a.     Colors must be subdued earth tones and compatible with the attached unit.

b.     Roofing on individual units must be compatible to that of the attached unit.

a.     Dwellings must be limited to one or two-story, single-family residential structures. The Townhouse section may have attached dwellings that share a common wall. Refer to the RRC Section 5.11 regarding Townhouse Lots and Party Walls.

b.     The architecture is a one or two-story, with colors of subdued earth tones, coordinated siding, or stucco with wood or simulated wood trim. Roofing on individual units must be compatible to the attached unit.

c.      All units must have off-street parking for two vehicles as defined in RRC Section 4.01 (d).

d.     If storage or golf cart parking is desired, these must be attached or incorporated into the build.

e.     Front door must face the street.

f.      Roof color, form, and pitch must be consistent with others in the neighborhood.

g.     Townhouse lots have a zero-setback line. If a new build is not an attached unit, it must be a minimum of 2 feet off the property line.  This space between buildings may be xeriscaped to avoid drainage issues and require little or no maintenance. Examples of xeriscaping are pavers, rocks, or gravel.

a.     The addition/structure must be a minimum of 200 square feet and must be of a color and material that complements all existing structures on the lot or adjoining lot on which the primary structure sits.

b.     If the addition/structure is being built for consolidation purposes, see Article 8 Lot Consolidation Policy for further information/requirements. 

c.      No structure may be built on any lot that is not adjacent to the main residence. This means no connecting a series of more than two buildings only by a sidewalk (see examples).

a.     The addition/structure must be placed on a concrete foundation unless otherwise indicated for pre-manufactured garage/carports below.

b.     The addition/structure must match the exterior of the accompanying home in color and quality.

c.      The addition/structure must be roofed in material of similar color and quality to that of the accompanying home.  “Lean to” and “shed type” roofs may be allowed but must have the ends enclosed and the soffits/underside of the half gable finished.

h.     All deliveries of pre-manufactured garage/carports must be scheduled and coordinated with management staff between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Saturday.

a.     Greenhouses:

                        i.         Must be a permanent structure.

                       ii.         Must be on a concrete slab, pavers, bricks, or a contained gravel (contained means in a defined border).

                     iii.         Covering materials must be ¼” glass, ¼ “ thick polycarbonate or ¼” acrylic panels. (no fabric or polyethylene film is permitted)

                     iv.         Maximum size is 150 square feet.

                       v.         Must be located within 20 feet of the home in the back or side yard of the property.

                     vi.         Can not be used for consolidation.

                    vii.         Can not be used to store items not essential to greenhouse work.

b.     Outdoor Kitchen:

                        i.         Must be at least 400 square feet, attached by a common wall with the home, or be connected with a covered breezeway that must be the same material and color as the home.

                       ii.         Must be on a concrete foundation, have plumbing with a sink, hidden electrical, cabinets and counters, at least two (2) of the following built-in appliances: 

Lots (including consolidated lots) may have a total of one (1) primary structure and two (2) outbuildings (i.e., greenhouses, outdoor kitchens, storage buildings, storage sheds, gazebos, etc.).

a.     All walkways, driveways, and patios must be constructed entirely of concrete, asphalt, pavers, or other solid surface approved by the ACC on an individual basis.

b.     All open ditch lots require a culvert being a size approved by the subdivision Maintenance Supervisor with his signature attached to the ACC application.

Any proposed change to natural drainage must be referred to the POA Board by the property owner for approval prior to the change being made.

a.              The Owner must first apply to and receive written approval from the ACC prior to installation of any solar panels or other solar items (collectively “Solar Panels”) permitted by Texas Property Code 202.010.

b.              Solar Panels must be located in a fenced-in yard or patio OR on the roof of the house or other approved structure, not visible from the front of the structure, and in a location approved by the ACC (subject to any limitation imposed by Texas Property Code 202.010).

c.               Solar Panels shall be located entirely on the property of the Owner erecting the Solar Panels and may not be located on any other lot, property, or Common Area.

d.              When mounted on a structure, no Solar Panel may be higher or wider than the roofline of the structure it is mounted on.

e.              When mounted on a structure, the top edge of all Solar Panels must be parallel with the roofline and must conform to the slope of the roofline.

f.               If located in a fenced-in yard or patio, the Solar Panels must be lower than the fence of the yard or patio.

g.              Solar Panels may not cause an unreasonable or disproportionate visual impact on neighboring lots. If the Solar Panels would “substantially interfere with the use and enjoyment of land causing unreasonable discomfort or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities” they will not be allowed unless all adjoining Owners give their written approval. The ACC will decide what is an unreasonable or disproportionate visual impact on neighboring lots and will inform the Owner of what changes must be made to correct any unreasonable or disproportionate visual impact.

h.              Solar Panel frames, brackets, wires, and pipes must be a shade of silver, bronze or black.

The display of flags is permitted under the following parameters:

1.     Owners may have a total of one freestanding (1) flagpole or two (2) mounted flagpoles per lot with a residential improvement and not attached to trees, utility poles, or other ground set non-flag poles.

2.     The following flags may be displayed in accordance with this Policy:

3.     The flagpole may be either freestanding or mounted to the residential structure under the following parameters:

4.     Owners are prohibited from placing a flagpole within an easement on an Owner’s Lot or in a location that encroaches on a setback on an Owner’s lot.

5.     Owners are prohibited from locating a flag or flagpole on property owned or maintained by the Association.

6.     Owners are prohibited from locating a flag or flagpole on property owned in common by the members of the Association.

1.     All flagpoles must be constructed of permanent, long-lasting materials, with a finish appropriate to the materials used in the construction of the flagpole and harmonious with the dwelling.

2.     All flagpoles must be installed per the manufacturer’s guidelines.

3.     All flags and flagpoles must be properly maintained at all times, including, but not limited to, immediate replacement of faded, frayed or torn flags and replacement of poles that are scratched, bent, rusted, faded, leaning or damaged in any way.

4.     The size of the flag may not exceed 3’ X 5’.

5.     Flagpole halyards must be securely fastened at all times and must not make noise under any conditions.

6.     Telescoping flagpoles must not make noise under any conditions.

7.     The United States flag must be displayed in accordance with federal law.  Additionally, if more than one flag is displayed along with the United States flag on a flagpole, the United States Flag must be flown above all other flags on such flagpole.

8.     The Texas flag must be displayed in accordance with Texas state law.

9.     If evening display of the flag is desired, the flag may be lit from the base of the flagpole (maximum of two (2) bulbs) with a total of no more than 150 watts.  If lit from the base of the flagpole, the light must shine directly up at the flag and may not cause any type of light spillover onto adjoining properties.  If lit from the top of the flagpole, the light must be of the round solar variety without exceeding the 20’ maximum height.  All exterior lighting must be submitted to the ACC for prior approval.

10.  Flags must be attached to a flagpole in order to be displayed.

11.  A flagpole mounted to the residential structure must be removed from view when no flag is displayed.

1.     Mounted Flagpoles -A flagpole mounted to a residential structure does not require approval from the ACC if it complies with the terms of this Policy. 

2.     Freestanding Flagpoles

               (i)         If a back yard location is desired, an application must be submitted with a copy of the applicable plat or survey showing the proposed location of the freestanding flagpole, along with pictures showing the location of the improvement and the manufacturer’s brochures or a sample of material, if applicable;

              (ii)         If a front yard location is desired, an application must be submitted with a copy of the applicable plat and/or survey indicating the front Lot line, front building setback line, and proposed location of the freestanding flagpole, along with pictures showing the location of the improvement and the manufacturer’s brochures or a sample of material, if applicable;

            (iii)         Locations closer to the dwelling are typically preferred; and  

            (iv)         Regardless of desired location, the color of the materials being used in relation to house color, the location of the flagpole in relation to the dwelling, and any noise created are of specific concern. 

Any installation not in compliance with this Policy will be considered a violation of the dedicatory instruments governing the subdivision.

The terms herein relating to flags do not apply to property that is owned or maintained by the Association.

Owners and residents are generally permitted to display or affix one or more religious items on the owner’s or resident’s property or dwelling, the display of which is motivated by the owner’s or resident’s sincere religious belief.

ACC Application Required. Before a religious display contemplated by the Code is displayed or affixed on an owner’s or resident’s property, an Architectural Control Committee (“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:

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following displays shall not require ACC approval. All other religious displays shall require ACC approval as set forth above.

The Association may remove any item that does not conform to these regulations.

a.     The Owner shall first apply to and receive written approval from the ACC prior to installation of any Barrels/System.

b.     The Barrels/System must be of a color that is consistent with the color scheme of the Owner's home.

c.      The Barrels/System cannot be located between the front of the Owner's home and an adjoining or adjacent street (the front yard).

d.     The Barrels/System must not display any language or other content that is not typically included on the item when it is manufactured.

e.     The Association will regulate the size, type, materials and manner of screening for Barrels/System that are visible from the street, another lot, or Common Area.

f.      There must be sufficient area on the Owner's property to install the Barrels/System, no Barrels/System shall be located on or extend onto any property other than the Owner's lot.

g.     Other than gutters and downspouts conventionally attached to a dwelling or appurtenant structure, all components of the Barrels/System, such as tanks, barrels, filters, pumps, motors, pressure tanks, pipes and hoses, must be substantially screened from public view from any street or Common Area.

h.     Screening may be accomplished by an approved solid fence, structure or vegetation; by burying the tanks/barrels; or by placing the equipment in an outbuilding approved by the ACC.

i.      A rain barrel may be placed in a location visible from public view from any street or Common Area only if the configuration of the guttering system on the structure precludes screening as described above, so long as:

j.       Overflow lines from a System must not be directed onto or adversely affect adjacent properties or Common Areas.

k.     Inlets, ports, vents, and other openings must be sealed or protected with mesh to prevent children, animals and debris from entering the barrels, tanks or other storage devices. Open top storage containers are prohibited.

l.      Harvested water must be used and is not allowed to become stagnant or a threat to health.

m.   All systems shall be maintained in good repair. Unused systems should be drained and disconnected from the gutters. Any unused Systems in public view must be removed from public view of any street or Common Area.

a.     A storage building is defined as a structure greater than 49 square feet and less than 200 square feet in space.

b.     The storage building must be placed on foundation of similar construction and quality to that of the accompanying home.

c.      The storage building must match the exterior of the accompanying home in color and quality.

d.     The storage building must be roofed in material of similar color and quality to that of the accompanying home.

e.     New and Pre-manufactured storage buildings are only permissible in the case of those sites occupied by a manufactured home. Current pictures with date stamp must be submitted with each application. All others must be site built. If a pre-manufactured storage building is going to be used for consolidation purposes, please refer to the Article 8 Lot Consolidation Policy for further information and criteria.

f.      All deliveries of pre-manufactured storage buildings must be scheduled and coordinated with management staff between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Saturday. All deliveries of pre-manufactured buildings must come through the service gate near Section 10 unless otherwise approved by management.

a.     The location of the boat slip, with or without a boat slip roof, shall be only within the space provided for and allowed by the Trinity River Authority ("TRA") and Corps of Engineers and must be confined to an indention into a lot.

b.     All boat slip materials in ground contact must be pressure treated wood or galvanized steel products.

c.      Boat slip roof materials must be of standard type, quality, and color that compliments the residence.

d.     Boat slip roof pilings must be a minimum of 6in x 6in pilings treated to TRA specifications.

e.     Boat slips, with or without a roof, must have all sides open and only roofed boat slips are permitted to have an enclosed portion for equipment storage as indicated below:

f.      Boat slip roofs shall have no more than a 6/12 pitch on gable or hip roofs.

g.     Any electrical service to the boat slip and boat slip roof shall meet all applicable laws, codes, and guidelines for areas adjacent to a water source.

h.     SECTION 3 of WESTWOOD LAKE:

Pursuant to the findings of the 411th District Court in Cause No, 17,605 Westwood Shores Property Owner's Association vs. Lawrence P. Seaton, Jr. in the Agreed Final Judgment dated November 11, 1999, piers and docks with attached bulkheads are allowed in Section 3 of Westwood Lake only under the following guidelines:

a.     The Owner is responsible for protecting all surrounding property from damage during tree removal and will be held liable accordingly.

b.     Under no circumstances shall trees fall on adjacent property. This requirement may cause trees to be topped and dropped in sections.

c.      Trees on developed or on undeveloped lots with a common property line with the owner’s developed lot (home) may be removed at the Owner’s discretion. The Owner need only pick up a Green Permit from the administrative office.

d.     Trees on undeveloped lots may be removed only after applying for and receiving prior written approval from the ACC in accordance with the following guidelines:

a.   Fences installed in front of home please refer to Security Policy in Article 9 Section 

a.     All fences must be of a permanent nature and fence posts must be set in concrete.

b.     All fences must be plumb and well maintained at all times.

c.      All fences must be constructed with the finished side facing outward.

d.     Fences higher than 2 feet in height are not permitted closer to the front lot line than the front corner of the primary structure. Exception may be made for “Estate” lots fronting FM 356. They may be permitted to have fencing and security gates in the front of their property, but must be black wrought iron style with brick or stone masonry columns (example shown on illustration) and comply with Security Measure Policy Article 9.

e.     Fences located behind the front corner of the primary structure that do not obstruct the line of sight at street intersections may be up to 7 feet in height including the rot board.

f.      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 and may contain select decorative elements and embellishments as shown below.  The wrought iron fence must be as illustrated in this manual and is to be 48 inches in height.

g.     Fences must be located on the Owner's side of side lot lines; unless a written and publicly filed agreement is reached with neighboring lots to allow the fence to sit on the lot line itself. A copy of said agreement must be submitted with the ACC application form to the Association administrative office to be placed in each of the property files affected by the agreement.

h.     Black powder or vinyl coated (Euro) fencing may be allowed if framed top and bottom.

i      Unacceptable materials include but are not limited to the following:

Split-Rail fence is a fence where the horizontal rails are made from split logs, giving it a rough and rustic appearance

a.     Swimming pools, spas, decks, and other ancillary structures are restricted to the rear of the home.

b.     Decks may extend beyond the established setback lines so long as an area of a minimum of 3 feet for landscaping and fencing remains between the deck and the property line.

c.      All other structures, including gazebos, playhouses, greenhouse, etc. must be approved by the ACC in writing and may require screening from public view.

d.     Portable or permanent above ground pools are prohibited. Smaller, prefabricated, installed aboveground spas or hot tubs are acceptable with approval of the ACC.

e.     Under no circumstance should the maximum height of any ancillary structure exceed that of the home.

a.     No manufactured home older than 15 years will be allowed to be brought into the subdivision without prior written approval by the ACC.

b.     No manufactured home may come into the neighborhood without review by management.

c.      All manufactured homes must come through the service gate near Section 10 unless otherwise approved by management.

d.     Current pictures with date stamp must be submitted with each application.

a.     The owner shall first apply and receive written approval from the ACC prior to construction.

b.     All above ground 50 gallon or greater propane tanks must be fully screened from view.

c.      The enclosure shall be a maximum of 18 inches from the propane tank on all four (4) sides.

d.     The enclosure shall be no more than six (6) inches taller than the highest point on the propane tank.

e.     Materials used to screen the propane tank must be specifically named with detailed description and example of the material in the ACC submission.

f.      If the propane tank is screened with wood, the wood must be painted to match the color of the house.  In the case of a brick or stone house, the screen must be painted to match the trim color of the house.

g.     Construction shall be in compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations regarding propane tank installation.

h.     No 50 gallon or greater propane tanks shall be allowed in the subdivision without prior written approval by the ACC.

i.      If a legacied propane tank is refurbished in anyway or replaced with a new propane tank, the refurbished or new propane tank will be required to be buried or screened from view. 

a.     This section addresses screening of outdoor equipment such as outdoor water filtration systems, generators, or other equipment that is installed next to an existing home.

b.     Screening is not required for this equipment, however, if the owner desires to screen the equipment, the owner shall first apply to and receive written approval from the ACC prior to construction.

c.      Screening of this equipment shall match the color of the house.

d.     Screening of this equipment shall screen the equipment from view and shall not be enlarged to contain any extraneous items.

e.     Any type of lattice style screening material is prohibited.

All residences are required to have address identification that is viewable from the street.

All projects approved prior to the adoption of this Policy are explicitly legacied provided there is written proof of their prior approval and with the understanding that should more than 50% of the existing project require replacement at any time, or when significant changes are made to a property for lot consolidation, the entire legacied project must be replaced according to the Policy in place at that time.