RIVERBEND PLANNING COMMITTEE, INC. REGULATION OF SOLAR PANELS, ROOF SHINGLES, FLAGS, FLAG POLES, RELIGIOUS ITEMS AND RAIN BARRELS WHEREAS, the Riverbend Planning Committee, Inc. (the "Association"), a Texas non-profit corporation, which is governed by its Board of Directors (the "Board"), is the governing entity of the Riverbend Addition Subdivision and authorized to enact this Policy; and WHEREAS, these Regulations apply to the operation and utilization of property within the Riverbend Addition Subdivision, an addition in Harris County, Texas, according to the maps or plats thereof, recorded in the Map Records of Harris County, Texas under Clerk's File Number 1121609, and at Volume 43, Page 21, along with any supplements thereto or replats thereof (the Subdivision"); and WHEREAS, Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code was amended to add Sections 202.010, 202.011, 202.012, 202.018, and 202.007(d) which require the Associations to allow solar panels, certain roofing materials, flags, flag poles, religious items and rain barrels, and authorizes the Association to regulate such items; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Association desires to· regulate such items by establishing regulations and guidelines relating to solar panels, certain roofing materials, flags, flag poles, religious items and rain barrels in compliance with Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code and pursuant to the authority granted to the Board by the provisions of the Declaration: NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the foregoing, the· Riverbend Planning Committee, Inc. hereby adopts the following Regulations on the 6th day of December, 2011, to be effective January 1, 2012. To the extent the regulations contained herein conflict with any previously existing Rules, Regulations or Architectural Guidelines of the Riverbend Planning Committee, Inc., the regulations contained herein control. I. Solar panels are permitted to the extent required by 202.010 of the Texas Property Code, subject to the following regulations: 1) The owner shall first apply to and receive written approval from the ACC prior to installation of any solar panels or other solar items (collectively "Solar Panels") permitted by 202.010. 2) Solar Panels shall be located in a fenced-in yard or patio, OR on the roof of the house or other approved structure, not visible from the front of the structure, and in a location approved by the ACC (subject to any limitation imposed by 202.010), 3) Solar Panels shall be located entirely on the property of the owner erecting the Solar Panels and shall not be located on any other lot, property or common area. 4) When mounted on a structure, no Solar Panel may be higher or wider than the roofline of the structure it is mounted on. 5) When mounted on a structure, the top edge of all Solar Panels shall be parallel with the roofline and shall conform to the slope of the roofline. 6) If located in a fenced-in yard or patio, the Solar Panels shall be lower than the fence line of the yard or patio. 7) Solar Panel frames, brackets, wires and pipes shall be a shade of silver, bronze or black. 8) An Owner wishing to obtain approval of the installation of a solar panel or device that does not comply with any single criteria above must demonstrate that an alternative location will enable the panel or device to generate more than 10% greater production in the alternative location. II. To the extent required by 202.011 of the Texas Property Code, Owners are entitled to install roof shingles designed primarily to be wind and/or hail resistant; shingles that provide heating and cooling efficiencies greater than those provided by customary composite shingles; and shingles that provide solar generation capabilities (collectively referred to as "Alternative Shingles"), subject to the following regulations: An Owner must obtain. prior written authorization of the Architectural Control Committee ("ACC"), to place or install any type of shingle or roofing material on the exterior of any improvement located on a Lot within the Subdivision. Roof Shingles will be approved upon the submission of a proper application to the ACC proposing an installation of roof shingles that is within the parameters set forth in Chapter 202.011 of the Texas Property Code and any other permissible criteria required by the ACC. Roof shingles that satisfy all of the criteria of each subparagraph one through four below will be approved for installation. 1. shingles are either designed primarily to a) be wind and hail resistant; b) provide heating and cooling efficiencies greater than those provided by customary composite shingles; or c) provide solar generation capabilities. 2. the shingles resemble the shingles used on property in the subdivision. 3. the shingles. are more durable than and are of equal or greater quality to the shingles used on property in the subdivision. 4. the shingles match the aesthetics of the property surrounding the owner's property. III. To the extent required by 202.012 of the Texas Property Code, Owners are entitled to display a United States Flag, a Texas State Flag, or a replica flag of any branch of the United States Armed Forces ("Permitted Flags"), and to install a flag pole on their property for the purpose of displaying the Permitted Flags; subject to the following regulations: 1) The Owner shall first apply to and receive written approval from the ACC prior to installation of any flag pole. 2) United States Flags must be displayed in accordance with 4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10. 3) The Texas Flag must be displayed in accordance with Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code. 4) Only Permitted Flags may be displayed within the Association. 5) Permitted Flags shall be displayed from a pole attached to a structure OR from a free­ standing pole. Except for flags that are mounted in accordance with 4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10, Permitted Flags may not be draped over or directly attached to structures. For example, a Permitted Flag may not be laid across a fence or stapled to a garage or entry door. 6) A flag pole attached to a structure shall be limited to one per lot, shall be no more than 6 feet long and shall be securely attached by a bracket with an angle of 30 to 45 degrees down from vertical. The flag pole shall be attached in such a matter as to not damage the structure. One attached flag pole is allowed on the front portion of a structure facing the street in a location approved by the ACC. Brackets which accommodate multiple flag poles are prohibited. 7) A flag pole, whether attached to a dwelling or freestanding, shall be constructed of· permanent, long-lasting materials with a finish appropriate to the materials used in the construction of the flag pole and harmonious with the dwelling. Flag poles shall be commercially produced and not home-made, they shall not be constructed of wood or plastic. 8) Only one Permitted Flag may be displayed on a flag pole attached to a structure; up to two Permitted Flags may be displayed on an approved free-standing flag pole that is at least 14 feet tall. 9) The flag display and flag pole shall conform to all setbacks, easements, and zoning ordinances. 10) flags and flag poles must be maintained in good condition; flags and poles that are deteriorating or represent an unsafe condition shall be repaired, replaced or removed. 11) Free-standing flag poles, are limited to one per lot, in a location approved by the ACC in writing, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height (including any ornamental cap) and 9 inches in diameter. Free-standing flag poles shall be permanently installed in the ground according to the manufacturer's instructions. 12) Permitted Flags are limited in size to 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide. 13) Lighting may be installed to illuminate Permitted Flags if they will be displayed at night and if existing ambient lighting does not provide proper illumination. Flag lighting shall be: a) approved in writing by the ACC prior to installation, and b) shall be ground mounted in the vicinity of the flag, and c) shall utilize a fixture that screens the bulb and directs light in the intended direction with minimal spillover, and d) shall point towards the center of the flag and face the main structure on the property or to the center of the property if there is no structure, and e) shall not provide illumination exceeding the equivalent of a 60 watt incandescent bulb. 14) Flag poles shall not generate unreasonable noise levels which would disturb the surrounding residents. In order to minimize noise all flag poles shall utilize vinyl or plastic snap hooks, shall utilize snap hook covers and may secure a rope around the flag pole with a flag pole clasp, or do whatever else is necessary to comply. 15) An owner can only place a flag pole or flag on his own property and no other lot, property or common area. 16) Flag poles are permitted solely for the purpose of displaying Permitted Flags. If a flag pole is not longer used on a daily basis it shall be removed by the Owner. IV. Religious Items related to any faith that is motivated by an Owner's sincere religious belief or tradition, may be displayed, as required by 202.018 of the Texas Property Code, subject to the following regulations: 1) The religious item cannot threaten public health or safety. 2) The religious item cannot violate any law. 3) The religious item cannot contain language, graphics or other display that is patently offensive to a passerby. 4) The religious item must be located on the entry door or entry door frame and cannot extend past the outer edge of the door frame of the dwelling. 5) The maximum space allotted to a religious item or combination of religious items shall be no more than 25 square inches. 6) The Association may remove any item that does not conform to these regulations. V. Rainwater Recovery Barrels or Systems ("Barrels/System") shall be permitted to the extent required by 202.007(d), subject to the following regulations: 1) The Owner shall first apply to and receive written approval from the ACC prior to installation of any Barrels/System. 2) The Barrels/System must be of a color that is consistent with the color scheme of the owner's home. 3) The Barrels/System cannot be located between the front of the owner's home and an adjoining or adjacent street. (the front yard) 4) The Barrels/System must not display any language or other content that is not typically included on the item when it is manufactured. 5) The Association may regulate the size, type, materials and manner of screening for Barrels/System that are visible from the street, another lot, or common area. 6) There must be sufficient area on the owner's property to install the Barrels/System, no Barrels/ System shall be located on or extend onto any property other than the owner's lot. 7) Other than gutters and downspouts conventionally attached to a dwelling or appurtenant structure, all components of the Barrels/ System, such as tanks, barrels, filters, pumps, motors, pressure tanks, pipes and hoses, must be substantially screened from public view from any street or common are. 8) Screening may be accomplished by an approved solid fence, structure or vegetation; by burying the tanks/barrels; or by placing the equipment in an outbuilding approved by the ACC. 9) A rain barrel may be placed in a location visible from public view from any street or common area only if the configuration of the guttering system on the structure precludes screening as described above, so long as: a) the barrel does not exceed 55 gallons, and b) the barrel is installed in close proximity to the structure on a level base with the guttering downspout leading directly to the barrel inlet at a substantially vertical angle, and c) the barrel is fully painted in a single color to blend with the adjacent home or vegetation, and d) any hoses attached to the barrel discharge must be neatly coiled and stored behind or beside the rain barrel in the least visible location when not in use. 10) Overflow lines from a System must not be directed onto or adversely affect adjacent properties or common areas. 11) Inlets, ports, vent, and other ·openings must be sealed or protected with mesh to prevent children, animals and debris from entering the barrels, tanks or other storage devices. Open top storage containers are prohibited, however, where space allows and where appropriate as determined by the Association, ACC approved ponds may be used for water storage. 12) Harvested water must be used and is not allowed to become stagnant or a threat to health. 13) All systems shall be maintained in good repair. Unused systems should be drained and disconnected from the gutters. Any unused Systems in public view must be removed from public view of any street or common area. The Association, through its Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise discretionary authority concerning the restrictive covenants contained herein. RIVERBEND PLANNING COMMITTEE, INC. CERTIFICATION "I, the undersigned, being the President of the Riverbend Planning Committee, Inc., hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by at least a majority of the Association Board of Directors.” By: Todd Mueller, President Print name: Todd Mueller ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF HARRIS § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Todd Mueller, President of the Riverbend Planning Committee, Inc., and known by me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing document and, being by me first duly sworn, declared that he is the person who signed the foregoing document in his representative capacity and that the statements contained therein are true and correct. Given under my hand and seal of office this the 6th day of December, 2011. 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