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REGULATION OF SOLAR PANELS, ROOF SHINGLES, 5 5 FLAGS, FLAG POLES, RELIGIOUS ITEMS AND RAIN BARRELLS aa “Se COUNLY OF EX BEND D § OE 7 WHEREAY’ 'N: RANCH HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (the “Association”), is” t “ e” go éming entity for THE FALCON RANCH HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. aiy-addition in Ft. Bend County, Texas, as more particularly described in | Exhibit “A”, attachedl paso j Subesion’): and bas | WHEREAS, bt 3 bree Texas Property Code was amended to add Sections | 2.012,.202 2,048 202.010, 202.011, 20 d 202.007(d) which require the Associations to allow solar panels, certain roofig -materials, flags, flag poles, religious items and rain barrels, and authorizes the Association to ees items;,and Orn WHEREAS, the Associailon, oa Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise discretionary authority concerning erst ‘ative cov epants contained herein; and WHEREAS, in the event of a conflict” betwéen these Regulations and any previously adopted regulations regarding this subj eck ggg Regulations shall control; NOW THEREFORE, in accordance >with thee regaing, the Association hereby adopts the following Regulations: I. Solar panels are permitted to the extent ( uir 010 of the Texas Property a, Code, subject to the following regulations: CC OM we a an 1) The owner shall first apply to and receive writter approval trom the ARC prior to installation of any solar panels or other solar Rati Il seively “Solar Panels”) permitted by 202.010.
2) Solar Panels shall be located in a fenced-in yard or een ott the foof of the house or other approved structure, not visible from the front @f th cture, and in a location approved by the ARC (subject to any limitation imps YP
cated in a fenced-in yard or een ott the foof of the house or other approved structure, not visible from the front @f th cture, and in a location approved by the ARC (subject to any limitation imps YP 3) Solar Panels shall be located entirely on the property of the ownef e ting the Solar Panels and shall not be located on any other lot, property or common a eh a Of oN 4) When mounted on a structure, no Solar Panel may be higher or ige bel ider thah the ie roofline of the structure it is mounted on. ra a s . a If located in a fenced-in yard or patio, the Solar Panels shall be lower than the fence we line of the yard or patio neighboring lots. If the Solar Panels would “substantially interfere with the use and CS ent of land causing unreasonable discomfort or annoyance to persons of Sensihilities” it will not be allowed unless all adjoining owner’s give their 1 ~The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will decide what is an -Unreasortable or Aisproportionate visual impact on neighboring lots and will inform propert f what changes must be made to correct any unreasonable or dsgoportiote ta impact.
7) Solar OR ames, ‘brackets, wires and pipes shall be a shade of silver, bronze or black. CUS II. To the extent cd one of the Texas Property Code, Owners are entitled to install roof shingles W aeeetien hes “pri arily to be wind and/or hail resistant; shingles that provide heating and cooli nbjes greater than those provided by customary composite shingles; and sh nglGs iat provide, solar generation capabilities (collectively referred to as “Alternative Sh ree) oS , stibject’ to the following regulations: 1) The owner shall first a yt to an ress fee pen approval from the ARC prior to
r generation capabilities (collectively referred to as “Alternative Sh ree) oS , stibject’ to the following regulations: 1) The owner shall first a yt to an ress fee pen approval from the ARC prior to installation, alteration or eee tive Shingles.
2) Alternative Shingles shall Sots es =e semmony used on property in the Association.
3) Alternative Shingles shall be more d ie: d of equal or superior quality than the shingles commonly used on nay it ssocigtion.
4) Alternative Shingles shall match the aest eet property surrounding the owner’s property.
Ill. To the extent required by 202.012 of the Texas Proper sa Owner are entitled to display a United States Flag, a Texas State Flag, or a re of any branch of the United States Armed Forces (“Permitted Flags”), and to ae ag, pole on their property for the purpose of displaying the Permitted Flag st he following regulations: 1) The Owner shall first apply to and receive written approval Sees to installation of any flag pole. row ‘ NOL ~ a 2) United States Flags must be displayed in accordance with 4 U.S.C. Scotgting Q: C438 a re Me if Se af a vv an “4 oS The Texas Flag must be displayed in accordance with Chapter 3100 of the Texas ge S Government Code.
Day Permitted Flags may be displayed within the Association.
“¢ wo Ca shall be displayed from a pole attached to a structure OR from a freestanding pole. Permitted Flags may not be draped over or directly attached to Fok,example, a Permitted Flag may not be laid across a fence or stapled to efartge of of oe y-door.
6) og Bie. a éd, to a structure shall be limited to one per lot, shall be no more thagi 6 & foci Tong and’ shall be securely attached by a bracket with an angle of 30 to 45 degieés, ddwn.ffom vertical. The flag pole shall be attached in such a matter as to not
lot, shall be no more thagi 6 & foci Tong and’ shall be securely attached by a bracket with an angle of 30 to 45 degieés, ddwn.ffom vertical. The flag pole shall be attached in such a matter as to not damage the’s ucturé., One attached flag pole is allowed on the front portion of a structure Rh Cl peek in a location approved by the ARC. Brackets which accommodate te ie, flag poles are prohibited.
7) A flag pole, whether a to a dwelling or freestanding, shall be constructed of permanent, long4la i ; with a finish appropriate to the materials used in the construction of th dae pole 4 nious with the dwelling. Flag poles shall be commercially producee! andi fic ope -made, they shall not be constructed of wood or plastic. a 7 af 8) Only one of each Permitted Flag may 86 di displayed at any one time.
_ 9) The flag display and flag pole%hat oni nto all setbacks, easements, and zoning ordinances. See =m 10) Flags and flag poles must be maintained iff good condition; flags and poles that are deteriorating or represent an unsafe condition shat! epaired, replaced or removed.
oT 11) Free-standing flag poles, are limited to on Py ote in! a location approved by the ARC in writing, and shall not exceed 20 feet ah UetiNng any ornamental cap) and 9 inches in diameter. Free-standing flag ore “stiall be permanently installed in the ground according to the manufacturer’s instructiong: + om Oe 12) Permitted Flags are limited in size to 3 feet tall by 5 fei i 13) Lighting may be installed to illuminate Permitted Flags" it Cras be; displayed at night and if existing ambient lighting does not orowde ‘ped illyxination. Flag lighting shall be: i) wo, ON ( “4 Se c) shall utilize a fixture that screens the bulb and directs light in the intended Se rs direction with minimal spillover, and
s not orowde ‘ped illyxination. Flag lighting shall be: i) wo, ON ( “4 Se c) shall utilize a fixture that screens the bulb and directs light in the intended Se rs direction with minimal spillover, and CoD d) shall point towards the center of the flag and face the main structure on the property or to the center of the property if there is no structure, and “oe Ke Z AN e) ae not provide illumination exceeding the equivalent of a 60 watt cent bulb.
fmouticing ts. In order to minimize noise all flag poles shall utilize vinyl or Stig-shap-hdg shall utilize snap hook covers and may secure a rope around the flag’ pe pole wi witha ira fae pole clasp, or do whatever else is necessary to comply.
15) An oe ‘only eae a flag pole or flag on his own property and no other lot, property ‘or bon 16) Flag poles are; for the purpose of displaying Permitted Flags. Ifa flag pole is “Gees daily basis it shall be removed by the Owner.
er IV. Religious Items related to apy Fi ith phat ji is motivated by an Owner’s sincere religious belief or tradition, may be displ wed, required.by, 202.018 of the Texas Property Code, subject to the following regulations: a % 1) The religious item cannot tases peblic sso safety.
2) The religious item cannot violate eg" 3) The religious item cannot contain anaas gia ics or other display that is patently offensive to a passerby. Se 14 Wie ec generate unreasonable noise levels which would disturb the | 4) The religious item must be located on the e “y door or entry door frame and cannot extend past the outer edge of the door frame of*thedw, ng 5) The maximum space allotted to a religious item ‘or biti tion, of religious items shall be no more than 25 square inches. Ae —_ o., 6) The Association may remove any item that does not con Sines oe sg regulations.
space allotted to a religious item ‘or biti tion, of religious items shall be no more than 25 square inches. Ae —_ o., 6) The Association may remove any item that does not con Sines oe sg regulations.
V. Rainwater Recovery Barrels or Systems (“Barrels/System”) sate x to the extent required by 202.007(d), subject to the following regulations: 1) The Owner shall first apply to and receive written approval from (OP “Aah installation of any Barrels/System. 2) fe 3 C he 4 wes, Ae AOS f C2) )_ Fhe Barrels/System must be of a color that is consistent with the color scheme of the 7 ” _-gwner’s home.
a Wee “S a she Barrels/System cannot be located between the front of the owner’s home and an A a joining or adjacent street. (the front yard) ‘on the itém when it is manufactured.
Se an 5) The Asset may,regulate the size, type, materials and manner of screening for Bartets/System, th s"visible from the street, another lot, or common area.
” N bat ee 6) There rixtist.bé sufficient area on the owner’s property to install the Barrels/System, no Barrels/ Se pe on or extend onto any property other than the owner’s _ a AF ay Toe Bar ls/System must not display any language or other content that is not typically , inetide a lot. se 7) Other than gutt .dOwnspouts conventionally attached to a dwelling or appurtenant structure, all compefients“of:thé-Barrels/ System, such as tanks, barrels, filters, pumps, motors, pressure ons ses, must be substantially screened from public view from any street or commofi are. wy a 8) Screening may be accomalig by-4n approved solid fence, structure or vegetation; by burying the tanks/barrels; or‘by-placing the eqitipmnent in an outbuilding approved by the ARC. fo oe 9) A rain barrel may be placed in Kaboul tom public view from any street or
ture or vegetation; by burying the tanks/barrels; or‘by-placing the eqitipmnent in an outbuilding approved by the ARC. fo oe 9) A rain barrel may be placed in Kaboul tom public view from any street or common area only if the ap ni aaa alla system on the structure precludes screening as described above, so long as: oF a) the barrel does not exceed 55 sallods and” ee b) the barrel is installed in close proximity to @ sttuc ure on a level base with the guttering downspout leading directly to the el t a substantially vertical angle, and Te AN c) the barrel is fully painted in a single color tq! blefid.with the adjacent home or vegetation, and a " ean d) any hoses attached to the barrel discharge must be nehily-<oind stored behind or beside the rain barrel in the least visible location whee nota | ue.
a a 10) Overflow lines from a System must not be directed onto or KoA ie !
properties or common areas. fs | , a 11) Inlets, ports, vents and other openings must be sealed or protected witha td preent children, animals and debris from entering the barrels, tanks or other sterage- device | _ ve a “ ra C I Set 5 s oN Tn ( Sa ~ epropriat as determined by the Association, ARC approved ponds may be used for Z, eer storage.
yi Harjested water must be used and is not allowed to become stagnant or a threat to health.
Sag eee systems shall be maintained in good repair. Unused systems should be drained and conne ted from the gutters. Any unused Systems in public view must be removed iew of any street or common area.
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“J, the sara pt the President of THE FALCON RANCH HOMEOWNHR TON, INC., hereby certify that the foregoing
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“J, the sara pt the President of THE FALCON RANCH HOMEOWNHR TON, INC., hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution w Spey Ss least a majority of the Association Board of , 2011.”
/ a a Pin meee On aekiowzepeti NENT COUNTY OF FT. BEND : BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority), or this “Coa , Personally appeared the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing ins vefid acknowledged to me that they executed the same as the act of the Association for ;the repost and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. OY Given under my hand and seal of office this % ES anualy 2 ap, "2075 ares kd F ECA PRE RTS = et Pe oe