Home Improvements in Cinco Ranch 2
January 23 2023
The following is information regarding home improvements in Cinco Ranch II.
If you are a Cinco Ranch I resident, please visit cincoranch.life for home improvement information, as the following guidelines are only applicable to homes within Cinco Ranch II (all homes East of Katy-Gaston Rd. are a part of Cinco Ranch I).
Need to make a home improvement? No problem! First, learn what you can and can't do (see documents below). Then, if needed, submit an application, for our Design Review Committee (DRC) to review (this application is easy to fill out, and will guide you through the entire process). Your application can be submitted at the GrandManors Residential Portal.
Remember: don't start improvements until you've received approval!
If in doubt, ask! Contact your HOA management company by phone at 281-394-7195 or via email at CINCO2@ciramail.com.
Architectural Design Guidelines (Revised) - 10/27/16
This document outlines the architectural design guidelines (home improvements, modifications) for your home in Cinco Ranch II (these guidelines are NOT for Cinco Ranch I). This document includes guidelines about:
- Contractor, owner, and construction requirements
- Compliance inspections
- Reviewer decisions
- Development standards
- Exterior paint
- Roofing materials and accessories (see update below)
- Driveways
- Outdoor lighting
- Swimming pools*, spas*, ground level decks
- Rear yard recreational equipment
- Front yard/porch accessories
- Birdbaths
- Decorative landscape planters
- Fountains
- Garden flags
- Outdoor furniture
- Statues
- Birdhouses, bird feeders
- Perimeter lot fencing (see update below)
- Outbuildings
- Patio covers
- Patio enclosures
- Sunrooms
- Arbors, pergolas
- Window and door awnings
- Sun shade sails
- Basketball goals
- Skateboard ramps
- Building extensions or room additions
- Generators
If this document does not reference the item you are looking for, one of the documents below may.
*If you will be installing a pool and/or spa, you will be required to submit a $1,000 deposit before approval can be considered. Upon completion of all work, a Deposit Return form may be submitted.
If you live in the Northwest section of Cinco II, this list will provide information on the plants you may utilize in your landscaping.
If you live in the Southwest section of Cinco II, this list will provide information on the plants you may utilize in your landscaping.
Guidelines for Residential Fencing - 09/19/2018
This document outlines the new guidelines regarding residential fences, including, but not limited to, the type of materials that may be used, permitted sealants, and more.
Guidelines for Landscape Maintenance - 05/04/2018
This document outlines what type of grass may be utilized at your residence, the maximum allowable height grass may be, and other general guidelines for the appearance of your landscaping.
Guidelines for Residential Signage - 03/19/2017
This document outlines what signs you can and cannot utilize on your property. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Display of Certain Religious Items - 12/19/2011
This document outlines how religious items can be displayed, and what are the acceptable/allowable items. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Display of Certain Religious Items - 12/19/2011
This document outlines how religious items can be displayed, and what are the acceptable/allowable items. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Display of Flags - 12/19/2011
This document outlines what flags can be displayed, and how they can be displayed. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Rainwater Recovery Systems - 12/19/2011
If you would like to install a rainwater recovery system at your home, this document outlines the requirements for doing so. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Roofing Materials - 12/19/2011
This document outlines the allowable roofing materials for your home. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Solar Energy Devices - 12/19/2011
If you would like to install solar energy devices at your home, this document outlines the requirements for doing so. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Standby Electric Generators - 12/31/2015If you would like to install a standby electric generator at your home, this document outlines the requirements for doing so. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
Guidelines for Landscape Maintenance - 02/13/2017
This document outlines the community standards for maintaining your property, which includes, but is not limited to, your grass, flowers beds, trees, shrubs, and more.
Guidelines for Front Yard Walkways - 07/19/2017
This document outlines the requirements for installing and maintaining a walkway/path in the front and side of your home. Once you read the requirements, you will need to submit a home improvement application.
If you are unsure which section of Cinco Ranch you live in, please call the Lake House at 281-394-7195, or view the Community Maps
HOME IMPROVEMENT FAQS
How long does it take the Architectural Control Committee to review my Home Improvement Request?
The committee reviews applications as they are received however there are a large number of applications processed on a monthly basis, so the time frame for review varies. The committee has up to 30 business days (please note: business days, not calendar days) to make a decision, however, if the deadline is not met, the application is not automatically approved. Once a decision is made, a letter is mailed to your home.
If I'm "refreshing" something on my property or house, like the paint on my house, do I need to submit a home improvement application?
NO! If you are performing routine maintenance on your home or property (such as a fresh coat of paint in the same color), you do not need to complete an application. However, if you are changing something, you will need to submit a home improvement application for the change to your home or property.
Are city or county permits required for Home Improvement Requests?
No, city or county permits are not required in order to process your request. However, the property owner is responsible for complying with all city or county requirements for their property and their plans, securing permits, and obtaining any waivers of easements, as needed. Failure to do so may result in a fine from the city or county.
Are homeowners allowed to attend the Architectural Control Review meetings?
No. The ACC Meetings are closed to homeowners for your privacy.
Can my request be expedited?
Your request can only be expedited in the case that it is an EMERGENCY. Such as leaking roofs, exposed siding, etc. Swimming pool requests are not emergencies.
All information can be found at https://www.mycincoranch.com/info.php?pnum=15
