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Radiance Architecture and Building Committee (ABC)
Request for variances form (MS Word document)
ABC major guidelines, revised 4/02
These are defined by the ABC and may be revised at any time by the members of the ABC or the RPOA Board. Variances to these guidelines and the Restrictive Covenants are granted on a site-by-site basis. In fact, variances to some of these guidelines have previously been granted.
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Roofing materials: tile, metal, asphalt, slate, copper, etc. No shiny metal. Garden homes must devise guidelines for shared roofing.
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Paint: Earthen colors that do not draw attention away from natural landscape Example: no houses painted with magenta trim or lime-green garage doors. Stain is preferred over paint for wood exterior walls, fences, etc.
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Garbage disposals: prohibited due to the undue load on septic systems.
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Building style: Texas contemporary and southwestern styles of the Spanish tradition encouraged. Victorian gingerbread, Tudor, A-frames, domes, flat-roofed homes are discouraged. Houses should blend with Texas Hill Country and not contrast harshly with other houses or the landscape.
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Fences: height and size of fence determined along the following parameters:
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Decorative fences (under 4 feet) and gardening fences (6 feet plus) are acceptable and contingent upon design, proximity of other fences, proximity to walking paths, etc.
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Privacy fences are generally limited to backyards and smaller areas:
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Detached dwellings: no larger than the Buchanan’s privacy area in 2001. (4 Concord)
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Garden homes: not to exceed the Levinson’s privacy area in 2001. (13 Concord)
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Driveways: Unpaved driveways accepted for up to 2 years after construction. Then permanent surface required.
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Trapping: No trapping allowed except for live traps used for re-location.
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Firarms: The Covenant’s restrictions on firearms includes BB guns. Fireworks on July 4th and New Year’s Eve only, with direct adult supervision and weather conditions permitting (i.e. no burn ban).
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Gardenhomes: Design changes must be collectively agreed upon by a simple majority of the Gardenhome owners in that area. This would include paint color, roofing material, room additions, etc.
Summary of ABC-related Restrictions in Radiance Restrictive Covenants 4/02
Appointed by the Board for 2 year term (Section 8.1)
At least 4 but not more than 6 members (Section 8.1)
Must approve or reject in 21-days after all info. gathered (8.5)
Written approval for variances required (8.6)
Can unanimously designate 1 or 2 agents to act on behalf (8.4)
May define their own building/improvements guidelines beyond
the scope of the Restrivictive Covenants. (8.3)
May charge for work, not more than $20 per application, and must
submit received funds to RPOA at the end of each year. (8.3)
Decisions can be based simply on aesthetic grounds. (8.2)
Any ABC approval expires after 3 months if building has not
commenced (8.7)
BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS
Exterior construction or improvements - within 6 months (9.9)
Cited Examples of Improvements requiring ABC approval: (8.2)
buildings, walls, fences, pools, landscaping, security systems,
exterior lighting fixtures, radio-TV antennae
Residential buildings only (9.1)
One single-family dwelling per lot; garage apts. okayed by ABC (9.24)
No commercial activities but home offices with public access ok. (9.18)
First floor minimum: 800 sq. ft. (9.2)
Total minimum: 1200 sq. ft. (9.2)
Exterior - 1/3 masonry required (9.3)
20 ft. setbacks from lot lines and street (9.4)
Driveways must be paved to Hays County Specs. and large enough
to accomodate 4 parked cars (9.5)
Driveways must be properly maintained and provide adequate drainage (9.5)
No on-street parking (9.15)
No fuel tanks (9.11)
No wire fences (9.12)
Perimeter fencing generally not permitted (9.19)
No offensive lighting or antennae (9.19)
No trees cut with 5 in. diameter at 1 foot above ground level (9.21)
Tree stumps must be removed (9.21)
BEHAVIORS/LIFESTYLE
Domestic pets only; limit of 2 dogs per detached dwelling (9.6)
No mobile homes or temporary dwellings (9.8)
No vehicles larger than 3/4 ton pickup to be visible (boats, trailers) (9.14)
No signs other than address or for sale signs (9.13)
No on-street parking (9.15)
No dumping (9.16)
No firearms, including fireworks (9.17)
No hunting, including bow hunting (9.17)
No toxic herbicides or pesticides; store-bought aerosols are ok (9.20)
No mining (9.22)
No dams over creek (9.23)
ABC Policy, drafted 2003
SITUATION: NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS
SITUATION: OUT OF COMPLIANCE
WITH Radiance Restrictive Covenants
If a homeowner is out of compliance with the RRCs, then the ABC will contact
them verbally to ask what they intend to do about the situation. They
will be informed that they will be receiving a written notice and that
fines will insue. They will be invited to give ABC a written notice of
when they plan to have the situation resolved. If appropriate, they might
choose to apply for a variance.
First notice: sent immediately after first discussion
2nd notice: sent after 3 weeks if compliance is not achieved
3rd notice: sent 3 weeks to include details of fine, which is to be paid to RPOA.2. If a homeowner or renter begins a building or improvement project without first getting ABC written approval, there will be a $100 fine payable to the RPOA.