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LIPOMA FIRS NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONRULES AND REGULATIONSRules and RegulationsAccessory Buildings Page 2Animals .Page 2Auto Repair .Page 2Building Materials. .Page 3Damage Repair .Page 3Dirt Bikes & ATVs .Page 3Driveways .Page 3Exterior Finish . .Page 3Fences & Walls .Page 3Firearms .Page 4Fireworks . .Page 4Front Porches & Front Decks .Page 4Garbage, Refuse, Recycle .Page 4Garage Sales . Page 4Interior Window Treatments .Page 4Maintenance of Structures & Grounds .Page 4Minimum Size of Residence . . .Page 5Nuisances .Page 5Park Use . .Page 5Rental Homes .Page 5Roofs . Page 5Satellite Dishes .Page 5Seasonal Decorations .Page 5Setbacks .Page 6Signs .Page 6Speed Limit .Page 6Tanks .Page 6Use of Lots .Page 6Vehicle Parking & Storage .Page 7Page 1 of 7

RULESACCESSORY BUILDINGSAccessory buildings are permitted with ACC approval only. Sheds or structures builtwithout approval of the ACC will be in violation. (CC&R sec 44 pg 27)ANIMALSDogs, cats, caged birds, fish in tanks, and other small household pets are the onlyanimals allowed on lots. Excessive animal noise is prohibited. Dogs must be leashedwhen outside of fenced lots. Leashed animals must be accompanied by an owner, andthe owner must pick up and properly dispose of animal waste. No animals may beleashed, chained, or tied to any portion of the front and sides of houses. All animalenclosures must be kept out of view of homes and lots and must be kept clean and odorfree. The ACC must approve all animal enclosures prior toconstruction/purchase/utilization. If any violation may occur, the Board will give theowner ten (10) days written notice of the violation. Violations must be fixed by theowner within the ten (10) day period or a 25.00 per day fine will be assessed. If theowner does not pay the fine, a lien will be placed on the owner’s lot, and theAssociation is permitted to collect the value of attorneys’ fees and costs for any actiontaken to collect the unpaid fines. (CC&R sec 18 pg 20)AUTO REPAIRNo major auto repair shall be permitted except within enclosed garages, with closeddoors. Any minor auto repair shall conclude within one calendar day. Consistent repairs(those occurring more than once every two weeks) outside of the enclosed garage arestrictly prohibited. Occasional tune-ups and oil changes are permitted. (CC&R sec 35 pg26)Page 2 of 7

BUILDING MATERIALSAll home construction must be of new materials, except “décor” items, such as brick,weathered planking, and similar items. The ACC will determine whether used materialsare considered “décor” items considering whether the material matches the characterof the development and whether the material would add to the attractiveness of thedevelopment. All siding and trim are to be re-sawn wood and/or vertical or horizontal“LP” type siding, brick, authentic stone siding, Hardie Board or equivalent, or LAP sidingof a color approved by the ACC. Exterior construction on all lots shall be designed, builtand maintained to blend in with the natural surroundings and landscaping. Exteriorcolors must be approved by the ACC. Exterior trim, fences, railings, decks, eaves,gutters and exterior finishes of garages and other accessory buildings shall be designed,built and maintained to be compatible with the exterior of the structure they adjoin.(CC&R sec 43 pg 27)DAMAGE REPAIROwners agree to the immediate repair of any utilities damage on or adjacent to their lotor lots resulting from dwelling construction or other activities by the owner, by personsacting for the owner, or by persons in or around the property at the request and/or withthe consent of the owner. (CC&R sec 42 pg 27)DIRT BIKES & ATVSNo unlicensed motor vehicles (motorcycles, ATV, dirt bikes, scooter, etc.) shall bepermitted on any street within the community, common areas and on sidewalks. (CC&Rsec 41 pg 27)DRIVEWAYSAll driveways must be paved with concrete, except driveways over one hundred feet,which may be asphalted. Any other materials, painting and staining must be approvedby the ACC. Driveways must be kept clean and free of vehicle drainage: oil, transmissionfluid or other. (CC&R sec 38 pg 26)EXTERIOR FINISHExterior finishes on the front of houses must be approved by the ACC. The entireresidence must be painted or stained in colors approved by the ACC, and must include abody, trim and an accent. A painted front door may use an accent color. (CC&R sec 36pg 26)FENCES AND WALLSAll fences must be approved by the ACC prior to installation. All fences must be constructedof cedar and be six feet in height, unless otherwise approved by the ACC. Fence boardsmust be stained with In-wood Pecan Stain. Fences, walls, or shrubs are permitted on sideand rear property lines up to the front wall of the primary residence or within 20 feet of thePage 3 of 7

front lot line, upon ACC approval. Fences are not permitted between the front lot line andthe front wall of the primary residence. Fences are not permitted on portions of side yardsbetween houses where buildings are setback less than four feet. Any fencing installed onany lot that does not meet the required standards may be removed at the owner’s expenseupon ACC demand. (CC&R sec 25 pg 22 and 1 st Amendment pg 2 & 6)FIREARMSThe discharge of firearms is expressly prohibited. (CC&R sec 40 pg 27)FIREWORKSFireworks are prohibited in common areas. Proper disposal of debris is required within24 hours of use/holiday.FRONT PORCH OR FRONT DECKAll wooden decks or porches must have fascia boards. All wooden stairways must have closedrisers (toe-kick boards) and skirt boards. Railings, fascia, toe-kick and skirt boards must bepainted to match the house trim or stained with Inwood Pecan stain on those decks or porchesfacing the street. Street-facing wooden porches or decks over thirty six (36) inches high must beenclosed by landscaping, siding, stone, brick or concrete. All enclosures are subject to reviewand approval by the ACC. (CC&R sec 37 pg 26)GARBAGE, REFUSE & RECYCLEGarbage and recycled material must be contained in a proper disposal can and remain out ofview with the exception of pick-up day. Lawn recycle containers may be kept on the side of thehome, as long as all attempts have been made to reduce the view from the street. (CC&R sec33 pg 26)GARAGE SALESGarage sales are permitted in our neighborhood. Homeowners must remove ALL signs at thecompletion of the garage sale and everything must be pulled OUT OF VIEW between dusk anddawn.INTERIOR WINDOW TREATMENTSWithin sixty (60) days of occupancy, window treatments (i.e., blinds, sheers or drapes) arerequired on all windows, except unique windows. No sheets, newspapers or similar types oftemporary coverings are allowed. (CC&R sec 46 pg 28)MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES AND GROUNDSOwners shall maintain their lot and residence in a clean and attractive condition, in good repairand in such fashion as not to create a fire hazard. Grass cannot exceed four inches in height andshould not have weeds or other unsightly conditions. (CC&R sec 39 pg 26) Unsightly conditions,include but are not limited to, laundry hanging or exposed in view for drying, litter, trash, junk orPage 4 of 7

other debris, excessive toys that are not in use, broken or damaged furniture, plants, nondecorative items, equipment, cans, bottles, ladders, trash barrels and other trash relatedcontainers, and awnings are not permitted on any lot. Air conditioning units, heat pump orother projections shall not be placed on the exterior walls of any housing unit unless priorwritten approval is obtained from the ACC. (CC&R sec 21 pg 22)MINIMUM SIZE OF RESIDENCESEach lot shall consist of (1) single-family residence, and cannot be further subdivided. Eachresidence must have a private enclosed car shelter for a minimum of (1) car and must have agarage door. (CC&R sec 45 pg 28)NUISANCESNo noxious or undesirable thing, activity or use of any lot is permitted. If the ACC shalldetermine that a thing or use of property is undesirable or noxious, the ACC may recommendand the Board may direct that reasonable steps be taken, including the institution of legal actionor the imposition of fines, to stop any activity, remove anything or prevent any use of propertythat is determined to constitute a nuisance. (CC&R sec 15 pg 19)PARK USEPark hours are dawn to dusk. All pets must be leashed while in park, and pet fecescollected. Damage to play structure or park area can result in fines to the homeowner.Violence and vandalism are strictly prohibited. Supervision is recommended on playequipment.RENTAL HOMESA copy of all lease agreements must be on file with the management company.ROOFSAll roofs, except lots 201 through 278, are to be standard three tab. Lots 201 through 278 musthave an architectural grade composition roof (Certainteed Landmark 30 year or equivalent)material. All colors are to be a darker charcoal hue, as approved by the ACC. (CC&R sec 24 pg22)SATILLITE DISHESSatellite dishes, less than one meter in diameter are permitted after obtaining ACC approval.Dish should be placed in the least visible location, which still provides a clear signal. (CC&R sec22 pg 22)SEASONAL DECORATIONSSeasonal decorations can be displayed 30 days prior to a holiday and must be removed withinfive days of the holiday’s/season’s end.Page 5 of 7

SETBACKSAll structures must be built on lots following appropriate requirements provided by localgovernment agencies, and must be submitted for ACC approval prior to the start ofconstruction. (CC&R sec 23 pg 22)SIGNSNo signs, billboards, or other advertising structures or device shall be displayed to the publicview on any lot or from within, any home window except one sign not to exceed three squarefeet in area may be placed on a lot to offer the property for sale or rent. Temporary politicalyard signs, not more than three-square feet in area, are allowed on lots for 30 days duringcampaign periods. Political signs must be removed within five days of the election date (CC&Rsec 28 pg 24)SPEED LIMITThe posted speed limit in our community is 25 miles per hour.TANKS, ETC.Elevated tanks are not permitted to be erected or placed on lots, with the exception ofresidential construction tanks, which must be buried or walled to conceal them from the view ofneighboring lots or streets. All clotheslines, garbage/recycling cans, equipment, ice chests,woodpiles, or debris must be walled or screened to conceal them from the view of neighboringlots, common areas, or streets. Plans for all enclosures of this nature must be approved by theACC prior to construction. (CC&R sec34 pg 26)USE OF LOTSLots 1 through 278 and B1 through B14 shall be used solely as private single-family residencesand not for business purposes. Any use of these lots as businesses are subject to Boardapproval. If Board approval is granted, no customers, guests or business invitees are permittedon the lot. No signs or advertising of the business is permitted. Day care businesses arepermitted with Board approval provided all of the following requirements be met:1. All government zoning and land use laws are met2. The business and all owners are licensed by all required government authorities3. Operating hours fall between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday4. No more than four children, in addition to those of the owner’s immediate family, areenrolled either full or part-time5. Homeowner is responsible to restrict and supervise the enrolled children6. Homeowner cannot find the Declarant and Association liable of any action resulting from theoperation of the day care business7. Homeowner must provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of or exceeding 1,000,000 prior to beginning business and at any time during the operation of the business8. Operation of the business cannot violate vehicle parking, signage or any other restrictionsPage 6 of 7