Regency Oaks in Garden Ridge

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDE

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR REGENCY OAKS SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1

The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) has been established to meet the objectives of the Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Regency Oaks Subdivision, Unit 1. It is the intent of the ACC to encourage the construction of homes of good architectural design, quality and size which will enhance the livability for all residents of Regency Oaks Subdivision, Unit 1.

In determining whether an improvement to a lot should be approved, the ACC may take into consideration factors deemed to be appropriate by the ACC. Such factors may include, without limitation, the following:

1. The Declaration;

2. The quality of the building materials or improvements;

3. The harmony of external design of such building or improvement with existing or proposed buildings or improvements and with a design or otherwise character or aesthetics of the subdivision;

4. The location of such building or improvement upon the lot;

5. The compliance with laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any county, state, municipal or other governmental authority.

The ACC shall approve or disapprove the plans in accordance with the following procedures:

I. Two complete sets of the following plans shall be delivered to the chairman of the ACC at the address set forth below:

a. Site improvements/grading plans (the plan must show change from existing site plan and any clearing and designated easements);

b. Foundation plan;

c. Floor plan;

d. Exterior building elevations; and

e. Fence detail and plan.

f. Landscaping plan including plans for water sprinkler system.

2. If the plans and original contractor are approved by the ACC, a letter of approval, including a description of qualifications or required modifications, if any, will be prepared for the counter signature of the owners. Such approval shall be dated and shall not be effective for construction commenced more than six months after such approval. If construction does not commence within six months from such approval, owner shall not begin construction of any building or improvement of any kind unless the corresponding plans and original contractor have been resubmitted and reapproved by the ACC.

3. If the plans are disapproved by the ACC, one set of such plans shall be returned marked ADisapproved@. Disapproved plans shall be accompanied by reasons of disapproval and corrections required for approval.
4. If the ACC fails to indicate its approval within thirty days after receipt of plans, it will be deemed that the ACC has approved such plans or original contractor.

5. At a minimum all new home construction must comply with the following design requirements:

One story: 2,200 sq. ft. minimum

Multi-story: 2,400 sq. ft. minimum

Setbacks: Except for lots on the curvature of a cul-de-sac, the front setback shall be 45’, rear setback shall be 30’ and the side setback shall be 10’. The setbacks for lots on the curvature of a cul-de-sac shall be determined by the ACC. Such determination of the practicality or feasibility of locating the house at the required setback shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the ACC. All setbacks must be in conformance with the laws and regulations of the City of Garden Ridge, which may be more restrictive than the setbacks provided herein and on the plat of the subdivision.

Masonry: The exterior walls of the house constructed on a lot shall be composed of at least 60% masonry or masonry veneer which shall not include a product similar to hardi-plank. All gables and window and door openings shall be excluded from the masonry requirement. Detached garages and out buildings, if approved by the ACC, do not have to comply with the masonry requirement.

Roofs: Roofing shall be slate, tile, tarnished metal with standing seams, composition (20 years or better) or other architectural materials approved by the ACC.

Sidewalks: The sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the City of Garden Ridge.

Fences
and Walls: No wall, fence or planter shall be built or maintained nearer to the front property line than the front face of the Living Unit. No chain link, metal, cloth or agricultural wire fence may be used, and no fence shall exceed 7@ in height or be less than 5’~4’ in height for fences facing the front or side of the lot. All wooden fences visible from a street shall be constructed facing the street and without any framing visible from the street. The design and material of construction of any fencing must be submitted to and approved by the ACC prior to start of construction. Fences are not required on a lot.

House
Numbering: House numbers identifying the address of each house must be placed as close as possible to the front entry and should be illuminated so that the numbers can be easily read from the street at night. Size, color and material of the numbers must be compatible with the design and color of the house.

Solar Collectors:No solar collector shall be installed unless such installation shall be in harmony with the design of the residence. Solar collectors shall be installed in a location not visible from the public street in front of the residence or on the side of the residence.

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Waivers: The ACC shall have the right to waive any requirements which in their sole opinion will enhance the nature and character in the subdivision.

Effective the 1st day of November, 2000.




By: A. Bradford Gab
Chairman of the ACC
18750 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 250
San Antonio TX 78258