In recent months, neighbors have reported a few instances where fences were erected out of compliance with Houston City Ordinances and/or their governing neighborhood deed restrictions. Common issues have included non-compliance with building setbacks and required minimum distances from the street, and specific to corner lots, encroaching upon the "visibility triangles" required by city ordinance. We understand that many of our neighbors want their privacy, but the purpose of these restrictions is to prevent unsafe conditions for drivers and pedestrians. If you are building a fence, please double check your deed restrictions (if applicable), and ensure you are using a reputable, local contractor who is aware of the fence restrictions in the city ordinances. If you suspect a fence is being erected out of compliance with deed restrictions and/or city ordinance, for deed restriction violations, email deedrestrictions@woodland-heights.org and for city ordinance violations, you can report via 311.
Deed restrictions and maps for the various Woodland Heights neighborhoods are included under 'Land Use' on our website for reference but you can always reach out to deedrestrictions@woodland-heights.org with questions.
Security Report /
Nancy Hennessy, who is in charge of constable patrol divisions, had a few security tips for the summer:
People are traveling more, so please utilize vacation watch.
Set alarms
Secure property (bikes, lawn equipment, etc.)
Keep garage doors closed so passerby's won’t be tempted to come back and steal
Be aware when you are out driving that you are not followed home
Beware of tree trimming scams and utility companies wanting access to your backyard. They get you to show them your trees or utility lines and, in the meantime, someone is in the house stealing things. Also ask for ID if you are not sure.
Remember, if you have a yard service, let them know to keep everything secure while working. It is very common to have equipment and supplies stolen from their vehicles.
Are you a Constable Patrol subscriber? Sign up here:
https://www.woodland-heights.org/store
-Margaux Poizat, Director of Security
security@woodland-heights.org
WHCA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY MAY 2021 /
WHCA FINANCIAL STATEMENT
5/1/2020 TO 5/31/2021
Yard of the Month: 922 Bayland /
July Yard of the Month goes to 922 Bayland! Marcy and Scott Pryor have so much WOW!! going on in their yard. Woodland Heights residents for seven years, they have taken advantage of almost every inch of the front to plant beautiful vignettes, beds and gorgeous planters. Flowering sky vines are being trained up steel cables around the porch and a new arbor is going in at the front sidewalk. Full disclosure: that adorable puppy is mine who had to put up with me taking photos for a few minutes!
Tip O’ The Trowel to Marcy and Scott! Looks fantastic!
- Allison Hartzell, Director of Beautification
WHCA Committee Positions /
The WHCA is looking for volunteers for the following committee positions. If you are interested, please reach out to communications@woodland-heights.org.
Newsletter Leader
Primary responsibilities include:
Coordinate submissions of newsletter content from Directors and members of the community
Prepare and send monthly Newsletter
Manage newsletter sponsors
Ad-hoc graphic design support (minimal)
Approximate time commitment = 4-6 hours per month
Webmaster
Primary responsibilities include:
Administration of WHCA website updates and changes
Ensure timely addition of news and calendar items
Assist with Web Store (membership and merchandise)
Assist with web-related initiatives (minimal)
Approximate time commitment = 4-6 hours per month
Yard of the Month: 604 Omar /
Yard of the Month - Tip of the trowel for June goes to 604 Omar. This yard has recently gone through a transformation adding zoysia grass, beautiful potted arrangements and bright new flower beds. Homeowners, Lisa, Matt and their precious baby girl, Eloise now have a gorgeous landscape to look at while they are enjoying their front porch visiting with neighbors or playing in the front yard! Looks fantastic guys!
- Allison Hartzell, Director of Beautification
WHCA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY APRIL 2021 /
WHCA FINANCIAL STATEMENT
4/1/2020 TO 4/30/2021
WHCA SECURITY REPORT - April /
Our neighborhood continues to make me smile. There is something to be said about kids biking to school. People walking in the streets and biking in the streets. We kind of have the six degrees of Kevin Bacon in our community. You meet new people and you will find they know someone you know. This keeps our community secure and close knit.
We are lucky to have the means to have a constable program. We not only have one, but two shifts. However, we are still lacking the number of subscribers required to maintain two patrols. We will always have our connections and neighbors to look out for us but do we want to lose a constable shift? Sign up and spread the word. https://www.woodland-heights.org/store
-Margaux Poizat, Director of Security
security@woodland-heights.org
On behalf of Deputy Vest:
School is almost out.
Make sure your cars are locked and valuables are not visible.
Remember we have vacation watch.
Please call the dispatch with anything, no matter how big or small.
