THIRD AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

FOR LAKES AT ST. AMANT SUBDIVISION

PARISH OF LIVINGSTON

STATE OF LOUISIANA

BE IT KNOWN that on this _____ day of ______, 200__, before me, Notary Public, duly commissioned and qualified within and for the Parish and State aforesaid, and in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, personally came and appeared:

THE LAKES AT ST. AMANT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Louisiana corporation, domiciled in the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana, appearing herein through its President, Tammy LeBlanc, acting pursuant to a corporate resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and whose present mailing address is declared to be 43218 Sycamore Bend Avenue, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

hereinafter called “APPEARER”, who declares the following:

Whereas, APPEARER is the homeowners association of that subdivision known as THE LAKES AT ST. AMANT, FIRST FILING (formerly known as St. Amant Heights) and designated on a plat of survey made and prepared by Ferris Engineering & Surveying, L.L.C., dated April 23, 2003, recorded as Entry No. 542853 of the official records of the Clerk and Recorder for the Parish of Ascension and THE LAKES AT ST. AMANT, SECOND FILING (formerly known as St. Amant Heights) and designated on a plat of survey made and prepared by Ferris Engineering & Surveying, L.L.C. dated June 23, 2004, recorded as Entry No. 579460 of the official records of the Clerk and Recorder for the Parish of Ascension,

Whereas, the membership of the Lakes at St. Amant Homeowners Association has elected by proper and legal vote taken and counted to amend The Restrictive Covenants for Lakes at St. Amant Subdivision, recorded in Ascension Parish on September 16, 2003 as Instrument No. 00556062, First Amendment to Restrictive Covenants for Lakes at St. Amant Subdivision recorded in Ascension Parish on February 26, 2004 as Instrument No. 569403, and Second Amendment to Restrictive Covenants for Lakes at St. Amant Subdivision recorded on August 24, 2007 as Instrument No. 677513; and hereinafter collectively called “THE RESTRICTIONS”;

Therefore APPEARER does hereby amend Paragraph 15 of THE RESTRICTIONS to read as follows:

  1. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot within the subdivision, except that dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for commercial purposes. No owner who possesses a dog or other animal shall permit, allow or cause the dog or other animal to run, stray, be uncontrolled or in any manner be in, upon, or at large upon any part of the Private Streets and Common Areas of the subdivision unless it is restrained by a substantial leash no longer than seven feet and under the control of a responsible adult. Homeowners must keep their property and surrounding properties free from animal waste. It is the animal owner’s responsibility for removal of any waste deposited in the public areas of the subdivision.

Whereas, APPEARER does hereby amend Paragraph 20 of THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to read as follows:

  1. There shall be established The Lakes at St. Amant Homeowners’ Association. The Association shall be formed by Valley Builders, Inc., and shall be the sole initial member of the association and shall have all the powers of the Association under these restrictions, the Articles of Incorporation and/or Bylaws until such time as the lot owners elect officers and directors as provided for below. The initial member(s) may appoint any other persons as members of the Association and may further designate a representative to act for the Association. In the event of the death, resignation, or inability to serve of any member of the Association, the remaining members shall have full authority to designate a successor. Neither the members of the Association, nor its designated representatives, shall be entitled to receive any compensation for services performed in connection with the administration of these covenants.

Each lot owner shall be a member of the Association. There shall be one (1) vote per lot owner. A majority vote of homeowners in attendance (including mail in ballots) will determine the outcome of decisions brought to vote by duly noted referendum.

Assessments and dues are hereby established for The Lakes at St. Amant Subdivision, First and Second Filings (formerly known as St. Amant Heights), under the following terms and conditions:

  1. Annual dues of $200.00 per lot owner for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 are due and collectible immediately, but no later than September 1, 2007; thereafter:
  1. The fiscal year for payment of homeowner’s association dues shall be comprised of the twelve-month period beginning January 1st and ending December 31st of each year.
  2. Annual dues for said period shall be $200.00 per lot owner, payable by April 30th of each fiscal year commencing January 1, 2008, payable to The Lakes at St. Amant Homeowner’s Association
  3. A late fee of eighteen (18%) percent of the fees due will be assessed for those dues paid after April 30th of each fiscal year.

Whereas, APPEARER does hereby amend THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to add the following Paragraph:

  1. Swimming in the subdivision lakes/ponds is strictly prohibited. The use of motorized boats thereon is strictly prohibited. The use of non-motorized boats or canoes thereon is at the risk of the operator.

Whereas APPEARER does hereby amend THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to add the following Paragraph:

  1. Keeping Outside Areas Clean and Clutter Free. All owners shall keep their lots in a reasonably clean, safe, and clutter free condition. Any tires, lawnmowers, garden equipment, garbage cans, children’s toys (including but not limited to bikes and skateboards) and other similar items must be stored and appropriately screened from public view when not in use.

Whereas APPEARER does hereby amend THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to add the following Paragraph:

  1. Basketball Backboards/Goals.
  1. Mounted on the residence – backboards or goals mounted on the residence are strictly prohibited.
  2. Fixed free-standing – Backboards shall be of a standard size. Committee approval is required for fixed installations only and shall show the location anticipated. Location shall be at least one-half the length of the driveway from the street. Placement in or adjacent to streets is not permitted
  3. Portable free-standing – when not in use, the goal shall be stored in an upright position at least ½ the length of the driveway from the street. Submittal for approval is not required. Homeowners are advised that placement of portable basketball goals or other play equipment in or adjacent to a public street may create a safety hazard for both users of the equipment and motorists. Any liability associated with such placement or use is assumed solely by the homeowner.

Whereas, APPEARER does hereby amend THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to add the following Paragraph:

  1. All mailboxes shall be black in color and identical in design with the existing mailboxes in the subdivision. The individual Homeowner is responsible for maintaining their mailbox.

Whereas, APPEARER does hereby amend THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to add the following Paragraph:

  1. Holiday/Seasonal decorations may be displayed no sooner than four (4) weeks prior to and removed not later than four (4) weeks subsequent to each holiday.

Whereas, APPEARER does hereby amend THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to add the following Paragraph:

  1. Association members who are not in good standing shall have their voting rights suspended until such time as their financial obligations to the homeowners association are met.

Whereas, APPEARER does hereby amend THE RESTRICTIONS, so as to add the following Paragraph:

  1. The Lakes at St. Amant Homeowners Association reserves the right to assess penalties for failure to comply with the restrictive covenants composed herein. If any of these restrictions have been violated, the following action will be taken by the Lakes at St. Amant Homeowners Association:
  1. First Notification: Lot owner will receive written notice allowing fourteen (14) days to correct each violation noted;
  2. Second Notification: Lot owner will be assessed a penalty of $150.00 and granted an additional fourteen (14) days to correct each violation;
  3. Third Notification: Ten (10%) percent of the sum due shall accrue per diem on any penalty levied until each violation has been corrected and all levied penalties have been paid;
  4. Failure to pay each penalty levied shall result in a lien being lodged against the lot owner’s property.

APPEARER further declares that the amendment shall in no way affect any of the other provisions of the restrictions, and the latter shall remain in full force and effect.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED by the APPEARER on the day and month and year first above written and in the presence of me, Notary Public, and the undersigned competent witnesses.

WITNESSES:THE LAKES AT ST. AMANT

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

______By:______

Tammy Temple Tammy LeBlanc, President

______

Charlene Hamilton

______

DONALD L. MIERS, JR.

NOTARY PUBLIC

BAR ROLL NO. 26687