Recreation, Pool and Tennis Court Rules
Rules for Recreational Area
1. HOURS: 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2. No glass containers are allowed.
3. No pets in pool area or on tennis court or recreation pad.
4. Gate is to be kept locked at all times.
5. The fee for a replacement gate key is $100.00.
6. Please be considerate of others and clean up when you leave.
7. Guests must be accompanied by a WLFIV resident.
8. No private parties are allowed.
9. No alcoholic beverages except at official WLFIV Association functions.
10. Proper attire is required at all times. No topless exposure, thong bikinis or nudity allowed.
11. Radios/music should be played in a manner that doesn’t disturb others.
12. Respect the rights of everyone in this shared area
Rules for Pool
1. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
2. NO DIVING IS ALLOWED.
3. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
4. Showering is required before entering the pool.
Rules for Tennis Court
1. No reservations are required; first come first served.
2. Limit playing time to 1 hour if others are waiting.
3. TENNIS SHOES ONLY MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
4. NO TRICYCLES, BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, ETC. ARE ALLOWED ON THE TENNIS COURT, i.e., ONLY TENNIS.
5. After using the roller or broom, please hang on the fence.
6. Turn off the lights when leaving.
7. If the above considerations do not work, we will re-instate use of a sign-up sheet for the tennis court and basketball goal.
Satellite Dish Policy
NOTICE OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE GUIDELINES FOR
WOODLAKE FOREST IV SUBDIVlSION. SECTION "A." SECTION "B." and SECTION "C"
THIS NOTICE OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE GUIDELINES is made on the date of signing set forth hereinafter. The maps or Plats of WOODLAKE FOREST l V SUBDIVISION, Section "A," Section "B," and Section "C" are filed of record under Volume 193, Page 137, Volume 220, Page 28, and Volume 285, Page 87, respectively, of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas.
All Sections of WOODLAKE FOREST IV SUBDIVISION are burdened by restrictive covenants. The Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Woodlake Forest IV, Section "A" are filed of record under County Clerk's File No. 0836442 and amended by instrument filed under County Clerk's File No. F342487. The Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Woodlake Forest IV, Section "B" are filed of record under County Clerk's File No. El89316 and amended by instruments filed under County Clerk's File No. E693514 and No. F342487. The Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Woodlake Forest IV, Section "C" are filed of record under County Clerk's File No. 0990042.
Pursuant to the aforementioned Restrictions, the Woodlake Forest IV Homeowners Association, Inc.'s Board of Trustees (acting in its capacity as the subdivision's Architectural Control Committee) is authorized to promulgate guidelines relative to the installation of improvements upon the lots within WOODLAKE FOREST IV SUBDIVISION, Section "A," Section "B," and Section "C," and the Architectural Control Committee is empowered to enforce same. Satellite Dish Antennae are improvements and, thus installation of such antennae are subject to these Architectural Control guidelines. In this regard, article VIII of each of the above referenced Restrictions provides as follows:
All construction and development in the Properties shall be subject to the approval of the Review Board, and no building, structure or other improvements, including but not limited to Townhouses, exterior painting, and facilities of the Common Properties, shall be commenced, erected, constructed or placed upon the Properties, and no changes or alterations shall be made to any building or improvements hereafter constructed or placed thereon, unless and until the plans and specifications therefor (specifying, in such form as the Review Board may reasonably require, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing detail and the nature, kind, shape, height, exterior color scheme materials and location of the proposed improvements or alterations thereto, together with site landscaping and grading plans, and plans for offstreet parking of vehicles) have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Review Board as to minimum structural and mechanical standards, quality of materials, harmony of exterior design and colors with existing structures, and location and situation on the Lot with respect to topography, finished ground elevation, property and building lines, easements, walks and parking spaces.
Pursuant to this authority, the Woodlake Forest IV Homeowners Association, Inc.'s Board of Trustees met in conjunction with its Architectural Control Committee and promulgated guidelines for the installation of satellite dish antennae within WOODLAKE FOREST IV SUBDIVISION, Section "A," Section "B," and Section 'C," the effective date of said guidelines being October 30, 1997. The satellite dish antennae guidelines as promulgated are as follows:
a. Only one satellite dish antenna for each service provider may be installed on any residential lot within WOODLAKE FOREST IV SUBDIVISION, Section "A," Section "B," or Section "C"
b. A satellite dish antenna shall not exceed one meter in diameter or in diagonal measurement.
c. A satellite dish antenna must be installed within the boundaries of the townhome Lot, and may not be installed upon the Common Properties of the subdivision.
d. A satellite dish antenna shall not be erected as a free-standing structure, must be attached to the Townhouse, and shall be erected so as to minimize its view from the street side of the Townhouse, so long as such location does not impair the ability of the dish or antenna to receive a signal of acceptable quality.
e. A Satellite dish Antenna may be required by the Board of Trustees to be painted and/or screened to reduce its visibility, so long as such requirement does not impair the ability of the dish or antenna to receive a signal of acceptable quality.
The installation of any satellite dish antenna within WOODLAKE FOREST IV, SUBDIVISION, Section "A," Section "B," and Section "C," must comply in all respects with Article VIII of the Restrictions and with the aforementioned guidelines. These guidelines may be modified from time to time by the Woodlake Forest Homeowners Association, Inc. 's Board of Trustees should same be deemed in the best interest of the WOODLAKE FOREST IV SUBDIVISION. Section "A," Section "B," and Section "C," and the residents thereof. Any such modification hereto shall be by written instrument and shall be filed of record in the Real Property Records of Harris County, Texas.
Dumpsters and Pods Resolution
WOODLAKE FOREST IV HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION REGARDING DUMPSTERS AND PODS
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees ("Board") of the Woodlake Forest l V Homeowners Association, Inc. ("Association") is charged with maintaining the values and amenities of the community by the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions ("DCRs") and is authorized to enforce its proceedings by assessments for breach or defauJt by Art XIII, Sec.2; and
WHEREAS Parking a dumpster or a storage POD on the street adjacent to one's home is sometimes imperative for the purposes of remodeling. However, in recent months there have been several examples of residents' abuse of that need; and
WHEREAS Having dumpsters or storage PODs parked on the street creates a negative impression of our community and can attract rodents as well;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT parking of dumpsters or storage PODs must be approved in advance by the Board, and;
THAT the continuous parking of such dumpsters and storage PODs beyond a two week (14 day) period is prohibited without additional written approval of the Board; and
THAT the residents must advise their contractor of the two week limitation; and
THAT the Board recommends that residents inform adjacent neighbors of the placement of the dumpster or POD in advance of its placement; and further
THAT violation of this resolution will result in a penalty of $25 per day imposed by the Board.
ADOPTED this 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017
Mike Griffin, President
Heavy Trash Resolution
WOODLAKE FOREST IV HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION REGARDING HEAVY TRASH
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of the Woodlake Forest IV Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Association”) is authorized by the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (“DCRs”) for Sections A, B. and C of the subdivision by Art. XI, Sec. 1 and Art. XII, Sec. 10 and Sec. 14 to prevent debris and trash accumulation and to preserve the values and amenities in the subdivision;; and
WHEREAS some homeowners have allowed heavy trash including but not limited to appliances to remain on their property or on the street adjacent to their property;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Association is authorized to remove such heavy trash and bill the owner for its removal after:
1. Sending a written notice to the owner:
a. identifying the heavy trash that violates the DCRs, and
b. stating that the heavy trash needs to be removed by the owner within 10 days from the delivery of the letter; and
c. advising that if the owner does not remove the heavy trash within the allotted 10 days, the Association will have the trash removed at a charge of $150 payable by the home owner to the Association; and
d. providing a name and telephone number of a Board member for the owner to contact if he or she wishes to contest the written notice.
2. If after the 10 days have expired and the homeowner has taken no action, the Board will make one more attempt by phone or by email to contact the homeowner about removing the heavy trash.
3. If, after notice as described in (1) and (2) above, the Association removes the heavy trash and bills the owner for its removal and the owner fails to pay the bill, the Association may seek a lien against the homeowner in the amount of the bill and any associated legal fees; and further
THAT this Resolution will be published in The Buzz to advise all homeowners of the consequences of not properly disposing of heavy trash.
ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016
Mike Griffin, President
Signs Resolution
WOODLAKE FOREST IV HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION REGARDING SIGNS
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees ("Board") of the Woodlake Forest IV Homeowners Association, Inc. ("Association") is authorized to regulate the display of signs in the subdivision by the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions ("DCRs") for Sections A, B. and C of the subdivision by Art. XII, Sec. 11 (b t and
WHEREAS the Board is further charged with preserving the values and amenities and had previously instituted rules regulating signs; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the rules passed by a previous Board be ratified, and the only signs allowed in the subdivision are limited as follows:
1. Only "For Sale" signs for a residence are allowed;
2. Only one "For Sale" sign per residence is allowed;
3. The "For Sale" sign must be attached to the house;
4. Pursuant to the DCRs, the Association shall have the right to remove any sign, billboard, or advertising device placed on any subdivision property in violation of this Resolution; and
5. The Association is entitled to recover all costs from the homeowner in violation of this Resolution.
ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE, 2016
Gerry Barnett, Vice President Presiding
Street and Alley Lights Rules
RULES OF THE BOARD
No. 3, dated September 6, 2005
LIGHTS IN FRONT AND REAR OF HOMES
1. Section 1 of Article 11 of the Deed Restrictions states:
"It shall be the duty, responsibility and obligation of each Owner at his own cost and expense to care for, maintain and repair the exterior and interior of his Townhouse and improvements on his Lot, and the fixtures, appliances, equipment and other appurtenances thereto, and also the private driveway and any sidewalks on the Common Properties which are appurtenant to his Townhouse »
2. This statement has been interpreted and excerpted in our Woodlake Forest IV Directory as follows:
"Your outside lights, facing the streets and alleys, must be on each night. Together, our houselights constitute the street and security lighting for the subdivision. Outside lights should be on photosensitive light cells which automatically turn on at twilight and off at dawn."
3. Some of our homeowners seem reluctant to accept this requirement as a necessary obligation. The purpose of this Rule of the Board is to establish the requirement for the night lighting as a valid and enforceable interpretation of the Deed Restrictions and a firm obligation of every homeowner and renter in the subdivision.
Driveway Resolution
ARTICLE XI
Maintenance and Repairs
Section 1. By the Owners. It shall be the duty, responsibility and obligation of each Owner at his own cost and expense to care for, maintain and repair the exterior and interior of his Townhouse and improvements on his Lot and the fixtures, appliances, equipment and other appurtenances thereto, and also the private driveway and any sidewalks on the Common Properties which are appurtenant to his Townhouse.
The Association shall have no duty or obligation to any Owner in this regard.
Section 2. By the Association. The Association, as a common expense of all Owners, shall perpetually care for, maintain and keep in good repair the Common Properties and Facilities in Woodlake Forest IV Subdivision and all parts thereof, including but not limited to, the Private Streets and Drives, landscaping, lawns, parking areas, buildings and other improvements and the utility facilities owned by the Association, except that it shall be the obligation of each Owner, and not the obligation of the Association, to pay for the cost of repair and maintenance of the private driveway and any sidewalks on the Common Properties which are appurtenant to his Townhouse.
Parking Rules
Each house has a two-car garage. Residents are required to park their cars in the garage and leave street space for guest parking, service vehicles, and emergency vehicle access.
The parking of boats, trucks, trailers, RV s, motorized bikes and cycles are all prohibited. (If you need temporary approval to park a vehicle on the street, other than for a guest, contact the Trustee in charge of Security.) Many streets allow parking on one side of the street only. Please heed the "No Parking" signs and remind your guests and service personnel to do likewise.
(Restrictions Article 2, Section 6; Article 12, Sections I & I5t)