Article 2: Architectural Control  (Original LUR Text)

No buildings or improvements of any character shall be erected orplaced or the erection begun, or changes made in the design thereof afteroriginal construction on any lot until the construction plans and specifications and a plot plan showing the location of the structure or improvementshave been submitted to and approved by the Architectural Control Committee consisting of WILLIAM RAY MCKISSACK, ROBERT DANIEL BARTON and JACK WILLIAMPAULUS, and/or its assignee hereinafter provided for as to compliance withthese restrictions, as to quality of material, harmony of external designwith existing and proposed structures and as to location with respect totopography and finish grade elevation. If any member of the Architectural Control Committee shall resign, refuse or become unable to serve as a member thereof, the Developer shall appoint another person to serve as a member of the Committee. The act of the majority of the Committee shall be the act of the Committee. In the event the Committee fails to approve or disapprove within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the required documents, approval will not be required and the related covenants set out herein shall be deemed to have been fully satisfied. Developer hereby agrees to assign its rights to approve or disapprove plans and specifications, location of structures, construction contracts, and all other documents or approvals required to be submitted to it to the SPORTS FLYER'S ESTATES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, when the conditions of Paragraph 26 occur. Such assignment shall be evidenced by an instrument in recordable form filed for record in the office of the County Clerk of Waller County, Texas.

What It Means (Plain-Language Interpretation)

Before you build or modify anything on your lot, you’re supposed to submit your plans to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for approval. The ACC reviews:Materials used. How your building will look alongside others. Where it's located on the lot (elevation, grade, topography) If the ACC doesn’t respond within 30 days, your plans are automatically considered approved. Initially, the ACC was made up of the original developers. But once certain conditions are met (explained in Article 26), the right to approve plans transfers to the Sports Flyers Estates Community Improvement Association.That transfer must be recorded with the Waller County Clerk to be legally valid.

How This Affects Us

This rule was meant to ensure that homes, hangars, and other structures fit the aviation-residential character of our community. It was never intended to allow arbitrary or permanent control over homeowners. The important point here is that any transfer of approval rights to a group like the SFCIA must be properly recorded with the county. If that legal step hasn’t been taken, then no group — not even SFCIA — can legitimately claim the authority to approve or deny construction changes. Also, the 30-day rule protects property owners from endless delays. If they don’t respond, you’re in the clear. So while design approval helps protect everyone’s investments, it must be done fairly, transparently, and legally. No one should assume power that wasn’t properly transferred and recorded.

Why This Matters to Us

This provision ensures that all construction within Sports Flyer's Estates maintains a consistent standard of quality, safety, and visual harmony. Requiring approval from an Architectural Control Committee (or its future assignee) serves to prevent poorly planned or out-of-place structures that could negatively affect neighboring properties or community aesthetics. Protect the airpark's function and safety, especially where structure height or location could impact aircraft movement or visibility. Maintain property values by ensuring all homes and improvements are built to a minimum standard of quality and design. Provide a process for oversight so that owners’ rights are balanced with community interests.In the long run, architectural controls help avoid disputes, preserve neighborhood character, and allow the airpark to evolve responsibly over time.