
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR LEISUREWOODS, SECTION FOUR

THE STATE OF TEXAS
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF HAYS
THAT WHEREAS, JIM RUBY, INC., hereinafter called the Declarant, is the owner of all
that
certain property located in Hays County, Texas, described as follows:
All of LEISUREWOODS SECTION FOUR (4), a subdivision in Hays County, Texas
according to the map or plat thereof of record in Volume 5, Pages 26-27, Hays County Plat
Records.
WHEREAS, the Declarant will convey the above described properties, subject to certain
protective covenants, conditions, restrictions, and charge as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby declared that all of the property described above shall be
held,
sold, and conveyed subject to the following easements, restrictions, covenants and
conditions, which are
for the purpose of protecting the value and desirability of, and which shall run with the
real property and
shall be binding on all parties having any right, title, or interest in or to the above
described property or
any part thereof, and their heirs, successors and assigns, and which easements,
restrictions, covenants,
and conditions shall inure to the benefit of each owner thereof.
ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS
1. OWNER
"OWNER" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more persons or
entities,
of the fee simple title to any Lot or portion of a Lot on which there is or will be built
a detached single
family dwelling, including contract sellers, but excluding those having such merely as
security for the
performance of an obligation.
2. PROPERTIES AND LOT
"PROPERTIES" shall man and refer to that certain real property hereinbefore
described. "LOT"
shall mean and refer to that portion of the plats of land shown upon the plat and
subdivision map
recorded as Leisurewoods Section four (4), on which there is or will be built a single
family dwelling.
The term "LOT" shall not include any reserves shown on said map or plat.
ARTICLE TWO
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
1. Architectural Control Committee
An Architectural Control Committee shall be designated and composed of three (3) members
appointed by Jim Ruby, Inc.. Jim Ruby, Inc. reserves the right to terminate or assign
responsibilities in
regard to the Architectural Control Committee. In the event Jim Ruby, Inc, terminates its
responsibility
altogether, then the committee shall be elected by the record owners of a majority of the
Lots in the
subdivision
2. Approval of Plans and Specifications
No building, fence, wall, or other structure shall be commenced, erected, or maintained
upon
the properties, nor shall any exterior addition to, or change or alteration therein, be
made, nor shall any
landscaping of any Lot or Lots be undertaken, until the plans and specifications showing
the nature,
kind, shape, height, materials, and location of the same shall have been submitted to, and
unanimously
approved in writing by, the Architectural Control Committee as to harmony of external
design and
location in relation to surrounding structures and topography.
3. Committee Action
The Committee must approve or disapprove of submittals in writing. In the event that any
plans
and specifications are submitted to the committee as provided herein, and such Committee
shall fail
either to unanimously approve or reject such plan and specifications within thirty (30)
days following
such submission, approval by the Committee shall not be deemed to have been had. Failure
to act on
any submission shall in no event affect requirement of submission of any and all plans and
specifications
as required hereunder.
4. Control By Owners
Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, within three (3) years from date of
the first
sale in this subdivision or after 75% of the Lots have been sold, whichever occurs first,
the Architectural
Control Committee shall thereafter be elected annually by a majority vote of the Lot
property owners
in said subdivision. The committee shall be elected on an annual basis with the meeting to
be held on
the third Tuesday of January of each year, it being understood that Jim Ruby, Inc., shall
give notice of
the first meeting of property owners at which time the property owners shall elect
officers and thereafter
perpetuate themselves. If for any reason new committee members are not elected each year,
then the
existing committee members shall continue to serve until their replacement.
ARTICLE THREE
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
In the event an owner of any Lot shall fail to maintain the premises and the improvements
situated thereon in a near and orderly manner, the Architectural Control Committee shall
have the right,
through its agents and employees, to enter upon said Lot and to repair, maintain, and
restore the Lot and
exterior of the buildings and. any other improvements erected thereon, all at the expense
of the Owner,
after first having given the Owner of such Lot at least fifteen (15) days from time of
written notice to
correct the failure of maintenance. For newly constructed residences, yard improvements
shall me made
and maintained within three (3) months of first occupancy.
ARTICLE FOUR
USE RESTRICTIONS
1. Type Of Buildings Permitted
Lots shall be used for residential purposes only, and no building shall be erected,
altered, placed,
or permitted to remain on any Lot other that one detached single family not to exceed two
stories in
height and a private garage for not less than two automobiles with a side or rear entry.
No garage will
be allowed to open to Leisurewoods Drive.
2. Driveway and Drainage Pipe
All driveways as well as drainage pipe installation must be approved in writing by the
Architectural
Control Committee. Driveways will be constructed of reinforced concrete. The driveway
drainage pipe,
size and location will be designated by the CITY OF BUDA. Driveway pipe 24" or
smaller must be
corrugated galvanized metal pipe.
3. Size of Dwelling
Any single family dwelling constructed oil any Lots must have a ground floor area of not
less
than 1,600 square feet, however, a two story single family dwelling may have a ground
floor area of not
less than 1,200 square feet, but must have a living area of not less than 1,600 square
feet, exclusive
of garages, unless adjusted or waived by the unanimous consent of the Architectural
Control Committee.
The exterior walls of any residence shall consist of not less than 75% Masonry
construction (the front
and two sides of the residence). In computing these percentages, (1) all gables shall be
excluded from
the total area of exterior walls; (2) all windows and door openings shall be excluded from
the total area
of the exterior walls; and (3) stone and masonry used on fireplaces, chimneys and walls on
an attached
garage may be included in the computation as stone or masonry used. A substitute for the
masonry
requirements of certain select cedar, redwood, or cypress may be submitted to the
Architectural Control
Committee for approval, but this alteration should not exceed 20% of the total stone or
masonry
requirements unless adjusted or waived by the unanimous consent of the Architectural
Control
Committee. Building additions or extensions to the main residence shall be of the same
materials as the
original structure.
4. Fireplace
All exterior portions of the fireplace and chimney will be 100% masonry construction.
There
will be no variance granted from this requirement.
5. Construction Start Up
Construction of residences shall begin within three (3) years of Lot purchase and shall be
completed within nine (9) months of commencement.
6. Setbacks
No building shall be located nearer to any street right-of-way line than the minimum
building
set back line shown on the recorded plat of Hays County, Texas. Both sideyards at the
front building
set back line shall be no less than fifteen (15') feet.
7. Noxious or Offensive Activities Prohibited
No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Lot, nor shall anything be
done
thereon which may be or may become any annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood and no
poultry,
cattle, horses, or any other animals may be kept or maintained on any Lot except ordinary
household
pets which shall be limited in number to three (3). No trade or commercial activity may be
carried on
on any Lot except that the Developer may maintain an office thereon during the
development.
8. Prohibited Residential Uses
No structure of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn, or
other
outbuilding shall be erected or used on any Lots and no existing structure may be moved
onto any of
the Lots. No non-operated cars, trucks, or other vehicles shall be kept on the Lots unless
parked inside
a garage. As used herein non-operative means unable to be operated in the manner in which
it was
originally designed for thirty (30) consecutive days regardless of cause, or any such
vehicle not
currently licensed. Recreational vehicles, trailers, or boats shall be kept inside a
garage or kept behind
a privacy fence designed for such purpose and of sufficient height so the vehicle is not
visible from
adjacent property or from the street. There will be no overnight parking of any vehicles
in the street.
Mobile homes or manufactured homes shall not be placed at any time either temporarily or
permanently
on the premises.
9. [Metal Buildings]
No metal buildings shall be placed on any Lot for any period of time. No variance of this
covenant may be granted.
10. [Rocks and Debris]
No rocks, boulders, or any other debris shall be placed in the right-of-way of the
dedicated
streets.
11. Butane and Fuel Tanks
Butane or fuel tanks or facilities for storage of combustible fuels shall be placed behind
fences,
or coverings so as to not be visible from adjacent properties or from the street. Any
fence or covering
for this purpose shall be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
12. Signs
No signs of any character shall be allowed on any Lot except one sign of not more than
five
square feet advertising the property for sale or rent; provided, however, that Declarants
and any other
person or entity engaged in the construction and sale of residences within the subdivision
shall have the
right, during the construction and sales period to construct and maintain such facilities
as may be
reasonably necessary or convenient for such construction and sale, including but not
limited to signs,
offices, storage areas, and model units.
13. Oil Development Prohibited
No oil well drilling, oil development, operations, oil refining, quarrying, or mining
operations
of any kind shall be permitted on a lot, nor shall wells, tanks, tunnels, mineral
excavations, or shafts be
permitted on any Lot. No derrick or other structure designed for use in boring for oil,
natural gas, or
other minerals shall be erected, maintained, or permitted on any lot.
14. Rubbish, Trash and Garbage
No Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground and no garbage or other waste shall
be kept except in sanitary containers. All incinerators or other equipment for the storage
and disposal
of such materials shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
15. Sanitary Regulations
All sanitary regulations set forth by the Public Health Authorities of Hays County, Texas,
or
other pertinent governmental authorities, must be complied with and no outside toilets may
be erected
on the premises. A septic tank and a sufficient drainage system must be installed to
accommodate the
sewerage. No Lot way be occupied until water satisfactory for human consumption is
available and each
septic tank must meet the capacity and design requirements of the appropriate governmental
body.
16. Fences, Walls and Hedges
No fence, wall or hedge shall be placed or permitted to remain on any Lot nearer to the
street
or streets adjoining such Lot than is permitted for the main residence on such Lot, except
for decorative
subdivision entry fences. No barbed wire or "chain link" fence shall be
permitted along any Lot within
the subdivision.
17. Shrubs and Trees
No shrub or tree planting which obstructs sight lines at elevations between two and six
feet
above the roadway shall be planted or permitted to remain on any corner Lot within the
triangular area
formed by the curb lines or right-of-way lines at points twenty five feet from their
intersection, or in the
case of a rounded corner from the intersection of the curb lines or right-of-way lines as
extended. The
same sight line limitations shall apply on any Lot within ten feet of the intersection of
a street curb line
and the edge of a driveway or alley. No trees shall be permitted to remain within such
distances of such
intersections unless the foliage line is maintained at a height of more than six
feet~above the ground.
18. Adjustment, Waiver or Variances
Any adjustment or waiver of these covenants, conditions and restrictions by the
Architectural
Control Committee is for the purposes of alleviating any hardships and assisting in the
orderly
development of the subdivision. Variances may be granted by the Architectural Control
Committee for
such purposes but all such variances must be granted in writing and signed by all members
of the
Committee. No variance shall be granted for Article Four, Section Four regarding
fireplaces, or Article
Four, Section Nine regarding metal buildings.
ARTICLE FIVE
EASEMENTS
Each lot shall have a drainage and public utility easement of ten foot on the street
frontage, five foot
on the side lines, ten foot ont he rear lot lines and also, each lot shall have a
twenty-five foot easement
on the street frontage granted to the Pedernales Electric Coop for guy wires and aerial
lines, as shown
on the recorded plan of this subdivision in the Deed Records of Hays County, Texas. No
utility
company, water district, political subdivision, private water or utility company or any
other authorized
entity using the easement herein referred to shall be liable for any damage done by them
or their assigns,
agents, employees, or servants, to shrubbery, trees, or flowers, or to other property of
the owner situated
within any such easement. Right of use for ingress and egress shall be had at all times
over any such
easement together with the right to remove any obstruction that may be placed in such
easement which
would constitute interference with the use, maintenance, operation or installation of such
utility.
Further, an easement is hereby granted to the Architectural Control Committee, its
officers, agents,
employees and management personnel to enter the Lots to enforce any of the covenants set
out herein.
ARTICLE SIX
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Enforcement
The Declarants, or any Owner, shall have the right to enforce, by any proceeding at law or
in
equity, all restrictions, conditions, and reservations now or hereafter imposed by the
provisions of this
Declaration. Failure to enforce any covenant or restriction herein contained shall in no
event be deemed
a waiver of the right to do so thereafter. The Architectural Control Committee shall have
the authority
to assess a fine of not more than $50.00 per month to any property owner found to be in
violation of
these restrictions, after having received fifteen (15) days notice of said violation.
2. Severability
Invalidation of any one of these covenants or restrictions by judgment or court order
shall in no
way affect any other provision, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and
effect.
3. Duration and Amendment
The covenants, conditions, and restrictions of this Declaration shall run with and bind
the land,
and shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Declarants or the Owner of
any Lot subject
to this Declaration, and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors, and
assigns, and unless
amended as provided herein shall be effective for a term of fifteen (15) years from the
date this
Declaration is recorded, after which time said covenants, conditions, and restrictions
shall automatically
be extended for successive periods of ten (10) years. The covenants, conditions, and
restrictions of this
declaration may be amended by an instrument signed by 75% of the Lot owners. No amendment
shall
be effective until recorded in the Deed Records of Hays County, Texas, nor until the
approval of any
governmental, regulatory body which is required shall have been obtained.
EXECUTED by said Declarant, this 4 day of October, 1983.
JM RUBY, INC.