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Elliott Ranch Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions are listed below. To view our Bylaws, please click on the Bylaws link on the left side navigation bar.
| Original Document | Update |
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| ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS |
§209.002. DEFINITIONS. This section further defines definitions universally while
our document defines definitions specific to Elliott Ranch |
| ARTICLE 2. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THIS DECLARATION | SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH which added Phase 3
THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH which added Phase 4
Elliott Ranch Phases One-Four Document The different requirements for each of the phases is summarized |
| ARTICLE 3. LAND USE | |
| (a) Lots | §209.015. REGULATION OF LAND USE: RESIDENTAIL PURPOSE
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., RS., Chapter 209 (H.B. 35, Sec. 1, Eff. June 13, 2013
Resolution of the Board of Directors relating to Single Family Residential Use and Leasing of Single Family Residence, filed August 12, 2024 |
| (b) Common Areas | No Change |
| (c) Signs and Sales Programs | § 259.002. REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF POLITICAL
SIGNS BY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
was added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1010 (H.B. 873), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005
In 2019 this rule was transferred, redesignated and amended from
Property Code, Section 202.009 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (H.B. 2554),
Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019 |
| (d) Oil and Gas | No Change |
| (e) Hunting and Firearms | § 202.020. REGULATION OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM AMMUNITION.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., (R.S), Chapter 972 (S.B) 741, Sec 1, effective September 1, 2019. |
| (f) Livestock, Animals, Household Pets | No Change |
| (g) Trucks, Buses and Trailers | Filed September 9, 2016. Amendment further defines the rules concerning trucks, recreational vehicles, boats/trailers and storage and vehicle repair |
| (h) - (j) | No Change |
| (k) Garbage and Refuse Disposal | In 2012, the Board of Directors further defined this rule by allowing the period beginning at 8 p.m. on the day before a scheduled trash pickup and ending at 7 p.m. on the day after the scheduled trash pick-up, that trash cans do not need to be within enclosed structures or appropriately screened from view. |
| (l) - (n) | No Change |
| ARTICLE 4. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE | Adoption of a procedure and guidelines for the exercise of Architectural Review Authority Filed January 31, 2022 in accordance with Senate Bill 1588, 87th Legislature, added a new rule under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. |
| (a) Membership | No Change |
| (b) Approval of Plans and Specifications | Filed June 2013. Addendum to the Improvement Application Fee Resolution
Filed December 11, 2012. Fee Resolution and Updated Guidelines for Fee Resolution, Fence Guidelines and Outbuilding Guidelines |
| (c) Approval Procedure | Filed June 2013. Addendum to the Improvement Application Fee Resolution |
| (d) Construction Deposit | Filed June 2013. Addendum to the Improvement Application Fee Resolution |
| (e) - (g) | No Change |
| (h) Address | Goodwin and Company, 11149 Research Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78759, (855) 289-6007 |
| ARTICLE 5. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | |
| (a) Dwelling Types and Garages | Filed February 2012. Improvement Application Fee Resolution, Fence Guidelines,
Addendum Amending Outbuildings.
Filed December 2012. Outbuilding Guidelines.
THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed February 10, 2005. Article 5(a) Deleted/Replaced. |
| (b) Height | Filed December 2012. Outbuilding Guidelines |
| (c) Dwelling Size | Filed December 2012. Outbuilding Guidelines
THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed February 10, 2005. Article 5(c) Deleted/Replaced. |
| (d) Setback Requirements | Filed December 2012, Outbuilding Guidelines
Filed April 2010. Amending Article 5, Section (d) to DCRs. Article Setbacks
THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed February 10, 2005. Article 5(d) Deleted/Replaced |
| (e) Fences, Walls, and Hedges | Filed June 2013. Amendment to Elliott Ranch Fence Guidelines
Filed January 31, 2022 new rules adopted under Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code concerning security and swimming pool fences |
| (f) Masonry Requirements | Filed December 2012. Outbuilding Guidelines
THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed February 10, 2005. Article 5(f) Deleted/Replaced. |
| (g) Roofs | CERTIFIED RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ELLIOTT RANCH
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ADOPTION OF
PERMITTED RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER CHAPTER 202 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE
Filed December 20, 2011. D-4-E-4. E-1-4 ROOF INSTALLATION/ROOF MATERIAL REGULATIONS
Filed December 20, 2012. Outbuilding Guidelines. |
| (h) Driveways | THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed: Feb. 10, 2005. Article 5(h). The first sentence is hereby Deleted/Replaced
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| (i) - (j) | No Change |
| (k) Solar Collectors, Wind Generators | CERTIFIED RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ELLIOTT RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
ADOPTION OF PERMITTED RULES AND REGULATIONS
UNDER CHAPTER 202 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE
Filed December 20, 2011. D-4 and D-5. Roof Installation.
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| (l) Recreational Equipment | In January 2021 the Board of Directors approved allowing residents to hang tree swings in front yard |
| (m) - (n) | No Change |
| (o) Exterior Lights | THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed: Feb. 10, 2005. Last sentence of Section (o) of Article 5 is deleted/replaced.
Exterior Lighting - April 26, 2022 - The Board of Directors approved the Architectural Control Committee Front Yard Lighting proposal clarifying Aricle 5, (o) Exterior Lights and the policy was filed with Hays County on September 6, 2022 |
| (p) Landscaping | ADOPTION OF PERMITTED RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING USE OF DROUGHT RESISTANT LANDSCAPING AND WATER-CONSERVING NATURAL TURF; AND AMENDMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE DISPLAY OF PERMITTED FLAGS
Filed February 26, 2014
THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed February 10, 2005. Art. 5(p) Deleted/Replaced.
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| (q) Mailboxes | THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed February 10, 2005. Amended adding Section (q) to Article 5 |
| (r) Propane and Fuel Tanks | THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ELLIOTT RANCH
Filed February 10, 2005. Amended adding Section (r) to Article 5 |
| ARTICLE 6. RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS | No Change |
| ARTICLE 7. EASEMENTS | No Change |
| ARTICLE 8. UTILITIES | No Change |
| ARTICLE 9. COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF RESTRICTIONS LIEN AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AND FORECLOSURES | ADOPTION OF PAYMENT PLAN GUIDELINE AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS SCHEDULE
Filed December 20, 2011. In accordance with § 209.0072 of the Texas Property Code provides that associations must adopt guidelines to establish an alternative payment schedule. |
| ARTICLE 10. NO WARRANTY OF ENFORCEABILITY | No Change |
| ARTICLE 11. THE ASSOCIATION | |
| (a) - (b) | No Change |
| (c) Voting Rights | NOTICE OF TRANSFER DATE AND TERMINATION OF CLASS B MEMBERSHIP
Filed March 26, 2010. Termination of Class B membership rights |
| (d) - (f) | No Change |
| ARTICLE 12. ASSESSMENTS | |
| (a) - (h) | No Change |
| (i) Assessment Lien and Foreclosure | ADOPTION OF PAYMENT PLAN GUIDELINE AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS SCHEDULE
Filed December 20, 2011. In accordance with Section 209.0072 of the Texas Property Code provides that associations must adopt guidelines to establish an alternative payment schedule. |
| ARTICLE 13. TERM | No Change |
| ARTICLE 14. AMENDMENT | No Change |
| ARTICLE 15. NOTICES | §209.0042. METHODS OF PROVIDING NOTICES TO OWNERS
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1183 (S.B. 1168), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015 |
| ARTICLE 16. MISCELLANEOUS | No Change |
| ARTICLE 17. ENFORCEMENT | § 202.004. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 712, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1987
§ 209.006. NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 926, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
Amended by:Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 252 (H.B.1127), Sec. 3, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1183 (S.B.1168), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2015 |
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