Connections

Before initial residential occupancy, no sign, advertisement, billboard, or advertising structure of any kind may be erected or maintained on any lot in the subdivision without the prior written approval of management and any such approval which is granted may be withdrawn at any time, in which case, the party granted such permission shall, within the period designated by management (which in no event shall be less than five (5) days), thereupon remove the same.

Existing houses may post a maximum of two (2) two foot by three foot (2’ x 3’) “FOR SALE” signs inside or outside windows of their choice to advertise the house for sale. The signs may be located in the front, rear, or side of the house. In the case of a corner lot, the Owner may post two (2) signs, one facing each street, or in the case of golf course or waterfront properties, one in the front and one in the rear. When no window can be viewed from the street, an alternative location may be selected by the mutual agreement of the Owner and management. No sign location other than the above described is acceptable without first obtaining written approval of management.

During the construction phase of new houses, for a period not to exceed the ACC approved construction timeline from the date of new home construction plan approval, the Owner may place one (1) sign in the front yard not to exceed two foot by three foot (2’ x 3’) advertising the builder of the new house.

Upon Owner occupancy of the new house, or at the end of the ACC approved construction timeline, whichever is less, the builder’s sign must be removed immediately from the site upon which the new house is located. An Owner, without the written consent of management, shall not have the right to authorize the builder to keep his sign on the premises past the above referenced terms.

No sign shall be permitted on any lot except for a limited number of small, inconspicuous, discretely placed signs for the purpose of warning of the presence of a home security system. Each sign shall be from a professional security company and should not exceed one (1) square foot in area. One (1) sign shall be allowed in the front yard and one (1) shall be allowed within the rear yard of the home. Each sign may be mounted on a stake or a wall of the house or garage. If stake mounted, the top of the sign shall not exceed two feet (2’) from the ground level when installed and must be no further than three feet (3’) away from the house or garage. The text and overall appearance of the signs must be acceptable and must primarily provide a security warning without prominent advertising of any business. Signs must be maintained in good condition and the Association may require removal of signs which have deteriorated.

One (1) temporary (not exceeding 30 days) school sign is allowed. The sign shall not exceed forty-two inches (42”) in height and eighteen inches (18”) in width.

Texas Election Code Section259.00l(e) defines "political advertising sign" as a written form political advertising designed to be seen from a road but does not include a bumper sticker.

“Political Sign” or “Political Signs” as used herein shall mean a political advertising sign as defined in the Texas Election Code.

An Owner may place a ground mounted Political Sign on their Lot that advertises a candidate or measure for an election provided the Political Sign complies with the terms and provisions of this Policy.

No Political Sign may be placed on an Owner's Lot prior to the ninetieth (90th) day before the date of the election to which the sign relates or remain on an Owner's Lot after the tenth (10th) day after the election date.

No more than one (1) Political Sign is allowed on a Lot per candidate or measure for an election.

Political Signs may be displayed only on an Owner’s Lot, and may not be located on, nor encroach on, another Lot, Common Areas, or any property owned or maintained by the Association.

No Political sign may;

Any Political Sign installed on a Lot that is not in compliance with the Policy will be considered a violation of the Association’s dedicatory instruments. The Association my remove a Political Sign displayed in violation of this Policy [see Texas Election Code Section 259.002(e)]

Any sign of any nature or type that is not professionally created and tastefully worded may be removed, however, in such case, the person who obtained the sign approval shall be notified of such sign removal and changes that need to be made to the sign.

In the event any person or persons place or otherwise allow a sign of any type or nature upon or within property, lot, or house which has not been approved, the said sign shall be removed and/or enforcement procedures of the Association pursued.