Resolution regarding Single Family Residential Use and Leasing of Single Family Residence
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24030796
RESOLUTION
Total Pages:7
Fiied and Recorded:
8/12/24
1:27PM
RESOLUTIONOFTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS
AMENDMENTOFRULESANDREGULATIONSOF
ELLIOTTRANCHHOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION,INC.
(Relating to Article 3. Land Use Section (a) Lots -
Single Family Residential Use and Leasing of Single Family Residence)
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (the "DCR's") provides that the owners of Lots
subject to the DcR's are automatically made members of Elliott Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc.
(the“"Association");
WHEREAS, the Association, acting through its board of directors (the "Board"), is authorized under law
to adopt and amend rules and regulations for the Association related to Lots - Single Family Residential
Use and Leasing of Single Family Residence and;
WHEREAS, the Board has voted to adopt the Lots - Single Family Residential Use and Leasing of Single
Family Residence rules;
THEREFORE, the additional rules attached have been, and by these presents are, ADOPTED and
APPROVED;
Subject solely to the amendments attached, all of the rules of the Association remain in full force and
effect.
ELLIOTTRANCHHOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION,INC.
Acting by and through its Board of Directors
Signature:
Cnnshaa Jellisun
Printed Name:
Title:
President,Elliott Ranch Board of Directors
Acknowledgement
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HAYS
This instrument was executed and acknowledged before me onthe
day ot
2024, byChristinaJellison inthecapacitystated above.
LYNDSEYWRIGHT
MyNotaryID#129065152
ExpiresSoptember17.2024
NotaryPublic,StateofTexas
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THEELLIOTTRANCHHOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION,INC
RULES RELATING TOARTICLE3.LANDUSE SECTION (a) LOTS
RESOLUTIONBYTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS
The Elliott Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc. a not for profit corporation duly organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Texas, does hereby certify the records and minutes of
the proceedings of the Board of Directors of said Corporation, and that on the _ day of
Auw, 2024 there was a duly and legally held meeting of said Board of Directors at which a
quorum of Directors was present and acting throughout, and at said meeting the following
resolution was unanimously adopted.
RULES RELATINGTO ARTICLE3.LAND USE SECTION (a) LOTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to establish rules in keeping with the Declarations of
Covenants and Restrictions Article 3(a) which states,
"Each Lot (other than the Private Streets, the Greenbelt or any other Common Area)
shall be used only for single family residential purposes, including related or ancillary
uses approved by Declarant, and for no other purpose. No portion of a Lot, nor any
may be rented only for single family residential purposes. Garage and other apartments,
duplexes, condominiums, townhouses, and other multifamily residential, office,
commercial, retail, and industrial buildings and uses are prohibited. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, living quarters that are located in an accessory building or structure, that are
occupied by members of the family or employees of the Owner or occupant of the Lot,
and that are not rented or otherwise used as a separate domicile, shall be permitted."
WHEREAS,the Boardof Directors has determined that it is inthe best interest of the
Association'smembers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby adopts these rules as a
guide to understanding the Declarations of Covenants and Restrictions Article 3. Land Use
Section (a) Lots.
Rule 1. Single-Family Residential Use - Except as otherwise provided herein, the Lots shall be
used solelyfor private singlefamilyresidential purposes.
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(a) Definitions -- The term 'business' as used in this subsection, shall be construed to
have the ordinary, generally accepted meaning and shall include, without limitation, any
occupation, trade, work, or activity undertaken on an ongoing basis which involves the
provision of goods or services to persons other than the Owner's family and for which the
Owner receives a fee, compensation, or other form of consideration, regardless of whether:
(1) such activity is engaged in full or part-time;
(2) such activity is in intended to or does generate a profit; or
(3) a license is required.
(b) Noprofessional, business,or commercial activity to whichthe general public is
invited shall be conducted on any Lot, except an Owner of the residence may conduct business
activities within a residence so long as:
(1) such activity complies with all the applicable zoning ordinances, if any;
(2) the business activity is conducted without the employment of persons other
than the residents of the home on the Lot;
(3) the existence or operation of the business activity is not apparent or
detectable by sight (i.e. no sign may be erected advertising the business on any
Lot), sound, or smell from outside the residence;
(4) the business activity does not involve door-to-door solicitation of residents
within the neighborhood; exceptions would be selling of Girl Scout cookies,
fundraisers for local schools and sports organizations, and community garage
sales. moving or estate sales as approved by the Board;
(5) the business does not generate a level of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or a
number of vehicles parked within the Lot which is noticeably greater than that
which is typical of residences in which no business activity is being conducted;
(6) the business activity is consistent with the residential character and does not
constitute a nuisance, or a hazardous or offensive use, or threaten the security
or safety of other residents of the community and may be determined in the sole
discretion of the Board; and
that customary to normal household operations.
(c) The Board is authorized to insure that home businesses comply with the above
standards and to make factual determinations regarding the impact of a home business on the
residential character of the community. If, in the judgment of the Board, a home business has a
detrimental impact on the residential quality of the community or otherwise constitutes a
nuisance, it is authorized to require that the Owner cease the home business or alter it to the
Board's satisfaction.
Rule2.LeasingofSingleFamilyResidence-
(a) Definitions. For purposes of this subsection, the terms "Lease" and"Leasing" shall
refer to the regular, exclusive occupancy of a residence by any person other than the
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Owner, for which the Owner receives any consideration or benefit including, without
limitation, a fee, service, or gratuity. "Rent," rentals," or "renting" shall have the
same meaning.
(b) Leases Approved. If the lease or leasing strictly complies with the following terms
and conditions, the lease shall be deemed approved without further action by either the
Owner or the Board:
(1) Written Lease. All leases for any Property must be in writing and shall provide
that:
(i) such lease is specifically subject to the provisions of this Declaration
and all other Governing Documents of the Association;
(ii) any failure of the Owner or tenant to comply with the terms of the
Declaration and all other Governing Documents shall be deemed to be a
default under such lease; and
(ii) the Owner acknowledges giving to the tenant copies of the
Declaration and all other Governing Documents or references in the lease
the Association website where all governing documents are located, as a
part of the lease.
(2) Notice to Association. Within 10 days of a lease being signed, the Owner of the
leased residence shall notify the Association of the lease, send to the Association or its
management company the following information as required by section 209.016 of the
Texas Property Code;
(i) contact information, including the name, mailing address, phone
number and email address of each person who will reside at a property in
the subdivision under a lease; and
(ii) the commencement date and term of the lease;
(3) Whole House. Any residence/lot that is leased shall be leased only in its
entirety; separate rooms, floors, or other areas within a dwelling may not be
separately leased.
(4) One Family. It is expressly forbidden to rent or lease and occupy an Owner's
Lot or residence to more than one Single-Family.
(5) Lease Term. The lease shall provide for a minimum initial term of at least
twelve (12) months. The residence may not be subleased and the lease may not
be assigned during the initial twelve month term.
(6) Termination. In the event of termination of the lease after the tenant has
taken occupancy and prior to the end of the minimum initial term, the Owner
may not enter into a new lease with a term commencing prior to the date on
which the previous lease would have expired without prior approval of the
Board. The Board may grant approval for such a new lease if it determines that
the Owner acted in good faith with no intent to circumvent the requirements of
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this subsection and could not have reasonably anticipated the early termination
of the previous lease at the time the previous lease was signed.
(7) Advertisements. No residence or Lot or portions of the Lot shall be advertised
for lease for a period less than twelve (12) months. Further, no home or lot shall
be advertised or listed on any short term or vacation rental website, media
platform or database (e.g. Airbnb, VRBO, Flipkey, HomeAway, Hometogo,
Swimply,etc.)
(c) Leases Prohibited. Leasing of residences other than in strict conformity with
subsection 2 (b) hereof, including short-term or vacation rentals, is prohibited.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HAYS
I hereby certify that this instrument was FILED on the
date_and the time stamped hereon by me and was duly
REcoRDED in the Records of Hays County,Texas.
24030796
RESOLUTION
08/12/202401:27:09PMTotalFees:$45.00
Elaine H.,Cardenas,MBA,PhD,County Clerk
Hays County,I Texas
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