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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 measure objects 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 in. 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.
Section 28.05 Disputes; Disclaimer; Indemnity.
Security measures, including but not limited to, security cameras and security lights shall not be permitted to be installed in a manner that the security measure is aimed/directed at an adjacent property which would result in an invasion of privacy, or cause a nuisance to a neighboring Owner or resident. In the event of a dispute between Owners or residents regarding security measure fencing, or a dispute between Owners or residents regarding the aim or direction of a security camera or security light, the Association shall have no obligation to participate in the resolution of the dispute. The dispute shall be resolved solely by and between the Owners or residents.
EACH OWNER AND OCCUPANT OF A LOT WITHIN THE PROPERTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MANAGERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND THE ACC, ARE NOT INSURERS AND THAT EACH OWNER AND OCCUPANT OF ANY DWELLING AND/OR LOT THAT HAS A SECURITY MEASURE THAT HAS BEEN OR WILL BE INSTALLED PURSUANT TO THIS POLICY ASSUMES ALL RISKS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS, TO DWELLINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND TO THE CONTENTS OF DWELLINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MANAGERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND THE ACC, HAVE MADE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES NOR HAS ANY OWNER OR OCCUPANT RELIED UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, RELATIVE TO ANY SECURITY MEASURE THAT MAY BE APPROVED BY THE ACC PURSUANT TO THIS POLICY.
OWNERS OF LOTS WITHIN THE PROPERTY HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND (ON DEMAND) THE ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MANAGERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMPRISING THE ACC (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE “INDEMNIFIED PARTIES”) FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CLAIMS BROUGHT BY AN OWNER OR OCCUPANT) IF SUCH CLAIMS ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO A SECURITY MEASURE GOVERNED BY THIS POLICY. THIS COVENANT TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND INCLUDES (WITHOUT LIMITATION) CLAIMS CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES’ OWN NEGLIGENCE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE, JOINT, COMPARATIVE OR CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE OF ANY CLAIM.
Any installation not in compliance with this Policy will be considered a violation of the dedicatory instruments governing the subdivision.
EXCERPT: WESTWOOD SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION COMPLETE POA POLICY MANUAL
SIXTH EDITION
[Adopted 11/25/2024]
[ Modified: Thursday, 15 May 2025, 1:51 PM ]
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Article 11
The Association, its Board and officers, its manager, employees, agents and/or its attorneys, (“Association and related parties”) shall not in any way be considered an insurer or guarantor of security within the property or on the lakes.
Neither shall the Association and related parties be held liable for any loss or damage by reason of failure to provide adequate access control nor ineffectiveness of access control measures undertaken.
Unit Owner and Tenants on behalf of themselves, all occupants of the unit being leased or rented, guests and invitees of any unit Owner or resident, as applicable, acknowledge that the Association and related parties do not represent or warrant that any fire protection, burglar alarm systems, access control systems, patrol services, surveillance equipment, monitoring devices, rules and regulations, or other security systems or procedures (if any are present) will prevent loss by use of the lakes, fire, smoke, burglary, theft, hold-up or otherwise, nor that fire protection, burglar alarm systems, access control systems, patrol services, surveillance equipment, monitoring devices rules and regulations, or other security systems or procedures will in all cases provide the detection or protection for which the system or procedure is designed or intended.
Unit Owner and Tenants, on behalf of themselves, all occupants of the unit being leased or rented, guests and invitees of an unit Owner or Tenants, as applicable, acknowledges and understands that the Association and related parties are not an insurer and that each unit Owner, Tenants and occupant of any unit and on behalf of themselves and their guests and invitees assumes all risks for loss or damage to persons, to units and to the contents of units and further acknowledges that the Association and related parties have made no representations or warranties nor has any unit Owner or Tenants on behalf of themselves and their guests or invitees relied upon any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, relative to any fire protection, burglar alarm systems, access control systems, patrol services, surveillance equipment, monitoring devices, rules and regulations, or other security systems or procedures recommended or installed or any security measures or procedures undertaken within the property.
EXCERPT: WESTWOOD SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION COMPLETE POA POLICY MANUAL
SIXTH EDITION
[Adopted 11/25/2024]
[ Modified: Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:02 PM ]