The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) composed these guidelines to assist you in the construction of your home, any other type of building approval, variance, or lot consolidation.  We hope it will answer some commonly asked questions and give you guidance.  It is our desire to help ensure the building of your home is an exciting and pleasant experience.  Please contact us if we can answer any questions or be of further assistance.

When you are ready to build, submit this application to the ACC Chair along with two sets of building plans and two sets of signed and dated site plans.  Once your application is approved, you will be matched up with a volunteer ACC committee member who will be a resource to monitor your progress during construction and support you in the building process.

Before you Begin the Building Process

• First, thoroughly read the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) of La Reata Ranch so that you can comply with them.  Situations where the CCR’s have not been met have resulted in delaying the closing process on loans.  With informed and thorough planning, problems can be avoided and the building process will be much smoother.
• Contact the Bastrop County Development Services to get the latest versions of their Development Services Application, and current regulations for Construction, Driveway/Culvert, 911 Addressing, and On-site Sewage Facility.   http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/site/content/development-services
• Get to know your neighbors and families who have been through the building process that can provide valuable information.  The residents here care deeply about our lovely forest and the wildlife that reside here.  Preservation of this natural habitat is very important.

Developing the Site Plan

As you begin laying out your home and driveway, try to remove as few trees as possible.

• Carefully consider how your driveway will approach your garage.  You might be able to use your electrical right of way as your driveway.
• When deciding where to clear for the power lines, see which property line will have the least number of trees removed.  You might be able to share the same utility easement with your neighbor.  Going with underground electrical will eliminate the need to clear a wide path.
• Stake out where you are considering putting your home before you begin clearing.
• When clearing your property, start slowly with underbrush, cedars, and small yaupons.

Important note: burning is NOT allowed in La Reata unless water is available on the site.