Nothing is too small or irrelevant because even if it is just a suspicion the call will be followed up and goes towards the monthly Pct 4 statistics which helps the deputies decide where they can be the most effective. 

Dear Property Owners of Stone Forest,

One of the key items the Board of the Stone Forest Homeowner’s Association considers to be of the importance is communicating to all our members.  This letter is designed to communicate the adoption of the Architectural Control Guidelines as well as procedures associated with the implementation of the guidelines. 

We believe that with proper communication, homeowners and builders will be much more likely to abide by such guidelines.  These guidelines and procedures have been designed to ensure that the common interests of our community are preserved, primarily property values and harmony amongst our neighbors.

As such, the Board of Directors has worked to ensure that the guidelines developed and adopted for distribution were not in violation of the Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for all the sections. These new guidelines should be considered as supplemental to, but not replacements for, the covenants that were established before any homes were built in our community. 

The attached Architectural Guidelines were formally filed of record on March 11, 2008 and affirmed by the ACC Committee as well as the Stone Forest HOA Board of Directors.  From and after March 11, 2008, all buildings or improvements by homeowners and builders must follow these guidelines.

Please note that the attached document is broken up into several categories, including definitions, an overview, the general guidelines, and the Architectural Control Committee Authority.  A copy of the application form that our homeowners will utilize to file for approval through our management company (Chaparral Management Company Inc.) for construction or improvements under these guidelines is available on the Chaparral website.

These guidelines provide the basis for enabling us to maintain our community to the highest standards.  We believe that all homeowners should take the time to read these guidelines, as the ACC Committee and the Board intend to work closely with Chaparral Management Company to ensure that our members abide by these standards and procedures.

We welcome your comments and believe such standards will enable us to continue to maintain the pride of ownership that goes along with living in such a well-guided community.

Sincerely,

Stone Forest HOA Board of Directors




PORTABLE BASKETBALL SPECIFICATIONS FOR STONE FOREST

1. Must be in good condition and to include rims, backboards, poles and base.
2. Net must be in good condition.
3. Must be stored by the garage when not in use.
4. Must be stored from view if not used on a consistent basis.
5. Interior weight must be used (nothing laying on top to weight down).
6. Cannot be used in the street .
7. No more than one (1) basketball goal per home.




DOGS & PETS

Will homeowners with dogs and pets who take them walking in the Stone Forest neighborhood please take plastic bags with you to collect any droppings on areas that are outside the pet owners property.

We all love pets but fouling your neighbors pathway or property is not a very friendly gesture and all owners would appreciate not having to clear up other's mess.

Let us keep Stone Forest pathways, lawns and common areas clean for the rest of us.

Also please remember it is against the law to let your dog or pet loose without a leash. (Per the Harris County Leash Law)

Thank you for your co-operation and enjoy the summer.

~The Directors of the Stone Forest Homeowners Association





Guidelines for Outbuildings/Sheds:
All outbuildings / sheds must be approved by the ACC Modifications Committee before installing on such Lot.
1.  No outbuilding structures, storage building, sheds shall be permitted on any lot without prior written approval of the ACC Modifications Committee, as the case may require.

2.  Outbuilding structures as such, other than the main residence or garage, shall be limited to eight (8) feet in height and each outbuilding may not exceed one hundred and forty-four (144) square feet of floor area unless otherwise approved by the ACC Modifications Committee.

3.  The ACC Modifications Committee shall be entitled to review and approve or disapprove, without limitation, all outbuildings, playstructures, sheds (including basketball backboards and hoops), and storage structures. 

4. Any such buildings will be required to be constructed with material and design that is determined by the ACC Modifications Committee to be architecturally and aesthetically compatible with the design of the Single Family Residence thereon and other structures in the Properties.

5.  No outbuilding or structure will be permitted to (a) be placed on an easement; or (b) be located nearer to a Lot boundary than the applicable building set-back established by the Plat or Supplemental Declaration .



Fence Guidelines:
All picket fences situated parallel to the front lot line or parallel to a side street adjacent to a corner lot shall be constructed with the pickets on the outside so that no posts or rails are visible from the street in front of the lot or from the side street. Pickets must be made of wood, and shall be a minimum of six feet (6’) high, and shall be constructed with a six inch (6”) “rot board” at the bottom, with the exception of gates/fences connecting any house to a garage, which fences may be a minimum of four feet (4’) high.

Fences cannot exceed six feet (6’ 6”), six inches including the rot board.

Chain link fences shall not be permitted. 

Fences shall be constructed of raw wood (natural cedar or similar type wood product), color-harmonious masonry, or black (or color harmonious) wrought iron.

No painting, colored staining or colored varnishing of fences is allowed.

Staining of fences must be clear stain and ACC approval before staining. 

No fence may extend forward of the front building line.





Playstructure Guidelines:
All playground equipment must be approved by the ACC Modifications Committee before installing on such Lot.

1.  Not more than one (1) play structure exceeding 12’ (12 feet) in height, with the deck height not to exceed 5’ (5 feet) is permitted on any lot.

2.  All applications for construction of play structures, swing sets, play areas, and play houses must include a plot plan showing the proposed location in relation to the property lines, building lines, existing structures and fences.

3.  Play structures, i.e. play forts, swing sets, climbing apparatus and other play equipment, whether permanent or temporary, may not be located within an easement, must respect platted building setback lines and should be placed to the rear of the main residential structure so as not to be visible from the fronting street, and behind a fence, which encloses the yard.

4.  Play structures must be located so that the applicant is the primary viewer.

5.  Play equipment should utilize natural materials and muted earth tone colors, wherever possible. Wood play structures must be left natural, stained, or painted to match the existing main residential dwelling. Canvas awnings or rods must be primary or earth tone colors, such as tan or green tarps, without patterns. Awnings which become torn or faded must be replaced. Composition shingle roofing must be compatible with the roof of the main residential dwelling.

 

 

 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean is between June 1^st and November 1^st and our local weather forecasters have been reminding us to plan for our family’s emergency needs for a 72-hour period.  They recommend setting aside a supply of bottled water, non-perishable foods that need no cooking, a new supply of batteries, a battery operated radio, and all the medicines that your family may need.  They also suggest having a copy of your important documents, prescriptions, insurance policies, and financial records with your emergency supplies and to expect

It doesn’t hurt to share your emergency contact numbers with friends on your block and to think about where you all might gather in case of high winds or flooding.  If you do decide to evacuate, let others know where you are going.  If your block doesn’t have a Neighborhood Watch program this might be a great time to think about forming one. 

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