Understanding the Architectural Control Application Process
​In accordance with the governing documents of the Spring Shadows Civic Association, all exterior improvements and/or changes from the original construction must be submitted to and approved by the Architectural Control/Deed Restriction (“ACDR”) Committee.
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The following listed items require architectural control approval (when in doubt for changes not included below, it's always recommended to check with the SSCA office):
a) Roof Re-shingling
b) Repair Exterior Wood/Brick
c) Generator Installation
d) Patio/Patio Cover
e) Pool/Spa
f) Fence
g) Repaint Residence Same Color
h) Paint Residence a Different Color
i) Gutters or other Drainage
j) Siding: Cement, Vinyl, Aluminum
k) Mailbox
l) Paint Brick
m) Playsets
n) Walkway or Sidewalk
o) Replace Door(s)
p) Windows
q) Room Addition
r) Replace Garage Door
s) Storage Shed or Separate Building or Structure
t) Solar Screens/Window Tinting
u) Driveway Expansion
v) Security Features/Equipment
w) Porte-Cochere
x) Other/Visible Changes Detectable from the Street View
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Some of the relevant governing documents:​
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-- Notice of Dedicatory Instruments 2016 (Generator)
-- Notice of Dedicatory Instruments 2019 (Approved Roofing Materials)
-- Notice of Dedicatory Instruments 2012 (Rain Harvesting, Solar, Flags, Religious Items; Payment Plan; Records Retention; Open Records)
-- Notice of Dedicatory Instruments 2020 (Political Sign Policy)​
-- Supplemental Notice of Dedicatory Instruments 2022 (Exterior Maintenance Guidelines-ACC)
-- Supplemental Notice of Dedicatory Instruments 2024 (Front-Yard Standards for Landscaping)
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Disagreements stemming from results of the approval process may be taken to the Board of Directors of the Spring Shadows Civic Association as outlined in Texas Property Code, §209.00505.
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