Fences

Fences are Improvements needing ACC approval; no fence, wall or planting that obstructs sight lines without specific ACC approval; setbacks do not bar fences/landscaping as provided

Note: 2012 Fence Guidelines (no fence beyond front corner of home, Phases 1-3) are guidance

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p3, p7, p11 · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

ACC Fence Guidelines: ACC approval before install; survey with location; coordinate with neighbors (objections do not defeat conforming requests); no alleys between fences; not in drainage/flood zone; wrought iron black; wood cedar/pressure-treated, framing inward, stained; concrete stained; chain link "colored vinyl"; barbed/T-bar/hog/chicken wire, vinyl, electrical prohibited; 48"-72" height, above 72" special request; not flush to ground

Note: Guidelines, ACC may modify case by case. NOTE: 48-72" height and vinyl chain link ARE in these recorded guidelines, not only on the 2025 form

Source: Amending Article 4, subsection (b) · Page p4-5 · Recording Doc 2012-12034895 · Effective 2012-01-16

2013 amendment: wood fences forward of the rear corner (no front fence to house) must be double-picketed so framing is not visible from the road

Note: Amends, does not replace, 2012 guidelines

Source: Amended fee resolution and updated fence guidelines · Page p4 · Recording Doc 2013-13018952 · Effective 2013-06-07

Perimeter (security) fence needs ACC approval of type/design/height/color/material; front-of-lot enclosure "black wrought iron or its decorative equivalent, not to exceed four feet"

Note: Tex. Prop. Code 202.023 controls on conflict

Source: Adoption of rules regarding security measures, religious item display and swimming pool enclosures · Page p4 (A-3) · Recording Doc 22004468 · Effective 2022-01-31

Phase 3: fences may not extend beyond front of dwelling without approval and in no event closer than 75 ft to front lot line; "ornamental iron, masonry, rock, wood"; no barbed wire, T-bar, hog/chicken wire or chain-link unless approved

Note: 2012 Guidelines allow vinyl-coated chain link generally; Phase 3 covenant bars chain link unless ACC approves

Source: Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p3-4 · Recording Doc 02022237 · Effective 2002-08-07

Phase 4: no fence closer to front than rear corner of dwelling; corner lots 30 ft from side street; "ornamental iron, steel or chain link"; no wood or vinyl unless approved; pools must be fully enclosed (Tex. Health & Safety Code 757)

Source: Correction Third Supplemental Declaration and Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p3-4 · Recording Doc 05020929 · Effective 2005-02-08