Covenants

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS

1. All the numbered lots in the OAKBOURNE ESTATES, except Lots Nos. One (1) and Two Hundred Twenty Six (226) which may be used commercially and are not subject to the restrictions hereinafter set forth, shall be used exclusively for residential purposes, however the appeared reserves the right to erect and maintain temporary office buildings upon any suitable location, said office buildings to be occupied and used only by the agents, employed for purpose of showing and selling lots in the subdivision, building houses on said property, or carrying on general development work in connection with said property.

2. ELIMINATED

3. No structures shall be erected, altered, placed, or permitted to remain on any residential building lot, other than one detached, single-family dwelling not to exceed two and one-half stories in height, and a private garage and other outbuildings incidental to residential use of the plot.

4. No building shall be located nearer to the front line than 60 feet, or nearer than 15 feet to any side property line, on Lots Two (2) through Twenty-two (22). On all of the remaining numbered lots no building shall be located nearer to the front line than 50 feet, nor nearer than 15 feet to any side property line. No building except a detached garage or other out building located 80 feet or more from the front lot line shall be located nearer than 5 feet to any side lot line.

5. Each dwelling is to be built on a lot or lots of ground as laid out in the subdivision plan reflected on the plat, or map hereinabove incorporated. No dwelling is to be placed on a lot having a lesser area than that shown on the particular lot as laid out in the subdivision plan on which the dwelling is so located. All dwellings must face on the street on which lots face, as shown by arrow on the official plat of said subdivision. However, one (1) dwelling may be built on two (2) or more lots.

6. No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be, or become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.

7. No trailer, basement, tent, shack, barn or other out buildings erected in the subdivision at any time be used as a residence, temporarily, or permanently, or shall any structure of a temporary character be used as a residence.

8. The construction of all buildings and any kind and description erected anywhere in said subdivision shall be painted or stained when completed, except those portions constructed of masonry, or brick. No composition, rolled roof or iron roofing, asbestos siding or imitation brick siding shall be allowed on any of the buildings to be erected on the lots in the subdivision. Prefabricated buildings or structures for storage may be located upon a lot within the subdivision, provided same is approved in advance by the Association Board of Directors.

9. No outside toilet or lavatory shall be erected or used on any lot in the subdivision. A temporary privy may be erected, maintained, or used during the construction of a house on the

same lot. Such privy shall be removed as soon as the house is completed.

10. No temporary buildings of any character shall be erected in the said subdivision, nor shall subsidiary buildings such as garage apartments, either temporary or permanent, be erected in said subdivision.

11. All fences, walls, or hedges must be neat and attractive, and no fences, walls, or high hedges shall be placed between the street and the front building line herein established.

12. No horses, cows, cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, or other animals, fowl, pigeons, game birds, or poultry shall be kept, raised, or permitted on any lot in this subdivision, except that cats and dogs in reasonable numbers may be kept, provided that they are not bred or raised for commercial purposes or permitted to roam at night.

13. The floor area of any dwelling constructed in OAKBOURNE ESTATES on lots numbered Two (2) through Twenty-two (22) shall not be less than 2200 square feet for a one-story house, and 2500 square feet for a dwelling containing more than one story. The floor area of any dwelling constructed on lots Twenty-three (23) through Forty-three (43) in OAKBOURNE ESTATES shall not be less than 2000 square feet, for a one-story dwelling and 2200 square feet for a dwelling containing more than one story. The floor area of any dwelling constructed on the remaining numbered lots of OAKBOURNE ESTATES shall not be less than 1800 square feet for a one-story house, nor less than 2000 square feet for a dwelling with more than one story. The before mentioned square footage figures pertain to the main dwelling area, exclusive of porches, garages, carports or other out buildings.

14. On corner lots which face other than in the same direction as the lot abutting its rear line, no fence or hedge shall be built or planted nearer than twenty-five (25) feet from the side street line.

15. No trash, ashes, other refuse shall be thrown or dumped on any vacant lot in OAKBOURNE ESTATES.

16. The owners of all vacant lots in OAKBOURNE ESTATES shall keep them clean and mowed at all times.

17. No derrick or other structures designed for use in boring, mining or quarrying for oil, natural gas or other minerals shall ever be erected, maintained or permitted on any lot in this subdivision.

18. These covenants are to run with the land, and shall be binding on all parties, and all persons coming under them for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date hereof, at which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of (10) years, unless by a vote of a majority of the then owners of the lots, it is agreed to change said covenant to the whole or in part.

19. If any parties hereto any of them, or their heirs or assigns, shall violate, or attempt to violate any of the covenants, it shall be lawful for any person or persons owning any real property, situated in said subdivision, to prosecute any proceedings at law, or in equity against the person or persons violating or attempting to violate any such covenants and either to prevent him from such violation or to recover damages or other dues for such violation.

20. In the event any of these covenants are declared to be invalid by a judgment or an order of any court, such judgment or order shall not in any way affect any of the other provisions that shall remain in full force and effect.

21. No camper trailers, recreational vehicles, buses or other vehicles larger than those designed for normal passenger use ("Restricted Vehicles") shall be parked, kept or stored on the residential lots of OAKBOURNE ESTATES in a manner that detracts from the aesthetic values of the subdivision. No Restricted Vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any residential lot in OAKBOURNE ESTATES nearer than 50 feet to the front lot line or nearer than 15 feet to the rear lot line or any side lot line.

22. In order to maintain the property values of our subdivision, owners shall rim and edge the lawn on their lot(s), whether vacant or not. as necessary to maintain the grass height below six (6) inches. Should the majority of the grass and/or weeds on any lot. occupied or not, within Oakbourne Estates exceeds 6 inches of height the lot owner will be advised of this violation. If this violation is not remedied within a ten (10) day period, a professional insured lawn service shall be retained by the Oakbourne Estates Homeowners Association. Inc (the 'Association") to return the lot into a complying. Any fees incurred for such service shall be reimbursed by the lot owner within 30 days of notiﬁcation of the amount due. If the lot owner fails to make reimbursement the Association may ﬁle a lien or privilege to secure the amount due under applicable law.

23. It is expected that all homes would have adequate hard surface parking for the resident's vehicles and parking on the grass should not be necessary. Long term parking on the grass creates a poor aesthetic appearance to the neighborhood and will be considered a covenant violation. However. it is also understood that on special occasions it may be necessary to temporarily (short term) park on the grass and this will be acceptable if the Board

is advised in advance.

24. Tarpaulins of any kind shall be used only as a temporary (30 days) solution to resolve a structural problem. Should a special circumstance occur that a longer period he required it must be approved by the Oakbourne Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. Board of Directors. Fabric covers shall not be used to cover any vehicles at any time.

25. No boats, trailers. equipment of any kind (other than normal-sized passenger vehicles shall be parked, kept, or stored on the residential lots of Oakbourne Estates Subdivision unless hidden from view and parked farther than 50 feet from the front lot line and 15 feet from the rear lot line and any sideline.

26. The only decorative metal window awnings/treatment or metal tops/roofs allowed will be for yard and/or pool building roofs. All must be copper or have muted earth tone paints to blend with the neighborhood. No shiny or reflective metal is allowed.

27. Oakbourne Estate Homeowner's Association, Inc. is authorized and empowered to enforce these restrictions and covenants. Should it become necessary to file a suit for such purpose, any owner or resident who is found by the Court to have been in violation of any restriction or covenant shall be required to reimburse Oakbourne Estates Homeowner's Association Inc.'s reasonable attorney fees, court costs and expenses incurred in connection with any action for such enforcement.

28. Driveways, Walkways, and Parking Areas. No limestone, shell or black top surfaces shall be permitted.

PO Box 53183

Lafayette, LA 70505