Are you planning a new construction, addition, renovation or other exterior improvement (including the lot) in Isla Del Sol that will cost over $100.⁰⁰?  If so, you must read the building codes and deed restrictions below and acquire a building permit prior to construction.

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Building Codes and Deed Restrictions

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Article I, Section 6	Common Areas	Article II, Section 14	Visual Obstructions
Article II, Section 1	Construction	Article II, Section 15	Lot Maintenance
Article II, Section 2	Architectural Control	Article II, Section 16	Signs
Article II, Section 3	Square Footage	Article II, Section 17	Filling and Digging
Article II, Section 4	Lot Improvements	Article II, Section 18	Antennae
Article II, Section 5	Type of Construction and Materials	Article II, Section 19	Hunting
Article II, Section 6	Composite Building Site/ Re-subdivision of Lots	Article II, Section 20	Trash
Article II, Section 7	Easements	Article II, Section 21	Landscaping
Article II, Section 8	Prohibition of Trade and Other Offensive Activities	Article II, Section 22	Bulkheads
Article II, Section 9	Temporary Structures	Article II, Section 23	Docking of Boats
Article II, Section 10	Vehicle Storage	Article II, Section 24	Boathouses
Article II, Section 11	Mineral Operations	Article II, Section 25	Lighting
Article II, Section 12	Animals	Article II, Section 26	Operation of Vehicles
Article II, Section 13	Drainage

Article I, Section 6                                                                             back to top
Common Areas
Homeowner's Beach Parking
Block 4, Lots 20, 21, 22
Block 9, Lots 1, 2, 3
Block 38, Lots 1, 3
Block 39, Lots 2, 4
Canal, Wetlands, Fishing Pier, Boat Launch

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Article II, Section 1                                                                            back to top
Construction

1. one single-family resident dwelling per lot
2. do  not exceed two stories in height
3. may have a private garage, enclosed storage, or carport
4. no living area below BFE (Base Flood Elevation)
5. no more than 300 sq. ft. may be enclosed below BFE without additional ACC approval - with proper approval this may be increased up to 899 sq. ft.
6. all residential structures,  including decks, built at ground level, must be a minimum of 15 ft. from the bulkhead (said distance to be measured from the edge of the bulkhead nearest the center of lot)
7. a walkway elevated to BFE level,  not to exceed 10 ft. in width, may be constructed to connect the main residential structure to the permitted boathouses
8. the dwelling may be rented to a family or person

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Article II, Section 2                                                                            back to top
Architectural Control

1. all structures, additions, pain, roofs, fences and pools must be approved by the ACC committee
2. exterior construction must be completed in 6 months
3. all debris must be removed

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Article II, Section 3                                                                            back to top
Square Footage

1. living area on first floor (exclusive of porches and garages) shall not be less than 800 sq. ft., or 600 sq. ft., if more than one story
2. total sq. ft. shall not be less than 1000 sq. ft.

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Article II, Section 4                                                                            back to top
Lot Improvements

1. no building or other improvements shall be located as to encroach upon the minimum building setback line
2. no building located on any lot nearer than 10 feet to any side street line
3. no building on "Open Space Reserve" or the "Wetland Reserve"

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Article II, Section 5                                                                            back to top
Type of Construction and Materials

1. bottom of structural member (excluding pilings and columns) elevated up to, but no more than 2 feet above BFE
2. every structure affixed permanently to the ground
3. pilings must be made of reinforced concrete, NOT concrete block
4. square wood pilings will be permitted in addition to pilings, round wood pilings are not allowed
5. structure must have a minimum of 18 inches overhand, past the pilings
6. pilings must be sunk to a minimum of 10 feet
7. no angle bracing from pilings to floor stringers
8. posts may be from wood, sidings, brick or stone, if ACC committee deems it pleasing
9. stairways constructed of wood and of open riser and balustrade design
10. stairs and posts must be built so as not to be dislodged during high water
11. roofs allowed are shed, gable, flat, hipped
12. roofs NOT allowed are tiled roofs or built up graveled flat roofs
13. roofs discouraged and needing special ACC approval are mansards, gambled, kumped, domed
14. window frames:  wood or metal; no glazing or reflective type
15. grade level sidewalk and patio decking must be concrete or wood; wood must be secured by pilings
16. no non-structured restrictions placed on the interior
17. all structures must be kept in good repair, and repainted a minimum of once every 5 years; paint color must be approved by ACC
18. no privacy walls below BFE (Base Flood Elevation)
19. no clothes lines allowed
20. no sculptures, fountains, birdbaths, buoys, anchors, or other yard decorations visible from the street or canal, without ACC approval
21. no window air-conditioning units or wall penetrating A/C units
22. mailboxes at central location only
23. street numbers required in Arabic numerals six inches high on the residential side facing the street; no other lettering or signs allowed
24. playground equipment must not be visible from the street
25. toilet facilities located inside the house only
26. no septic tanks
27. concrete driveway extending to the street pavement, minimum width at any point will be 18 feet
28. building modules may not be raised with aluminum siding
29. all residential structures must be wired for electrical services
30. no tanks for storing propane, butane, etc., except those connected to bar-b-que grills (no more than 10 cubic feet)

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Article II, Section 6                                                                            back to top
Composite Building Site/ Re-subdivision of Lots

1. owners of one or more adjoining lots may consolidate such lots for one single family residence, with ACC approval
2. no lot will be re-subdivided without ACC approval

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Article II, Section 7                                                                            back to top
Easements

1. easements are shown on the recorded plat
2. additional easements are on record with the County Clerk of Galveston County

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Article II, Section 8                                                                            back to top
Prohibition of Trade and Other Offensive Activities

1. no profit or nonprofit activities
2. no noxious or offensive activities

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Article II, Section 9                                                                            back to top
Temporary Structures

1. inconspicuous temporary structures may be used during construction
2. temporary structures must be removed as soon as construction is completed

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Article II, Section 10                                                                            back to top
Vehicle Storage

1. travel trailers and inoperative vehicles may not be stored on the property
2. no boat trailers, boats, campers, etc., will be stored in the public street for more than 48 hours
3. secure boat trailers, boats, etc., in case of adverse weather

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Article II, Section 11                                                                            back to top
Mineral Operations

1. no oil drilling, mining, etc. allowed
2. no wells, tanks, tunnels allowed

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Article II, Section 12                                                                            back to top
Animals

1. no animals, livestock or poultry shall be raised, bred, or kept except for dogs, cats or other common household pets
2. no more than 2 of each animal type is allowed
3. pets may not be tied up or chained, or allowed to roam
4. dog runs must be approved by the ACC

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Article II, Section 13                                                                            back to top
Drainage

1. drainage structures will be under or across driveways
2. culverts will not impede drainage

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Article II, Section 14                                                                            back to top
Visual Obstructions

1. no object or thing which obstructs sight lines is permitted at the intersection of streets

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Article II, Section 15                                                                            back to top
Lot Maintenance

1. grass and weeds must be cut, they must not exceed six (6) inches
2. flower beds must be weeded
3. no accumulation of garbage
4. after 10 days, the Association may make corrections, with the owner being charged for the work
5. any charges incurred shall be secured by the Vendor's lien

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Article II, Section 16                                                                            back to top
Signs

1. no signs, billboards may be displayed to the public view except a "for sale" sign on no more than six square feet

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Article II, Section 17                                                                            back to top
Filling and Digging

1. no dirt removal, except for landscaping or construction

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Article II, Section 18                                                                            back to top
Antennae

1. T.V. antenna will be located to the rear of the roof, no more than 10 feet above the roof
2. no parabolic dish antenna permitted on any lot

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Article II, Section 19                                                                            back to top
Hunting

1. no hunting or discharging firearms

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Article II, Section 20                                                                            back to top
Trash

1. garbage and trash must be in covered containers; recommended use of City issued containers.

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Article II, Section 21                                                                            back to top
Landscaping

1. no weeds, rubbish, etc., will be accumulated
2. ACC will have it removed at the Owner's expense, and his property will be subject to a Vendor's lien

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Article II, Section 22                                                                            back to top
Bulkheads

1. bulkheads must be maintained by property owner, or the Association will do so and charge the owner
2. no bulkhead can be altered, without ACC consent (including drilling of holes or attachments)

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Article II, Section 23                                                                            back to top
Docking of Boats

1. no boat may be tied up in font of a canal lot if its length exceeds 3/4 of the length of the lot line, or if the width is 1/3 of the distance between the lot line and the opposite side of the canal

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Article II, Section 24                                                                            back to top
Boathouses

1. boathouses must be built during or after the house construction
2. boathouses may not be be attached to the bulkhead cap or wall
3. structural pilings will be sunk in the canal
4. trim work must harmonize with the residential structures
5. see pages 27-28 of the Isla del Sol documents (Article II, section 24) for rules regarding specific lots

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Article II, Section 25                                                                            back to top
Lighting

1. no lights which may cause offense to other lot owners
2. ACC will be final arbitrator

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Article II, Section 26                                                                            back to top
Operation of Vehicles

1. no off road vehicles permitted anywhere in Isla del Sol, including the Wetlands
2. all vehicles must be licensed for operation on public streets