THE LAKESHORE REPORT
May 2017
Official HOA Newsletter for Lakeshore
Volume 3, Issue 5
NEWS FROM THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
Beginning in May and running through September 2017, the Lakeshore Community will initiate the “Yard of the Month” program. Each month, nominations will be taken for two homes (one on each side of West Lake Houston Parkway). If there are insufficient nominations, the Landscape Committee will select the homes. Also, on December 16th, homes will be judged for Holiday decorations/ lights. Rules: 1. Selections/Judging will take place: May 20 June 17 July 22 Aug 19 Sep 16 2. Homeowners must be in good standing with the HOA with no violations of Bylaws and/or Covenants. 3. Landscaping Committee members are not eligible to win. 4. No resident will receive Yard of the Month more than once in any calendar year. 5. Yard of the Month signs will be placed in the yard on the 1st day of the month where it is most visible from the street.
6. Winners on both sides will be acknowledged in the Lakeshore Newsletter with a picture of their yard and a brief narrative about the family and their care of the yard. Winners will also be awarded gift cards donated by the Lakeshore HOA, and a magazine subscription from Better Homes and Gardens. Criteria: 1. Weekly mowing and edging of the yard. 2. Flower beds free of weeds, seasonal color, regular mulching of flowerbeds, all shrubs trimmed properly, insect control, and a lush green, healthy lawn. 3. Yard must be free of debris and clutter (i.e. trash containers, recycle bins, etc) (10.05). 4. All plants must be living, no artificial plants (19.6). 5. No decorative appurtenances, e.g. sculptures, birdbaths, bird houses, fountains, or other decorative embellishments like frogs, gnomes, etc. This applies to the front yard only. (13.1). 6. All basketball goals should be placed on the side of the driveway, as far to the rear of property as possible (3.1) and if a portable goal, the base should be screened from view from the street. (3.8). Note: Items in parenthesis refers to the By-law/Declaration of Covenants section.
Your Curb Appeal Checklist The curb appeal of our community depends on each resident maintaining his or her property as completely as possible. For those who keep their homes and yards well maintained, the association thanks you for your efforts and good examples. We encourage all residents to pay particular attention to the following maintenance items. • Exterior paint. Paint is a quick and easy way to keep your property looking fresh, new and clean. It will also protect against corrosion, weathering and insects. Copyright © 2017 Peel, Inc.
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Landscaping. Landscaping is extremely important to our community’s curb appeal. Please remove dead plants and branches. Keep shrubs properly pruned and flowers welltended. Keep yards free of leaves and remove grass clippings. Roofs. Please insure your roofs are properly maintained and cleaned. Driveways and sidewalks. Please repair cracks, pitted or flaking surfaces and other concrete problems. Remove weeds from (Continued on Page 2) The Lakeshore Report - May 2017
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