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Extracted directly from Documents and Governing Policies files

Article 28

Section 28.01 ACC Application Required.
Before any security measure contemplated by Section 202.023(a) of the Texas Property Code ("'Code") is constructed or otherwise erected on a Lot, an ACC application must be submitted to the Association and approved in writing in accordance with the Declaration. The following information must be
included with the application:
a. Type of security measure;
b. Location of proposed security measure;
c. General purpose of proposed security measure; and
d. Proposed construction plans and/or site plan.

Section 28.02 Other Applicable Requirements.

Owners are encouraged to be aware of the following issues when seeking approval for and installing a security measure.

e. The location of property lines for the Lot. Each Owner should consider obtaining a survey before installing a security measure;
f. Easements in the area in which the security measure is to be installed;
g. Underground utilities in the area in which the security measure is to be installed

The Association is not obligated to and will not review an Owner's ACC security measure application for the above-referenced issues. Owners should be aware that a security measure may have to be removed if a person or entity with superior rights to the location of a security measureobjects to the placement of the security measure.

Section 28.03 Type of Fencing
The Code authorizes the Association to regulate the type of security measure fencing that an Owner may install on a Lot.

h. Security measure fencing generally

     i. All fences must be of a permanent nature and fence posts must be set in concrete.
     ii. Security measure fencing cannot contain decorative elements and
embellishments (whether part of the fence construction or are add-on
decorative elements/embellishments). This prohibition includes, but is not
limited to, prohibiting finials (of any shape or design), fleur de lis, points,
spears (of any shape or design), and gate toppers of any type.
     iii. Fences located on Inland Lake Lots, Golf Course Lots, Lake Livingston Lots, Inland Lake Estates Lots, Patio Golf Course Lots, Patio Inland Lake Lots, or Patio Lake Livingston Lots must be wrought iron style as illustrated in the
Westwood Shores Acc Policy Manual and are to be 48 inches in height.
     iv. Security measure fencing must be located on the perimeter of a Lot; however, it is prohibited for security measure fencing to : (1) be located across
sidewalks; and/or (ii) to enclose sidewalks. If a sidewalk is located within the
perimeter of a Lot, the security measure fencing must be located on the
residence side of the sidewalk. Fencing that is not located on the perimeter of
a Lot is not security measure fencing and must comply with the Declaration
and all other applicable Association governing documents.

     i.  Security measure fencing forward of the residential structure on a Lot as depicted on the applicable Lot survey:
              i. Must be black metal fencing (either steel, wrought iron, or aluminum)
measuring no more than six feet (6) in height. Security measure fencing
pickets shall be 3/4", 4" on center with 1-1/4" top and bottom rails. All framing
must be on the inside (i.e., the residence side) of the security measure fencing It is the intent of this Policy that all security measure fencing forward of the front building line on a Lot have the appearance of what is commonly called
"wrought iron fencing".
            ii. Must consist of straight horizontal styles and straight vertical pickets and/or posts.
            iii. Any driveway or pedestrian gates on security measure fencing must be of the same material as the fencing and swing inward and related fence motors/equipment must be kept screened from view with evergreen shrubs
or in such other manner approved in writing by the ACC.
            iv. When security measure fencing meets a wood fence, the security measure fencing may not be attached to the wood fence. The security measure fencing shall be terminated with a three-inch (3") metal post (either steel, wrought iron, or aluminum) adjacent to the wood post/wood fencing; and

J. All security measure fencing must be installed per the manufacturer's specifications and all electric gates must be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with all applicable codes and applicable governmental regulations.

Section 28.04 Burglar Bars, Security Screens, Front Door Entryway Enclosures.

All burglar bars, security screens, and front door entryway enclosures shall be black or any color approved by the ACC. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ACC shall have the discretion to approve another color for burglar bars, security screens, and front door entry enclosure if, in the sole and absolute discretion of the ACC (subject to an appeal to the Board of Directors in the event of an ACC denial), the proposed color of the burglar bars, security screens, and front door entryway enclosures complements the exterior color of the dwelling. All burglar bars and front door entry enclosures
must be comprised of straight horizontal cross-rails and straight vertical pickets. Decorative elements and embellishments (whether part of the original construction of the burglar bar or security screen or are add-on decorative elements/embellishments) of any type are prohibited on burglar bars, security screens, and front door entryway enclosures.

EXCERPT: WESTWOOD SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION COMPLETE POA POLICY MANUAL

SIXTH EDITION

[Adopted 11/25/2024]