EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

REVISION DATE: 11/21/02

PURPOSE

WHEREAS Chapter 204.010 of the Texas Property Code autorizes associations acting through their Boards of Directors to regulate the use, maintenance, repair, replacement, modification, and appearance of the subdivision; and

WHEREAS, such rules are necessary to help maintain the attractiveness of the subdivision and thereby support property value of the subdivision;

SCOPE

This policy applies to the Pineloch Community Association, Inc.

REFERENCE(S)

Chapter 204.010 of the Texas Property Code; Chapter 209 Residental Property Owner's Protection Act; Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (DCCRs); Architectural Control Committee Guidelines, Fall 2002.

POLICY

All improvements on a lot must be maintained in a state of good repair and the exterior shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the degree that maintenance becomes necessary.  Guidance for the maintenance of lots is specifically detailed in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (DCCRs) and the Architectural Control Committee Guidelines, Fall 2002.  In general, exterior maintenance shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. All painted surfaces must be clean and smooth with no bare areas or peeling paint, and all surfaces must be free of mildew.

2. All rotted and damaged wood must be replaced and any damaged brickwork repaired.

3. Gutters must be kept in good repair and not allowed to sag or hang down.

4. Roofs must be maintained in good repair with no missing or curling shingles.

5. All glass surfaces must be whole.

6. Fences and gates must be kept in good repair.

7. Garage doors must be undamaged and in good repair.

8. Sidewalks, driveways and curbs must be clean and undamaged.  Seams must be kept free of weeds.

9. Lawns must be kept mowed, edged, and weed free; flower beds must be kept free of weeds; and shrubs and trees must be kept trimmed.  Dead, diseased or withered- appearing plants must be promptly removed and replaced with more attractive healthy foliage.

10. There must be no storage of toys, equipment, clutter and/or debris in public view.

11. Perimeter fences maintained by the Association must not be exposed to damage by adjacent plantings or land use.  Plants that attach themselves to the wall are prohibited.  Bushes and trees must be trimmed to prevent contact with the wall.

12. Raised bed for composting or planting and composting boxes or flower boxes must not be in contact with the wall.

13. No structure of any kind may be attached to the wall.

14. Trash receptacles must be screened by adequate plantings or fencing so they are concealed from view of neighboring lots, streets, parks, and public areas.  The construction of a fence in the front yard to screen trash enclosures is prohibited.

15. House numbers must be easily readable from the street.

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