PendingUnofficial, pending verification against recorded plats. Phase, lot and block come from Hays County appraisal-district parcel records (March 2026); map positions are approximate. Confirm with the Hays County plat records and HOA management before relying on them.
These apply in Phase 3 on top of the rules for everyone.
Fences
✓ In force Applies to: Phase 3
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
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
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
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
✓ In force Applies to: All phases (phase-specific)
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.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
Drought-resistant landscaping / water-conserving turf allowed; written landscaping plan with site plan and plant legend to ACC first; ACC reviews aesthetic compatibility only
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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.)
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)
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