Phase 2

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

Driveway extensions go through the ACC as Improvements; RV/boat/trailer may not be visible on driveway (see Parking)

Note: No driveway-extension fee in the fee schedules; parking-on-grass enforcement is minutes-only (open item)

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p4 (Art 1 "Improvement"), p9 · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

Declaration Art. 5(d), as amended 2010: no dwelling or other Improvements inside the building setbacks, except fences and landscaping as provided. Phase 3 (Second Supplemental, item (d)): no dwellings or other Improvements other than driveways, walks, mailboxes, septic systems and landscaping inside the setbacks designated on the recorded Phase 3 plat (Hays County Plat Records Vol. 10, Pg. 315-320); the numeric Phase 3 setbacks are on that plat. Phases 1-2: per each phase plat and supplemental declarations. Phase 4 (Setback amendment): 15 ft side, 30 ft rear, 75 ft front; certain listed Phase 4 lots have a 100 ft front setback (Lots 4 through 8, Block A; Lots 2, 3, 4 and 17, Block B; Lots 6, 7, 8, 16, 17 and 18, Block C, all Phase Four).

Note: The Phase 3 plat (Hays County Plat Records Vol. 10, Pg. 315-320) is a recorded plat not reproduced in this copy.

Source: Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p3; p2 · Recording Doc 02022237; setback amendment (see linked document) · Effective —

No Improvement, antenna, or solar/wind collection, storage or distribution device not part of a building may be built or altered until plans are approved by the ACC; ACC may charge a review fee; deemed approved if no action in 30 days; $2,000 construction deposit for first residence

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page Art 4(b)-(c) · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

Improvement application fees (from 1/1/2013): fencing $250; outbuilding <200 sf $500, 200-500 $1,000, ≥500 $2,000; pools $2,000; pergola/outdoor kitchen/patio $500; additions/material modifications $2,000; one fee (larger) per project; refundable less professional fees if built as approved

Note: 2013 amendment adds tiered fence fees ($250/$400/$500)

Source: Amending Article 4, subsection (b) · Page p2-3 · Recording Doc 2012-12034895 · Effective 2013-01-01

Ch. 209 procedures: denial letter must state reasons and give 30 days to request Board appeal hearing; Board hears within 30 days with ≥10 days notice; ACC may not impose limits stricter than the Declaration

Source: Adoption of a procedure and guidelines for the exercise of Architectural Review Authority · Page p3-8 · Recording Doc 22004465 · Effective 2022-01-31

No HOA rule on gate use, hours or remotes found. Gates are Association property; damage to Association property is chargeable under the Declaration

Note: No rule found in the ingested documents (gate operation). Gate codes and PIN settings are deliberately excluded. Draft Street Rules §K would add gate damage charges (pending)

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page — · Recording — · Effective —

No truck, bus, motor home, RV, boat or trailer parked in the private street or visible on the driveway/lot from the street (except construction); no vehicle repair except enclosed

Note: Modified by 2016 rule

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page Art 3(g)-(h) · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

2016 rule: RVs/motor homes/boats may be on the lot 72 hours for loading, cleaning or maintenance after notifying management; >72 hr is long-term storage and cited; pick-up trucks allowed on driveway; commercial trucks ≤72 hr; no extensive repairs unless enclosed

Note: Parking on grass beside driveways: minutes-only reminder (11/20/25), no recorded rule

Source: Amends Article 3, (g) and (h) · Page p2-3 · Recording Instr 16031143 · Effective 2016-09-14

Section 6 Street Rules (2010): unlicensed drivers (except learner-permit holders) may not operate motor vehicles; unregistered vehicles may be driven by unlicensed persons only with a parent/guardian aboard; golf-course-only carts outside the motor-vehicle definition; fines $100/$250/$500

Note: Draft 2026 Street Rules would replace Section 6 (pending)

Source: Amendments and new rules concerning suspension of privileges/fines, street rules, motorized vehicles in common area and fireworks · Page p3 · Recording Doc 2010-10000474 · Effective 2010-01-08

No motorized vehicles in common areas or greenbelt (exceptions: emergency, Board-approved, pavilion circular drive); "$1,000 automatic fine"

Source: Amendments and new rules concerning suspension of privileges/fines, street rules, motorized vehicles in common area and fireworks · Page p3 (Sec 7) · Recording Doc 2010-10000474 · Effective 2010-01-08

City of Hays water required; no private wells except Phase 1 irrigation

Note: Drought stage limits are City of Hays rules, not HOA rules

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p17 (Art 8(b)) · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

Drought-resistant landscaping / water-conserving turf allowed; written landscaping plan with site plan and plant legend to ACC first; ACC reviews aesthetic compatibility only

Source: New rules regarding use of drought-resistant landscaping and water-conserving natural turf; and amending the dsplay of permitted flags · Page p5 · Recording Doc 2014-14004719 · Effective 2014-02-26

Rain barrels allowed; side/visible locations need ACC plans; color consistent with home; screening

Source: Adoption of rules under Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code · Page p5-6 (C) · Recording Doc 2011-11029542 · Effective 2011-12-20

Annual assessments set from Board budget, payable as Board sets; special assessments; lien rights

Note: 2026 budget dues line ($167,360) is a record, not a rule

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page Art 12 p23-25 · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

Payment order: delinquent assessments, current assessments, assessment-related collection costs, other attorney fees, fines, other; payment plans per Prop. Code 209.0062; ineligible 2 years after a default

Source: Adoption of payment plan guideline and application of payments schedule · Page p4 · Recording Doc 2011-11029543 · Effective 2012-01-01

Transfer fee = one year of regular assessments unless Board resolves otherwise; plus resale certificate fees; unpaid fees fall on buyer

Note: Amends Transfer Fee Rule Doc 15001744 (not in set)

Source: Amends transfer fee rules · Page p1-2 · Recording Doc 20050600 · Effective 2020-11-05

Board may suspend common-area use and voting, record non-compliance notice, damage assessments, late/collection/enforcement costs, fines; owner must notify in writing when cured; payments may be applied to non-assessment items; Board discretion to enforce

Note: Section 4 payment-application discretion is overridden by the statutory payment order (paymentsch.pdf, Doc 2011-11029543, recorded 2011-12-20, effective 2012-01-01, Prop. Code 209.0063); rest of the 2010 rules stays In force

Source: Amendments and new rules concerning suspension of privileges/fines, street rules, motorized vehicles in common area and fireworks · Page p2-3 (Sec 1-5) · Recording Doc 2010-10000474 · Effective 2010-01-08

Fine schedule: warning, then $100, $200, $250; 125% of legal costs if owner loses

Note: An unsigned/unrecorded doc (generators-enforcements) purports to replace it; recorded 2020 rule still lists it in force

Source: Violation fees · Page p2 · Recording Doc 90017227 Vol 3685 Pg 758 · Effective 2009-06-15

Ch. 209 hearing procedures before enforcement actions

Note: 2023 enforcement resolution: no text/recording (Unverified)

Source: Adoption of procedures and guideline for conducting hearings · Page p1- · Recording Doc 22004466 · Effective 2022-01-31

Solar devices on roof or in fenced yard (not taller than fence); ACC approval needed; roof units no higher than roofline, parallel, silver/bronze/black frames, on ACC-designated roof area unless >10% more output (NREL)

Note: Decl. Art 5(k): solar collectors need ACC approval, screened

Source: Adoption of rules under Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code · Page p6-7 (D) · Recording Doc 2011-11029542 · Effective 2011-12-20

Permitted flags: US, Texas, armed forces; up to 3; flags up to 5 ft x 8 ft; one in-ground pole ≤20 ft in statutory front yard or fenced rear/side yard; ACC approves lighting

Note: A-4 of 2011 replaced

Source: New rules regarding use of drought-resistant landscaping and water-conserving natural turf; and amending the dsplay of permitted flags · Page p2-3; p4-5 · Recording Doc 2014-14004719; 2011-11029542 · Effective 2014-02-26

Owner installs and maintains electric service at own cost per NEC; all electric lines, cables and conduit underground from lot boundary to structure regardless of meter location; all utility lines underground (8(c),(d))

Note: No rule on meter location, disconnects or exterior panels beyond this

Source: First Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p2 · Recording Vol 1654 Pg 864 · Effective 2000-03-31

"Improvement" includes exterior air conditioning, water softener equipment, pumps, tanks, pipes, lines, meters and electric/gas facilities, so all need ACC approval before install

Note: No HVAC placement or screening standard found

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page p4 (Art 1) · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

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Note: No rule found in the ingested documents

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Decl. Art 4(b) requires ACC approval of any device for "collection, storage or distribution of solar or wind energy" not part of a building

Note: No battery-specific rule found in the ingested documents

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page Art 4(b) · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

No recorded generator rule found. Generators fall under the ACC Improvement rule

Note: See the undated generator rule below; Tex. Prop. Code 202.019 limits HOA rules on standby generators

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page Art 4(b) · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

Antennas behind ridgeline and screened; garbage containers screened; temporary structures ≤8x8x10 ft without ACC

Source: Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott Ranch · Page Art 3(j)-(k), 5(j) · Recording Vol 1512 Pg 913 · Effective 1999-02-26

Cameras, motion detectors, perimeter fences allowed on own property; ACC review where required; ACC may adjust to allow economical install

Source: Adoption of rules regarding security measures, religious item display and swimming pool enclosures · Page p4-5 · Recording Doc 22004468 · Effective 2022-01-31

Whole house only, one family; written lease subject to governing docs; notify Association within 10 days with tenant contact info and term; 12-month minimum, no sublease; no short-term/vacation listings (Airbnb, VRBO etc.)

Source: Resolution regarding Single Family Residential Use and Leasing of Single Family Residence · Page p4-5 · Recording Instr 24030796 · Effective 2024-08-12

Home business allowed only if no public invited, residents only, undetectable from outside, no unusual traffic; Board may require it cease

Source: Resolution regarding Single Family Residential Use and Leasing of Single Family Residence · Page p2-3 · Recording Instr 24030796 · Effective 2024-08-12

Up/down, moon and solar lighting need no application; other front lighting needs ACC; holiday string lights allowed seasonally; Halloween lights down by Nov 10

Note: Decl. 5(o): Christmas lights removed by Jan 15; objectionable lighting must be modified (Phases 3-4)

Source: New Outside Lighting Policy by ACC · Page p2 · Recording Doc 22042517 · Effective 2022-09-06

Fireworks prohibited everywhere in Elliott Ranch; street/common area $1,000 fine plus damage over $1,000; on a lot $250; violator liable for damage and injury

Note: Decl. Art 3(e) also bars fireworks/firearms

Source: Amendments and new rules concerning suspension of privileges/fines, street rules, motorized vehicles in common area and fireworks · Page p3-4 · Recording Doc 2010-10000474 · Effective 2010-01-08

Religious items allowed with limits; pool enclosures allowed; impact/solar shingles allowed under statute

Source: Adoption of rules under Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code · Page p5; p7 · Recording Doc 22004468; 2011-11029542 · Effective —

Records production/copying policy; document retention policy

Source: Adoption of records production and copying policy · Page — · Recording Doc 2011-11029545; 2011-11029544 · Effective 2011-12-20

Annual meetings in the first quarter of each calendar year (Art 3 §1)

Note: adopted 7/19/22

Source: Second Amendment to By-Laws · Page p2 · Recording Instr 22042513 · Effective 2022-09-06