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Resolution Establishing Standards for New Development

WHEREAS, Northampton Municipal Utility District (the .District.) is a conservation
and reclamation district and a taxing unit located within Harris County; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the .Board.) of the District has found and
determined that it will benefit the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the District to establish standards for areas of new development within the District, including tracts proposed for annexation.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
NORTHAMPTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS THAT;

Section 1: The proposed land use for any new development and tracts proposed for annexation will be specifically detailed in a separate agreement with the District. The land use information that is provided in the agreement will include, but not be limited to, plans showing the number and size of lots, location and type of greenbelts and amenities, number and size of retail space, streets, location of recreational facilities, etc. If the land use information changes from the specifics previously provided to the District, the developer must have the changes approved by the Board or the agreement may be voided by the District.

Section 2: New developments within the District shall not include undesirable uses, such as, but not limited to, trailer parks, pre-manufactured housing units, related wastes, junkyards, industrial manufacturing or processing businesses, sexually oriented businesses, used car lots, flea markets, bars, or taverns.

Section 3: In an effort to maintain a quality environment for the development, the development will allow for the preservation of native areas and mature trees, particularly hard wood trees. The development may utilize the concepts of tree clusters, tree replacement, open spaces, greenbelts, permanent water in detention ponds, and the like, in order to achieve the best use of the property. In general, existing mature trees should remain on individual lots except
those trees that, if left in place, might jeopardize the structural integrity of improvements. Also, the use of backyard storm water piping should be utilized in favor of the placement of site fill to achieve positive drainage.

Section 4: The provisions of this Resolution Establishing Standards for Development shall be included in all utility commitments and reimbursement agreements issued by or entered into by the District.

PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of May, 2003.