Spring Creek Court Homeowners Association, Inc.

Deed Restrictions

Deed Restrictions and Community Property Standards

The purpose of our Deed Restrictions is to provide for on-going environmental and architectural preservation of the community as originally developed and constructed. Deed Restrictions support order, peaceful living and perhaps most important of all - the protection of property values.

The overriding goal of the board of directors is to support and maintain a community environment that is visually attractive to a prospective homebuyer who may be considering purchasing a home in Spring Creek Court on any given day.

Thus, community appearance is everything. First-impression visuals either attract homebuyers, or drive them away. They also form or confirm an impression in the minds of local realtors.

In an environment lacking the control provided by Deed Restrictions, homeowners pay a price. Invariably, individual homeowners begin to make property modifications and take other actions that negatively impact the property value of all properties in the community. When that happens, a community quickly becomes categorized by local realtors as an "undesirable neighborhood" and the value of homes are negatively affected. Thus, Deed Restrictions and consistent enforcement of those restrictions is good for the community, not bad.

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Enforcement, Violation Notices, HOA Attorney

The HOA board of directors, by Board Resolution, has adopted specific Community Property Standards to reinforce and clarify the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (i.e., Deed Restrictions) for Spring Creek Court.

Property owners found violating established and published Deed Restrictions will receive a written Notice of Violation of Community Property Standards or Notice of Violation of Deed Restrictions stating the specific violation(s) requiring prompt corrective action.

The board of directors has authorized and directed Preferred Management Services, our HOA Managing Agent, and Holt & Young PC, our HOA legal representation, to enforce these Standards and Deed Restrictions without board interference.

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"Home Improvement" Projects Requiring ACC Approval

All planned home improvement projects are subject to compliance with the established Deed Restrictions in order to be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.

In addition to the numerous items delineated in the Deed Restrictions and supplemental Architectural Control Standards, advance approval is specifically required for all improvements and modifications that are in public view, either from the street or and adjoining Lot, including the following:

• All Exterior Paint (application required; conditional limited waiver of fees)

• Roofing (application required; conditional limited waiver of fees)

• Fencing (application required; conditional limited waiver of fees)

• Swimming Pool Construction

• Masonry

• Windows

• Installation of Solar Panels

• Installation of Permanent Back-Up Generators

• Driveway and Sidewalk Modifications

When considering improvements or modifications to your property, first review the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and the Community Property Standards to determine if your planned modification or improvement falls within established rules.

Homeowners desiring to make exterior modifications or improvements are required to submit an ACC Home Improvement Application to the Association's Architectural Control Committee ("ACC Committee") and obtain written approval to proceed before - not after - the desired improvement or modification is made.

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Prohibited Vehicles

The following types of vehicles are expressly prohibited from being parked in public view in the streets, any driveway or on any Lot in Spring Creek Court:

Inoperable Vehicles due to mechanical failure or neglect, flat tire(s), or lacking current Texas vehicle registration

Commercial Vehicles including vehicles with or without company artwork, intended for work or business purposes

"Derelict" Vehicles including abandoned vehicles, inoperable vehicles and/or vehicles lacking current Texas vehicle registration

Recreational Vehicles including towable and driveable RVs and Fifth Wheels of all types and sizes

Watercraft including all pleasure and commercial boats, jet skis, etc.

Trucks that are larger than a 1.5 ton pickup and none intended and/or used for work or business purposes

Trailers (all types and sizes)

Vehicles undergoing extended-duration repair including vehcles undergoing repair in driveways for more than 72 hours; vehicle repair in the street is prohibited at all times)

Towing Notice

Vehicle violations may result in towing without notice at owner's expense.

If it will fit with the garage door closed, a prohibited vehicle can be stored from public view in the homeowner's garage.

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Free-Standing Basketball Goals

Free-standing basketball goals must be in good condition and remain upright and positioned in the homeowners driveway as close to the house as possible. Basketball goals must be stored in the garage or backyard when not in use, and not laid horizontally on the ground in public view.

Nets that are frayed or show wear must be replaced.

Installation or attachment of a basketball goal to the house is prohibited.

Permanent installation of basketball goals is prohibited.

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