture.Forgoodcauseshownasdetermined inthesole opinion oftheBoard.theBoardmaywaive,whollyorpartially. imposition ofany specificassessment; provided, anysuchwaiverisconditioned uponpayment infullofall remaining monetary obligations thenowedtotheAssociation orreceiptofwritten commitment thatsamewillbepaidwithinaspecified periodoftime.

SECTION 5.07: LienforAssessments 5.07.1:Establishment ofLien.AllsumsassessedagainstanyLotpursuant tothis Declaration, whetherbyregular,specialorspecificassessment asprovided herein,are securedbyacontinuing lienonsuchLotinfavoroftheAssociation.

5.07.2:Perfection ofLien.Therecordation ofthisDeclaration constitutes record noticeandperfection oftheAssociation's continuing lien,effective fromthedateof recordation of,thisDeclaration. Nofurtherrecordation ofaclaimoflienorothernotice ofanytypeorkindwhatsoever isrequired toestablish orperfectsuchlien.Tofurther evidence suchHen,theAssociation may,butisnotrequired to,prepareandfileinthe

ofurtherrecordation ofaclaimoflienorothernotice ofanytypeorkindwhatsoever isrequired toestablish orperfectsuchlien.Tofurther evidence suchHen,theAssociation may,butisnotrequired to,prepareandfileinthe Official PublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty,Texas,writtennoticeof defaultinpayment ofassessments insuchformastheBoardmaydirect.

5.07.3:PriorityofLien.TheAssociation's continuing lienissuperiortoallother liensorencumbrances oneachLotexcept: (a):alienforrealproperty taxesandothergovernmental assessments or chargesonaLot(a"TaxLien")totheextentsorequiredbylawbutnototherwise (itbeingtheintenthereofthattheAssociation's continuing lienissuperiortoany TaxLienifpermitted bylaw.including Section32.05oftheTexasTaxCode); (b):afirstliensecuring payment ofpurchase moneyforaLot,oralien securing payment forworkandmaterials usedinconstructing improvements ona Lot(a"FirstLien")(i)astoandonlyastoassessments (regular, specialor specific) theobligation forpayment ofwhichaccruesfromoraftertheapplicable FirstLienisdulyrecorded intheOfficialPublicRecords ofRealProperty of HarrisCounty;Texas,and(ii)astoandonlytotheextentofunpaidsumssecured bysuchFirstLien; (e):anextension ofcredit(commonly knownasahomeequityloan) madeinaccordance withandpursuant toSection50(a){6), ArticleXVI,ofthe TexasConstitution, asamended; (d):areversemortgage madeinaccordance withandpursuant toSection 50(a)(7). ArticleXVIoftheTexasConstitution, asamended; and 24 (e):suchothermortgages, deedsoftrust,liensorotherencumbrances to whichtheBoardmayfromtimetotimebywrittenagreement specifically and expressly agree,subjecttosuchtermsandconditions assetforthintheapplicable writtenagreement.

5.07.4: OtherLiens.Exceptasprovided inSection5.07.3orasotherwise

metotimebywrittenagreement specifically and expressly agree,subjecttosuchtermsandconditions assetforthintheapplicable writtenagreement.

5.07.4: OtherLiens.Exceptasprovided inSection5.07.3orasotherwise expressly provided herein,allotherPersonsacquiring liensorencumbrances onanyLot aredeemedtoconsentthatsuchliensorencumbrances areinferiortotheAssociation's lienforassessments, asprovided herein,whetherornotconsentisspecifically setforth in,andnotwithstanding anycontraryprovisions in,anyinstruments creatingsuchliensor encumbrances.

SECTION 5.08: EffectofNonpayment ofAssessments 5.08.1:Delinquency Date.Anyassessments, regular,specialorspecific,which arenotpaidbytheduedatearedelinquent asofmidnight oftheduedate.

5.08.2:Automatic Remedies. Excepttotheextentotherwise expressly agreedin writingbytheBoard,ifanyassessments arenotpaidbytheduedate,then: (a):latecharges, interestfromtheduedate,andallcompliance costs (including reasonable attorney's fees),allassetforthinSection5.06,shallbe addedtoandincluded intheamountofsuchassessment; and (b):subjecttonoticeandanopportunity tobeheardasmayberequired bylaw,allvotingrightsoftheOwner,andallrightstouseofallrecreational facilities, ifany,bytheOwner,theirtenantsandtheirrespective RelatedParties, willbeautomatically suspended untilallassessments (including allspecific assessments) arepaidinfull.

5.08.3:ElectiveRemedies AfterNotice.Ifanyassessments arenotpaidwithin thirtydaysaftertheduedate,thentheAssociation mayelecttoexerciseanyorallofthe remedies setouthereinwithoutprejudice toanyotherrightsorremedies, provided that noticeandopportunity tobeheardisfirstgiven.

Inaddition toautomatic suspension ofrightstouseofrecreational facilities as aboveprovided, subjecttonoticeandanopportunity tobeheardasmayberequiredthe

that noticeandopportunity tobeheardisfirstgiven.

Inaddition toautomatic suspension ofrightstouseofrecreational facilities as aboveprovided, subjecttonoticeandanopportunity tobeheardasmayberequiredthe Association maysuspenduntilallassessments (including allspecificassessments) are paidinfull,allotherrightsofthedelinquent Owner,theOwner'stenants,andtheRelated Partiesofeither,totheusageofanyandallotherCommunity Properties and/or Subdivision Facilities.

5.08.4:ActionforDebt:Foreclosure.

(a):EachOwner,byacquisition ofanyLotwithintheSubdivision orany right,titleorinteresttherein,expressly grantstoandvestsintheAssociation (i) 25 therightandpowertobringallactionsagainsteachOwner,personally forthe collection ofalldelinquent assessments asadebt;(ii)therightandpowerto foreclose theAssociation's continuing lienforassessments byallmethods available fortheenforcement ofamortgage, deedoftrustoranyothercontractual lien,including foreclosure byanactionbroughtinthenameoftheAssociation eitherjudicially ornon-judicially bypowerofsale;and(Hi)acontinuing power ofsaleinconnection withthenon-judicial foreclosure oftheAssociation's continuing lienforassessments ashereinprovided.

(b):TheBoardorthethenPresident oftheAssociation mayappoint,in writing.fromtimetotime,anofficer,agent,trustee,orattorneyoftheAssociation (the"Trustee") toexercisethepowerofsaleonbehalfofandastheagentofthe Association. including withoutlimitation todeliverandfilethenoticesrequired bySection51.002oftheTexasProperty Code(asamended), andtoconductthe saleandtootherwise complywithsaidstatute.TheBoardorthethenPresident of theAssociation mayfromtimetotime,removeanysuchTrusteeandappointa Successor orsubstitute Trusteewithoutfurtherformality thananappointment and designation inwritingandrecorded intheOfficial PublicRecords ofReal

iation mayfromtimetotime,removeanysuchTrusteeandappointa Successor orsubstitute Trusteewithoutfurtherformality thananappointment and designation inwritingandrecorded intheOfficial PublicRecords ofReal Property ofHarrisCounty, Texas.Exceptasotherwise provided bythis Declaration, theAssociation willexercise itspowerofsalepursuant toSection 51.002oftheTexasProperty Code(asamended). TheAssociation hastheright andpowertobidonanyLotatanyforeclosure sale,eitherjudicialornon-judicial, andtoacquire,hold,lease,mortgage, orconveythesame.

(c):Ifdirected bytheAssociation toforeclose theAssociation's continuing lienTrusteewill,eitherpersonally orbyagent,givenoticeofthe foreclosure saleasrequiredbytheTexasProperty Codeasthenineffect,andsell andconveyallorpartoftheapplicable property "ASIS"tothehighestbidderfor cash,subjecttopriorliensandanyothermattersofrecordandwithout representation ofwarranty, expressorimplied,byTrustee.Fromtheproceeds of thesale,Trusteeshallpayinthefollowing order,(i)expenses offoreclosure, including areasonable commission toTrusteeandattorneys fees,(ii)tothe Association thefullamountofassessments, interest,latecharges,attorneys fees, andotheramounts duetotheAssociation pursuant tothisDeclaration orother Governing Documents; (Hi)anyamounts required bylawtobepaidbefore payment toOwner;and(iv)paytoOwneranybalance. TheAssociation shall indemnify TrusteeandholdTrusteeharmless fromandagainstallcosts,expenses, andliabilities incurred byTrusteeforactingintheexecution orenforcement of theAssociation's lienorotherwise pursuanttothisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents, including allcourtandothercosts,andattorneys feesincurred by Trusteeindefenseofanyactionorproceeding takenagainstTrusteeinthat capacity.

(d):Thefilingofsuittocollectanysumsduehereunder ortoforeclose

, including allcourtandothercosts,andattorneys feesincurred by Trusteeindefenseofanyactionorproceeding takenagainstTrusteeinthat capacity.

(d):Thefilingofsuittocollectanysumsduehereunder ortoforeclose theAssociation's continuing lienforassessments mayneverbeconsidered an election soastopreclude exercise ofanyotherrightsorremedies, including 26 without limitation foreclosure underpowerofsalebeforeorafterafinal judgment. Afterforeclosure, eitherjudicialornon-judicial, theformerOwnerand anyoneclaiming undertheformerOwnermustimmediately surrender possession tothepurchaser. Ifnot,theformerOwnerandanyoneclaiming undertheformer Ownerwillbemeretenantsatsufferance ofthepurchaser, andthepurchaser may obtainimmediate possession eitherpursuant toajudgment forforeclosure orby forcibledetainerorevictiontobemaintainable bythepurchaser.

(e):Eachowner,byacquisition ofanyLotwithintheSubdivision or right,titleorinteresttherein,specifically covenants andstipulates astoeachand everyTrustee's foreclosure salethattherecitalsinanyappointment ordesignation ofTrustee,anyconveyance bytheTrusteeandanyaffidavit oftheTrusteeorthe Association relatedtheretoshallbefullproofandevidence ofthematterstherein stated,allprerequisites oftheforeclosure saleshallbepresumed tohavebeen performed, andtheforeclosure salemadeunderthepowershereingrantedshall beaperpetual baragainsttheOwner(s) oftheLot(s)soldandtheirheirs, executors andadministrators, successors andassigns,andanyPersonswhatsoever claiming ortoclaimthereunder.

5.08.5: Extinguishment ofInferior Liens.Foreclosure oftheAssociation's continuing lienforassessments terminates, extinguishes andforeverdischarges all inferiororsubordinate liensandencumbrances (beingallliensandencumbrances except

ior Liens.Foreclosure oftheAssociation's continuing lienforassessments terminates, extinguishes andforeverdischarges all inferiororsubordinate liensandencumbrances (beingallliensandencumbrances except asprovided bySection5.07.3astotheaffectedLot.Theforegoing appliestojudicialand non-judicial foreclosure oftheAssociation's continuing lienforassessments regardless of whether ornottheholderoftheinferiororsubordinate lienorencumbrance ismadea partytoorgivennoticeofanyproceedings inconnection therewith, including without limitation whetherornotmadeapartytoorgivennoticeofanyjudicialforeclosure suit andanyotherproceedings inconnection therewith.

SECTION 5.09: Foreclosure: Bankruptcy 5.09.1: EffectofForeclosure orBankruptcy. Theeffectofjudicial ornon­ judicialforeclosure ofalienwhichissuperiortotheAssociation's continuing assessment lienunderthisDeclaration andtheeffectofthedischarge ofanOwnerinbankruptcy is determined asofthedateofforeclosure, orthedateoffiIingofthebankruptcy inwhich theOwnerisdischarged, asthecasemaybe(the"Discharge Date").Foreclosure as aforesaid doesnotrelievetheformerOwnerfromthepersonal obligation forpayment of assessments dueasoftheDischarge Date,butdoesreleasetheAssociation's continuing assessment lienastoandonlyastoassessments duepriortotheDischarge Date.The purchaser atforeclosure andanOwnerdischarged inbankruptcy isalsorelievedfromany obligation forpayment ofassessments duepriortotheDischarge Date",butisobligated topayallassessments assessed orassessable fromandaftertheDischarge Dateandthe Association's continuing assessment lienfullysecurespayment ofsaidassessments. For purposes oftheforegoing "assessments assessed orassessable" means(i)prorated regular annualassessments basedonthenumberofmonthsremaining inthecalendar yearin

fullysecurespayment ofsaidassessments. For purposes oftheforegoing "assessments assessed orassessable" means(i)prorated regular annualassessments basedonthenumberofmonthsremaining inthecalendar yearin whichtheDischarge Dateoccursregardless ofwhethertheapplicable regularannual 27 assessment ispayable inadvance annually, semi-annually orquarterly. and(ii)any installments forspecialorspecificassessments sopayablewhichbecomedueafterthe Discharge Date.

5.09.2:RevivalofAssessment Lien:NoMerger. Theobligation securedbythe Association's assessment lienisautomatically revivedastoanyOwnerwhoreacquires ownership ofaLotwithintwoyearsaftertheDischarge Date(asdefinedinthe immediately preceding Section)tothesameeffectasifnoneoftheeventscausingthe Discharge Datetooccurhadoccurred. TheAssociation's assessment lienisnot.by mergerorotherwise, extinguished orotherwise effectedbyacquisition ofownership ofa LotatanytimeandinanymannerbytheAssociation exceptasotherwise expressly agreedinwritingbytheAssociation.

SECTION 5.10: Assessments asIndependent Covenant Theobligation topayassessments isaseparateandindependent covenant andcontractual obligation onthepartofeachOwner.Nooff-set,credit,waiver,diminution orabatement maybe claimedbyanyOwnertoavoidordiminish theobligation forpayment ofassessments forany reason.including, bywayofillustration butnotlimitation (i)bynonuseofanyCommunity Properties orabandonment ofaLot,(ii)byreasonofanyallegedactionsorfailuretoactbythe Association, oritsofficers, Directors. agentsoremployees. whetherornotrequired underthis Declaration orotherGoverning Documents, (iii)forinconvenience ordiscomfort arisingfrom themakingofrepairsorimprovements whicharetheresponsibility oftheAssociation, or(iv)by

therornotrequired underthis Declaration orotherGoverning Documents, (iii)forinconvenience ordiscomfort arisingfrom themakingofrepairsorimprovements whicharetheresponsibility oftheAssociation, or(iv)by reasonofanyactiontakenbytheAssociation, oritsofficers.Directors. agentsoremployees to complywithanylaw,ordinance, oranyorderordirective ofanygovernmental authority, or pursuant toanyjudgment ororderofacourtofcompetent jurisdiction.

ARTICLE VI. MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE, CASUALTY LOSSES AND CONDEMNATION SECTION 6.0I:Association Maintenance Responsibilities 6.01.1:Community Properties: Governmental Agreements andRequirements.

(a):TheAssociation willmaintain, repairandreplacetheCommunity Properties, including allSubdivision Facilities. andkeepsameingoodrepair.

Thismaintenance includes, without limitation. maintenance, repair,and replacement ofalllandscaping andimprovements situatedontheCommunity Properties.

(b):TheAssociation may(butisnotobligated to)maintain andoperatea mastersprinkler systemforpartoralloftheSubdivision.

(c):TheAssociation willmow,trim,edge,weedandotherwise generally maintain, repairandreplacealllawnandlandscape areasuponeachLotwhichis notlocatedinanareawhichhasbeenenclosed byfencingorotherwise. Such maintenance shallnotincludeany"exoticlandscaping" (whichtermisdefinedas 28 anylandscaping notinstalled perthePrevailing Community Standard) installed byanyOwner(whether ornotapproved), oranyothermaintenance substantially greaterthanasgenerally required throughout theSubdivision. Ataspecial meetingwhereaquorumispresentcalledforthepurposeofdiscontinuing such Association maintenance, repairandreplacement described inthisSubsection (c); theOwnersoftwo~thirds oftheLotspresententitledtovotemaydecidetorelieve theAssociation oftheobligations setforthinthisprovision.

iation maintenance, repairandreplacement described inthisSubsection (c); theOwnersoftwo~thirds oftheLotspresententitledtovotemaydecidetorelieve theAssociation oftheobligations setforthinthisprovision.

(d):TheAssociation shallmaintain, repairandreplacesuchother properties, rea)orpersonal, andsuchotherfacilities, services'andimprovements asmayberequired bygovernmental authorities, including theCity,municipal utilitydistricts. andspecialtaxanddevelopment districtsorothersimilarentities, suchmaintenance tobeinaccordance withapplicable contracts. agreements, ordinances, rules,regulations anddecisions ofsuchauthorities. Declarant is specifically authorized toenteranysuchcontracts oragreements onbehalfofthe Association, andtobindtheAssociation thereto,atanytimepriortotermination oftheDevelopment Period,andDeclarant mayamendthisDeclaration atany timepriortooraftertermination oftheDevelopment Periodtotheextentitdeems necessary byreasonofanysuchcontractoragreement.

(e):TheAssociation maymaintain, repairandreplacesuchotherlawn andlandscape areasandfacilities insuchmannerasfromtimetotimeapproved bytheBoard.

(t):Nothing shallbedoneinanyareasmaintained bytheAssociation whichmayor doesincrease thecostofmaintenance without priorwritten approval oftheBoard.TheBoardmayspecifically assessanyaddedcostsof maintenance, repairorreplacement totheresponsible Owner(s).

6.01.2:Owner'sLiability forPayment ofAssociation Costs.EachOwner,their tenants,andtheirrespective RelatedPartiesareexpressly prohibited fromdoinganything which(i)couldordoesincrease theAssociation's costsofinsurance orresultin cancellation ordiminution ininsurance coverage, (ii)couldordoescausedamagetoor increasecostsofmaintenance, repair,replacement, obligations regarding theCommunity

ociation's costsofinsurance orresultin cancellation ordiminution ininsurance coverage, (ii)couldordoescausedamagetoor increasecostsofmaintenance, repair,replacement, obligations regarding theCommunity Properties, oranyotherareasmaintained bytheAssociation, or(Hi)couldordoes increase costsofmanagement oroperation ofanyCommunity Properties (including Subdivision Facilities) ordischarge ofanyotherobligations oftheAssociation pursuant tothisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents. Regardless ofavailability ofinsurance coverage, theAssociation maychargetoeachresponsible Owner, asaspecific assessment, allincreased costsofinsurance andallcostsofmaintenance, repair, replacement, management oroperation andallotherdamages resulting, directlyor indirectly, fromtheactsoromissions ofanOwner,theirtenants,ortheirrespective RelatedPartiesinviolation oftheforegoing provisions.

29 SECTION 6.02: OwnerMaintenance Responsibilities 6.02.1: General: Interior Maintenance. Allmaintenance ofeachLotandall improvements thereonarethesoleresponsibility oftheOwnerthereof. EachOwnermust maintain theirLotandallimprovements thereon atalltimesinsuchmannerastoobtain andmaintain Prevailing Community Standards onacontinuing basisasmaybemore specifically determined bythisDeclaration andotherGoverning Documents, including as determined fromtimetotimebydulyadopted Architectural Guidelines andRulesand Regulations. Without limitation oftheforegoing, eachOwnermustmaintain, ateach Owner's solecostandexpense, theinterior oftheOwner's residence andgarage, including allfixtures, equipment, appliances, thingsanddevices located therein.

MAINTENANCE WHICH AFFECTS THEEXTERIOR APPEARANCE OFA RESIDENCE ORGARAGE ISSUBJECT TOAPPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IVREGARDING PRIOR ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE APPROVAL.

evices located therein.

MAINTENANCE WHICH AFFECTS THEEXTERIOR APPEARANCE OFA RESIDENCE ORGARAGE ISSUBJECT TOAPPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IVREGARDING PRIOR ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE APPROVAL.

6.02.2: Residences andOtherImorovements. EachOwnershallmaintain the exterior ofeachOwner's residence, garage, andallotherbuildings, structures, fences, walls,recreational equipment andimprovements locateduponeachOwner's Lot,inan attractive, soundandwellmaintained condition, including propermaintenance andrepair asneeded ofpaint,bricks,siding,roofs,raingutters, downspouts, exterior walls, driveways, parking areasandallotherexterior portions oftheOwner's residence and garage.Without limitation oftheforegoing, eachOwnershallprovide properrepairand maintenance asandwhenneededasfollows (theterm"residence" includes garage, as applicable): (a):Theexterior paintoneachOwner's residence mustbemaintained so thatnoportionthereoffades,peels,scalesorcracksexcessively, andallpainted portions remainneatandfreeofmildewanddiscoloration. NOCHANGE INTIE EXTERIOR COLOR SCHEME OFARESIDENCE ASORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED ISPERMITTED WITHOUT PRIORWRITTEN APPROVAL FROMTHEACe.

(b):Thewindows mustbemaintained sothatnocaulking thereon is chipped orcrackedandnowindow panesarecracked orbroken.

(c):Allexterior doors,including garagedoors,mustbemaintained, repaired, replaced andorrepainted asneededtopreventanunkempt orunsightly appearance andsuchastomaintain sameinproperworking condition, including replacement asneededofdamaged ordentedgaragedoorpanelsandanycracked orbrokenglassinanydoor.

(d):Theexterior woodwork oneachOwner's residence, andall windowsills, doorjamsandthresholds, framing, hinges,latchesandlocks,must bemaintained sothatitremains whole,sound,neatandfullyoperational.

oor.

(d):Theexterior woodwork oneachOwner's residence, andall windowsills, doorjamsandthresholds, framing, hinges,latchesandlocks,must bemaintained sothatitremains whole,sound,neatandfullyoperational.

(e):TheroofoneachOwner's residence mustbemaintained toprevent 30 sagging, topreventleaks,sothatallshingles areproperly secured, curledor damaged shingles arereplaced andnowornareasorholesarepermitted to remain,andsuchthatthestructural integrityandexteriorappearance oftheroofis maintained. Theappearance oftheroofshallnotbechanged byanysuch maintenance withouttheexpresspriorwrittenapproval oftheACe.

(t):Therainguttersanddownspouts oneachOwner'sresidence, ifany, mustbemaintained sothatallareproperlypaintedortreatedtopreventrustand corrosion, areproperly securedtoroof,eaves,gablesorexteriorwalls(asthecase maybe),aremaintained withoutholes,andarepromptly repairedorreplaced if dentedorotherwise damaged.

(g):Allconcrete areasoneachOwner's Lot,including sidewalks and driveway, mustbemaintained inacleanandattractive mannerandsothatall cracksareappropriately patchedorsurfaced astheyappear,expansion jointsare maintained, repairedorreplaced, asneeded,andallsuchareaskeptfreeofweeds, grassorothervegetation.

(h):AllfencesorwallserectedoneachOwner'sLotmustbemaintained topreventanylistingorleaning,sothatallbrokenordamaged members andall holesandcracksarerepairedastheyappearandsothatnoportionthereofis permitted torotordecay.PAINTING ORSTAINING OFWOODEN FENCES ISPROHIBITED UNLESS APPROVED INWRITING BYTHEACC.

(i):Anyswimming pool,whichmaybeinstalledifandonlyiffirst approved bytheArchitectural ControlCommittee, mustbeproperlymaintained to preventdrainage orleakageofanykind,algaebuildup, deterioration ofsurfaces anddeckingandanyotherunkempt orunsanitary condition, andinaccordance

chitectural ControlCommittee, mustbeproperlymaintained to preventdrainage orleakageofanykind,algaebuildup, deterioration ofsurfaces anddeckingandanyotherunkempt orunsanitary condition, andinaccordance withapplicable laws,ordinances andcodes.

(j):Allrecreational equipment, whichmaybeinstalledifandonlyiffirst approved bytheArchitectural ControlCommittee, mustbemaintained toprevent anyunsightly orunkempt condition, including forexample butwithoutlimitation, propermaintenance ofswingsetstopreventrustandcorrosion, andproper maintenance ofbasketball goalstopreventrustandcorrosion andbyreplacement asneededoftomorwornnets.

6.02.3:Utilities. TheOwnerofeachLotmustmaintain inproperworkingorder; andonacontinuing basis,allsanitarysewerlinesandfacilities, drainage orstormwater linesandfacilities. waterpipelines, watersprinkler system,watermetersandrelated waterlinesandfacilities, electrical andgaslines,metersandfacilities; telephone andany othertelecommunication lines,devicesorfacilities, andallotherfacilities, utilitiesand serviceswhichserviceeachLot(the"OwnerUtilities"), regardless ofthelocationofthe OwnerUtilities, saveandexcepttotheextentmaintenance ofanyOwnerUtilities is provided andactuallyperformed byanygovernmental entityorutilitycompany. Utilities whichservicemorethanoneLotmustbemaintained. repaired andreplacedbyallofthe 31 OwnersofthemultipleLotsserved,prorata,orinsuchotherproportions asdetermined bytheBoarduponwrittenrequestwhenthecircumstances clearlydemonstrate thata different mannerofallocation isrequired.

6.02.4:Facilities Maintenance andWaterUsage.Alltoilets,faucets(including outsidefaucets), sinks,dishwashers, washing machines andallotherplumbing andother waterrelatedfacilities whichserviceaLotandanyimprovements thereonmustbe

nce andWaterUsage.Alltoilets,faucets(including outsidefaucets), sinks,dishwashers, washing machines andallotherplumbing andother waterrelatedfacilities whichserviceaLotandanyimprovements thereonmustbe regularly inspected andproperty maintained atalltimestopreventwaterleakage,excess waterusageandanyotherwasteofwater.Nothingshallbedoneandnocondition shall bepermitted whichmayordoescausewaterleakage,excesswaterusageorwasteof water.IfintheopinionoftheBoardanyviolation ofthisSectionmayordoesexist,the Boardmayinstall,orrequiretheOwneroftheapplicable Lottoinstall,suchdevicesas maybereasonably requiredtomonitorwaterusage,mayrequirespecificmodifications, replacements andorrepairstospecificwaterrelatedfacilities andmaytakesuchother actionastheBoarddeemsappropriate topreventwaterleakage, excesswaterusage and/oranyotherwasteofwater,including withoutlimitation asprovided inSection6.03.

REGARDLESS OFNEGLIGENCE, EACHOWNER ISOBLIGATED TOPAY,ASA SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT, ALLCOSTSATTRmUT ABLETOTHEOWNER'S LOT FORINCREASE OFCOSTSANDCOSTSOFMODIFICA nONS,REPLACEMENTS ANDREPAIRS RESULTING FROMANYWATER LEAKAGE, EXCESS WATER USAGE ORWASTEOFWATER.

6.02.5:Landscaping. Allgrass,shrubbery, trees,flowerbeds,vegetation andall otherlandscaping, eithernaturalorartificial, oneachLotwhichisnotmaintained bythe Association mustbemaintained atalltimesinaccordance withtheseasonsasreasonably necessary toobtainandmaintain onaconsistent andcontinuing basisPrevailing Community Standards, including asreasonably necessary tomaintain onaconsistent and continuing basisasanitary, healthful andattractive condition andappearance andto eliminate anycondition whichmaycreateanyunsanitary condition orbecome a harborage forrodents,verminorotherpests.

6.02.6:Disturbance ofCommunity Properties. Intheeventtheperformance of

appearance andto eliminate anycondition whichmaycreateanyunsanitary condition orbecome a harborage forrodents,verminorotherpests.

6.02.6:Disturbance ofCommunity Properties. Intheeventtheperformance of anyOwner's maintenance responsibilities requiresthatanyportionoftheCommunity Properties bemodified, removed ordisturbed, thensuchOwnermustfirstobtainthe writtenconsentoftheACCastosame.Allsuchworkmustbeperformed, attheoptionof theAssociation, eitherunderthesupervision oftheAssociation inaccordance withplans andspecifications approved bytheACC,orbytheAssociation atthereasonable expense oftheOwner.IftheAssociation performs theworkattheexpenseoftheOwner,theACe mayrequireasecuritydepositoradvancepaymentofalloftheestimated expenses which theOwnermustpayupondemand. Suchindebtedness willbeaddedtoandbecomeapart ofthespecificassessment towhichsuchOwnerandtheOwner'sLotaresubject,andis securedbythecontinuing lienherebyestablished againstsuchOwner'sLot.

6.02.7: Adiacent orAdioining Owners: Common Fences. NoOwnerortheir tenantwillallowanycondition toexistorfailorneglecttoprovideanymaintenance whichadversely affectsanyadjoining oradjacentLot,anyCommunity Properties, orany 32 improvements onanysuchLotortheCommunity Properties. Allmaintenance, repairor replacement ofLotLineFencing asmaybeapproved inaccordance withSection 8.09 whichseparates adjoining Lots,orwhichisotherwise sharedincommon bytwo adjoining Lots,isthejointresponsibility of,andthecoststhereofshallbesharedequally by,theadjoining Owners.

6.02.8: Dispute Resolution AmongOwners.

(a):Anydisputes amongOwners regarding anyrightsorresponsibilities pursuant tothisArticlemaybesubmitted inwritingtotheBoard.TheBoardalso hasfullauthority todirectsubmission ofanydispute totheBoardinwriting.

nydisputes amongOwners regarding anyrightsorresponsibilities pursuant tothisArticlemaybesubmitted inwritingtotheBoard.TheBoardalso hasfullauthority todirectsubmission ofanydispute totheBoardinwriting.

Afternoticeandopportunity tobeheard;theBoardhasfullauthority toresolve allsuchdisputes, anditsdecisions astosamearefinal.TheBoard's authority includes without limitation (i)therighttodirectthecompletion ofany maintenance, repairorreplacement andtoallocate coststhereof amongthe disputing Owners, (ii)toauthorize oneofthedisputing Owners orathirdpartyto controlthecompletion ofthemaintenance, repairorreplacement, (Hi)toorderthe disputing Owners tomediation orarbitration through acountydisputeresolution centerorsimilarorganization orundertheRulesoftheAmerican Arbitration Association, and(iv)toallocate amongthedisputing Owners allcostsofthe maintenance, repairorreplacement andallcosts(including attorney's fees) incurred inthedisputeresolution process.

(b):Eachdisputing Ownermustpaytheirallocated shareofcompliance costs(including attorney's fees)withinthirtydaysafterreceiptofastatement for payment thereof. Afmalcostsstatement maybesubmitted bytheBoardormay besubmitted bydisputing Owners totheBoardforresolution asaboveprovided.

IfanyOwnerfailstopaytheirallocated costsasaforesaid, allsuchcostsshall automatically beassessed asaspecific assessment againstthedefaulting Owner asprovided inSection 5.06.IfoneOwnerhasprepaid allocated costsofanother andtheprepaid sumislatercollected bytheAssociation, thatsum(without interestifany)willbereimbursed totheOwnerwhoprepaid same.Allrightsand remedies underthisSectionarecumulative.

SECTION 6.03: RightofEntryandInspection: Owner's Default IntheeventtheBoardorACCdetermines that(i)anOwnermayhaveorhasfailedor

eOwnerwhoprepaid same.Allrightsand remedies underthisSectionarecumulative.

SECTION 6.03: RightofEntryandInspection: Owner's Default IntheeventtheBoardorACCdetermines that(i)anOwnermayhaveorhasfailedor refusedtodischarge properly theOwner's maintenance obligations asprovided inthisArticle,or (ii)theneedformaintenance, repair,orreplacement whichistheresponsibility ofthe Association hereunder mayhaveorhasbeencausedthrough thewillfulornegligent actor omission ofanOwner, theOwner's tenants, ortheirrespective Related Parties, thenthe Association mayconduct inspections ofanyaffected Building, theexterior oftheresidence and allotherbuildings thereon, andallotherstructures andimprovements thereon (a"Compliance Inspection") andlorperform therepair,replacement ormaintenance (the"Required Work") in accordance withthefollowing: 33 6.03.1:IftheBoardorACCdetermines thataviolation ofthisArticlemayexist, theBoard,ACCandtheirRelatedPartiesmayenteraLot,toinspectsameandanyand allexteriorportionsofthesinglefamilyresidence, garageandanyotherbuildings located ontheLotandtoconductaCompliance Inspection, including suchinvestigative workas maybereasonably requiredtoconfirmthataviolation doesordoesnotexist.Exceptin theeventofanEmergency, theAssociation mustgivewrittennoticeoftheAssociation's intenttoconductaCompliance Inspection. Thenoticemuststategenerally thenatureof thesuspected violations. Thenoticemustalsostatethename,addressandtelephone numberofacontactwithwhomtoschedule adateandtimefortheinspection withinten daysofthedateofthenotice(orsuchlongertimeasmaybestatedinthenoticeoras mayberequired bylaw),andmuststateifadateandtimeisnotsoscheduled the Compliance Inspection maybeconducted atanytimewithinaspecified periodoftime

ofthenotice(orsuchlongertimeasmaybestatedinthenoticeoras mayberequired bylaw),andmuststateifadateandtimeisnotsoscheduled the Compliance Inspection maybeconducted atanytimewithinaspecified periodoftime thereafter (whichperiodoftimemaynotexceedatendayperiodwithinthirtydaysafter expiration ofthescheduling period).

6.03.2:ExceptintheeventofanEmergency, theAssociation mustgivewritten noticeoftheAssociation's intenttoprovideRequired Work.Thenoticemustsetforththe Required Workwithreasonable particularity. TheOwneroftheLottowhichthenotice ofRequired Workpertainswillhavetendayswithinwhichtocomplete theRequired Workassetforthinthisnotice,or,intheeventtheRequired Workisnotcapableof completion withinaten-dayperiod,tocommence theRequired Workwithintendaysand tocomplete samewithinareasonable timenottoexceedthirtydaysunlessotherwise specifically approved inwritingbytheBoardorACe.TheaffectedOwnermustgive writtennoticeoftheintenttocommence theworkandofthecompletion ofRequired WorkstatingindetailtheRequired Workintended tobecommenced andtheRequired Workwhichhasbeencompleted. TheBoardorACC,throughtheirRelatedParties,may alsoconductaCompliance Inspection toconfirmcompletion ofallRequired Work.

6.03.3:IfanyOwnerfailstoschedule aninspection pursuant toaCompliance Inspection notice,theAssociation hastheright(butnottheobligation), throughits RelatedParties,toenteraLotandthereupon toconducttheinspection asprovided in Section6.03.1.IfanyOwnerfailsfullytocomplywithanoticeastoRequired Work,the Association hastheright(butnottheobligation), throughitsRelatedParties,toenter upontheLotandtodoallthingsupontheLot,totheexterioroftheresidence andall buildings, andastoanystructures andotherimprovements locatedthereontocommence andcomplete theRequired Work.

latedParties,toenter upontheLotandtodoallthingsupontheLot,totheexterioroftheresidence andall buildings, andastoanystructures andotherimprovements locatedthereontocommence andcomplete theRequired Work.

6.03.4: IncaseofEmergency theAssociation hastheright(butnotthe obligation), throughitsRelatedParties,toimmediate entryuponaLot,toimmediately exercise allrightsandremedies authorized bythisSectionasisreasonably necessary in thesoleopinionoftheBoardorACetoabatetheEmergency, withoutpriornotice.Upon abatement oftheEmergency applicable provisions ofthisSectionwillthenagainapply.

6.03.5:Thegoodfaithdetermination bytheBoardorACCastotheneedfora Compliance Inspection andastoallaspectsofRequired Workisfinalandconclusive, andextendstoanythingorcondition astosuchLotorwhichadversely affectsanyother 34 LotorCommunity Properties. NeithertheAssociation noranyofitsRelatedPartiesmay beheldliablefortrespassoranyothertortorclaimfordamages inconnection withany actionsorfailuretoactpursuant tothisSection.Theprovisions hereofarecumulative of theprovisions ofSection3.06.

6.03.6: Allreasonable costsandexpenses astoconducting ofaCompliance Inspection ifaviolation isconfirmed andinalleventsastoallaspectsofRequired Work whichisperformed bytheAssociation pursuant tothisSection,asdetermined inthesole opinionoftheBoardorACe,willbeaddedtoandbecomeapartofthespecific assessment towhichsuchOwnerandtheOwner's Lotissubject,andissecuredbythe continuing lienherebyestablished againstsuchOwner'sLot.

6.03.7:Theprovisions ofthisSectionalsoapplytoanyotherviolations ofthe Governing Documents asprovided inSection10.02.

SECTION 6.04: Casualty Losses-Association Responsibilities Exceptashereafter provided, intheeventofdamagebyfireorothercasualty tothe

therviolations ofthe Governing Documents asprovided inSection10.02.

SECTION 6.04: Casualty Losses-Association Responsibilities Exceptashereafter provided, intheeventofdamagebyfireorothercasualty tothe Community Properties orregarding anyothermattersastowhichtheAssociation hasan obligation tomaintain pursuant tothisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents, orifany governmental authority requires anyrepair,reconstruction orreplacement astosame,the Association mustperform allrepairs,reconstruction orreplacement necessitated thereby(the "Casualty Work").TheCasualty Workmustbesuchaswillsubstantially restoretheCommunity Properties toitscondition priortothecasualtyorasrequired bythegovernmental authority. Any insurance proceeds payableastotheCasualty WorkmustbepaidtotheAssociation. Exceptfor Casualty Workwhichisrequired byanygovernmental authority, theOwnersmayagreenotto performanyCasualty Work.AnydecisionnottoperformCasualty Workmustbesubmitted to theOwnersataspecialmeetingofMembers calledforthatpurpose, andmustbeapproved by affirmative voteoftheOwnersofnotlessthanamajority ofallLotsthencontained inthe Subdivision.

SECTION 6.05: Casualty Losses-OwnerResponsibilities 6.05.1: Required RepairorReplacement. Whether ornotinsured,andunless completely razedorremoved aspermitted bythenextsubsection, alldamage or destruction byfireorothercasualtytoalloranyportionofanyimprovements onaLot, including theresidence and/oranyappurtenant garageasoriginally constructed onaLot, mustberepaired orreplaced bytheOwnerthereofwithinseventy-five daysaftersuch damageordestruction; or,whererepairsorreplacements cannotbecompleted within seventy-five days,theymustbecommenced withinsuchperiodandcompleted withina reasonable timethereafter asdetermined bytheACC.Forgoodcauseshown,theACC

,whererepairsorreplacements cannotbecompleted within seventy-five days,theymustbecommenced withinsuchperiodandcompleted withina reasonable timethereafter asdetermined bytheACC.Forgoodcauseshown,theACC mayextendinwritingtheforegoing periods.

6.05.2:OtherCasualty Losses.Whether ornotinsured,anybuilding, structure, improvement andanyothertypeofModification whichisdamaged ordestroyed and whichisnotrepaired orreplaced asprovided bytheabovesubsection musteitherbe razedorremoved initsentiretyfromtheaffectedLotandtheSubdivision withinsixty 35 daysaftersuchdamageordestruction. Thisincludesremovalofanyfoundation astoany razedorremoved building, structure orotherimprovement andsuchotherrestoration required suchthatafterrazingorremoval Prevailing Community Standards are maintained. Forgoodcauseshown,theACCmayextendinwritingtheforegoing periods.

6.05.3:ACCApproval Required. Theprovisions ofArticleIVapplytoallwork andanyotheractivities pursuant totherequirements ofthisSection.

SECTION 6.06: OwnerInsurance 6.06.1:General. Itissuggested thattheOwnerofeachLotmaintain personal liabilityinsurance andall-riskpropertyandcasualtyinsurance asrequiredbythisSection andsuchotherinsurance inamounts, typesanddeductibles astheOwnerdeems necessary ordesirable.

SECTION 6.07: Association Insurance 6.07.1: Coverage. Totheextentreasonably available theAssociation shall maintain thefollowing insurance coverage: (a):property insurance onallinsurable Community Properties insuring againstallrisksofdirectphysicallosscommonly insuredagainst,including fire andextended coverage, inatotalamountofatleasteightypercentofthe replacement costoractualcashvalueoftheinsuredproperty asoftheeffective dateandateachrenewaldateofthepolicy(exclusive ofland,foundations or

dextended coverage, inatotalamountofatleasteightypercentofthe replacement costoractualcashvalueoftheinsuredproperty asoftheeffective dateandateachrenewaldateofthepolicy(exclusive ofland,foundations or slabslexcavations andsuchotheritemsusually excluded frominsurance coverage); (b):comprehensive liabilityinsurance, inamounts determined bythe Boardandcovering alloccurrences commonly insuredagainstfordeath,bodily injury,andproperty damage; (c):worker's compensation totheextentrequired bylaw;and (d):suchotherinsurance astheBoarddeemsappropriate.

6.07.2:Administration ofClaims. Fireandcasualty policiesshallbepurchased inthenameoftheAssociation. Aclaimforanylosscoveredbyanypolicymustbe submitted bytheAssociation andadjustedwiththeAssociation. Theinsurance proceeds forthatlossshallbepayabletoaninsurance trusteedesignated bytheBoardforthat purpose ifthedesignation ofaninsurance trusteeisconsidered bytheBoardtobe necessary ordesirable, orotherwise totheAssociation, andnottoanyOwnerorlien holder.Theinsurance trusteeortheAssociation shallholdinsurance proceeds intrustfor theOwnersandlienholdersastheirinterestsmayappear.Allrepairs,replacements or reconstruction willbesubstantially similartooriginalconstruction.

36 6.07.3: Oeductibles: Claims. TheBoardshalldetermine appropriate deductibles forallinsurance policies. TheBoardmayinitssalediscretion determine whether ornot anyparticular claimistobemadetakingintoaccount (without limitation) suchfactorsas adverse effectsofclaimsmadeastofuturecoverage orcoststhereofEachOwnershallas acondition tothevalidity ofanyclaimprovideallinformation anddocumentation which isreasonably necessary tofullyevaluate eachclaim.EachOwner shallbefully responsible forpayment infullofeachclaimwhichdoesnotexceedthethenapplicable

anyclaimprovideallinformation anddocumentation which isreasonably necessary tofullyevaluate eachclaim.EachOwner shallbefully responsible forpayment infullofeachclaimwhichdoesnotexceedthethenapplicable deductible. Determinations bytheBoardastothevalidity ofanyclaimastoamountor otherwise, andastoanyothermatterspertaining tothisSectionarefinalandconclusive.

6.07.4: Unavailable Coverage~ Additional RulesandRegulation. Neither the Association noritsRelated Partiesareliableforfailuretoobtainanyinsurance coverage ortootherwise complywithanyotherprovisions oftheArticleVIregarding sameifsuch failureisduetounavailability ortoexcessive costsasdetermined inthesolegoodfaith opinion oftheBoard,orforanyotherreasonbeyondthereasonable controloftheBoard.

TheBoardisspecifically authorized fromtimetotimetoadoptandamendpolicies, procedures andanyotherRulesandRegulations tomorefullyeffectuate thepurposes and intentoftheprovisions ofthisSection6.07.

SECTION 6.08: Condemnation IfatanytimealloranypartoftheCommunity Properties istaken(orconveyed inlieuof andunderthreatofcondemnation bytheAssociation actingontheapproval oftheOwners ora majority ofLotsthencontained withintheSubdivision) byanyauthority havingthepowerof condemnation oreminent domain, anyawardcompensation ordamages mustbepaidtothe Association astrusteeforallOwners. Theboardhastheexclusive righttoactonbehalfofthe Association withrespecttothenegotiation andlitigation ofthetakingorcondemnation issues affecting suchCommunity Properties. TheAssociation shallgivetimelynoticeoftheexistence ofsuchproceedings toallOwners andtheirmortgagees, ifany.Theexpense ofparticipation in suchproceedings shallbecommon expenses payable fromtheMaintenance Fund.TheOwners may,byvoteoftheOwners ofseventy-five percent(75%)ormoreofallLots,agreeto

ortgagees, ifany.Theexpense ofparticipation in suchproceedings shallbecommon expenses payable fromtheMaintenance Fund.TheOwners may,byvoteoftheOwners ofseventy-five percent(75%)ormoreofallLots,agreeto distribute theproceeds ofanycondemnation ortakingbyeminent domain, toeachOwnerand theirmortgagee, ifany,astheirinterestmayappear.IntheeventtheOwners donotsoagree, suchproceeds mustbeaddedtothefundsoftheAssociation, andtheAssociation shalldecideon whether ornottoreplaceorrestore, asfaraspossible, theCommunity Properties sotakenor damaged. Ifcondemnation proceeds areinsufficient toreplaceorrestoreanylossordamage, the Association maylevyaspecialassessment asprovided forinSection 5.05ofthisDeclaration.

ARTICLE VII. USERESTRICTIONS SECTION 7.01: Residential Use:GroupinHomes:Treatment Facilities 7.01.1: General. EachandeveryLotisherebyrestricted tosinglefamily residential useonly.Noresidence maybeoccupied bymorethanonesinglefamily.

7.01.2: NoBusiness. Professional. Commercial orManufacturing Use.No business, professional, commercial ormanufacturing usemaybemadeofanyLotorany 37 improvement locatedthereon,eventhoughsuchbusiness, professional, commercial or manufacturing usebesubordinate orincidenttouseofthepremises asaresidence, and regardless ofwhether ornotdoneforprofitorremuneration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, asinglefamilyresidence maybeusedformaintenance ofapersonal professional library,keepingofpersonalorprofessional recordsoraccounts, orhandling personal business orprofessional telephone caBs,orformaintenance ofonehomeoffice, butifandonlyifsuchbusiness activity(i)doesnotinvolveuseofanypartofthe applicable Lot,orresidence orotherbuilding orimprovement thereon,byanyPerson otherthantheOwnerortheOwner's tenant(butnotboth),noon-siteemployees are

business activity(i)doesnotinvolveuseofanypartofthe applicable Lot,orresidence orotherbuilding orimprovement thereon,byanyPerson otherthantheOwnerortheOwner's tenant(butnotboth),noon-siteemployees are otherwise permitted, andthepublicisnotinvited,permitted orallowedtoentertheLotto conductanybusiness thereon,(ii)isnotdetectable bysight,soundorsmellfromoutside theresidence, andthereisnootherexternal evidence thereof(including signs, advertising, orcontactsinpersonattheresidence withclientsorcustomers), (iii)doesnot involvethestorageofanyequipment, materials ordevicesotherthanasconsistent with operation ofasmallhomeoffice,andinalleventswhicharenothazardous anddonot constitute anytypeofthreattohealthorsafetyorothernuisance, (iv)complies withall applicable Cityordinances (including Cityordinances), andwithanyothergovernmental laws,rules,regulations andpermitting orlicensing requirements applicable tosame,(v) isconsistent withtheresidential character oftheSubdivision, and(vi)doesnotcauseany annoyance orunreasonable inconvenience toOwnersoroccupants ofareaLotsorany Community Properties.

7.01.3:Residential UseOnly.Withoutlimitation oftheforegoing, asusedinthis Declaration theterm"residential use"shallbeconstrued toprohibittheuseofanyLotor theresidence thereonforapartment housesorothertypeofdwelling designed formulti­ familydwelling, oruse,fororoperation ofaboarding orrooming houseorresidence for transients, ortheuseofanypermitted outbuilding asanapartment orresidential living quarters.

7.01.4: SingleFamilyDefined. AsusedinthisDeclaration theterm"single family"meanseither:(i)husbandandwife,theirdependent childrenandtheirdependent parents,grandparents, grandchildren, brothersandsisterswhoaremaintaining acommon household andwhoaremembers ofasinglefamilyrelatedbyblood,marriage or

ndandwife,theirdependent childrenandtheirdependent parents,grandparents, grandchildren, brothersandsisterswhoaremaintaining acommon household andwhoaremembers ofasinglefamilyrelatedbyblood,marriage or adoption; or(ii)oneormorenaturalpersonsnotsorelatedbutwhoaremaintaining a common household inasinglefamilyresidence onanonprofit, noncommercial basis withacommon kitchenanddiningarea;and(Hi)thebonafidedomestic servants of either."Dependent children" and"dependent parents, grandparents, grandchildren, brothersandsisters"meanssuchrelatives whodonotmaintain aseparateresidence and arenotabletomaintain aseparateresidence.

7.01.5:Maximum Occupancy. Inadditiontothelimitations abovesetforth,in noeventmayasinglefamilyresidence beoccupied bymorepersonsthantheproductof thetotalnumber ofbonafidebedrooms contained inthesinglefamilyresidence multiplied bytwoplusone.Thenumberofbonafidebedrooms isbasedonthesingle familyresidence asoriginally constructed, plusanyadditional bedroom(s) whichmay thereafter beaddedwhichhavebeenspecifically approved bytheACCfor~uchuse,if 38 any.

7.01.6: GroupHomes:DavCareCenter:Treatment Facilities. Tothefullest extentallowedbylaw,noLotoranypartofthesinglefamilyresidence thereonmaybe usedfortheoperation ofagrouphome,half-way house,day-care center,rehabilitation center,treatment facility,orresidence ofunrelated individuals whoareengaging in, undertaking, orparticipating inanygroupliving,rehabilitation; treatment, therapy, or trainingwithrespecttoprevious orcontinuing criminalactivities orconvictions, alleged criminal activities, alcoholordrugdependency, physicalormentalhandicaps orillness, orothersimilarmatters.Theforegoing doesnotincludea"community home"established andmaintained pursuant toandinstrictcompliance withChapter123oftheTexasHealth

ndency, physicalormentalhandicaps orillness, orothersimilarmatters.Theforegoing doesnotincludea"community home"established andmaintained pursuant toandinstrictcompliance withChapter123oftheTexasHealth andSafetyCode,andallapplicable governmental licensing requirements, rulesand regulations. Itisnottheintentofthisprovision toexcludefromaLotanyindividual who isauthorized tosoremainbyanystateorfederallaw.Ifitisfoundthatthisdefinition is inviolation ofanylaw,thenthisprovision shallbeinterpreted tobeasrestrictive as possibletopreserve asmuchoftheoriginalprovision asallowedbylaw.

SECTION 7.02: Pets.AnimalsandLivestock 7.02.1:Permitted Pets:Leashing Required. Noanimals, hogs,horses,livestock orpoultryofanykindmayberaised,bred,keptormaintained onanyLotatanytime except"Permitted Pets"whicharedogs,catsorotherusualhousehold pets.Notmore thantwoPermitted PetsareallowedperLotunlessauthorized inwritingbytheBoardor applicable RulesandRegulations, andnoPermitted Petsmayberaised,bred,keptor maintained forcommercial purposes. SubjecttoSection7.04,theforegoing limitation on thenumberofPermitted Petsdoesnotapplytohamsters, smallbirds,fishorother constantly cagedanimalswhicharecontinuously keptcompletely withinaresidence, nor shallitapplytorequiretheremovalofanylitterborntoaPermitted Petpriortothetime thattheanimalsinsuchlitterarethreemonthsold.AllPermitted Petsmustbekeptona leashorotherwise maintained underthecontroloftheirownerwhennotmaintained inan enclosed yardfromwhichthePermitted Petcannotescape.TheBoardmayadoptRules andRegulations tofurtherregulatePermitted Pets,including withoutlimitation tofurther specifytypesofusualhousehold petstobeincluded orexcluded asPermitted Pets, regulations astonumberorotherwise applicable tocagedanimalsandareasoutsidea

mitted Pets,including withoutlimitation tofurther specifytypesofusualhousehold petstobeincluded orexcluded asPermitted Pets, regulations astonumberorotherwise applicable tocagedanimalsandareasoutsidea residence and/oranenclosed yardintheSubdivision wherePermitted Petsarepermitted orfromwhichtheyareexcluded. NOPETSOFANYKINDAREPERMITTED UPONANY COMMUNITY PROPERTIES EXCEPT TOTHEEXTENT OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PERMITTED BYAPPLICABLE RULESANDREGULATIONS ANDTHENONLYIN STRICTCOMPLIANCE THEREWITH, ANDEXCEPT ASTOLEGITIMATE SEEING-EYE DOGS.

7.02.2:Removal. Astoanyanimalsorlivestock notpermitted bythisSection, andastoanyPermitted Petwhichisallowedtoroamfree,orwhichinthesoleopinionof theBoardmakeobjectionable noise,orconstitute anuisance, annoyance or inconvenience totheOwnersoroccupants ofotherLots,theCommunity Properties or anyproperty locatedadjacent toorinthevicinityoftheSubdivision, orwhichis 39 otherwise raised,bred,keptormaintained inviolation ofthisDeclaration orapplicable RulesandRegulations, theBoardmaycauseanysuchanimal,livestock orPermitted Pet toberemoved fromtheSubdivision andmayprohibit thereturnofanysuchPermitted PettotheSubdivision. Removal asaforesaid willbeatthesoleexpense ofthe responsible OwnerorOwner's tenantandwithout liability ofanykindwhatsoever tothe Association, including theACC,theirRelated Parties, oranyPersonwhichtheBoard maydirecttoremoveanysuchanimal,livestock orPennitted Pet.

SECTION 7.03: Vehic1es: Parking 7.03.1: Prohibited Vehicles. Noboat,mobilehome,trailer,boatrigging, truck largerthanathree-quarter tonpick-up, recreational vehicle, bus,unused vehicle, inoperable vehicle ofanykind(including anyvehiclerequiring samewhichdoesnot havebothacurrentandvalidlicenseplateandcurrentandvalidstateinspection sticker),

p, recreational vehicle, bus,unused vehicle, inoperable vehicle ofanykind(including anyvehiclerequiring samewhichdoesnot havebothacurrentandvalidlicenseplateandcurrentandvalidstateinspection sticker), andnounsightly vehicleasdetermined inthesaleopinion oftheBoard,maybeparked, storedorkeptatanytime withintheSubdivision, oronanydriveway oruponanyLot unlesssuchvehicleisstoredcompletely withinagarage.

7.03.2: Prohibited Parking -General. Novehicleofanykindmaybeparked, stored,orotherwise permitted toremainatanytime(i)ongrassoranyothersimilar portionofanyLotorotherplacewithintheSubdivision notintended customarily foruse forparking ofvehicles, or(H)inaslantedordiagonal manneracrossanydriveway or otherdesignated parking space,orinanyothermannerotherthanasiscustomary forthe typeofparking spacebeingused,or(Hi)insuchmanner astoobstruct orimpede sidewalk, Common Driveorstreetaccessorusage,orinsuchmannerthatanypartofthe vehicleextends intoanypartofanystreetorcommon drive.NoOwnerorresident is permitted toparkorstoreanyvehicleonthelotofanotherOwnerorresident.

7.03.3: Occupant Vehicle; GuestParking.

(a):THEPROVISIONS OFTHISSECTION APPLY TOPERMITTED VEHICLES ASTOEACHLOTWHICH AREOWNED AND/OR OPERATED BY(I) ANYSINGLE FAMILY MEMBER OFTHERESIDENTS OFEACHLOT,AND(II) ANYOTHER PERSON VISITING ORSTAYING ATTHELOTWHOPARKSTHE VEHICLE WITHIN THESUBDIVISION ATANYTIMEMORETHANTHREE DAYSINANYWEEKORMORETHANFIVEDAYSINANYCONSECUTIVE THIRTY DAYPERIOD ("OCCUPANT VEHICLES"). OCCUPANT VEHICLES MAY BEPARKED ONLYINTHEGARAGE OFTHERESIDENCE ATWHICH THE OPERATOR THEREOF RESIDES, ORUPONTHEPRIVATE DRIVEWAY TOTHE GARAGE FORSAIDRESIDENCE, IFANY.PARKING UPONAPRIVATE DRIVEWAY ASAFORESAID ISPERMITTED ONLYIFTHEDRIVEWAY ISOF SUFFICIENT SIZETHATTHEENTIRE OCCUPANT VEHICLE CANBEPARKED

S, ORUPONTHEPRIVATE DRIVEWAY TOTHE GARAGE FORSAIDRESIDENCE, IFANY.PARKING UPONAPRIVATE DRIVEWAY ASAFORESAID ISPERMITTED ONLYIFTHEDRIVEWAY ISOF SUFFICIENT SIZETHATTHEENTIRE OCCUPANT VEHICLE CANBEPARKED WHOLLY WITHIN THEPRIVATE DRIVEWAY. PARKING OFOCCUPANT VEHICLES ATANYTIMEATANYLOCATION INTHESUBDIVISION EXCEPT INACCORDANCE WITHFOREGOING. INCLUDING PARKING OFOCCUPANT VEHICLES UPONANYSTREET ORCOMMON DRIVE WITHIN THE 40 SUBDIVISION. ISSTRICTLY PROHIBITED. THEBOARD MAY(BUTISNOT OBLIGATED TO)ADOPT RULESANDREGULATIONS TOPERMIT PARKING OFOCCUPANT VEHICLES UPONSTREET ORCOMMON DRIVEWAY WITHIN THESUBDIVISION TOTHEEXTENT ITDEEMS APPROPRIATE TO ACCOMMODATE UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES ORALLEVIA TEUNDUE HARDSHIP.

(b):EITHER ZEROORVERYLIMITED AREAORAREAS WILLBE PROVIDED FORGUEST PARKING WITHIN THESUBDIVISION. UNLESS PERMITTED BYAPPLICABLE RULESANDREGULATIONS. GUESTPARKING UPONANYSTREET WITHIN THESUBDlVlSION ISALSOPROHIBITED.

GUESTS MAYPARKINTHEDRIVEWAY OFTHELOTTHEGUEST IS VISITING.

7.03.4: RepairofVehicles Noworkonanyvehicle withintheSubdivision, including onanystreet,oronanyCommunity Properties, oronanyLot,maybe performed atanytimeotherthantemporary emergency repairsorotherworkrequired in ordertopromptly remove aninoperable ordisabled vehiclefromtheSubdivision orto storesuchvehiclecompletely withinagarage.

7.03.5: Vehicle Defined. AsusedinthisSection, "vehicle" meansadevicein,on, orbywhichapersonorproperty maybetransported, including anoperable orinoperable automobile, truck,motorcycle, recreational vehicle, trailer,andsuchotherdevices as fromtimetotimespecified byapplicable RulesandRegulations.

7.03.6: Presumptive Violations. Repairs orotherworkextended overaperiod exceeding eighthoursisconclusively presumed nottobe"temporary". Anyvehicleis

metotimespecified byapplicable RulesandRegulations.

7.03.6: Presumptive Violations. Repairs orotherworkextended overaperiod exceeding eighthoursisconclusively presumed nottobe"temporary". Anyvehicleis conclusively presumed tobe"unused" or"inoperable" ifthevehicle hasnotbeen operated outsidetheSubdivision forsevenormoreconsecutive daysorthevehiclehas notbeenoperated outsidetheSubdivision morethantwiceinanyfourteen dayperiod.

Theprovisions hereofdonotprejudice therightoftheAssociation tootherwise establish aviolation. Theforegoing provisions donotapplytoanyvehiclecompletely stored withinagarage.TheBoardmaygrantreasonable exceptions inwritingtotheforegoing uponreceiptofwrittenrequestfromanOwnerortheirtenant.

7.03.7: Towing. TheBoardoritsdesignated representative maycauseany vehiclewhichisparked, storedormaintained inviolation ofthisDeclaration orother Governing Documents, orinviolation ofanyordinance, statuteorothergovernmental regulation, toberemoved fromtheSubdivision toanyvehiclestoragefacilitywithin HarrisCounty, Texasatthesalecostandexpense ofthePersonowning suchvehicle (whether ornotsuchPersonisanOwner) and/ortheOwnerastowhomsuchPersonisa tenant,visitor, guest,inviteeorotherRelated Party.Anysuchremoval maybein accordance withanyapplicable statuteorordinance, including Chapter 684oftheTexas Transportation Code,asamended.

41 7.03.8: LIMITATION OFLIABILITY. DECLARANT, THEASSOCIATION, THEBOARD, THEIRRELATED PARTIES, ANDANYPERSON REMOVING ANY VEHICLE ASHEREIN PROVIDED (THE"INDEMNITIES ")HAVENOLIABILITY WHATSOEVER INCONSEQUENCE OFREMOVAL OFANYVEHICLE AS HEREIN PROVIDED. THEPERSON OWNING EACH TOWED VEHICLE (WHETHER ORNOTSUCHPERSON ISANOWNER) ANDTHEOWNER AND OWNER'S TENANT ASTOWHOM SUCHPERSON ISAVISITOR, GUEST, INVITEE, OROTHER RELATED PARTY, SHALL HOLD ALLSUCH

OVIDED. THEPERSON OWNING EACH TOWED VEHICLE (WHETHER ORNOTSUCHPERSON ISANOWNER) ANDTHEOWNER AND OWNER'S TENANT ASTOWHOM SUCHPERSON ISAVISITOR, GUEST, INVITEE, OROTHER RELATED PARTY, SHALL HOLD ALLSUCH INDEMNITIES HARMLESS FROMANYANDALLCLAIMS, SUITS, ACTIONS, LIABILITIES ORDAMAGES ARISING, DIRECTLY ORINDIRECTLY, ASRESULT OFSUCHREMOVAL. THEPROVISIONS HEREOF ARECUMULATIVE OFTHE PROVISIONS OFSECTION 3.06.

SECTION 7.04: Nuisance: Unsightly orUnkempt Conditions 7.04.1: General. Itisthecontinuing responsibility ofeachOwnertopreventthe development ofanyunclean, unhealthy, unsightly, orunkempt condition onsuchOwner's Lot.NoLotmaybeused,inwholeorinpart,forthestorageofanyproperty orthingthat willcausesuchLottoappeartobeinanunclean oruntidycondition; orthatwillbe obnoxious totheeye.Nohobbies oractivities whichwillcausedisorderly, unsightly, or unkempt conditions, including without limitation theassembly ordisassembly ofor repairworkonmotorvehicles orothermechanical devices, maybeperformed withinthe Subdivision. Theremaynotbemaintained anyplants,animals, devices, thing,useor activities ofanysortwhichinanywayisnoxious, dangerous, unsightly, unpleasant, orof anatureasmaydiminish ordestroytheenjoyment oftheresidents oftheSubdivision.

7.04.2: Nuisance orAnnoyance. Nosubstance; thing,ormaterial maybekept uponanyLotthatwillemitfoulorobnoxious odors,orthatwillcauseanynoiseorother condition thatwillormightdisturbthepeace,quiet,comfort, orserenity oftheoccupants ofsurrounding property. Nonoxious oroffensive tradeoractivity maybecarriedon uponanyLot,normayanything bedonethereon tending tocauseembarrassment, discomfort; annoyance, oranuisance toanyresidents oftheSubdivision ortoanyPerson usinganyproperty adjacent totheLot.Nospirituous, vinous, malt,medicated bitters,

ethereon tending tocauseembarrassment, discomfort; annoyance, oranuisance toanyresidents oftheSubdivision ortoanyPerson usinganyproperty adjacent totheLot.Nospirituous, vinous, malt,medicated bitters, alcohol, drugsorotherintoxicants maybesoldorofferedforsaleonanypartofanyLot oranyotherplacewithintheSubdivision. NoLotoranypartthereofmaybeusedforany immoral orillegalpurposes.

7.04.3: Pollutants: Hazardous Materials. Without limitation ofanyother provisions ofthisSection, noOwnerortenant,andRelated Partiesofeither,shalldump grassclippings; leavesorotherdebris,detergents, petroleum products, fertilizers, orother pollutants orpotentially hazardous ortoxicsubstances, inanysewersystem, water system, drainage ditch,stream,pondorlakewithintheSubdivision, ordoanythingor maintain orpermitanycondition inviolation ofapplicable environmental, toxicor hazardous wasteorsimilarlaws,rulesorregulations. Storage ofgasoline, heatingor otherfuels,orofanyhazardous ortoxicmaterials uponanyLotisstrictlyprohibited (exceptthatuptofivegallonsoffuelmaybestoreduponaLotforemergency purposes 42 andoperation oflawnmowersandsimilartoolsorequipment ifproperly keptandstored inasafeandnon-hazardous manner). THEFOREGOING DOESNOTPLACEUPON DECLARANT, THEASSOCIATION, THEACCORANYOFTHEIRRELATED PARTIES ANYOBLIGATION FORENFORCEMENT OFANYAPPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL, TOXIC ORHAZARDOUS WASTE ORSIMILAR LAWS, RULESORREGULATIONS.

7.04.4:SoundDevices: Excessive Noise.Noexteriorspeaker,horn,whistle,ben orothersounddeviceshallbelocated,placedoruseduponanyLotorimprovement thereon. Theforegoing shallnotapplytofireorsecuritydevicesusedexclusively for suchpurpose; provided, suchdevicesmustbeinstalledsuchasnottobevisiblefromany streetandotherwise inasinconspicuous amanneraspossible. Nostereo,television,

pplytofireorsecuritydevicesusedexclusively for suchpurpose; provided, suchdevicesmustbeinstalledsuchasnottobevisiblefromany streetandotherwise inasinconspicuous amanneraspossible. Nostereo,television, speaker, horn,whistle,bellorothersounddeviceshallbeoperated within,andnoother soundemitting activity(suchaspracticeofaband,excessively loudsocialgatherings and similaractivities) shallbeconducted withinaresidence, garageorotherstructure which isaudibleoutsidetheLotlinesoftheapplicable residence, garageorotherstructure, or whichisotherwise anannoyance ornuisance toanyotherresidents asdetermined inthe saleopinionoftheBoard.

7.04.5:Authority toCure.Uponthegoodfaithdetermination oftheBoardthata violation ofthisSectionexists,theBoardmayafterwrittennotice,takesuchactionsasit deemsnecessary toabatetheviolation atthesalecostandexpense oftheviolating Ownerand,ifapplicable, theirtenantandwithoutliabilityfortrespassorotherwise.

SECTION 7.05: SepticTanks Noseptictank,privatewaterwellorsimilarprivatesewageorwatersystemispermitted uponanyLot SECTION 7.06: Disposal ofTrash Notrash,rubbish,garbage, manure,debrisoroffensive materialofanykindmaybekept orallowedtoremainonanyLot,normayanyLotbeusedormaintained asadumping ground forsuchmaterials. Noincinerator maybemaintained onanyportionoftheSubdivision, and disposal ofanymaterials byincineration withintheSubdivision isstrictlyprohibited. Alltrash andsimilarmattertobedisposed ofmustbeplacedinanareaadequately screened byplanting orfencingfrompublicvieworwithinagarageexceptwhenplacedforregularpickupasherein provided. Equipment usedforthetemporary storageand/ordisposalofsuchmaterial priorto removal mustbekeptinacleanandsanitarycondition, andmustcomplywithallapplicable

eptwhenplacedforregularpickupasherein provided. Equipment usedforthetemporary storageand/ordisposalofsuchmaterial priorto removal mustbekeptinacleanandsanitarycondition, andmustcomplywithallapplicable federal,state,county,municipal orothergovernmental lawsandregulations. Allsuchprohibited mattermustberemoved fromeachLotatregularintervals ifnotremoved orremovable bya regulargarbageandsanitation service.Trashandgarbageforpickupbyaregularservicemustbe placedinsuchareaorareasastheBoardmayfromtimetotimedirect,orastheapplicable garbageandsanitation serviceorprovider mayrequire;provided trashandgarbagemaynotbe placedforpickupearlierthaneight(8)hourspriortoascheduled pickupday,andallreceptacles therefore andanyremaining trashandgarbage mustberemoved fromthepickupsiteby midnight ofthepickupday.Anyoftheforegoing provisions maybemodified. addedtoor 43 deletedbyapplicable RulesandRegulations.

SECTION 7.07: Permitted HoursforConstruction Activity Exceptasisreasonably necessary forinitialconstruction ofaresidence onaLot,orinthe caseofanEmergency, outsideconstruction workornoisyinteriorconstruction workispermitted onlyasfollows:(i)astoinitialconstruction ofaresidence uponaLot,onlybetweenthehoursof 6a.m.to8p.m.,MondaythroughFriday,7a.m.to6p.m.onSaturday and10a.m.to6p.m.on Sunday, and(ii)inallothercases,notonanylegalholidayorSunday,andotherwise only betweenthehoursof7:00a.m.to7:00p.m.,MondaythroughFriday,and9;00a.m.to6:00p.m.

onSaturdays.

SECTION 7.08: Building Materials NoLotshallbeusedforthestorageofanymaterials whatsoever, exceptthatmaterial usedintheconstruction ofimprovements erecteduponanyLotmaybeplaceduponsuchLotas provided inSection4.07.Undernocircumstances shallbuilding materials beplacedorstoredon anystreetorwalkway oruponanyCommunity Properties exceptasexpressly authorized in

onanyLotmaybeplaceduponsuchLotas provided inSection4.07.Undernocircumstances shallbuilding materials beplacedorstoredon anystreetorwalkway oruponanyCommunity Properties exceptasexpressly authorized in writingbytheBoard.

SECTION 7.09: Outdoor Cooking Outdoor cookingshallbepermitted onanyLotonlyinequipment especially constructed forsame,andonlyinsuchmannerasnottocreateahazardoffireorinjurytopersonsor property. Outdoor cooking isprohibited uponCommunity Properties unlessauthorized bythe Board.Alloutdoorcooking equipment shallbeproperly maintained, andshallbestoredinan areascreened frompublicviewwhennotinuse.TheBoardmayenactRulesandRegulations specifically prohibiting outdoorcookinganyplacewithintheSubdivision oruponanyLot,or otherwise restricting orregulating outdoorcooking.

SECTION 7.10:Fireanns andFireworks Prohibited. Theuseoffireanns inthe Subdivision isstrictlyprohibited. Thetern"firearms" includes withoutlimitation "B-B"guns, pelletguns,andsmallorlargefirearmsofalltypesFireworks ofanytypearestrictlyprohibited atanyplacewithintheSubdivision.

SECTION 7.11:Basketball Goals.Nobasketball goalsorbackboards maybemounted onagarageoronapole,orotherwise erectedormaintained uponanyLot,withouttheprior writtenapproval oftheACC.

SECTION 7.12:Clotheslines. Nooutsideclotheslines shallbeconstructed or maintained onanyLotorCommunity Properties, norshallanyotheroutsidedryingofclothesbe pennitted.

SECTION 7.13:Timesharing Prohibited. NoLotmaybemadesubjecttoanytypeof timesharing, fraction-sharing orsimilarprogramwhereby therighttoexclusive useoftheLotor thesinglefamilyresidence thereonrotatesamongmembers oftheprogramonafixed,floatingor othertimeschedule.

44 SECTION 7.14:Electronic SignalDevices. TheBoardmayrequireregistration ofthe

sive useoftheLotor thesinglefamilyresidence thereonrotatesamongmembers oftheprogramonafixed,floatingor othertimeschedule.

44 SECTION 7.14:Electronic SignalDevices. TheBoardmayrequireregistration ofthe frequencies ofanyelectronic signaldevicessuchasgaragedooropeners, fenceopeners,remote controls forlightsorotherelectronic deviceswiththeBoard.Ifsorequired andintheeventa similarfrequency isalreadyregistered withtheBoard,theBoardhastherighttorequirethelater registering usertochangetheirproposed frequency. TheBoardwillattempttocoordinate such frequencies sothatoneuser'selectronic deviceswillnotinterferewiththedevicesofotherusers.

SECTION 7.15:Leases.

7.15.1:Restrictions. NoLotmaybeleasedotherthanforuseasasinglefamily residence ashereinprovided anddefined.NoOwnermayleaseaLotandattendant useof theresidence andimprovements thereonfortransient orhotelpurposes. NoOwnermay leaselessthananentireLotandattendant useoftheresidence andimprovements thereon.Allleases:(i)mustbeinwriting;and(ii)arespecifically subjectinallrespects toallprovisions ofthisDeclaration andallotherGoverning Documents (whether ornot expressly statedinthelease),andanyfailurebylesseetocomplywiththisDeclaration or anyotherGoverning Documents willbeadefaultunderthelease.

7.15.2: JointandSeveralLiabilities. Lessor(s) andlessee(s) arejointlyand severally liablefortheobservance andperformance ofallofthetermsandprovisions of thisDeclaration andallotherGoverning Documents, including withoutlimitation joint andseveralliabilityforalldamages, costsandexpenses resulting fromanyviolation, by either,orbytheirrespective RelatedParties,allfinesandassessments imposed hereby andwithrespecttoallotherrightsandremedies regarding enforcement ofthis Declaration andallotherGoverning Documents.

n, by either,orbytheirrespective RelatedParties,allfinesandassessments imposed hereby andwithrespecttoallotherrightsandremedies regarding enforcement ofthis Declaration andallotherGoverning Documents.

7.15.3: Surrender ofUseofCommunity Prooerties bvLessor(s). Duringall periodsoftimeduringwhichaLotisoccupied bylessee(s), lessor(s) automatically surrender alloflessors'rightsasanOwnertotheuseofalloftheCommunity Properties untosuchlessee(s), including withoutlimitation allrightsofuseofrecreational facilities.

Theprovisions ofthisSectiondonotimpairthevotingrightsofthelessor(s), therightto inspecttheleasedpremises ortheexerciseofanyotherrightsorremedies customarily reservedfortheprotection oflessor(s).

SECTION 7.16: Unoccupied Residences TheOwnerofaLotwithanunoccupied residence, including anymortgagee in possession andanymortgagee obtaining titletoaLotbyforeclosure orbyanydeedorother arrangement inlieuofforeclosure, isliableforfullobservance andperformance ofalltermsand conditions ofthisDeclaration andallotherGoverning Documents, including inparticular but withoutlimitation: (i)propermaintenance oftheLotandallimprovements thereon;(ii)securing oftheunoccupied residence, including fastening ofwindows andlockingofallentryandgarage doors,andmaintenance ofappropriate curtainsorotherpermitted window coversinorderto preventunauthorized entryoruse;and(iii)suchothermaintenance asrequired toavoidan appearance ofabandonment orotherunsightly orunkempt appearance.

45 SECTION 7.17:Undeveloped Lots.TheOwnerofanyLotuponwhichasinglefamily residence hasnotbeenconstructed mustmaintain suchLotinneat,sanitary andattractive condition andinaccordance withotherapplicable provisions ofthisDeclaration andother Governing Documents, including withoutlimitation, periodicandregularremoval oftrashand

inneat,sanitary andattractive condition andinaccordance withotherapplicable provisions ofthisDeclaration andother Governing Documents, including withoutlimitation, periodicandregularremoval oftrashand debristherefromandmowing ofgrassandothervegetation thereonasnecessary toprevent growthtomorethaneightinches(8")inheight.

SECTION 7.18:GarageUsage.Noportionofanygaragemaybedivertedtoanyuse otherthantheparkingofvehiclesandothergenerally accepted andcustomary usageofagarage.

Inparticular butnotinlimitation oftheforegoing, noportionofanygaragemaybeusedasa residence oragameroom,orforanysimilaruseaslivingquarters. Garagedoorsmustbekeptin aclosedpositionwhenthegarageareaisnotbeingactivelyused.

SECTION 7.19:MineralProduction. Nodrilling,development operations, refining, quarrying orminingoperations ofanykindshallbepermitted uponanyLot,norshalloilwells, tanks,tunnels, mineralexcavation orshaftsbepermitted uponanyLot.Noderrickorother structure designed foruseinboringforoilornaturalgasshallbepermitted uponanyLot.

SECTION 7.20:RulesandRegulations. TheBoardisherebyspecifically authorized to promulgate, amend,modifyanddeletesuchreasonable RulesandRegulations applicable tothe operation, useandoccupancy oftheSubdivision, including allLotsandCommunity Properties, astheBoardmayfromtimetotimedeembeneficial totheSubdivision. Suchauthority includes butisnotlimitedto:(i)therighttolimit,inadditiontotheprovisions ofSection7.03,thetype andsizeofvehicles permitted withintheSubdivision, trafficandparkingregulations, speed limits(otherthanonpublicstreetsotherwise regulated bytheCityorothergovernmental authority), andothertrafficcontrolprocedures, andthemaximum permissible noiselevelsof vehicleswithintheSubdivision; (ii)procedures andreasonable restrictions andlimitations onthe

tyorothergovernmental authority), andothertrafficcontrolprocedures, andthemaximum permissible noiselevelsof vehicleswithintheSubdivision; (ii)procedures andreasonable restrictions andlimitations onthe right.touseCommunity Properties; and(iii)allprocedural andsubstantive aspectsforthe establishment, levy,collection andpayment offinesforanyviolations oftheGoverning Documents. RulesandRegulations areofequaldignitywithandmaybeenforceable inthesame mannerastheprovisions ofthisDeclaration; provided: 7.20.1:RulesandRegulations maynotbeenactedretroactively (exceptthatif anyactivityissubsequently coveredbyRulesandRegulations andsuchactivityceases afterenactment oftheRulesandRegulations covering same,thentheRulesand Regulations willapplytotheactivitythereafter); 7.20.2:RulesandRegulations maynotbeincompatible withtheprovisions of thisDeclaration; and 7.20.3: Exceptasotherwise hereinprovided, RulesandRegulations willnot becomeeffective untilthirtydaysafternoticethereofisgiventoallOwnersorsuchlater dateasstatedinthenotice(certification bytheAssociation thatpropernoticewasgiven inaccordance withthisSectiontobeconclusive absentproofoffraud).

46 ARTICLE VIII. ARCHITECTURAL RESTRICTIONS SECTION 8.01: TypeofResidence 8.01.1: SingleFamilyResidence. Nobuilding otherthanonesinglefamily residence nottoexceedthreestorieswhichistobeoccupied asaresidence byonesingle family,anappurtenant garageandsuchoutbuildings ifandasmaybeapproved inwriting bytheACCmaybeconstructed, placedorpermitted toremainoneachLot.

8.01.2:Garages andGarageDoors.Allsinglefamilyresidences musthavean enclosed attached ordetached minimum twocarparkinggarage.Eachsuchgaragemust containaminimum ofTltreehundred (300)squarefeetofinteriorfloorspace.The garagemustbearchitecturally similarandcompatible totheappurtenant residence,

ched minimum twocarparkinggarage.Eachsuchgaragemust containaminimum ofTltreehundred (300)squarefeetofinteriorfloorspace.The garagemustbearchitecturally similarandcompatible totheappurtenant residence, including theroofinglineandappearance. Exceptforporte-cocheres, carportsonLotsare prohibited. Allgaragesmustbeenclosed withpermanent wallsandtheirfrontsenclosed withstandard typeoverhead doorscustomarily usedinthebuilding industry which garagedoorsmustbemaintained ingoodworking orderatalltimes.ANY REPLACEMENT GARAGE DOORMUSTBEOFEQUAL ORBETTER QUALITY ANDSUBSTANTIALL YTHESAMEDESIGN ASTHEGARAGE DOORFOR GARAGE ASORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED, ANDMUSTBEPAINTED TO MATCH THECOLOR SCHEME OFTHERESIDENCE ASORIGINALL Y CONSTRUCTED ORASUBSEQUENT COLOR SCHEME WHICH HASBEEN APPROVED INWRITING BYTHEACC.Exceptforinteriormodifications ofagarage whollyconsistent withitsuseasagarageandwhichdonotaltertheuseorexterior appearance ofthegarageasoriginally constructed, nomodification oftheinterioror exterior ofanygarageasoriginally constructed ispermitted withoutpriorwritten approval oftheACC.GARAGE DOORSMUSTBEKEPTCLOSED ATALLTIMES EXCEPT FORENTRY ANDEXITOFVEHICLES ORDURING BRIEFPERIODS WHEN THEGARAGE ISBEING ACTIVELY USEDFORCUSTOMARY PURPOSES.

8.01.3:NewConstruction andContinued Maintenance Required. Allresidences, buildings andstructures mustbeofnewconstruction, andnoresidence, building or structure maybemovedfromanotherlocationtoanyLotwithoutpriorwrittenapproval oftheACC.Allresidences, buildings andstructures mustbekeptingoodrepair,mustbe painted(asapplicable) whennecessary topreserve theirattractiveness andmust otherwise bemaintained insuchmannerastoobtainandmaintain Prevailing Community Standards.

8.01.4:Tents.MobileHomesandTemporary Structures. Notent,shack,mobile

ary topreserve theirattractiveness andmust otherwise bemaintained insuchmannerastoobtainandmaintain Prevailing Community Standards.

8.01.4:Tents.MobileHomesandTemporary Structures. Notent,shack,mobile home,orotherstructure ofatemporary natureshallbeplaceduponanyLotorelsewhere intheSubdivision. Theforegoing prohibition doesnotapplytorestricttheconstruction orinstallation ofasingleutilityorsimilaroutbuilding tobepermanently locatedonaLot, provided itreceives thepriorapproval oftheACC.Inaddition, partytentsorsimilar temporary structures maybeerectedforalimitedperiodoftimeforspecialeventswith priorwrittenapproval oftheACe.

47 SECTION 8.02: LivingAreaRequirements Allsinglefamilyresidences, exclusive ofporches, garages, andothernon-airconditioned spacemustcontain notlessthantwelvehundred (1,200) squarefeet.Limitations onthe maximum building squarefootcoverage ("Coverage") permitted perLotaresetoutasfollows onthePlat: LotNo.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 SECTION 8.03:Coverage 1,255 1,348 1,261 1,174 1,174 1,174 1,1741,174 2,331 1,659 2,407 Location ofResidence: ZeroLotLineOption 8.03.1: Location-General. Nosinglefamilyresidence maybelocateduponany Lotexceptinaccordance withbuilding setbacklinesshownonanyapplicable Plat,oras established bythisDeclaration orapplicable requirements oftheCity.Subject tothe foregoing, nopartofanyresidence orgarageshallbelocatednearerthanthreefeettoany otherresidence orgarage.Forthepurposes ofthisSection, eaves,roofoverhangs, steps, fireplace, chimneys, baywindows, unroofed terraces andsimilar architectural detail whichisapartofapermitted residence orgarageshallnotbeconsidered aspartofa residence orgarage. Unlessotherwise approved inwriting bytheACC,eachmain residence mustfacethefrontbuilding line.

tural detail whichisapartofapermitted residence orgarageshallnotbeconsidered aspartofa residence orgarage. Unlessotherwise approved inwriting bytheACC,eachmain residence mustfacethefrontbuilding line.

8.03.2: ZeroLotLineODtion. SubjecttoSection 8.03.1,Declarant andonly Declarant maylocateorapprove location ofonewallofasinglefamilyresidence or garageonorwithinonefootofaninteriorsideLotlineofanadjacent Lot.

8.03.3: ZeroLotLineWalls.A"ZeroLotLineWall"meansanyouterwallofa singlefamilyresidence orgaragewhichislocatedthreefeetorlessfromtheouterwallof anadjacent residence. Nowindows withasillheightbelowsixfeetabovethefloormay beplacedinaZeroLotLineWallexceptforopaqueglassandglassbricksasmaybe approved bytheACC,andloremergency egressasmayberequired bylaw.Noexterior objects, including without limitation, electrical panels;ventsandplumbing cleanouts, maybeplacedinorattached toaZeroLotLineWall;provided, oneexterior waterhose typefaucetmaybeplacedtherein.

48 SECTION 8.04: Construction Standards 8.04.1:Applicabili1:y. Exceptasmaybeotherwise authorized inwritingbythe ACCandinaddition toallotherapplicable requirements ofthisDeclaration andother Governing Documents, initialconstruction ofallsinglefamilyresidences and appurtenant structures mustbeinaccordance with,andsuchresidences andappurtenant structures mustthereafter bemaintained totheextentapplicable inaccordance with,the provisions ofthisSection8.04.

8.04.2:Maximum PeriodforCompletion ofConstruction. Uponcommencement ofconstruction ofasinglefamilyresidence, theworkthereonmustbeprosecuted diligently totheendthatthesamewillnotremaininapartlyfinished condition any longerthanreasonably necessary forcompletion thereof.Inanyeventconstruction must besubstantially completed withinsixmonthsafterpouringoftheslabforasinglefamily

notremaininapartlyfinished condition any longerthanreasonably necessary forcompletion thereof.Inanyeventconstruction must besubstantially completed withinsixmonthsafterpouringoftheslabforasinglefamily residence. Theforegoing periodwillbeextended intheeventofandonlyfortheduration ofdelaysduetostrikes,war,actsofGodorothergoodcausesbeyondthereasonable controloftheBuilderorOwnerasdetermined insoleopinionoftheACe.

8.04.3:NewConstruction Materials Required. Onlynewconstruction materials (exceptforusedbrickifapproved bytheACC)maybeused.

8.04.4: StorageofMaterials: Clean-Up. Nobuilding materials ofanykindor character shallbeplacedorstoreduponanyLotmorethanthirtydaysbeforeconstruction iscommenced. Exceptasotherwise permitted bytheACC,allmaterials permitted tobe placedonaLotshallbeplacedwithintheboundaries oftheLot.Uponcompletion of construction, anyunusedmaterials shallbepromptly removed fromtheLotandthe Subdivision andinanyeventnotlaterthanthirtydaysafterconstruction iscompleted.

8.04.5: Landscaping. Allinitiallandscaping installed onanyLotmustbein accordance withtheplansandspecifications therefore approved bytheACC.

8.04.6:Driveways. EachLotmustcontainadriveway orothermeanSofingress andegressforvehiclesfromthegaragetotheabuttingdriveorstreet.AUdriveways must beconstructed ofconcrete orconcrete pavers,orasotherwise approved bytheACC.All driveways whichcrossanydrainage ditchorotherdrainage devicemustbeconstructed to keepthedrainage ditchorotherdrainage deviceclearofobstructions tooperation and maintenance, andinaccordance withapplicable provisions ofSection8.04.8regarding drainage andrequirements oftheCity.Theprovisions ofSection 9.03regarding encroachments appliestodriveway approaches andinturns.DRlVEW AYAPPROACHES ANDIN-TURNS ASTOEACHLOTMAY(ANDPROBABLY WILL)ENCROACH ASTO

nage andrequirements oftheCity.Theprovisions ofSection 9.03regarding encroachments appliestodriveway approaches andinturns.DRlVEW AYAPPROACHES ANDIN-TURNS ASTOEACHLOTMAY(ANDPROBABLY WILL)ENCROACH ASTO THEADJOINING LOT.Primarydriveway accesstoeachLotshallbeasshownonthe recorded Plat.

8.04.7: Exterior Materials. Theexteriorwallareasofeachresidence mustbe coveredsuchthateither(i)notlessthanfifty-one percent(51%)oftheexteriorwallarea oftheresidence, or(ii)allofthefirstfloorfrontandsideexteriorwallareasofthe residence, excluding ineithercasegables,windows anddooropenings, arebrick,stone, 49 stucco,hardi-plank orequivalent. Theremainder oftheexteriorwallareasofthe residence maybeconstructed ofwoodorcomposite siding.TheACCisexpressly authorized topermituseofothermaterials orotherwise modifytheforegoing requirements fromtimetotimebyArchitectural Guidelines orasotherwise expressly approved.

8.04.8:Drainaf?:e.

(a):Drainage Devices. DuringtheDevelopment PeriodDeclarant is herebyspecifically authorized toexcavate asnecessary forandtoestablish, construct andmaintain drainage swales,erosioncontrolsystemsandsuchother thingsanddevices(hereinreferredtoas"Drainage Devices") upon,over,across orunderanypartoftheSubdivision, including anyLot,asDeclarant deems appropriate toproperly maintain andcontrolwaterdrainage anderosion.

Declarant mayalsoauthorize anyBuilderoftheinitialsinglefamilyresidence on anyLottoestablish, construct andmaintain Drainage Devices asaforesaid.

Declarant herebyreservesforitselfandauthorized buildersablanketeasement upon,over,underandacrosstheSubdivision, including eachLot,forpurposes of establishment, construction andmaintenance ofDrainage Devicesasaforesaid; provided, sucheasement maynotbeexercised andnoDrainage Devicemaybe

erandacrosstheSubdivision, including eachLot,forpurposes of establishment, construction andmaintenance ofDrainage Devicesasaforesaid; provided, sucheasement maynotbeexercised andnoDrainage Devicemaybe established, constructed ormaintained inanymannerastoencroach uponthe foundation oranyotherpartofanysinglefamilyresidence oritsappurtenant garage.Declarant maydesignate anyDrainage DevicesaspartoftheSubdivision Facilities inwhichcasesameshallbemaintained bytheAssociation. Otherwise, allDrainage Devicesshallbemaintained bytheOwnersashereafter provided.

THEFOREGOING SHALLNOTBECONSTRUED TOOBLIGATE DECLARANT ORANYAUTHORIZED BUILDER TOESTABLISH, CONSTRUCT ORMAINTAIN ANYDRAINAGE DEVICES OFANYTYPEORKINDWHATSOEVER, ANDANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY ORIMPLICATION ASTOSAMEISHEREBY SPECIFICALL YDISCLAIMED.

(b):OwnerObligations. Onceestablished andforsolongascontinued maintenance thereofisreasonably necessary, allDrainage Devicesshallremain unobstructed, andshallbeproperly maintained byeachOwnerofeachLotto whichsamepertains. EachOwnermustrefrainfrompermitting anyconstruction, gradingandanyotherwork,actoractivityuponsuchOwner'sLotwhichwould obstruct, alter,divert,impedeorimpairtheproperfunctioning ofanyDrainage Device.Inaddition, eachOwnermustperform suchwork,actoractivities and installandmaintain suchDrainage Devices (i)asisreasonably necessary to preventsofaraspractical drainage fromtheOwner'sLottoanyotherLot,other thandrainage alongestablished swalesandalongdrainage patternsasestablished byDeclarant duringtheDevelopment PeriodortheACethereafter, and(ii)as neededtomaintain sofaraspractical positivedrainage awayfromthefoundation oftheresidence locatedupontheOwner's Lot.Without limitation ofthe foregoing, noOwnermayplaceorpermitplacement ofanyflowerbedorother

edtomaintain sofaraspractical positivedrainage awayfromthefoundation oftheresidence locatedupontheOwner's Lot.Without limitation ofthe foregoing, noOwnermayplaceorpermitplacement ofanyflowerbedorother landscaping, oranyotherstructure orthingalongornearanyLotlinewhich 50 wouldobstruct, alter,divert,impede. orimpairdrainage alonganyLotlinewithin anyswaleorotherwise withindrainage patterns asestablished byDeclarant duringtheDevelopment PeriodorbytheACCthereafter. Toobtainandmaintain properdrainage, including asrequired bythisSection. and/oraschanging circumstances mayrequire, theArchitectural Control Committee ishereby specifically authorized torequireanyOwnertoconstruct, installandmaintain suchguttersandlordownspouts. drains,drainage linesandanyotherDrainage Devices astheACCdetermines, andlortoremoveanyobstruction, thingordevice orceaseanyactivity, eitheruponinitialconstruction ofanyresidence orother improvement, oratanytimethereafter thatcircumstances reasonably require.

8.04.9: GarageHeight. Nogaragemayexceedinheightthedwelling towhichit isappurtenant.

8.04.10: PaintinR: ofFrameConstruction. Nostructure ofanykindorcharacter whichincorporates frameconstruction ontheexterior maybeerectedonanyLotunless suchstructure receives atleasttwocoatsofpaintatthetimeofconstruction orthe exterior isredwood orcedarmaterial.

8.04.11: RoofMaterials. Roofsofallresidences mustbeconstructed sothatthe exposed material isslate,tile,ordimensional/architectural typecomposition shingles, or suchothermaterial whichiscompatible inqualityandappearance totheforegoing as maybeapproved inwritingbytheACC.Woodshingles ofanytypeareprohibited on anyresidence. building orstructure.

8.04.12: GuttersandDownspouts. Adequate guttering mustbeinstalled around

ce totheforegoing as maybeapproved inwritingbytheACC.Woodshingles ofanytypeareprohibited on anyresidence. building orstructure.

8.04.12: GuttersandDownspouts. Adequate guttering mustbeinstalled around rooflinesanddownspouts mustbeinstalled topromote drainage inaccordance with Section8.04.8.

8.04.13: Pre-Fabricated HomesProhibited. Nomobilehomes,modular homes.

manufactured homeorsimilar pre-fabricated residential structures ofanykindis permitted uponanyLot.

8.04.14: Mailboxes. Totheextentmailserviceisprovided inmailbox banksas permitted bySection 9.06.2oftheDeclaration, Owners mustexclusively usetheir assigned mailbox therein andshallstrictly comply withallapplicable rulesand regulations oftheUnitedStatesPostalService andtheAssociation. Otherwise, one mailbox mustbemaintained atalltimesuponeachLot,andthemailbox mustbeproperly maintained atalltimestoaccommodate regularreception ofmailinaccordance with applicable rulesandregulations oftheUnitedStatesPostalService andtheAssociation.

Installation andanysubsequent modification ofamailbox andpostorotherhousing for sameoneachLotmustbeapproved bytheACC.Allmailboxes mustbeeithermounted onablackmetalpostwith"ablackpaintedfinish(orasotherwise approved), orinstalled inamailbox typehousing constructed ofbrickwhichmatches theapplicable residence, asapproved bytheACe.Allmailboxes, andthemounting postorhousing forsame, 51 mustbeproperly maintained atalltimes,including maintenance asneededtoavoidany leaningorlisting,periodic cleaning andpainting, and,asneeded,repairorreplacement of damaged ordeteriorated mailboxes, postsand/orhousing.

8.04.15: Compliance WithLaws.Allconstruction ofanysinglefamilyresidence mustbeincompliance withapplicable governmental laws,ordinances andregulations,

ged ordeteriorated mailboxes, postsand/orhousing.

8.04.15: Compliance WithLaws.Allconstruction ofanysinglefamilyresidence mustbeincompliance withapplicable governmental laws,ordinances andregulations, including applicable building codesorpermitorlicensing requirements.

SECTION 8.05: MetalBuildings orStructures Prohibited Subject toSections 8.06and11.07,nometalbuildings ofanykindarepermitted anywhere withintheSubdivision. Theforegoing shallnotprohibit incorporation ofmetal components inpermitted buildings (suchasstairsandstuds)asapproved bytheACC.

SECTION 8.06: Temporary Structures: SalesOffice Temporary buildings orstructures shallnotbepermitted onanyLot;provided, theBoard maypermit(andshallnotunreasonably withhold ordelayapproval for)temporary toilet facilities, salesandconstruction officesandstorage areastobeusedinconnection withthe construction andsaleofresidences atsuchlocations astheBoardmaydirect,andmayauthorize usageofgarages assalesofficesduringtheDevelopment Period.Duringalltimeswhenagarage isusedasasalesoffice,asaforesaid, theremustbepostedaconspicuous signinsuchgarage advising prospective purchasers thattheareamustbereconverted toandthereafter maintained as agarageuponthesaleoftheLot.Atthetimeofthesaleofaresidence, anygarageappurtenant toanyresidence usedforsalespurposes musthavebeenreconverted toagarage.

SECTION 8.07: LotRe-subdivision orCombination Unlessapproved byDeclarant inwriting, noLotasoriginally conveyed byDeclarant to anyPerson, including aBuilder, maythereafter besubdivided orcombined withanyotherLot, ortheboundaries thereofotherwise changed.

SECTION 8.08: Window andDoorGlassCovers Glassinwindows, doorsandothersimilaropenings mustbemaintained asinstalled duringoriginal construction exceptasotherwise permitted inwritingbytheACC.Glassfilmand

SECTION 8.08: Window andDoorGlassCovers Glassinwindows, doorsandothersimilaropenings mustbemaintained asinstalled duringoriginal construction exceptasotherwise permitted inwritingbytheACC.Glassfilmand similartinting,andaluminum foilandsimilarreflective materials, areinalleventsprohibited for useasacoverforanywindow ordoor;provided, factorytintedglassmaybeapproved bythe ACe.Onlyblinds,curtains ordrapeswhicharewhiteoroff-white arepermitted unlessprior writtenapproval oftheACCisobtained.

SECTION 8.09: LotLineFences.WallsandHedges 8.09.1: Definitions. Asusedinthissection(i)"LotLineFencing" meansanyand allfencesandfreestanding fencetypewalls,gateposts, hedgesandplanters, whenever andwherever locatedonanyLot,and(ij)"hedge" meansarowofbushes, shrubsand similarplantswhich,atnaturalmaturity, willexceedthreefeet(3')inheightandhave 52 sufficiently densefoliageastopresentavisualandphysical barriersubstantially similar toafence.

8.09.2: ACCApproval Required: NoLotLineFencing maybeconstructed, placedormaintained onanyLotwithoutpriorwrittenapproval oftheACC.

8.09.3:GeneralRequirements: Unlessawrittenvariance isobtained fromthe ACe,allLotLineFencingmustcomplywiththefollowing: (a):NoLotLineFencingmaybemorethansixfeetinheight.

(b):AllLotLineFencing(otherthanhedges)mustbeconstructed of redwood orcedar,ornamental iron,brickormasonry, orcombinations thereof,as approved bytheACC.

(c):NOCHAINLINKTYPEFENCING OFANYTYPEISPERMITTED ON ANYLOT.

(d):NOLOTLINEFENCING SHALL BEERECTED ORMAINTAINED NEARER TOTHEFRONT BUILDING SETBACK LINETHANTHEPLANE OF THEFRONT EXTERIOR WALLOFTHERESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE ONSUCH LOTWHICH ISFURTHERMOST FROMTHEFRONTBUILDING SETBACK LINE.

(e)Notwithstanding anything contained hereintothecontrary, anyfence orwallshallbelocatedatleasttwofeet(2')fromtheproperty linealongthe

ONSUCH LOTWHICH ISFURTHERMOST FROMTHEFRONTBUILDING SETBACK LINE.

(e)Notwithstanding anything contained hereintothecontrary, anyfence orwallshallbelocatedatleasttwofeet(2')fromtheproperty linealongthe collector streetorlocalstreet.Thisareashallbeplantedandmaintained with landscaping.

8.09.4:Ownership andMaintenance. Ownership ofaULotLineFencingpasses withtitletotheLot.AllLotLineFencingmustbecontinuously maintained inaneatand attractive condition, ingoodrepairandotherwise astoobtainandmaintain Prevailing Community Standards. Theobligation forandcostofmaintenance andrepairshallbethe jointresponsibility ofadjoining Ownersinthecaseofsharedfencingasprovided in Section6.02,andotherwise theresponsibility oftheOwneruponwhoseLotthefencing islocated.

SECTION 8.10: Antennas andSatelliteDishSystems Noexteriorantennas, aerials,satellitedishes,orotherapparatus forthereception of television, radio,satelliteorothersignalsofanykindshallbeplaced,allowed, ormaintained uponanyportionoftheProperty, including anyhomesite, whichisvisiblefromanystreet, common areaorotherLotunlessitisimpossible toreceivesignalsfromsaidlocation. Inthat eventthereceiving devicemaybeplacedinavisiblelocationasapproved bytheARC.The ARCmayrequireasmuchscreening aspossible whilenotsubstantially interfering with reception. TheDeclarant and/ortheAssociation shallhavetheright,withoutobligation, toerect 53 orinstallanaerial,satellitedish,masterantenna, cablesystem,orotherapparatus forthe transmission oftelevision, radio,satelliteorothersignalsforthebenefitofalloraportionofthe Property. Nosatellitedishesshallbepermitted whicharelargerthanone(1)meterindiameter.

Nobroadcast antennamastmayexceedtheheightofthecenterridgeoftheroofline. No Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service("MMDS") antennamastmayexceedtheheightof

whicharelargerthanone(1)meterindiameter.

Nobroadcast antennamastmayexceedtheheightofthecenterridgeoftheroofline. No Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service("MMDS") antennamastmayexceedtheheightof twelvefeet(12')abovethecenterridgeoftheroofline. Noexteriorantennas, aerials,satellite dishes,orotherapparatus shallbepermitted whichtransmittelevision, radio,satelliteorother signalsofanykindshallbeplaced,allowed, ormaintained uponanyportionoftheProperty.

TheDeclarant bypromulgating thissectionisnotattempting toviolatetheTelecommunications Actof1996("theAct"),asmaybeamended fromtimetotime.Thissectionshallbeinterpreted tobeasrestrictive aspossiblewhilenotviolating theAct.Intheeventthatitisimpossible to receiveasignalfromanon·visible location, theinstallation ofantennas shallbesubjecttoRules andRegulations whichmaybepromulgated bytheAssociation settingoutpreferred alternate locations forantennas.

SECTION 8.1]: Signs 8.11.1:General. Nosigns,billboards, posters,banners. pennants oradvertising devicesofanykind,including withoutlimitation business, professional, promotional or institutional signs,arepermitted onanyLot,oruponanyresidence, orwithinany residence ifvisiblefromtheexterioroftheresidence, orwithintheSubdivision without thepriorwrittenconsentoftheACCexceptasotherwise provided inthisSection.The BoardorACCmayremoveorcausetoberemoved anysign,billboard, poster,banner, pennant oradvertising deviceofanykindwhichisnotapproved asaforesaid oris otherwise prohibited underthisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents andmay disposeofsameasdebriswithoutliabilityfortrespassconversion orotherwise.

8.11.2:Prohibited Signs.NOSIGNISPERMITTED ONANYAREAOF THESUBDIVISION WITHIN THEFIRSTmIRTY-SIX (36)MONTHS AFTER RECORDING OFTHISDECLARATION EXCEPT FORSIGNSOFTHEDEVELOPER

trespassconversion orotherwise.

8.11.2:Prohibited Signs.NOSIGNISPERMITTED ONANYAREAOF THESUBDIVISION WITHIN THEFIRSTmIRTY-SIX (36)MONTHS AFTER RECORDING OFTHISDECLARATION EXCEPT FORSIGNSOFTHEDEVELOPER ANDBUILDER. Nosignispermitted whichisvulgar,obscene orotherwise patently offensive topersonsofordinary sensibilities. Permitted signsmustbeprofessionally printedandprepared, andmustbeproperly installed andmaintained, toavoidunsightly appearance. Thegoodfaithdetermination oftheBoardorACCastoanyoftheforegoing isfinal.Nosignispermitted tobelargerthanfoursquarefeet.Nosignmaybe illuminated. NosignmaybeplacedonanyLotcloserthantenfeetfromanystreetorany sideorbackLotline,orwithinanytrafficsightlineareaasdefinedinSection 8.14.No Owner;Owner'stenantortheirRelatedParties,ispermitted toplaceanysignonanother Owner'sLotoruponanyCommunity Properties. Distressed, foreclosures andbankruptcy references arespecifically prohibited.

8.11.3:Permitted Signs.Totheextentrequiredbylaworinanyeventuponprior approval oftheACe,butsubjecttoapplicable provisions ofSection8.11.2,eachOwner ispermitted toplaceupon(andonlyupon)suchOwner'sLot(i)onesignadvertising the particular Lotonwhichthesignislocatedforsaleorforrent;butonlyduringperiodsof timewhentheLotisinfactforsaleorforrent,and(ii)"political signs"whereby such 54 Ownerispromoting apoliticalcandidate, partyorissue.Exceptasotherwise approved by theACC,nomorethantwopolitical signsarepennitted perLot,andpolitical signs regarding anyelectionorvotemaynotbeplacedonanyLotmorethanforty-fivedays beforetheelection orvoteandmustberemoved withinfivedaysaftertheelectionor vote.TheACCmayalsoreasonably regulatetheperiod(s) oftimepoliticalsignswhich donotpertaintoanelectionorvotemaybepennitted. Declarant ortheACCmay(but

oteandmustberemoved withinfivedaysaftertheelectionor vote.TheACCmayalsoreasonably regulatetheperiod(s) oftimepoliticalsignswhich donotpertaintoanelectionorvotemaybepennitted. Declarant ortheACCmay(but arenotobligated to)allowbuilderswithintheSubdivision toconstruct andmaintain such signs,billboards, banners, pennants, andadvertising devicesasarecustomary in connection withthesaleofnewlyconstructed residential dwellings. Stickers shallbe permitted uponwindows anddoorsforthe"ChildFind"program orasimilarprogram sponsored byalocalpoliceandlorlocalfiredepartment.

SECTION 8.12: TreeRemoval Nolivingtreewithatrunkdiameter ofsixinchesorgreatershallbecutdownorremoved fromanyLotwithoutthepriorwrittenapproval oftheACCexceptfortreeswithinthefootprint ofasinglefamilyresidence tobeconstructed ontheLotorwithinfivefeetthereofDeador damaged treeswhichmaycreateahazardtoproperty orpersonswithintheSubdivision mustbe promptly removed orrepairedattheOwner'sexpense.

SECTION 8.13: TrafficSightLineAreas Nofence,wall,hedge,tree,shrubplantingoranyotherthingordevicewhichobstructs sightlinesatelevations betweentwoandeightfeet(2'&8')aboveastreetshallbepermitted on anycomerLotwithinthetriangular areaformedbythetwo(2)boundary linesthereofabutting thestreetandalineconnecting thematpointstwenty-five feet(251)fromtheirintersection, or withinthetriangular areaformedbytheboundary lineabutting astreet,theedgelineofany driveway pavement andalineconnecting thematpointstenfeet(10')fromtheirintersection.

OwnersofLotTwo(2)areadvisedthatlocatedatthesoutheast cornerofLotTwo(2)there existsafifteenfoot(15')square"visibility triangle" shownonthePlatwhichmaynotbe obstructed withanyfenceorotherimprovement.

SECTION 8.14: Utility.Lil$hting. andEnergvFacilities

st cornerofLotTwo(2)there existsafifteenfoot(15')square"visibility triangle" shownonthePlatwhichmaynotbe obstructed withanyfenceorotherimprovement.

SECTION 8.14: Utility.Lil$hting. andEnergvFacilities 8.14.1: Maintenance OfUtilitiesRequired. Allutilityservicesintended tobe provided toeachsinglefamilyresidence asoriginally constructed, including without limitation water,sewage,electricandgasservices, mustbemaintained bytheOwnerat alltimeswhenaresidence isoccupied.

8.14.2:PrivateUtilityLines.Allelectrical, telephone andotherutilitylinesand facilities whicharelocatedonaLotandwhicharenotownedandmaintained bya governmental entityorautilitycompany mustbeinstalledunderground unlessotherwise approved inwritingbytheACe,andmustbemaintained atalltimesbytheOwnerofthe Lotuponwhichsameislocated.

8.14.3:AirConditioners. Exceptasapproved bytheACe,nowindow, wallor exteriorroofmounted typeairconditioners orheatingunits,oranypartthereof,andno 55 airconditioners orheatingunits,oranypartthereof, whichisvisiblefromanystreetwill bepermitted.

8.14.4: Disposal Units. Eachkitchen inasinglefamilyresidence mustbe equipped withagarbage disposal unit,andsamemustatalltimesbekeptingood working orderandserviceable condition.

8.14.5: Exterior Lighting. Excepting customary Christmas lighting, anyexterior lighting ofaresidence orLotmustbeapproved bytheACCinaccordance withArticle IV.Noexterior lighting (including Christmas lighting) maybedirected outsideproperty linesoftheLotuponwhichsameislocated. Alllighting fixtures (except Christmas lighting) mustbecompatible instyleanddesigntotheresidence wherelocated.

Christmas lighting andrelateddecorations andornamentation maybedisplayed between November 15andJanuary 10,andtheACCmayinparticular instances orthrough

ible instyleanddesigntotheresidence wherelocated.

Christmas lighting andrelateddecorations andornamentation maybedisplayed between November 15andJanuary 10,andtheACCmayinparticular instances orthrough Architectural Guidelines and/orrulesandregulations, permitotherholiday lighting, decorations andornamentation (allofwhichforpurposes ofthisSectionarereferred toas "Christmas lighting"); provided, theACCisauthorized tofullyregulate allChristmas lighting inparticular instances orbyArchitectural Guidelines, andlorrulesand regulations, toavoidanyannoyance, nuisance, orunsightly condition orappearance as determined inthesoleopinion oftheACC.

8.14.6: SolarandOtherEnergyDevices. Nosolarenergycollector panelsor attendant hardware orothersimilarequipment ispermitted uponanyportion ofthe Subdivision, including anyLotand/orresidence locatedthereon, withoutthepriorwritten consent oftheACe.Anysuchinstallation shallbeinharmony withthedesignofthe residence, andsuchthatthedeviceisnotvisiblefromanystreet.Windmills, wind generators andotherapparatus forgenerating powerfromthewindareprohibited.

SECTION 8.15: Pools Above-ground poolsofeverykindareprohibited uponanyLot.In-ground poolsmaynot beinstalled exceptwiththepriorwrittenconsentandapproval oftheACCobtained asprovided inArticleIV.

SECTION 8.16: Artificial Vegetation. Exterior Sculpture. andSimilarItems Artificial vegetation, exterior sculpture, fountains, flagsandtemporary flagpoles (excepting stateandUnitedStatesflagsmaintained andexhibited inaccordance withapplicable Architectural Guidelines and/orrulesandregulations), birdhouses, birdbaths andother decorative embellishments orsimilaritemsareprohibited atanylocation uponaLotwhichis visiblefromanystreetoratgroundlevelfromanotherLotexceptwiththepriorwrittenapproval

), birdhouses, birdbaths andother decorative embellishments orsimilaritemsareprohibited atanylocation uponaLotwhichis visiblefromanystreetoratgroundlevelfromanotherLotexceptwiththepriorwrittenapproval oftheACCobtained asprovided inArticleIV.

SECTION 8.17: Irrigation Nosprinkler orirrigation systems ofanytypewhichdrawuponwaterfromcreeks, streams, rivers,lakes,ponds,canalsorotherground orsurface watersshallbeinstalled, 56 constructed oroperated uponanyLotorelsewhere intheSubdivision. Privateirrigation wellsare prohibited uponanyLot.Sprinkler andirrigation systemsinstalledasSubdivision Facilities will bemaintained bytheAssociation. Noothersprinkler orirrigation systemmaybeinstalled upon anyLotorelsewhere intheSubdivision exceptwiththepriorwrittenconsentandapproval ofthe ACCobtained asprovided inArticleIV.

SECTION 8.18: Excavation ThediggingofdirtortheremovalqfanydirtfromanyLotisexpressly prohibited except uponwrittenapproval oftheACCasmaybenecessary inconjunction withthelandscaping ofor construction onsuchLot.

SECTION 8.19 SharedCommon Drivewav ThePlat,assamehasbeenormayberevised,showsasixteenfoot(16')wideshared driveway (hereinreferredtoasthe"SharedCommon Driveway"). TheDeclarant and/orthe Association isherebygrantedaneasement fortherighttoinstall,place,maintain, repair (including reserves), andcontroltheappearance oftheSharedCommon Driveway. TheShared Common Driveway shallbetheresponsibility oftheAssociation tomaintain, repairandreplace if,as,andwhensuchmaintenance, repairorreplacement (including reserves) isneededas determined intheBoard'ssolediscretion. EachLotwithintheSubdivision, according tothe Plat,shallincludeapproximately one-half (1/2)thewidthoftheSharedCommon Driveway adjacent tooneormoreLotlinesofeachLot.SuchSharedCommon Driveway shallbedeemed

chLotwithintheSubdivision, according tothe Plat,shallincludeapproximately one-half (1/2)thewidthoftheSharedCommon Driveway adjacent tooneormoreLotlinesofeachLot.SuchSharedCommon Driveway shallbedeemed animprovement oftheCommunity Property andshallbemaintained asacommon expense.

Notwithstanding anything contained hereintothecontrary, eachOwnershallbeliablefor anydamagethatOwnerorthatOwner's occupant, tenant,guestand/orinvitee,maycausetothe SharedCommon Driveway. TheAssociation and/ortheDeclarant, forsolongastheDeclarant ownsproperty thatisormaybesubjected tothisDeclaration, afternoticeandanopportunity to beheardasmayberequired bylawsettingforththeactionintended tobetakenbythe Association, shallhavetherightbutnottheobligation, throughitsagent,contractors and/or employees, torepairandrestorethedamagecausedbysaidOwner,orthatOwner's occupant, tenant,guestand/orinvitee,totheSharedCommon Driveway atsaidOwner's expense. Neither theAssociation noritsagents,contractors, oremployees shallbeliable,andareexpressly relieved fromanyliability, fortrespassorothertortinconnection withtheperformance ofthe saidrepairandrestoration worktotheSharedCommon Driveway. Thecostofsuchrepairand restoration workshallbethepersonal obligation oftheOwnerwhocausedthedamageandshall becomepartoftheAssessment payablebysaidOwnerandsecuredbythelienretained inthe Declaration.

ThereisherebyreservedforthebenefitofeachLotanditsOwners,eachoccupant ofany Lotandeachtenant,guestandinviteeofanOwner,including, without limitation, law enforcement officersofHarrisCounty,Texas,theStateofTexas,otherofficiallawenforcement bodies,andfiredepartment officialsandfireprotection personnel, vehiclesandequipment and agentsandemployees oftheDeclarant andtheAssociation, asapplicable, andtheirsuccessors

therofficiallawenforcement bodies,andfiredepartment officialsandfireprotection personnel, vehiclesandequipment and agentsandemployees oftheDeclarant andtheAssociation, asapplicable, andtheirsuccessors andassignsanon-exclusive easement appurtenant (hereinthe"Shared Common Driveway Easement") upon,across,andovertheSharedCommon Driveway foringresstoandegressto 57 andfromtheSubdivision, andforotherrelatedresidential usesuponsaidSharedCommon Driveway. SaidSharedCommon Driveway Easement shallrunwiththeland.

EachOwnerandoccupant ofanyLotandeachtenant,guestandinviteeofanOwner,as applicable~ acknowledges andunderstands thattheAssociation, itsBoardofDirectors, Declarant oranysuccessor declarant arenotinsurersandthateachOwnerandoccupant ofanyLotand eachtenant,guestandinviteeofanyOwnerassumesallrisksforlossordamagetopersons,and furtheracknowledges thattheAssociation, itsBoardofDirectors, Declarant oranysuccessor declarant havemadenorepresentations orwarranties norhasanyOwner,occupant, tenant,guest orinviteerelieduponanyrepresentations orwarranties, expressed orimpliedastothesafetyof theSharedCommon Driveway. EachOwnerandoccupant ofanyLotandeachtenant,guestand inviteeofanOwnerherebyagreestoindemnify andholdharmless theAssociation, itsBoardof Directors, Declarant oranysuccessor declarant foralllossordamagetopersonswhoenterupon theSharedCommon Driveway.

OwnersofLotsshalltakecareandshallnotpermitanytrash,fertilizers, chemicals, petroleum products, environmental hazardsoranyotherforeignmatterstoexistorremainonthe SharedCommon Driveway, whichexistence shallbedeemedanuisance. AnyOwnerpermitting orcausingsuchnuisance shallindemnify andholdharmless theAssociation forallcostsofclean upandremediation necessary torestoretheSharedCommon Driveway toitscondition immediately priortosaidnuisance.

ting orcausingsuchnuisance shallindemnify andholdharmless theAssociation forallcostsofclean upandremediation necessary torestoretheSharedCommon Driveway toitscondition immediately priortosaidnuisance.

Notwithstanding theforegoing, theAssociation, andtheDeclarant (forsolongasthe Declarant ownsproperty thatisormaybesubjected tothisDeclaration) mayuseandregulatethe useoftheSharedCommon Driveway foranypurposedeemedappropriate bytheBoardor Declarant, subjecttothetermsofanyeasement affecting suchuse.Owners furthergrantan easement totheDeclarant andtheAssociation foranyincidental noise,inconvenience, ortraffic whichmayoccurinthenormaluse,maintenance, andrepairoftheSharedCommon Driveway.

SECTION 9.01:ARTICLE IX.

Incorporation ofEasementsEASEMENTS Alleasements, dedications, limitations, restrictions andreservations shownonanyPlat andallvalidlyexistinggrantsanddedications ofeasements andrelatedrightsheretofore madeor hereafter established ashereinprovided affecting theSubdivision oranyLotsandfiledinthe OfficialPublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texas,areincorporated hereinby reference andmadeapartofthisDeclaration forallpurposes asiffullysetforthherein,andshall beconstrued asbeingadoptedineachandeverycontract, deedorconveyance executed ortobe executed byanyPersoncovering anyportionoftheSubdivision, including anyLot.Intheevent ofanyconflictbetween anyoftheforegoing filedafterthedateoffilingofthisDeclaration and anyprovisions ofthisDeclaration, theprovisions ofthisDeclaration control.Theforegoing shall notbeconstrued asinanymannergivingeffecttoanyinstrument ofrecordotherthanin accordance withtheinstrument andapplicable law.

58 SECTION 9.02:Owner'sEasements forUseandEnjoyment EveryOwnerofaLothasarightandeasement ofingressandegress,useandenjoyment

strument ofrecordotherthanin accordance withtheinstrument andapplicable law.

58 SECTION 9.02:Owner'sEasements forUseandEnjoyment EveryOwnerofaLothasarightandeasement ofingressandegress,useandenjoyment inandtotheCommunity Properties whichisappurtenant toandpasseswiththetitletotheLot, subjecttothefollowing provisions: 9.02.1:UsageControl. TheBoardhasacontinuing right,butnottheobligation, to:(i)establish, install,maintain, operateandregulateagateorgatesand,devices,and procedures asitmaydetermine; (ii)issue,chargefor,andrequireasacondition ofentry totheSubdivision and/orCommunity Properties suchidentification cards,passes,keys, orsimilardevicesastheBoardmayfromtimetotimedetermine; (iii)limitthenumberof guestsofLotOwnersandtheirtenantswhomayusetheCommunity Properties; (iv) providefortheexclusive useandenjoyment ofspecificportions oftheCommunity Properties atcertaindesignated timesbyanOwner,hisfamily,andtheOwner'stenant, andtheguestsorinviteesofeither;and(v)chargereasonable admission andotherfees fortheuseofanyportionoftheCommunity Properties, including anySubdivision Facilities.

9.02.2: Suspension ofUsageRights.TheBoardhasacontinuing right,upon noticeandopportunity tobeheard,tosuspendtherightofanOwner,andtheOwner's tenant,andtheRelatedPartiesofeither,tousealloranypartoftheCommunity Properties and/orSubdivision Facilities foranybreach,violation orinfraction ofthis Declaration orotherGoverning Documents untilallsuchbreaches, violations and infractions arecured.Theprovisions ofthisSectionmaynotbeconstrued topermitany limitation ofingressoregresstoorfromanyLot.

SECTION 9.03: Easements forEncroachment andOverhang Intheeventofencroachment byanybuilding, structure orotherimprovement, including withoutlimitation, anyportionofanyroadway, walkway, parkingarea,driveway, waterline,

sements forEncroachment andOverhang Intheeventofencroachment byanybuilding, structure orotherimprovement, including withoutlimitation, anyportionofanyroadway, walkway, parkingarea,driveway, waterline, sewerline,utilityline,sprinkler system,building steps,fences,fIreplaces, chimneys, bay windows andsimilararchitectural details,paving,driveway approaches andinturns,decking, footings, piers,piles,gradebeamsandsimilarimprovements, whichencroachment originates duringoriginalconstruction orresultsatanytimefromsettlingorshifting, onorintoany adjoining LotoronorintotheCommunity Properties, notmorethanthirtyinches(30")fromany pointonthecommon lotline("Encroachment"), itshallbedeemedthattheOwneroftheLot encroached upon(orinto)ortheAssociation (asthecasemaybe)hasgrantedaperpetual easement forcontinuing maintenance anduseofsuchencroaching improvements, andfor maintenance, repairorreplacement thereofifperformed insubstantial compliance withthe original construction, over,above,under,andupontheadjoining, encroached uponLot(or Community Property) foradistanceco-existent withtheEncroachment. An"Encroachment" as aforesaid includes, withoutlimitation, overhead encroachments andoverhangs ofwalls,roofsor otherpartofanybuildingorstructure, andencroachments whicharecompletely underground. In addition, anysuchEncroachment ispermitted toextendoveranyotherwise applicable setback lineuptothirtyinches(30")whentheEncroachment originates duringoriginalconstruction or resultsatanytimefromsettlingorshiftingasaforesaid. Theterm"original construction" asused 59 inthisSectionmeansconstruction, placement ormodification ofimprovements whichoccurs through"completion oftheinitialsale"ofaLotasthatphraseisdefinedinSection11.03.

SECTION 9.04: Owners' AccessEasement

inthisSectionmeansconstruction, placement ormodification ofimprovements whichoccurs through"completion oftheinitialsale"ofaLotasthatphraseisdefinedinSection11.03.

SECTION 9.04: Owners' AccessEasement 9.04.1:Defined. EachLotandtheCommunity Properties aresubjecttoanon­ exclusive accesseasement fortheconstruction, maintenance, repairandreplacement of improvements locateduponanyadjacent Lot(the"Accessing Lot")forusagebyan Accessing LotOwneroroccupant, ortheiragentsoremployees. TheLotorCommunity Properties beingaccessed ishereinreferredtoasthe"Easement Lot".Thisaccess easement areaontheEasement Lot(the"AccessArea")consistsofastripofland abuttingthenearestboundary lineoftheAccessing Lotofnotlessthanthreefeetnor morethansixfeet,asmaybereasonably required, andtosuchadditional areaasmaybe approved inwritingbytheBoarduponwrittenrequeststatingareasonable necessity for same.THISACCESS EASEMENT AREAMAYBEUTILIZED ONLYWHENANDTOTHE EXTENT SAlDCONSTRUCTION. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT CANNOT BEREASONABLY CONDUCTED WITHIN THEBOUNDARIES OFTHE ACCESSING LOT.ExceptinthecaseofanEmergency, innoeventwillsucheasement extendtoanypartofthesinglefamilyresidence garage,orotherbuildinglocatedonthe Easement Lot.

9.04.2:Notice:Duration. PriortouseoftheAccessArea,theOwneroroccupant oftheAccessing LotmustgivewrittennoticeofintenttoutilizetheAccessAreastating thereinthenatureofintended useandtheduration ofsuchusage.Suchnoticemustbe delivered totheOwneroroccupant oftheEasement Lotbyregularorcertified mailor personal delivery, orbyattaching sametothefrontdooroftheresidence locateduponthe Easement Lot.Ifbymail,suchnoticemustbegivenatleasttenbusinessdayspriortouse oftheAccessArea;andifbypersonal deliveryoraffixingtothefrontdoor,suchnotice

sametothefrontdooroftheresidence locateduponthe Easement Lot.Ifbymail,suchnoticemustbegivenatleasttenbusinessdayspriortouse oftheAccessArea;andifbypersonal deliveryoraffixingtothefrontdoor,suchnotice Emergency theAccessing LotOwneroroccupant maycommence andcontinue usageof theAccessAreawithoutgivingtheforegoing noticeforsolongasisreasonably necessary tocontroltheEmergency andcomplete worknecessitated thereby,butmust proceedwithgivingoftherequired noticeassoonaspractical aftercommencement of usage.IfmadebyanOwneroroccupant, thedetermination thatanEmergency existsis thesoleresponsibility ofsuchOwneroroccupant whoissolelyliableastosame.

9.04.3:Usage.UsageoftheAccessAreaislimitedtotheminimum reasonable amountoftimeandarearequired tocomplete necessary worktopreserve, protect, construct, maintain, repair,andreplacetheresidence orotherstructures and improvements locatedontheAccessing Lot.Workduringtheusageperiodmustbe conducted insuchmannerastominimize sofarasreasonably possibleinconveniences anddisruptions totheEasement Lotanditsoccupants. Exceptincaseofemergency or unlessotherwise authorized bytheOwneroroccupant oftheEasement Lot,workduring theusageperiodmaynotbeconducted duringlegalholidays oranySundayandmust otherwise beconfined tothehoursof7:00a.m.to7:00p.m.,MondaythroughFridayand 9:00a.m.to6:00p.m.onSaturdays.

60 9.04.4: ACCApproval ofAccess AreaImprovements. Nostructure or improvements otherthangrass,andcustomary, non-exotic flowerandshrubbery beds, maybeplacedwithintheAccessAreaatanytimewithout thepriorwrittenapproval of theACC.TheACCmaynotapprove anysuchstructures orimprovements whichwould substantially interfere with,orbeundulyburdensome to,orwhichwouldcauseexcessive

ssAreaatanytimewithout thepriorwrittenapproval of theACC.TheACCmaynotapprove anysuchstructures orimprovements whichwould substantially interfere with,orbeundulyburdensome to,orwhichwouldcauseexcessive expense toanypotential Accessing Lotifaccessbecomes necessary ashereinprovided.

9.04.5: Restoration. Promptly aftercompletion ofusageofanAccessArea,the Accessing LotOwneroroccupant mustthoroughly cleantheAccessAreaandrepairand restore sametosubstantially thesamecondition thatexisted atthetimeof commencement ofusage;provided, suchobligation forrestoration doesnotapplytoany structures orimprovements whichhavebeenplacedintheAccessAreawithout written ACCapproval. Atthetimeofreceiptofnotice,theEasement LotOwneroroccupant mustpromptly notifytheAccessing LotOwneroroccupant asprovided inSection9.04.2 ofanystructures orimprovements withintheAccessAreawhichhavebeenapproved by theACC.

SECTION 9.05: Association andACCBlanketAccessEasement TheBoardandtheACC,andtheirRelated Parties, haveacontinuing non-exclusive easement upon,over,underandacrosseachLot,andastotheexterior oftheresidence and garagethereon, andastotheexterior andinteriorofanyotherimprovement thereon, tothe extentreasonably necessary fortheperformance ofanyofthefunctions ordutiesofthe Association orACCorexercise ofanyoftheirrightsunderthisDeclaration. Priortoexercise of sucheasement rightswrittennoticemustbegiventotheOwneroroccupant oftheaffected Lot statingtheexpected dateofcommencement ofusage,thenatureoftheintended useand anticipated duration ofsuchusage.Thenoticemaybegiveneitheraspermitted inArticleXII hereof,orbyaffixing thenoticetothefrontdooroftheresidence ontheapplicable Lot.The

aybegiveneitheraspermitted inArticleXII hereof,orbyaffixing thenoticetothefrontdooroftheresidence ontheapplicable Lot.The caseofanemergency therightofentryandusageshallbeimmediate without notice,butinsuch casenoticeasaforesaid shallbegivenasreasonable soonaspracticable.

SECTION 9.06: Governmental Functions. Utilities andOtherServices 9.06.1: Governmental Functions: Removal ofObstructions. Blanket non­ exclusive easements andrights-of-way arehereby granted totheCityandother governmental authorities, toallpolice,frreprotection, ambulance andotheremergency vehicles, togarbage andtrashcollection vehicles andotherservicevehicles, totheUnited StatesPostOfficeandsimilarservices, andtotherespective agentsandemployees ofall oftheforegoing, foraccess,ingressandegressupon,overandacrossanyportionofeach Lotandthroughout theSubdivision forpurposes oftheperfonnance ofanyofficial business without liability ofanykind.THECITYANDOTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES ASAFORESAID AREALSOSPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TOREMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS IFNECESSARY FOREMERGENCY ANDSERVICE VEHICLE ACCESS, ANDTOASSESS THECOSTOFREMOVAL TOTHEOWNER OFTHEOBSTRUCTION.

61 9.06.2: Mailbox. WaterandElectrical MeterBanks.DuringtheDevelopment Period,Declarant mayestablish exclusive andperpetual easements fortheplacement and maintenance ofmailboxbanks,watermeterbanksand/orelectrical meterbanksdesigned toservicetwoormoresinglefamilyresidences uponanyLotorelsewhere withinthe Subdivision, including entry,accessandexitareasastosame;provided, anysuchbanks onaLotmustbeplacedontheLotpriortocompletion oftheinitialsaleoftheLot(as definedinSection11.03).

9.06.3:Utilities.

(a):Easements asshownonanapplicable recorded Platandrightsof

me;provided, anysuchbanks onaLotmustbeplacedontheLotpriortocompletion oftheinitialsaleoftheLot(as definedinSection11.03).

9.06.3:Utilities.

(a):Easements asshownonanapplicable recorded Platandrightsof entrytothemforinstallation, maintenance andoperation ofutilitiesanddrainage facilities arereserved. Withintheseeasements, nostructure, planting orother materials shallbeplacedorpermitted toremainwhichmaydamageorinterfere withtheinstallation, maintenance oroperation ofutilities. Theeasement areasof eachLotandallimprovements thereinorthereonshallbemaintained bythe OwneroftheLot,exceptthoseimprovements ofapublicauthority orutility whichshaHbemaintained bysuchauthority orutility.ThetitletoaLotshallnot includetitletoanyutilityfacilities locatedwithineasements orstreets.Nopublic utilityshallbeliablefordamagetoanyplants,structure orbuildings locatedinor onsucheasements orstreetsbecauseoftheinstallation ormaintenance ofthe utilityfacilities.

(b):Inadditiontoallotherapplicable easements asestablished hereinor byanyPlat,aprivatenon-exclusive easement isherebygrantedunderanyprivate streetlocatedwithintheSubdivision forpurposes oferecting, installing, operating, maintaining, replacing, inspecting andremoving anyelectrical, water, sewer.gas.cabletelevision andanyotherutilitiesasdetermined bytheBoard together withrightsofingressandegresstoorfromanysucheasement. Thi~ easement shallnotincludebyimplication orotherwise anyappurtenant aerial easement.

9.06.4:AleCondensing Units. Declarant mayapprove placement ofair conditioner condensing unitsandrelatedpads,wiring,conduits anddevices(an"A/C Unit")alongtheZeroLotLineofaresidence insuchmannerthattheAlCUnit encroaches onanadjoining Lot,adjoining non-commercial reservesubjecttoAssociation

unitsandrelatedpads,wiring,conduits anddevices(an"A/C Unit")alongtheZeroLotLineofaresidence insuchmannerthattheAlCUnit encroaches onanadjoining Lot,adjoining non-commercial reservesubjecttoAssociation controloradjoining Community Properties toadistance ofnotmorethanthirty-six inches(36").Insuchcase,itshallbedeemedthattheOwneroftheencroached upon property, including theAssociation, hasgrantedaperpetual easement forcontinuing maintenance oftheNCUnites)thereon,andformaintenance, repairandreplacement of theA/CUnites)insubstantial compliance withtheoriginalinstallation oftheA/CUnit(s).

TheAleUnit(s)mayalsobeenclosed byproperty linefencingaroundthepart(s)ofthe AleUnites)whichextendovertheLotHneinsuchmannerasmaybeapproved by Declarant ortheACC.Declarant ortheACemayalsoprohibitfencingalongthe common boundary linealongwhichoneormoreAICUnitsencroach, and/orlimit fencingtoenclosure atthefrontandbackoftheresidence sharingthecommon boundary 62 line(withgates).

9.06.5: Changes andAdditions. AtthesoleelectionofDeclarant duringthe Development PeriodandtheBoardthereafter, theAssociation shallhavetherightto grant,dedicate, reserveorotherwise create,atanytimeorfromtimetotime,easements forpublic,quasi-public orprivateutilitypurposes, including, withoutlimitation, gas, electricity, telephone, sanitaryorstorm,cabletelevision andsimilarservices, along,over, above,acrossandundertheSubdivision andanyLot;provided, suchadditional easements shallnotbelocatedinsuchmannerastoencroach uponthefootprint or foundation ofanythenexistingbuilding (including anyresidence) oranyswimming pool.Anysucheasement shallnotbeeffective unlessanduntilnoticethereofisfiledin theOfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty,Texas; SECTION 9.07: EgressfRegress toPublicWayRequired

ranyswimming pool.Anysucheasement shallnotbeeffective unlessanduntilnoticethereofisfiledin theOfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty,Texas; SECTION 9.07: EgressfRegress toPublicWayRequired Allsinglefamilyresidences shallbeconstructed andthereafter sameandrelated improvements shallbemaintained, suchthatacontinuous andunobstructed meansofegressand regresstoacommon publicwayismaintained inaccordance withapplicable buildingcodesand ordinances oftheCity.

SECTION 9.08: TitletoEasements andAppurtenances NotConveyed TitletoanyLotconveyed bycontract, deedorotherconveyance maynotbeheldor construed inanyeventtoinclude"thetitletoanyeasement established bythisArticleIX, including butnotlimitedtoanyroadways oranydrainage, water,gas,sewer,stormsewer, electriclight,electricpower,telegraph ortelephone wayoranypipes,lines,poles,orconduits on orinanyutilityfacility,serviceequipment orappurtenances thereto.

SECTION 9.09: ReserveEasements DuringtheDevelopment Period,Declarant andonlyDeclarant maygrantasappurtenant toanyLotusageeasements covering anynon-commercial reserves designated byaPlatwhich abutsaLotonsuchtermsasDeclarant shalldetermine, including perpetual usageeasements but subjectinanyeventtoallapplicable buildingcodesandordinances orrequirements oftheCity orStateofTexasandtoallothereasements whichhaveormaybegrantedunderthis Declaration. TheOwneroftheLottowhichanysucheasement isappurtenant shallbesolely liableandresponsible forallcostsofmaintenance ofandpayment (byreimbursement to Declarant ortheAssociation ordirectpayment) ofallproperty andothertaxescovering the entireeasement areaduringthefulltermoftheeasement, andshallbesolelyliablefordamages orotherwise regarding theeasement areaandanyusagethereofbyanyPersonandshall

ofallproperty andothertaxescovering the entireeasement areaduringthefulltermoftheeasement, andshallbesolelyliablefordamages orotherwise regarding theeasement areaandanyusagethereofbyanyPersonandshall indemnify andholdDeclarant andtheAssociation harmless regarding sametothefullestextent provided herein(including asprovided inSection3.06).

SECTION 9.10: Easements Perpetual Easement rightsestablished byorobtained pursuant tothisArticleIXmaynot,once established orobtained, beadversely affectedbyanyamendment ofthisDeclaration. The 63 foregoing doesnotlimitsubsequent abandonment orothermodification ofeasement rightsin accordance withapplicable instruments covering anyeasement, byconsentoragreement ofthe affectedparties,orasotherwise provided bylaw.

ARTICLE X.ENFORCEMENT SECTION 10.01:StrictCompliance Reauired EachOwnerandeachOwner'stenants,byacquisition ofanyright,titleorinterestinany Lot,covenant andagreetobeboundbyandtostrictlycomplywithallrestrictions, covenants, conditions andeasements setforthinthisDeclaration andallotherGoverning Documents as samemayfromtimetotimeoratanytimebehereafter amended.

SECTION 10.02: Enforcement 10.02.1: General. TheAssociation, itssuccessors andassigns,andanyOwner havetherighttoenforceobservance andperformance ofallrestrictions, covenants, conditions andeasements setforthinthisDeclaration andinotherGoverning Documents, andinordertopreventabreachthereofortoenforcetheobservance or performance thereofhavetheright,inadditiontoalllegalremedies, toaninjunction eitherprohibitive ormandatory.

10.02.2: Verification offDefaults. Withoutnoticeofanykind,theDeclarant, the Board,theACC,oranyoftheirRelatedParties,mayphotograph anyviolations or suspected violation atanytimeandotherwise obtainevidence toconfirmtheexistence or

aults. Withoutnoticeofanykind,theDeclarant, the Board,theACC,oranyoftheirRelatedParties,mayphotograph anyviolations or suspected violation atanytimeandotherwise obtainevidence toconfirmtheexistence or non-existence ofanysuspected violation inanyreasonable mannerwithoutliabilityin trespassorotherwise.

10.02.3: NoEstoppels. WaiverorLiability. FailureoftheAssociation orany Ownertoenforceanyoftheprovisions ofthisDeclaration oranyotherGoverning Documents willinnoeventbedeemedawaiveroftherighttodosothereafter (including without limitation astothesameorsimilarviolation whether occurring prioror subsequent thereto). NoliabilitymayattachtotheAssociation, oritsofficer,Directors, agents,employees orcommittee members, forfailuretoenforceanyprovisions ofthis Declaration oranyotherGoverning Documents.

10.02.4: Cumulative RightsandRemedies. Eachrightandremedysetforthin thisDeclaration andanyotherGoverning Documents isseparate, distinctandnon­ exclusive andallarecumulative. Thepursuitofanyrightorremedysoprovided foror bylawshallbewithoutprejudice tothepursuitofanyotherrightorremedy, andthe failuretoexercise anyparticular rightorremedyshallnotconstitute awaiverofsuch rightorremedyoranyotherrightorremedy.

SECTION 10.03: Liability forConduct ofOthersRelatedParties EachOwnerandthetenantofeachOwnermustensurethattheirrespective Related 64 Partiesstrictlycomply withallapplicable provisions ofthisDeclaration andallotherGoverning Documents. EachOwnerisliableforallconsequences ofanysuchviolation bytheOwner's tenantandbyRelated PartiesoftheOwner,andeachOwnerandtheOwner's tenantarejointly andseverally liableforallconsequences ofanysuchviolation byRelated Partiesofthetenant.

Tothesameextentasaforesaid eachOwnerandeachtenantmustindemnify andholdhannless

wnerandtheOwner's tenantarejointly andseverally liableforallconsequences ofanysuchviolation byRelated Partiesofthetenant.

Tothesameextentasaforesaid eachOwnerandeachtenantmustindemnify andholdhannless theAssociation anditsRelated Partiesfromanyandallclaims,liabilities, damages, loss,costs, expenses, suitsandjudgments ofwhatsoever kind,including reasonable attorney's feeswhether incurred priorto,duringorafterproceedings inacourtofcompetent jurisdiction, madeor asserted byRelated PartiesoftheOwnerortheOwner's tenantsattributable directlyorindirectly, toanysuchviolation, saidindemnification tobesecured andpaidasprovided inSection 10.04, SECTION 10,04: Obligation forPayment ofCostsandExpenses Resulting fromViolations EachOwnerandtenantofanOwnerfoundtohavecommitted, orwhoisresponsible for, aviolation orviolations ofanyoftheprovisions ofthisDeclaration oranyotherGoverning Documents, isjointlyandseverally liableforpayment totheAssociation for,andtoindemnify andtoholdandsaveharmless theAssociation anditsRelated Partiesfrom,anyandallclaims, liabilities, damages, loss,costs,expenses, suitsandjudgments ofwhatsoever kind,including reasonable attorney's feeswhether incurred priorto,duringorafterproceedings inacourtof competent jurisdiction, incurred orattributable toanysuchviolation( s),andmustpayovertothe Association allsumsofmoneywhichtheAssociation oritsrepresentatives maypayorbecome liabletopayasaconsequence, directly orindirectly, ofsuchviolation(s). Allsuchsumsare assessed asaspecific assessment, andaresecuredbythecontinuing lienestablished byArticleV hereof. Allsuchsumsaredueandpayable upondemand bytheAssociation oritsrepresentative withoutthenecessity ofanyotherorfurthernoticeofanyact,factorinformation concerning the

ng lienestablished byArticleV hereof. Allsuchsumsaredueandpayable upondemand bytheAssociation oritsrepresentative withoutthenecessity ofanyotherorfurthernoticeofanyact,factorinformation concerning the Association's rightsorsuchOwner's ortheirtenantls liabilities underthisSection; provided, in thecaseofindemnification thedemand shallcontainastatement settingforththeAssociation's payment orliability topaytheclaimwithsufficient detailtoidentifythebasisforthepayment or liability topay.

SECTION 10.05:NoticeandOpportunity tobeHeard. Whenever thisDeclaration or otherGoverning documents require"noticeandopportunity tobeheard,"theprocedures asmay required byTexasProperty Code§209.006, oritssuccessor statutemustbeobserved.

10.05.2: Fines,Afternoticeandopportunity tobeheard,asmayberequired by law,finesmaybeimposed asspecificassessments bytheBoardorACCforanyviolation ofthisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents exceptnon-payment ofassessments.

Exceptasotherwise provided byapplicable RulesandRegulations, theBoardorACC shaHfixtheamount ofafineforeachviolation onacasebycasebasis.TheBoardmay promulgate maximum finecriteria.Beforeanyfineisimposed theAffected Partiesmust begivenwrittennoticeallowing notlessthantendaystocuretheviolation(s); provided, anyfinemaybeimposed atthetimeofgivingnoticeifwrittennoticehasbeengivento anyoftheAffected Partiesofasimilarviolation withinthepreceding twelvemonth period.

65 SECTION 10.06:FilingofNoticeofNon-Compliance AtanytimetheBoarddetermines thereexitsanynoncompliance withanyprovisions of thisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents, theBoardmayatitsoptiondirectthataNotice ofNoncompliance befiledintheOfficial PublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texascovering theaffected LotorLotsandtheOwner(s) thereofatthesolecostandexpense of

ardmayatitsoptiondirectthataNotice ofNoncompliance befiledintheOfficial PublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texascovering theaffected LotorLotsandtheOwner(s) thereofatthesolecostandexpense of suchOwner(s). AUsuchcostsandexpenses aredueandpayable upondemand, aredeemed a specific assessment applicable totheaffected Lot(s)andaresecured bytheAssociation's continuing assessment lien.

SECTION 11.01:ARTICLE XI.

ApplicationDEVELOPMENTPERIOD Notwithstanding anyotherprovisions ofthisDeclaration oranyotherGoverning Documents tothecontrary. theprovisions ofthisArticleXIapplyduringtheDevelopment Period(andthereafter ashereinprovided).

SECTION 11.02: Appointment ofBoardandACeAuthority ofAssociation: Declarant as Member DuringtheDevelopment Period,Declarant willappoint allmembers oftheBoardof Directors andACCandisentitledtoremoveandreplaceanyofsame,andinallotherrespects to exercise allrightsandauthority oftheAssociation andACCassetforthinthisDeclaration and aUotherGoverning Documents: Anyprovisions hereoforoftheBylaws oranyotherGoverning Documents regarding qualifications formembers oftheBoardorACCareherebyspecifically declared inapplicable toDeveloper appointees duringtheDevelopment Period. Without limitation oftheforegoing, Declarant isspecifically authorized duringtheDevelopment Period toexercise allauthority oftheBoardand/orACC,including without limitation, theauthority to contract for,onbehalfof,orinthenameoftheAssociation andtograntvariances pursuant to Section 4.02.4. Declarant isdeemed tobeaMember oftheAssociation forallpurposes during theDevelopment Periodwhether ornotDeclarant continues toownanyLot.

SECTION 11.03: Architectural Control: BuilderApproval 11.03.1: ACCApproval NotRequired. Declarant andanyBuilder approved by

es during theDevelopment Periodwhether ornotDeclarant continues toownanyLot.

SECTION 11.03: Architectural Control: BuilderApproval 11.03.1: ACCApproval NotRequired. Declarant andanyBuilder approved by theDeclarant arenotrequired toobtainACeapproval orotherwise comply withany provisions ofArticleIVhereofuntilcompletion oftheinitialsaleofeachLot,whether or nottheinitialsaleoccursduringoraftertheDevelopment Period.

11.03.2: Declarant's ACeAuthority AsToInitialDevelopment ofLots.

Notwithstanding anyotherprovisions hereof,DECLARANT HEREBY RESERVES AND RETAINS FULLANDEXCLUSlVE AUTHORITY OFTHEACCASTOEACHLOTAND THERIGHTTOENGAGE INANYANDALLSALESACTIVITIES REGARDING EACH LOTASPROVIDED INSECTION 11.07UNTILCOMPLETION OFTHEINITIAL SALEOF EACHLOT,WHETHER ORNOTCOMPLETION OFTHEINITIAL SALEOCCURS DURING ORAFTER THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD. DECLARANT'S AUTHORITY 66 INCLUDES WITHOUT LIMITATION THERIGHTTOASSESS ANDRECEIVE PAYMENT OFARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEESASAUTHORIZED BYSECTION 4.02.2.

11.03.3: Approval ofBuilder ByDeclarant Required. DuringtheDevelopment PeriodnoBuilder ispermitted toconstruct anyresidence orappurtenant improvements uponaLotorotherwise conduct anydevelopmental activities withintheSubdivision otherthanthoseapproved inadvance byDeclarant.

11.03.4: Completion oftheInitialSaleandBuilder Defined. Asusedinthis Declaration andastoeachLot(i)"completion oftheinitialsale"meansandoccursupon substantial completion oftheconstruction ofasinglefamilyresidence andrelated improvements upontheLotandthesaleoftheLottoaPersonotherthanDeclarant ora Builderforuseandoccupancy oftheLotforasinglefamilyresidence, and(ii)"Builder" meansanOwnerotherthanDeclarant whoacquires anyLotforpurposes ofcompletion oftheinitialsaleoftheLot.

SECTION 11.04: FirstMeeting ofClass"A"Members: Transfer ofControl

efamilyresidence, and(ii)"Builder" meansanOwnerotherthanDeclarant whoacquires anyLotforpurposes ofcompletion oftheinitialsaleoftheLot.

SECTION 11.04: FirstMeeting ofClass"A"Members: Transfer ofControl conduct thefirstmeeting ofClass"A"Members atanytimeduringtheDevelopment Period.Declarant mustcall,noticeandconduct thefirstmeeting ofClass"A"Members withinareasonable periodoftimeafterthedateoftermination oftheDevelopment Period.Subject totheforegoing, thefirstmeeting willbeheldonsuchdateandatsuch placeandtimeasdetermined byDeclarant. Thesolepurpose ofthefirstmeeting isto conduct theelection ofDirectors byClass"A"Members (Owner Directors) unless Declarant designates oneormoreotherpurposes inthenoticeofthemeeting. No business otherthanasstatedinthenoticeofthemeeting maybeconducted atthe meeting. Declarant shallappoint aChairperson andSecretary forthefIrstmeeting who neednotbeofficers, directors orMembers oftheAssociation. Notwithstanding anyother provisions hereoforofanyotherGoverning Documents andregardless ofwhether ornot theDevelopment Periodhaspreviously beenterminated, atthefirstmeeting theOwnerof eachLot,including Declarant, isentitledtocastonevoteforeachLotowned.Declarant isadditionally entitledto(butisnotobligated to)castitsone"atlarge"vote,butonlyfor thepurpose ofbreaking atievote.

11.04.2: EffectofFailureofClassAMembers toElectBoard.

(a):Declarant mayelectanyOwnerDirectors whoarenotelectedby Class"A"Members atthefIrstmeeting ofClass"A"Members asisneededtofill alldirectorship positions, eitheratthefirstmeeting oratanytimethereafter unlessanduntilanAlternate FirstMeeting ashereafter provided isdulycalled andnoticethereof properly given.IfoneormorebutlessthanallOwner

torship positions, eitheratthefirstmeeting oratanytimethereafter unlessanduntilanAlternate FirstMeeting ashereafter provided isdulycalled andnoticethereof properly given.IfoneormorebutlessthanallOwner Directors areelectedasaforesaid, thentheOwnerDirectors whohavebeen elected, through lessthanaquorum, mayelectasmanyOwnerDirectors as neededtofillallremaining directorship positions.

67 (b):IfatleastoneOwnerDirector isnotelectedatthefirstmeeting of Class"A"Members bythemembers orbyDeclarant, thenatanytimethereafter Declarant maygivewrittennoticetotheOwners ofallLotsrequesting thatwithin sixtydaysafterthedateofthenotice(i)theClass"A"Members call,noticeand conduct anAlternate FirstMeeting ofClass"A"Members forandinfactelect thereat atleastoneOwnerDirector ashereafter provided, and(ii)provide Declarant withwrittennoticeandverification oftheelection (andallothernotices anddocuments ashereafter required), including thename,mailing address and homeandworktelephone numbers ofallOwnerDirectors soelected. Ifoneor morebutlessthanalldirectorship positions arefilledattheAlternate First Meeting, thentheOwnerDirectors soelected, through lessthanaquorum, may electasmanyOwner Directors asneeded tofillallremaining directorship positions.

(c):IfDeclarant doesnotcallanAlternate FirstMeeting withinninety daysafterthefirstmeeting ofClass"A"Members, orifClass"A"Members fail toelectatleastoneOwnerDirector attheAlternate FirstMeeting calledby Declarant, atanytimethereafter anythreeOwners may,asacommittee, call, noticeandconduct themeeting. Declarant mustbegivennoticeasprovided by thisArticleXIoftheformation of,andthenames,addresses, andhomeandwork telephone numbers ofallmembers ofanycommittee formedasaforesaid. Only onecommittee maybecreated. Intheeventofconflict, thecommittee designated

XIoftheformation of,andthenames,addresses, andhomeandwork telephone numbers ofallmembers ofanycommittee formedasaforesaid. Only onecommittee maybecreated. Intheeventofconflict, thecommittee designated inthefirstwrittennoticereceived byDeclarant willbethesolecommittee with powertoactpursuant tothissubsection. Anyvacancy foranyreasononthe committee shallbefilledbyvoteoftheremaining member ormembers. All noticesandotherdocuments giventoMembers regarding anymeeting called, noticed orconducted bythecommittee, including theAlternate FirstMeeting, mustalsobegiventoDeclarant atorpriortothetimesamearegiventoany Members; and,additionally, Declarant mustbegivencopiesofminutes andall otherbooksandrecordspertaining tothecommittee and/oranymeeting thereofor ofMembers. Thecommittee callingthemeeting shallappointfromitsmembers a Chairperson andSecretary fortheAlternate FirstMeeting. Votingrightsshallbe asabovestatedforthefirstmeeting ascalledbyDeclarant.

(d):Forthefirstmeeting ofClass"A"Members andtheAlternate First Meeting only,thepresence, inpersonorbyproxy,andwhether ornotingood standing, ofClassAMembers representing notlessthanone-twentieth ofallLots thencontained inthesubdivision constitutes aquorum forthepurpose ofelection ofOwnerDirectors. IfOwnerDirectors arenotelectedtoaspecific directorship position asdescribed intheBylaws, thentheOwnerDirectors shallthemselves determine theirrespective Directorship positions (andcorresponding termsof office) priortotheannualmeeting nextfollowing theirelection, andthe determination shallbereflected inthecorporate records.

(e):Notwithstanding anyotherprovisions hereof,anynoticespermitted orrequired tobegiventoOwners orMembers underthisSection 11.04maybe 68 mailedbyregularmailtothestreetaddressforeachLotandmaybeaddressed to

:Notwithstanding anyotherprovisions hereof,anynoticespermitted orrequired tobegiventoOwners orMembers underthisSection 11.04maybe 68 mailedbyregularmailtothestreetaddressforeachLotandmaybeaddressed to Association Member orsimilargenericname.ThereisnodutybyanyPerson givinganysuchnoticetoconfinnownership oranyothermailingaddress.

(t):Untilexpiration ofoneyearfollowing thedateoftransfer of Declarant controlashereafter provided, Declarant mustbegivenwrittennoticeof thename,mailingaddress, andhomeandworktelephone numberofeach Director (including eachOwnerDirector) whoiselectedbyClass"AnMembers withinthirtydaysafteranyapplicable election; andatanytimeduringsaidone yearperiod,uponwrittenrequestofDeclarant totheAssociation oranyofficeror directorthereof,Declarant mustbeprovided withacomplete listofthenames, addresses, andhomeandworktelephone numbers ofalloftheOfficers and Directors oftheAssociation asofthedatesoftherequestandtheresponse. The response mustbedelivered toDeclarant withintendaysafterthedateofthe requestforthelistofofficersandDirectors (orsuchlongerperiodasmaybe statedintherequest).

11.04.3:Transfer ofDeclarant Control:Effect.

(a):THEDATEOFTRANSFER OFDECLARANT CONTROL ISTHE DATEOFOCCURRENCE OFTHEEARLIER OF(1)ELECTION BYCLASS"A" MEMBERS ORBYDECLARANT OFATLEASTONEOWNER DIRECTOR, OR(2) THEDATEOFEXPIRATION OFTHESIXTYDAYPERIOD FORMEMBERS TO ELECTATLEASTONEOWNER DIRECTOR ASPROVIDED INSECTION 11.04.2.

(b):ONTHEDATEOFTRANSFER OFDECLARANT CONTROL (1)ALL DIRECTORS ANDOFFICERS THERETOFORE APPOINTED ORELECTED BY DECLARANT (OTHER THANOWNER DIRECTORS) AREAUTOMA TICALL Y REMOVED FROMOFFICE ANDFULLYRELIEVED THEREAFTER FROMANY FURTHER RIGHTS, DUTIES, LIABILITIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THEASSOCIATION ORTHESUBDIVISION, AND(2)THE ASSOCIATION ANDITSMEMBERS BECOME WHOLLY ANDSOLELY

FFICE ANDFULLYRELIEVED THEREAFTER FROMANY FURTHER RIGHTS, DUTIES, LIABILITIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THEASSOCIATION ORTHESUBDIVISION, AND(2)THE ASSOCIATION ANDITSMEMBERS BECOME WHOLLY ANDSOLELY RESPONSIBLE FORTHEMANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE ANDOPERATION OFTHEASSOCIATION ANDOFTHESUBDIVISION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FULLANDSOLEASSUMPTION BYTHEASSOCIATION OFALL MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OFTHEASSOCIATION.

11.04.4: CostsofFirstMeeting: Turnover ofAssociation Funds.Booksand Records. Allcosts,including attorney's fees,tonotice,callandconductthefirstmeeting ofClass"A"Members, ortomaintain anyfunds,books,recordsoranyotherproperty of theAssociation pendingelectionofOwnerDirectors, transferofDeclarant control,or transferofAssociation funds,booksorrecords,whetherincurredbeforeorafterthefirst meetingofClass"A"Members ortheAlternate FirstMeeting, areacommon expenseof theAssociation whichshallbepaidfromtheMaintenance Fund.Ifandwhenatleastone OwnerDirector iselectedbyClass"A"Members orDeclarant asaboveprovided, all funds,andallbooksandrecordsoftheAssociation (ifnotpreviously abandoned or 69 destroyed asprovided orpermitted bythisSection 11.04)mustbetransferred tothe possession orcontrolofanyOwnerDirector, ortothethenManaging Agentofthe Association, ifany,withinareasonable periodoftimeafterelection oftheOwner Director(s) (andreceiptbyDeclarant ofnoticethereofasapplicable). Notwithstanding theforegoing, Declarant maymaintain possession orcontroloftheMaintenance Fundto theextentDeclarant determines isnecessary forpayment ofanyunpaidexpenses of,oras security againstotherasserted oroutstanding obligations orliabilities of,theAssociation untilsuchexpenses havebeenpaidand/orsuchobligations andliabilities finally resolved.

SECTION 11.05: Community Properties

againstotherasserted oroutstanding obligations orliabilities of,theAssociation untilsuchexpenses havebeenpaidand/orsuchobligations andliabilities finally resolved.

SECTION 11.05: Community Properties 11.05.1: Designation orChange astoCommunity Properties andlorSubdivision Facilities. REGARDLESS OFDESIGNATION BYANYPLATOROTHERWISE, DURING THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD DECLARANT MAYATANYTIMEANDFROMTIMETO TIME(i)DESIGNATE COMMUNITY PROPERTIES AND/OR SUBDIVISION FACILITIES, AND(ii)MODIFY, DISCONTINUE, RE-DESIGNATE ORINANYOTHER MANNER CHANGE THECOMMUNITY PROPERTIES ANDIOR SUBDIVISION FACILITIES.

WITHOUT LIMITATION OFTHEFOREGOING, DECLARANT SPECIFICALLY RESERVES THERIGHTATANYTIMEDURING THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD TOSELL OROTHERWISE DISPOSE OFANYRESERVE ANDANYOTHER SIMILAR AREAS, REGARDLESS OFDESIGNATION OFANYSUCHAREA BYANYPLATOR OTHERWISE RESTRICTED, UNRESTRICTED OROTHERDESIGNATION.

11.05.2: Construction andMaintenance ofCommunity Properties. Duringthe Development PeriodDeclarant mayprovideandconstruct suchCommunity Properties as Declarant maydesireatDeclarant's solecostandexpense orinconjunction withandas partofthecostofconstruction ofsinglefamilyresidences. Onceprovided orconstructed, allcostsandexpenses oftheoperation, management, maintenance, repairand replacement ofCommunity Properties, including allcostsandexpenses ofinsurance thereon; willbepaidbytheAssociation fromtheMaintenance Fund(eitherdirectlyorby reimbursement toDeclarant) regardless ofwhether ornottitlehasbeentransferred or conveyed totheAssociation andregardless ofwhether ornotanyapplicable contract, agreement orotherarrangement foroperation, management, maintenance, repairor replacement isinthenameof,isprocured throughorhasbeentransferred orassigned to

dless ofwhether ornotanyapplicable contract, agreement orotherarrangement foroperation, management, maintenance, repairor replacement isinthenameof,isprocured throughorhasbeentransferred orassigned to theAssociation. TheAssociation willalsopayasaforesaid allcostsandexpenses, regardless oftypeandincluding procurement, astoservicetypeSubdivision Facilities suchasanypatrolorgarbage orrecycling services.

11.05.3: Conveyance ofCommunity Property.

(a):Declarant mayconvey, transfer orassignanyorallCommunity Properties totheAssociation duringtheDevelopment Period, andmustdoso withinareasonable timeaftertermination oftheDevelopment Period. THE ASSOCIATION ISOBLIGATED TOACCEPT ANYCONVEYANCE ANDANY OTHER TRANSFER OFOWNERSHIP OFANYCOMMUNITY PROPERTIES {AS 70 SODESIGN ATEDBYDECLARANT DURING THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD), REGARDLESS OFWHETHER THECONVEYANCE OROTHER TRANSFER OCCURS DURING ORAFTER THEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD. THE ASSOCIATION'S ACCEPTANCE ASAFORESAID ISCONCLUSIVELY ESTABLISHED UPONFILING OFTHEAPPLICABLE INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE OROTHERTRANSFER INTHEOFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF REALPROPERTY OFHARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ORASOFTHEDATEOF DELIVERY OFSAIDINSTRUMENT TOTHEASSOCIATION.

(b):ANYRIGHT. TITLEORINTEREST TOALLCOMMUNlTY PROPERTIES WILLBETRANSFERRED, CONVEYED ORASSIGNED TOTHE ASSOCIATION ONAN"ASIS","WHERE IS"AND"WITHALLFAULTS" BASIS, AND,EXCEPT FORSPECIAL WARRANTY OFTITLEBY,TROUGH ORUNDER DECLARANT, WITHOUT ANYCOVENANT, WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, ORARISING BY OPERATION OFLAW,INCLUDING BUTNOTLIMITED TO:(I)ANYIMPLIED COVENANTS UNDER SECTION 5.23OFTHETEXASPROPERTY CODEAND ANYWARRANTY OFCONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORANYPARTICULAR ORINTENDED PURPOSE; (II)THENATURE ANDCONDITION OFTHEPROPERTY OROTHER ITEMSTRANSFERRED.

5.23OFTHETEXASPROPERTY CODEAND ANYWARRANTY OFCONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORANYPARTICULAR ORINTENDED PURPOSE; (II)THENATURE ANDCONDITION OFTHEPROPERTY OROTHER ITEMSTRANSFERRED.

ASSIGNED ORCONVEYED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION. PHYSICAL ORECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OFTHEPROPERTY. THEWATER, SOIL ANDGEOLOGY, THESUITABILITY THEREOF ANDOFTHEPROPERTY OR OTHER ITEMSFORANYANDALLACTIVITIES ANDUSES,THEEXISTENCE OFANYENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ORCONDITIONS THEREON (INCLUDING BUTNOTLIMITED TOTHEPRESENCE OFANYHAZARDOUS MATERIALS. SUBSTANCES ORCONTAMINANTS OFANYKIND) OR COMPLIANCE WITHAPPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, RULES OR REGULATIONS; (III)THENATURE ANDEXTENT OFANYRIGHT-OF-WAY, LEASE, POSSESSION, LIEN,ENCUMBRANCE, LICENSE, RESERVATION, CONDITION OROTHERWISE;AND(IV)THECOMPLIANCE OFTHEPROPERTY OROTHER ITEMSTRANSFERRED, ASSIGNED ORCONVEYED, INCLUDING ASTOITSOPERATION ORUSE,WITHANYLAWS, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS OFANYGOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ORBODY. ALLSUCH COVENANTS. GUARANTIES. REPRESENTATIONS ANDWARRANTIES.

EXPRESS ORIMPLIED. ORBYOPERATION OFLAW.AREHEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. THEPROVISIONS OFSECTIONS 3.06AND11.11.3 FULLYAPPLYASTOSAME.ANDTHEPROVISIONS HEREOF SHALLAPPLY WHETHER ORNOTSTATED INANYDEED.CONVEYANCE OROTHER TRANSFER ASTOTHEAFFECTED COMMUNITY PROPERTIES. INADDITION, NOTITLEINSURANCE OFANYTYPEWILLBEPROVIDED REGARDING THE TRANSFER ORCONVEYANCE OFANYCOMMUNITY PROPERTIES.

11.05.4: UseandMaintenance ofCommunity Properties. SolongasDeclarant ownsanyLotwithintheSubdivision, Declarant andanyBuilderassodesignated by Declarant (i)haveanon-exclusive easement appurtenant upon,over,underandacross 71 anyandallCommunity Properties, andanon~exclusive righttouseinanymannerany partoralloftheCommunity Properties asisreasonably necessary inDeclarant's sole

asement appurtenant upon,over,underandacross 71 anyandallCommunity Properties, andanon~exclusive righttouseinanymannerany partoralloftheCommunity Properties asisreasonably necessary inDeclarant's sole opinionforthedevelopment oftheSubdivision andthedevelopment andsaleofLots therein,and(ii)mayconstruct, maintain, expand,improve andrepairanyCommunity Properties, including withoutlimitation anysuchmattersregarding anythingordevice relatingtodrainage withinorwhichmayotherwise affecttheSubdivision, oranyLot therein,oranyproperties adjacent theretoorinthevicinitythereof. THEFOREGOING SHALL NOTBECONSTRUED ASINANYMANNER CONSTITUTING ANY REPRESENT ATION WARRANTY ORIMPLICATION WHATSOEVER THAT DECLARANT ORANYBUILDER WILLUNDERTAKE ANYSUCHUSAGE ORANY SUCHCONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT ORREPAIR, ORTHATIFATANYTIMEORFROMTIMETOTIMEUNDERTAKEN THATANYSUCH ACTIVITIES WILLCONTINUE, ANDANYSUCHREPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR IMPLICATION ISHEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.

SECTION 11.06: Easements Declarant andanyBuilderassodesignated byDeclarant, andtheiragentsoremployees (including anycontractor orsubcontractor) areentitledduringtheDevelopment Periodtouse andexercisealleasements setforthinthisDeclaration for,andDeclarant maygrantorexercise suchadditional easements foringress, egressandusageasisreasonably necessary for, construction ofsinglefamilyresidences, providing anddevelopment ofutilities, Community Properties andorSubdivision Facilities andanyandallother"Developmental Activities" as definedinSection11.11.Anypartofasinglefamilyresidence asoriginally constructed maybe locatedorencroach uponanyeasement established bythisDeclaration solongasanysuch locationorencroachment doesnotinterferewithanyactualusageaspermitted byanyapplicable

ence asoriginally constructed maybe locatedorencroach uponanyeasement established bythisDeclaration solongasanysuch locationorencroachment doesnotinterferewithanyactualusageaspermitted byanyapplicable easement actuallyexistingatthetimeofestablishment ofsuchlocationorencroachment.

SECTION 11.07: SalesActivities DuringtheDevelopment Period(andafterasprovided inSection11.03)Declarant has therighttotransact anybusiness reasonably necessary todevelopment oftheSubdivision (including allDevelopmental Activities asdefinedinSection11.11),andtoconsummate thesale orrentalofLotsandsinglefamilyresidences tobeconstructed thereon, andinconnection therewith tomaintain models,have,placeandmaintain signswithintheSubdivision, conduct fromtimetotimean"openhouse"forrealtorsandotherPersonswhichmayincludeleaving limitedaccessgatesopenforlimitedperiodsoftimeasdetermined byDeclarant, usewithout chargeanypartofanyLotorresidence locatedthereonwhichisnotoccupied byaresidentand usewithoutchargeanyCommunity Properties (including Subdivision Facilities).

SECTION 11.08: Assessments 11.08.1: RightofDeclarant toSetRatesandImposeSpecialAssessments.

DuringtheDevelopment PeriodDeclarant isentitledtochangetheannualrateofregular assessment assetforthinSection5.03.1and/ortoimposespecialassessments assetforth inSection5.05withoutthejoiner,voteorconsentofanyOwnerandwithoutfurther formality thangivingofnoticethereofasprovided inSection5.03.2orSection5.05,as 72 applicable. Without limitation oftheforegoing, theprovisions ofSection 5.03.2 regarding disapproval ofanannualrateofregularassessments orspecialassessment is specifically declared inapplicable whentherateissetby,orthespecialassessment imposed by,Declarant underthisSection.

11.08.2: Payment ofAssessments byDeclarant DuringDevelopment Period

ialassessment is specifically declared inapplicable whentherateissetby,orthespecialassessment imposed by,Declarant underthisSection.

11.08.2: Payment ofAssessments byDeclarant DuringDevelopment Period (a):Notwithstanding anything tothecontrary contained herein,orinthe Declaration orinanyotherGoverning Documents, allLotsownedbyDeclarant areexemptfrompayment ofallassessments (regular, specialorspecific) untilthe firstdayofthemonthfollowing expiration ortermination oftheDevelopment Period.

(b):Inlieuofpayment ofassessments asaforesaid, Declarant will contribute totheMaintenance FundduringtheDevelopment Periodanamount, if any,equaltotheActualOperating Expenses oftheAssociation lessallfunds available totheAssociation regardless ofsourceandregardless ofanyprinciples ofaccrual orotheraccounting whichmightotherwise beapplicable, including without limitation allassessments (regular, utility,specialaridspecific) received fromallotherOwners subjecttopayment ofassessments plusallotherincome received bytheAssociation fromanysource(suchas,forexample, interest income); provided, DECLARANT SHALL NEVER BEREQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE MORETHANANAMOUNT EQUAL TOTHEFULLANNUALIZED RATEOFREGULAR ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PAYABLE BYDECLARANT ASACLASSAOWNER OFONEORMORELOTS.

ActualOperating Expenses meansthoseexpenses reasonably necessary forthe discharge oftheAssociation's functions anddutiesunderthisDeclaration, but doesnotinclude capitalexpenditures (determined inaccordance withgenerally accepted accounting principals), oranyamounts paidortobepaidtocapital, contingency orotherreserves, oranyprepaid items,inventory orsimilarexpenses attributable toperiodsafterexpiration ortermination oftheDevelopment Period.

Thedetermination ofActualOperating Expenses byDeclarant isfinaland

reserves, oranyprepaid items,inventory orsimilarexpenses attributable toperiodsafterexpiration ortermination oftheDevelopment Period.

Thedetermination ofActualOperating Expenses byDeclarant isfinaland conclusive. Declarant willcontribute totheMaintenance Fundasaforesaid from timetotimeasDeclarant maydetennine. ANNUALLY, ANDUPON EXPIRATION ORTERMINATION OFTHEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD, DECLARANT MAYOFFSET ANYSURPLUS FUNDS OFTHEASSOCIATION AGAINST ALLCONTRIBUTIONS MADE BYDECLARANT DURING THE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD ANDDEMAND ANDRECEIVE REPAYMENT FROM SUCHFUNDS UPTOTHEFULLAMOUNT OFDECLARANT CONTRIBUTIONS, WITHOUT INTEREST.

SECTION] 1.09: Notices toDeclarant Allnotices orothercommunications toDeclarant, asrequired orpermitted bythis Declaration, anyotherGoverning Documents orotherwise, mustbegiventoDeclarant's registered agentatitsregistered office,bypersonal delivery acknowledged inwriting orby 73 certified orregistered mail,returnreceiptrequested, orasotherwise directed bywrittennoticeof Declarant filedintheOfficial PublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texas.Notices orothercommunications toDeclarant aredeemed givenonlyuponactualreceipt.Theforegoing appliesbothduringandaftertheDevelopment Period.

SECTION 11.10: Amendment ofGoverning Documents orPlat:Annexation 11.10.1: Declarant's Reserved Rights. During theDevelopment Period, Declarant reserves thesoleandexclusive right,withoutjoinderorconsentof,andwithout noticeofanykindto,anyOwnerorotherPerson,to(i)amend,modify, reviseorrepeal, fromtimetotimeandatanytime,thisDeclaration andanyotherGoverning Documents, (ii)prepare, amend, modify, reviseorrepealanyPlatcovering ortocoverthe Subdivision and(iii)annexandsubject anyotherproperty tothescheme ofthis Declaration provided anysuchannexation isnotinconsistent withthescheme of

nd, modify, reviseorrepealanyPlatcovering ortocoverthe Subdivision and(iii)annexandsubject anyotherproperty tothescheme ofthis Declaration provided anysuchannexation isnotinconsistent withthescheme of development contemplated hereby. DuringtheDevelopment Period,nootherproperties maybeannexed orsubjected tothescheme ofthisDeclaration without thewritten consent andjoinderofDeclarant. Anysuchamendment, modification, revision, repealor annexation shallbeeffective fromandafterfilingofnoticethereofintheOfficial Public Records ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texasexcepttotheextentexpressly otherwise provided inthenotice.

11.10.2: NOIMPAIRMENT OFDECLARANT'S RIGHTS. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYOTHER PROVISIONS OFTHISDECLARATION TOTHECONTRARY, NO PROVISIONS OFTHISARTICLE XIMAYBE AMENDED, MODIFIED, CHANGED OR TERMINA TEDEITHER DURING ORAFTERTERMINATION OFTHEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD WITHOUT THEPRIORWRITTEN CONSENT OFDECLARANT.

SECTION 11.11: Limitation ofLiability 11.11.1: General. Without limitation ofSection 3.06hereof,thedecisions of Declarant regarding alldevelopmental activities, management andoperation ofthe Association andallotheractivities undertaken byDeclarant pursuant heretoarefinaland conclusive; provided, Declarant willconduct allsuchactivities inamanner consistent withthegeneralschemeofdevelopment herebyestablished.

11.11.2: Developmental Activities. Declarant mayberequired duringthe Development Periodtoengage inconstruction activities uponmultiple Lotsor Community Properties, tostoreequipment ormaterials onmultiple LotsorCommunity Properties, tocreateaccumulations oftrashanddebrisandtootherwise engage in activities andcreateconditions relatedtoitsdevelopment oftheSubdivision, including theconstruction andsaleofresidences andanyotherimprovements intheSubdivision

oftrashanddebrisandtootherwise engage in activities andcreateconditions relatedtoitsdevelopment oftheSubdivision, including theconstruction andsaleofresidences andanyotherimprovements intheSubdivision (the"Developmental Activities"). Declarant willusereasonable effortstominimize the adverse effectsofitsDevelopmental Activities. However, ABSENT INTENTIONAL AND WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, DECLARANT ISNOTLIABLE TOANYOWNER ORTENANT, ORTOTHEASSOCIATION ORACC,ORTOANYRELATED PARTIES OFANYOFTHE FOREGOING, FORANYCONSEQUENCES OFTHEREASONABLE CONDUCTING OFITS DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES. Further, Declarant mayestablish anyreasonable 74 regulations astoOwnersandtenants,astotheAssociation andACC,andastoany RelatedPartiesofanyoftheforegoing, whichDeclarant deemsappropriate toavoid hindrance orinterference withitsDevelopmental Activities, including limiting or denying accesstoareasoftheSubdivision, designating temporary dumping sites, maintenance ofmetalbuildings orstructures anduseofCommunity Properties and/or Subdivision Facilities inconnection withitsDevelopmental Activities.

11.11.3:NOREPRESENTATIONS ORWARRANTIES: INDEMNIFICATION.

(a): NOCOVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES OR WARRANTIES OFANYKIND,EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, ORBYOPERATION OF LAW, ANDINCLUDING EXCLUSION OFALLWARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY, MERCHANT ABILITY ANDFITNESS FORANYINTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALLBEDEEMED TOBEGIVENORMADEBY DECLARANT, ORDECLARANT'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, BYANYPROVISIONS OFTHISDECLARATION ORANYOTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS REGARDING ANYDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OR OTHERWISE. WITHOUT LIMITATION OFTHEFOREGOING DECLARANT EXPRESSL YDISCLAIMS ALL COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES ANDWARRANTIES, EXPRESS ANDIMPLIED, ANDBY OPERATION OFLAW(I)ASTOANYFUTURE DEVELOPMENT, (II)FOR

WITHOUT LIMITATION OFTHEFOREGOING DECLARANT EXPRESSL YDISCLAIMS ALL COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES ANDWARRANTIES, EXPRESS ANDIMPLIED, ANDBY OPERATION OFLAW(I)ASTOANYFUTURE DEVELOPMENT, (II)FOR MANAGEMENT ORSUPERVISION OFBUILDING, CONSTRUCTION ANDALL OTHER WORKBYANYBUILDER, VENDOR ORSUPPLIER NOTDIRECTLY EMPLOYED BYDECLARANT, INCLUDING ANYDUTYTOENFORCE ANY PROVISIONS OFTHEGOVERNING DOCUMENTS ASTOANYSUCHPARTY, (Ill)THENATURE, CONDITION, APPEARANCE, USEANDALLOTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TOANYPROPERTIES ADJACENT TOORINTHE AREAOFTHESUBDIVISION. ORWHICHARENOTOTHERWISE SUBJECT TO THEGOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY OBLIGA TIONNOWORINTHEFUTURE TOINCLUDE INTHESUBDIVISION ORINANYMANNER TOOTHERWISESUBJECT ANYSUCHPROPERTIES TO ANYPROVISIONS OFTHEGOVERNING DOCUMENTS, (IV)THE MANAGEMENT OROPERATION OFTHEASSOCIATION, (V)ASTO ENFORCEMENT OFANYPROVISIONS OFTHEGOVERNING DOCUMENTS AS TOANYOWNER, TENANT ORANYOTHER PERSON, AND(VI)ASTOANY ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ORCONDITIONS AFFECTING THE SUBDIVISION. INCLUDING ALLLOTS.COMMUNITY PROPERTlES AND RESERVES. ORAFFECTING ANYAREAORADJACENT PROPERTIES. ITBEING EXPRESSL YSTIPULATED ANDAGREED THATSUCHENFORCEMENT ISAT ALLTIMESTHESOLERESPONSIBILITY OFTHEASSOCIATION AND/OR ANY AFFECTED OWNER.

(b):INADDITION TOANDWITHOUT LIMITATION OFSECTION 3.06.

THEASSOCIATION ANDEACHOWNER HEREBY RELEASES DECLARANT FROM, ANDTHEASSOCIATION ANDEACHOWNER MUSTHEREAFTER INDEMNIFY. PROTECT, DEFEND, SAVEANDHOLDHARMLESS DECLARANT, 75 AND DECLARANT'S EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, ATTORNEYS ANDAGENTS FROMANDAGAINST, ANY ANDALLDEBTS, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES, SUITS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OFACTION, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTSANDEXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS' FEESANDEXPENSES

FROMANDAGAINST, ANY ANDALLDEBTS, DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES, SUITS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OFACTION, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTSANDEXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS' FEESANDEXPENSES ANDCOURT COSTS) INANYWAYRELATING TO,CONNECTED WITHOR ARISING OUTOFANYOFTHEMATIERSSETFORTHINSECTION 11.05AND INTHISSECTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THECOSTOFANY REMOVAL OFHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ORCONTAMINANTS OFANY KINDFROM THEPROPERTY ANDANYOTHER REMEDIAL COSTS REGARDING ANYENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD ORCONDITION. ORTHE OWNERSHIP, LEASING, USE,CONDITION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR MANAGEMENT OFTHEPROPERTY, REGARDLESS OFWHETHER THESAME ARISES ORACCRUES DURING ORAFTER TERMINATION OFTHE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD. THEPROVISIONS OFTHISSECTION (INCLUDING ITSINCORPORATION ASTOSECTIONS 3.06AND11.05)CONSTITUTE A COVENANT OFRELEASE ANDINDEMNIFICATION RUNNING WITHTHE LAND(INCLUDING EACHLOTANDALLCOMMUNITY PROPERTIES), ANDIS BINDING UPONEACHOWNER ANDTHEIRTENANT, ANDTHEIRRESPECTIVE FAMILYOROTHER HOUSEHOLDS, MEMBERS, SUCCESSORS INTITLEOR INTEREST. AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

SECTION 11.12: Mandatory DisputeResolution Procedures' Limitations 11.12.1: "Dispute" or"Disputes" and"Disputing Parties""Dispute" or"Disputes" meansanyclaim,demand, actionorcauseofaction,andallrightsorremedies regarding same,whether incontractortort,statutory orcommon law,orlegalorequitable, claimed orasserted bytheAssociation, bytheACC,byanyMember orOwner,orbytheir respective RelatedParties(the"Disputing Party"),againstoradversetoDeclarant orto anyRelatedPartiesofDeclarant regarding anyaspectof(i)thedesign,construction, development, operation, maintenance, repairormanagement oftheSubdivision, including any"Developmental Activities" asdefinedinSection11.11,including all

regarding anyaspectof(i)thedesign,construction, development, operation, maintenance, repairormanagement oftheSubdivision, including any"Developmental Activities" asdefinedinSection11.11,including all Community Properties, andincluding anymatterspertaining todrainage withinorfrom theSubdivision, (ii)thedesign,construction, sale,maintenance orrepairofeachLot, including theresidence thereonandallappurtenances thereto,(Hi)theestablishment, operation ormanagement of,andanyactsoromissions of,theAssociation ortheACC, (iv)theconstruction, operation, application orenforcement ofanyprovisions of,or otherwise arisingoutoforrelatingto,theDeclaration andanyotherGoverning Documents, orthebreachthereof,and(v)allothermattersrelatingdirectlyorindirectly toanyoftheforegoing. Suchtermsdonotincludeanymatterscoveredbyanywritten warranties ofanyOwnerregarding theOwner's residence suchas,forexample, the limitedwarranty program sponsored byAmerican Construction &Education Services, Inc.(ACES), Residential Warranty Corporation programs (RWC) orsubstantial equivalent; provided, suchtermsshallincludeanydisagreement, controversy orclaimto theextentnecessary todetermine thatamatteriscoveredbyanysuchwrittenwarranty 76 and/oranypotential obligation orliabilityofDeclarant oritsRelatedPartiesregarding same.

11.12.2: Presentment ofDisputeRequired. TheDisputing Partymustsubmit writtennoticetoDeclarant, inthemannerrequiredbytheDeclaration forgivingofnotice toDeclarant andwithinthetimeashereafter setforth,settingforthallDisputes, ifany, claimedorassertedagainstoradversetoDeclarant oranyofitsRelatedParties(herein referredtoasthe"Dispute Noticelt). TheDisputeNoticemustsetfortheachclaim, demand, actionandcauseofactiontobeincluded intheDispute, areasonably detailed

versetoDeclarant oranyofitsRelatedParties(herein referredtoasthe"Dispute Noticelt). TheDisputeNoticemustsetfortheachclaim, demand, actionandcauseofactiontobeincluded intheDispute, areasonably detailed factualdescription thereofandallremedial actiondeemed necessary toremedyall Disputes, andareasonably detaileddescription ofthenatureandextentofallclaimsfor damages, ifany.UponrequestofDeclarant, Declarant mustalsobeprovided withany evidence thatdepictsthenatureandcauseoftheDispute, thenatureandextentofall remedial actiondeemednecessary toremedytheDispute,andthenatureandextentofall claimsfordamages, including expertreports,photographs andvideotapes tothefullest extenttheevidence wouldbediscoverable undertheTexasRulesofCivilProcedure.

ALLDISPUTES NOTSETFORTH INTHEDISPUTE NOTICE. IFANY.AREWAIVED.

11.12.3: Settlement bvAl!reement. Declarant andtheDisputing Partyagreeto usereasonable effortstoresolveallDisputes setforthintheDisputeNotice,inwriting, withinsixtydaysafterDeclarant's receiptoftheDisputeNotice. TothatendDeclarant maybywrittenrequestrequiretheDisputing Partytoattendandparticipate in(i)oneor moremeetings atDeclarant's officeduringthesixtydayperiodinanefforttoresolveall Disputes and/or(ii)anadministrative conference betweenDeclarant, theDisputing Party andarepresentative oftheAmerican Construction &Education Services, Inc.(ACES), Residential Warranty Corporation (RWC)ortheAmerican Arbitration Association (AAA).Inthecaseofanadministrative conference, eachpartymustsubmitawritten proposal forresolution ofallmatterssetforthintheDisputeNoticetotheconference representative atleastfivedaysbeforetheconference orasotherwise directedbythe conference representative. Thewrittenproposals forresolution mustbekeptconfidential bytherepresentative.

cetotheconference representative atleastfivedaysbeforetheconference orasotherwise directedbythe conference representative. Thewrittenproposals forresolution mustbekeptconfidential bytherepresentative.

11.12.4: Mediation. IfallmatterssetforthintheDisputeNoticehavenotbeen settledbywrittenagreement withinthesixty-day periodasprovided intheimmediately preceding Subsection, thenDeclarant bywrittenrequestmayrequirethatallunresolved mattersbesubmitted tonon-binding mediation tobeconducted, asDeclarant elects, throughtheHarrisCountyDisputeResolution Center(DRe),ACES,RWCorAAA.The mediator willbeappointed bytheDRC,ACES,RWCorAAA,asthecasemaybe,in accordance withapplicable rulesofthedesignated organization. Themediator mustmeet therequirement ofSection154.052oftheTexasCivilPracticeandRemedies Codeorits successor statuteandmusthaveatleastthreeyearsexperience asamediator, including construction/real estatedevelopment mediation experience. Themediation mustbe conducted withinthirtydaysafterappointment ofthemediator. Themediation mustbe attended byapersonorpersonswithauthority anddiscretion tonegotiate andsettleall Disputes. Themediator shalldetermine theformatandrulesforthemediation; provided theprovisions ofSections 154.053, 154.071and154.073oftheTexasCivilPracticeand 77 effectofawrittensettlement agreement andconfidentiality shallapply.Feesand expenses ofthemediator shaHbebornebythepartiesequally.

11.12.5: BindingArbitration.

(a):IfallDisputes havenotbeenresolved byagreement ofthepartiesor through mediation asaboveprovided withinonehundred twentydaysafter Declarant's receiptoftheDisputeNotice,thenDeclarant maybywrittenrequest~ whether madebeforeoraftertheinstitution ofanylegalaction,requirethatall

iation asaboveprovided withinonehundred twentydaysafter Declarant's receiptoftheDisputeNotice,thenDeclarant maybywrittenrequest~ whether madebeforeoraftertheinstitution ofanylegalaction,requirethatall unresolved mattersassetforthintheDisputeNoticebesubmitted tobinding arbitration ~conducted inaccordance withtheConstruction Industry Arbitration Rules(orsubstantial equivalent) oftheAmerican Arbitration Association (AAA).

SUCHARBITRATION WILLBEBINDING ANDFINALTOTHEEXTENT ALLOWED BYLAW,ANDTHEASSOCIATION, EACHMEMBER ANDOWNER ANDTHEIRRESPECTIVE RELATED PARTIES HEREBY WAIVETHERIGHTTO PURSUE ANYOTHER RESOLUTION OFADISPUTE, INCLUDING A PROCEEDING INANYJUDICIAL FORUM.

(b):Ifnecessary, Declarant maycompelsubmission ofDisputes to bindingarbitration andlorparticipation insucharbitration byanactioninany courthavingjurisdiction. Judgment onanyawardordecision rendered bythe arbitrator maybeenteredinandotherwise enforced byanycourthaving jurisdiction.

(c):Anarbitrator mustbeappointed whoataminimum meetsthe requirements foramediator asabovesetforth(orsubstantial equivalent). An arbitrator willbeappointed byagreement ofthepartiesfromalistofarbitrators qualified asaforesaid tobeprovided byAAA;orifthepartiescannotagreewithin tendaysafterreceiptofthelist,thenanarbitrator willbeappointed byAAAin accordance withitrulesforappointment fromaroster.

(d):Thearbitration proceedings mustbeconducted inHarrisCounty.

Texas.Inrendering itsaward~thearbitrator mustdetermine therightsand obligations ofthepartiesaccording tothesubstantive andprocedural lawsofthe StateofTexas,andinaccordance withapplicable provisions oftheDeclaration andotherGoverning Documents andapplicable AAArules.

(e):Anyprovisional remedythatwouldbeavailable fromacourt,

ocedural lawsofthe StateofTexas,andinaccordance withapplicable provisions oftheDeclaration andotherGoverning Documents andapplicable AAArules.

(e):Anyprovisional remedythatwouldbeavailable fromacourt, including injunctive relieftomaintain thestatusquo.shallbeavailable fromthe arbitrator pendingfinaldetermination ofallDisputes.

(t):Declarant maymakewrittenrequestthatarbitration proceedings undertheDeclaration beconsolidated witharbitration proceedings pending between Declarant andotherpartiesifthearbitration proceedings arisefromthe sametransaction orrelatetothesamesubjectmatter.Consolidation willbebyan 78 orderofthearbitrator inanyofthependingcasesor,ifthearbitrator failstomake suchanorder,Declarant mayapplytoanycourtofcompetent jurisdiction for suchanorder.

(g):Eachpartywillbeartheexpense ofitsowncounsel, experts, witnesses, andpreparation andpresentment ofproofs,unlessthearbitrator decides otherwise. Thepartieswillbearthecostsofarbitration equally, unlessthe arbitrator decidesotherwise. Totheextentpermitted byapplicable law,the arbitrator hasthepowertoawardrecovery ofallcosts,expenses andfees (including pre-award expenses, witnessfees,attorney's fees,administrative fees, andarbitrator's fees)totheprevailing party.

11.12.6: Declarant's RightofInspection. Atanytimeduringtheexistence ofany Dispute whichhasnotbeenfinallyresolved inwriting,whether duringorafterthe Development Period,Declarant anditsdesignated representatives maymakesuch inspections andconductsuchsurveys,testsandexaminations asreasonably necessary to fullydetermine orconfirmtoDeclarant's satisfaction thenature,extentandpossible causeofallDisputes, thenatureandextentofrepairsandotherworkinvolved andany othermattersreasonably relatedtotheDisputes.

11.12.7: MEMBERS ANDOWNERS IRREVOCABLE POWER OFATTORNEY.

ature,extentandpossible causeofallDisputes, thenatureandextentofrepairsandotherworkinvolved andany othermattersreasonably relatedtotheDisputes.

11.12.7: MEMBERS ANDOWNERS IRREVOCABLE POWER OFATTORNEY.

EACHMEMBER ANDEACHOWNER FORTHEMSEVES ANDTHEIR RELATED PARTIES, HEREBY IRREVOCABL YAPPOINT THEBOARD OFDIRECTORS OFTHE ASSOCIA nONASTHEIRATTORNEY -IN-FACT TOACTINTHEIRPLACEANDSTEAD REGARDING ALLPROVISIONS OFTHISSECTION 11.12APPUCABLE TOTHE ASSOCIATION, THEACCANDTHEIRRELATED PARTIES, ANDAREBOUND INALL RESPECTS ASTOALLACTIONS, OMISSIONS, AGREEMENTS ANDDECISIONS OF THEBOARD OFDIRECTORS RELATING THERETO ANDTHERESULTS OFANY BINDING ARBITRATION REGARDING SAME.

11.12.8: WHEN DISPUTE NOTICE MUSTBEGIVEN: COMPLIANCE AS CONDITION PRECEDENT. ALLDISPUTES MUSTBEPRESENTED BYSUBMISSION OF ONEORMOREDISPUTE NOTICES TODECLARANT ASABOVE PROVIDED AS FOLLOWS: (a):THEASSOCIATION. THEACCANDTHEIRRELATED PARTIES MUSTSUBMIT ALLDISPUTE NOTICES. IFANY.NOTLATER THANONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYSAFTERTHEDATEOFTRANSFER OFDECLARANT CONTROL ASPROVIDED INSECTION 11.04.

(b):EACHOWNER ANDTHEOWNER'S RELATED PARTIES MUST SUBMIT ALLDISPUTE NOTICES IFANY.NOTLATERTHANONEHUNDRED TWENTY DAYSAFTER ANYAPPLICABLE CAUSE OFACTION ACCRUES, REGARDLESS OFWHETHER THECAUSEOFACTION ACCRUES DURING OR AFTERTERMINATION OFTHEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD.

79 (c):THEGIVING OFTHEDISPUTE NOTICES ANDSUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITHALLOTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OFTHIS SECTION 11.12ISACONDITION PRECEDENT TOTHERIGHTTOBRINGOR MAINTAIN ANYSUITAGAINST ORADVERSE TODECLARANT ORANY RELATED PARTIES OFDECLARANT PERTAINING TOANYDISPUTE.

11.12.9: Remedial Measures. Atanytimeduringtheexistence ofanyDispute whichhasnotbeenfinallyresolved inwriting,whetherduringoraftertheDevelopment Period,Declarant maytakeallactionswhichinDeclarant's saleopinionarenecessary or

es. Atanytimeduringtheexistence ofanyDispute whichhasnotbeenfinallyresolved inwriting,whetherduringoraftertheDevelopment Period,Declarant maytakeallactionswhichinDeclarant's saleopinionarenecessary or appropriate toaddress, correct,cureorotherwise dealwiththeassertedDispute. For suchpurposes Declarant mayutilizeanyeasements established bytheDeclaration, orby anyPlatorotherwise, withouttheconsentoforcompensation ofanykindtothe Association, oranyOwner,oranyRelatedPartiesoftheforegoing, oranyotherPerson.

ExceptincaseofanEmergency, Declarant shallgiveatleasttendayswrittennoticeto anypartywhichwillbedirectlyaffectedbyactivities undertaken byDeclarant pursuant totheforegoing settingforththegeneralnatureofactivities tobeundertaken. NO ACTION ORINACTION BYDECLARANT PURSUANT TOTHEFOREGOING SHALL EVER BEDEEMED ANADMISSION OFLIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY ORACKNOWLEDGMENT OFVALIDlTY INANYRESPECT ASTO ANYDISPUTE.

11.12.10: TWOYEARMAXIMUM LIMITATIONS PERIOD. INADDITION TO THEPROVISION OFSECTION 11.12.8.BUTOTHERWISE NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISIONS OFTHEDECLARATION ORANYOTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ANDREGARDLESS OFWHETHER THEDISPUTE ARISES DURING ORAFTER THE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD. SUITREGARDING ANYDISPUTE MUSTBEFILEDINA COURT OFCOMPETENT JURISDICTION NOTLATERTHANTWOYEARSAFTERTHE DAYTHECAUSEOFACTION OCCURS.

ARTICLE XII.

SECTION 12.01: TermGENERAL PROVISIONS Subjecttotheprovisions ofSections 11.10and12.02.thesecovenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations. easements, liensandchargesrunwiththelandandarebindingupon andinuretothebenefitofDeclarant, theAssociation, allOwners, theirrespective legal representatives, heirs,executors andadministrators, predecessors, successors andassigns.andall Personsclaiming underthemforaperiodoftwentyyearsfromthedatethisDeclaration istiled

theirrespective legal representatives, heirs,executors andadministrators, predecessors, successors andassigns.andall Personsclaiming underthemforaperiodoftwentyyearsfromthedatethisDeclaration istiled intheOfficialPublicRecordsofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty,Texas,afterwhichtimesaid covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, liensandcharges willbe automatically extended forsuccessive periodsoftenyearseach.

SECTION 12.02: Amendment 12.02.1: ByOwners. Exceptasotherwise expressly hereinprovided, theOwners oftwo-thirds (2/3rds)ofthetotalnumberofLotsthencontained withintheSubdivision alwayshavethepowerandauthority toamendthisDeclaration, inwholeorinpart,at 80 anytimeandfromtimetotime;provided, duringtheDevelopment Periodnoamendment iseffective unlessanduntilapproved inwritingbyDeclarant. InthisDeclaration andall othergoverning Documents thetenns"amend", "amendment" orsubstantial equivalent meanandrefertoanychange,modification, revisionortennination ofanyprovisions of thisDeclaration orotherGoverning Documents.

12.02.2: ByAssociation. TheBoardofDirectors hastherightinitssole judgment, fromtimetotimeandatanytime,toamendthisDeclaration withoutjoinerof anyOwneroranyotherPersonforthefollowing purposes: (a):toresolveorclarifyanyambiguity orconflicts herein,ortocorrect anyinadvertent misstatements, errorsoromissions herein;or (b):toconform thisDeclaration totherequirements ofanylending institution; provided, theBoardhasnoobligation whatsoever toamendthis Declaration inaccordance withanysuchlendinginstitution requirements, andthe BoardmaynotsoamendthisDeclaration ifinthesoleopinionoftheBoardany substantive andsubstantial rightsofOwnerswouldbeadversely affectedthereby; or (c):toconformthisDeclaration totherequirements ofanygovernmental

notsoamendthisDeclaration ifinthesoleopinionoftheBoardany substantive andsubstantial rightsofOwnerswouldbeadversely affectedthereby; or (c):toconformthisDeclaration totherequirements ofanygovernmental agency, including theFederal HomeLoanMortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Agency, Veterans Administration orFederal Housing Administration, andinthisrespecttheBoardmaysoamendthisDeclaration to theextentrequiredbylawuponreceiptofwrittennoticeofsuchrequirements and requestforcompliance; or (d):toconform thisDeclaration toanystateorfederalconstitutional requirements, ortotherequirements ofanylocal,stateorfederalstatute, ordinance, rule,rulingorregulation, ortoanydecisions ofthecourtsregarding same.

12.02.3: MethodforApproval ofAmendment byOwners.

(a):Noticeofanyproposed amendment mustbegiventoOwnersofall Lotsatleasttendaysbeforecirculation oftheamending instrument orconducting ofaspecialmeeting astosame.Unlessacomplete copyoftheproposed amending instrument isincluded withthenotice,thenoticemustsetfortha reasonable summary oftheproposed amendments andinthateventacomplete copyoftheamending instrument mustbemailedorotherwise delivered toany Ownerpromptly uponreceiptbytheAssociation ofawrittenrequestforsame.

(b):TheOwner'sapproval ofanyamendment ofthisDeclaration maybe obtained (i)byexecution oftheamending instrument orconsenttheretobyany OwnerofeachLotsoapproving, (ii)byaffirmative vote,inpersonorbyproxy,at 81 aspecial meeting ofthemembers calledforconsideration ofanysuch amendment, or(iii)byanycombination oftheforegoing.

(c):AnyjointOwnermaynullifytheapproval ofanotherjointOwner onlybyfilingofawritten objection intheOfficial PublicRecords ofReal Property ofHarrisCounty, Texasnotlaterthanninetydaysafterfilingofthe

ing.

(c):AnyjointOwnermaynullifytheapproval ofanotherjointOwner onlybyfilingofawritten objection intheOfficial PublicRecords ofReal Property ofHarrisCounty, Texasnotlaterthanninetydaysafterfilingofthe amending instrument. Thecertification oftheAssociation's Secretary asto compliance withallprerequisites foramendment setforthhereinisfinaland conclusive fromandaftertheexpiration oftwoyearsafterfilingoftheapplicable amending instrument intheOfficial PublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarris County, Texas.

12.02.4: Effective Date.Anylawfulamendment ofthisDeclaration willbe effective fromandafterfilingoftheamending instrument intheOfficial PublicRecords ofRealProperty ofHarrisCounty, Texas,orsuchlaterdateasmaybestatedinthe amending instrument.

12.02.5: NOIMPAIRMENT OFDECLARANT'S RIGHTS. NOAMENDMENT OF THISDECLARATION EITHER DURING ORAFTERTHEDEVELOPMENT PERIOD MAY REMOVE, REVOKE ORMODIFY, REVOKE ORMODIFY ANYRIGHT, PRIVILEGE OR LIMITAnONOFLIABILITY OFDECLARANT WITHOUT THEPRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OFDECLARANT.

SECTION 12.03: Notices toAssociation. ACC.Owners andTenants Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, allnotices orothercommunications permitted orrequired underthisDeclaration MUSTBEINWRITING ANDMUSTBEPROPERL Y DATEDANDAREDEEMED PROPERLY GIVENIF,BUTONLYIF,GIVENINACCORDANCE WITHTHEFOLLOWING: 12.03.1: Notices toAssociation orACe.Annoticesorothercommunications to theAssociation orACeduringtheDevelopment PeriodmustbegiventoDeclarant as provided inSection 11.09.Thereafter, suchnoticesorothercommunications mustbe givenby(i)personal delivery acknowledged inwriting, or(ii)certified orregistered mail, returnreceiptrequested, andbydepositintheUnitedStatesmail,postage prepaid and addressed, toanymember oftheBoardorACC,totheAssociation's registered agent,or

nwriting, or(ii)certified orregistered mail, returnreceiptrequested, andbydepositintheUnitedStatesmail,postage prepaid and addressed, toanymember oftheBoardorACC,totheAssociation's registered agent,or totheAssociation's Managing Agentasfromtimetotimedesignated bytheBoard.Such noticesorothercommunications aredeemed givenonlyuponactualreceiptofsame.In theeventtheAssociation orACedisputes receiptofanynoticeorothercommunication, theoriginal oracopyofthedelivery acknowledgment orreturnreceiptmustbeprovided totheAssociation orAeefailingwhichthenoticeorothercommunication willbe conclusively deemed nottohavebeenreceived.

12.03.2: NoticetoOwners andTenants. Allnoticesorothercommunications to anyOwneraredeemed givenuponpersonal delivery toorwhendeposited intheUnited 82 Statesmail,postageprepaidandaddressed to,thestreetaddressoftheOwner's Lot locatedwithintheSubdivision, ortothemostcurrentstreetaddressgivenbyanOwner forpurposes ofnoticeasprovided inSection 12.03.3. Allnoticesorother communications tothetenantofanyOwnershallbegiventothetenantatthestreet addressoftheLotlocatedwithinthesubdivision atwhichthetenantresides,andis deemedgivenuponpersonaldeliverytothetenantorwhendeposited intheUnitedStates mail,postageprepaidandaddressed tothetenantatsaidaddress.Wheremorethanone PersonistheOwnerof(ortenantresidingat)asingleLot,themailingofanynoticesor othercommunications asaforesaid toanysingleOwner(oranysingletenant)constitutes noticegiventoallsuchOwners(ortenants). Personal deliverymaybeacknowledged in writingeitherbytherecipient orbyathirdpartycourierservice. Goodfaith detennination ofownership andmailingaddress,andgoodfaithefforttocomplywith anyothernoticeprovisions oftheDeclaration orothergoverning documents shallbe

cipient orbyathirdpartycourierservice. Goodfaith detennination ofownership andmailingaddress,andgoodfaithefforttocomplywith anyothernoticeprovisions oftheDeclaration orothergoverning documents shallbe sufficient compliance notwithstanding thefailureofanyOwnertoreceivepersonal notice.Goodfaithcertification bytheAssociation's Secretary orotherdulyauthorized agentthatnoticehasbeengiventooneormoreOwners inaccordance withthe Declaration isfinalandconclusive.

12.03.3: Owner's NoticeofAddressOtherThanLotAddress Required. Any Ownermayrequestanynoticesrequired orpennitted herebybemailedtoanaddress otherthansuchOwnersLotaddressbygivingwrittenanddatednoticeofthealternate addresstotheAssociation. TheOwnerofeachLotmustgivewrittenanddatednoticeto theAssociation oftheOwner'scurrentmailingaddresswithinthirtydaysafterthechange inmailingaddress. Intheeventofdispute,anysuchrequestnoticewillbeconclusively deemednottohavebeenreceived unlesstheOwnerproduces theoriginalorcopyofthe properly signedanddatedreturnreceiptrequestordeliveryreceiptacknowledgment. In theeventofconflictbetween suchrequestsbyasingleOwnerormultipleOwners, the requestlastreceived shallcontrol.

12.03.4: ChangeofOwnership. Writtennoticeofchangeofownership ofaLot bysaleorotherwise mustbegiventotheAssociation withinthirtydaysafterthechange.

ThenoticemuststatethenameandcurrentmailingaddressofthecurrentOwner(s), the dateofacquisition ofownership, thenamesofallpersonswhowilloccupytheaffected Lotandtheirrelationship andageneralstatement ofthelegalbasisofthechangeof ownership (suchassaleunderdeedorexecutory contractforconveyance) 12.03.5: Leasing. Writtennoticeofleasingoforotherchangeinoccupancy ofa LotmustbegiventotheAssociation withinthirtydaysafterthechangeofoccupancy.

(suchassaleunderdeedorexecutory contractforconveyance) 12.03.5: Leasing. Writtennoticeofleasingoforotherchangeinoccupancy ofa LotmustbegiventotheAssociation withinthirtydaysafterthechangeofoccupancy.

ThenoticemuststatenameandcurrentaddressoftheOwner{s), thedateofchangeof occupancy, thenamesofallpersonswhowilloccupytheaffected Lotandtheir relationship andageneralstatement oflegalbasisofthechangeofoccupancy (for example underleaseforoneyearterm).

83 12.03.6: NoticeofLiens;StatusForeclosure; NoticeofDefault.

(a):UponwrittenrequestanOwnermustprovidetotheAssociation a writtenstatement settingforththecurrentholderof(i)allmortgages anddeedsof trust,andanyinsurerorguarantor ofeachmortgage anddeedoftrust,andofall otherliensandencumbrances astotheirLotforthepurchase thereof,taxes thereon,andworkandmaterials usedinconstructing improvements thereon,and (ii)anyotherlienorencumbrances thatis(orisclaimedorthoughttobe)superior theAssociation's continuing assessment lienasestablished bythisdeclaration, andastoeachthenatureoftheloan(suchaspurchase moneyloanorhomeequity loan),andtheaccount orsimilaridentifying number orotherdesignation applicable tothemortgage, deedoftrustorotherlienorencumbrance.

(b):Uponwrittenrequesttheholderofanymortgage, deedoftrustand anyotherlienorencumbrance pertaining toaLotmustprovidetotheAssociation astatement ofcurrentstatus,including accountorsimilaridentifying numberor otherdesignation applicable tothemortgage, deedoftrustorotherlienor encumbrance, thenatureofanycurrentdefaultandresulting currentamountsdue, ifany,thenatureofandcurrentstatusofanyenforcement proceedings, current payoff,andsuchotherrelevant information asmaybesetforthinthewritten request.

(c):Theholderofanymortgage, deedoftrustorotherlienor

ifany,thenatureofandcurrentstatusofanyenforcement proceedings, current payoff,andsuchotherrelevant information asmaybesetforthinthewritten request.

(c):Theholderofanymortgage, deedoftrustorotherlienor encumbrance pertaining toaLotmustgivetotheAssociation writtennoticeof acquisition oftitlebyforeclosure ordeedorotherinstrument ofconveyance in lieuofforeclosure, orofthestatusofamortgagee inpossession, withinthirty daysafteracquisition ofsuchtitleorstatus.Thenoticemustincludenameand mailingaddress,accountorsimilaridentifying numberorotherdesignation (such asRealEstateOwnedNo.)andsuchotherrelevantinformation astheAssociation mayrequestinwriting.

(d):TheAssociation may(butisnotrequiredto)notifyanycreditbureau, andtheholder(orpurported orbelieved holder)ofanyright,titleorinterestin anymortgage, deedoftrustandanyotherlienorencumbrance pertaining toaLot astoanydefaultundertheGoverning Documents, including delinquency in payment ofassessments andanyothermonetary amountsduetotheAssociation.

12.03.7: OtherInformation orDocumentation. TheBoardmayfromtimetotime bywrittenrequestrequireanyOwnerortheirtenanttoverifytheinformation coveredby Section12.03.3through 12.03.6bysubmission ofsuchdocumentation andadditional information astheBoardmayreasonably require.

12.03.8: OtherGoverning Documents. Applicable provisions ofthisSection 12.03alsoapplytonoticesorothercommunications permitted orrequired byother Governing Documents exceptasotherwise expressly provided insuchotherGoverning Documents, andprovided thatnoticegiveninaccordance herewith isinallevents 84 sufficient regardless ofcontraryprovisions inotherGoverning Documents.

SECTION 12.04: Information ToandFromMortgagees Attherequestofanymortgagee ofanOwner,ortheinsurerorguarantor ofamortgage,

vents 84 sufficient regardless ofcontraryprovisions inotherGoverning Documents.

SECTION 12.04: Information ToandFromMortgagees Attherequestofanymortgagee ofanOwner,ortheinsurerorguarantor ofamortgage, theAssociation mayfurnishsuchmortgagee, insurerorguarantor withinformation aboutthe Subdivision, theAssociation andsuchOwner'sobligations totheAssociation. IfanOwneris delinquent inpayment ofassessments (regular, specialorspecific) totheAssociation, atthe requestoftheAssociation amortgagee, ortheinsurerorguarantor ofamortgage, mayprovide theAssociation withinformation aboutsuchOwner'sdebtsecuredbythemortgagee's lienand otherrelevantinformation. Byacquisition oftitletoanyLot,oranyright,titleorinteresttherein, oracceptance ofanyexecutory contract ofconveyance, oradeedorotherinstrument of conveyance. EACHOWNER EXPRESSLY CONSENTS TOTHEASSOCIATION PROVIDING SUCHINFORMA nONTOAMORTGAGEE, INSURER ORGUARANTOR, ANDTOA MORTGAGEE, INSURER ORGUARANTOR PROVIDING SUCHINFORMATION TOTHE ASSOCIATION. ASUSEDINTHISSECTION, "MORTGAGEE" MEANSANYANDALLOFTHE CREDITORS ASDESCRIBED INSECTION 12.03.6,ANDTHEFOREGOING CONSENT ALSO APPLIES TOTHEPROVISIONS OFSAIDSECTION.

SECTION ]2.05: Managing Agent TheBoardhastheauthority, fromtimetotimeandatanytime,toretain,hire,employor contract withanyoneormorePersonstoprovidemanagement services totheAssociation, including discharge ofsuchfunctions anddutiesoftheBoardandloranyofficersorcommittees oftheAssociation, astheBoardmayspecify(anysuchPersonhereinreferredtoasa"Managing Agent"). AnyManaging Agentshallberetained,hired,employed orcontracted foronsuchterms andconditions astheBoardinitssolejudgment maydetermine; provided, theBoardshallretain therightinallcasesastoanyManaging AgenttoremovetheManaging Agent,withorwithout cause,uponnotmorethansixtydaysnotice.

dconditions astheBoardinitssolejudgment maydetermine; provided, theBoardshallretain therightinallcasesastoanyManaging AgenttoremovetheManaging Agent,withorwithout cause,uponnotmorethansixtydaysnotice.

SECTION 12.06: Conflicts InGoverning Documents IntheeventofanyconflictintheGoverning Documents whichcannotbereasonably reconciled afterapplication ofrulesofinterpretation asprovided hereinorbylaw,this Declaration shallcontroloveranyotherGoverning Documents, andallotherGoverning Documents shallcontrolinthefollowing orderofpriority: (i)ArticlesofIncorporation; (ii) Bylaws; (iii)Architectura] Guidelines; (iv)RulesandRegulations; (v)BoardandMember resolutions; and(vi)allothers.

SECTION 12.07: Interpretation Theprovisions hereofaretobeliberallyconstrued togivefulleffecttotheirintentand purposes. IfthisDeclaration oranyword,clause,sentence, paragraph, orotherpartthereofshall besusceptible tomorethanoneorconflicting interpretations, thentheinterpretation whichis mostnearlyinaccordance withthegeneralpurposes andobjectives ofthisDeclaration andthe schemeofdevelopment thereundershallgovern.Thecaptions ofeachArticleandSection hereofastothecontentsofeachArticleandSectionareinsertedonlyforconvenience, andarein 85 nowaytobeconstrued asdefining, limiting, extending, orotherwise modifying oraddingtothe particular ArticleorSectiontowhichtheyrefer.Inparticular andwithoutlimitation, thedivision ofuserestrictions underArticleVIIhereofandarchitectural restrictions underArticleVIII hereofareforconvenience ofreference, itbeingtheintentthatallsuchprovisions begivenfull effectinanintegrated mannerinlightofthegeneralpurposes andobjectives ofthisDeclaration andtheschemeofdevelopment accomplished thereby.Whenever used,thesingularnumbershall

allsuchprovisions begivenfull effectinanintegrated mannerinlightofthegeneralpurposes andobjectives ofthisDeclaration andtheschemeofdevelopment accomplished thereby.Whenever used,thesingularnumbershall includetheplural,thepluralthesingular, andtheuseofanygendershallbeapplicable toall genders.

SECTION 12.08: Severability Wherever possible, eachprovision ofthisDeclaration shallbeinterpreted insuchmanner astobeeffective andvalid,butiftheapplication ofanyprovision ofthisDeclaration toany Person,particular circumstance orproperty shallbeprohibited orheldinvalid,suchprohibition orinvalidity shallnotextendbeyondsuchPerson,particular circumstance orproperty andshall notaffectanyotherprovision ortheapplication ofanyprovision whichcanbegiveneffect withouttheinvalidprovision orapplication, and,tothisend,theprovisions ofthisDeclaration aredeclaredtobeseverable.

SECTION 12.09: Effective Date ThisDeclaration iseffective fromandafterthedateoffilingofsameintheOfficial PublicRecordsofRealPropertyofHarrisCounty,Texas.

INWITNESS WHEREOF, theundersigned hasexecuted thisDeclaration tobe effective uponthedateoffilingofthisDeclaration intheOfficialPublicRecords ofReal Property ofHarrisCounty,Texas.

[SIGNATUREPAGEFOLLOWS] 86 WASHINGTON SQUARE INVESTORS, LLC,a eiRSrimited liabilitycompany By: Donsanders,Managing Member DECLARANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEOFTEXAS § § COUNTY OFHARRIS § Thisyst~ument wasacknowledged beforemeonthe.dV dayof thecompany.\ jvJ SUSANEVABAILEY MYCOMMISSION EXPIRES Maroh2.2008 MORTGAGEEILIENHOLDER CONSENT

TORS, LLC,aTexaslImitedliabilitycompany, onbehalfof thecompany.\ jvJ SUSANEVABAILEY MYCOMMISSION EXPIRES Maroh2.2008 MORTGAGEEILIENHOLDER CONSENT existingmortgage orlienuponandagainstthelandandpropertydescribed astheSubdivision in theforegoing Declaration ofCovenants, Conditions, Restrictions andEasements for WASHINGTON SQUARE, assuchmortgagee andlienholder,doesherebyconsenttosaid Declaration asifthesamehadbeenrecorded priortothecreationofsuchlien.

Thisconsentwillnotbeconstrued oroperateasareleaseofsaidmortgage orliensowned andheldbytheundersigned, oranypartthereof Signed ~ ATTEST:andattested bytheundersigned this,the ,2004.dayof STATE OFTEXAS COUNTY OFHARrzLs§ § § ., saiddayof ~.Thisinstrument wasacknowledged beforemeonthe;;)'8tlj NotaryPublic,StateofTexas ELLENLOCKHART NotaryPublic.StateofTexas MyCommission Expires May29,2005.lIlYPRO'ilSICIII6£IIM1 RESTRICTS 1IfWE1OTAl. ORUSEOftHE1J:5al1lEll REAL PRf.fEIIY IWUSf 01Clltf.ll!lMe!'SiNV.lUl00llNFOOflW UIIOERfBftILlAW THESTATEOFTEX"S COUNTY OFHARRIS Official PublitRecord$ OfRealPropel1y orHanl$County Texason JUL292004 COUNTY ClERK.

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