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TRAILERS
Article 16
Trailers may be parked on a lot that is immediately adjacent to a property where the main structure is located, as long as all other requirements of the POA’s, RR&C’s and POA’s policies are complied with. Both lots must be owned by the same owner.
Article 20
Section 20.01 Abandoned and Junk Vehicles defined:
Abandoned vehicles (including but not limited to cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, jet skis, trailers, commercial vehicles, and trailers) are those that are inoperable and have been left unattended on public or private property in excess of 48 hours. A junk vehicle is one that is inoperable and has an expired license plate or vehicle safety inspection certificate or that is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, or discarded, or remains inoperable for more than 30 days on private property and 72 consecutive hours if on public property.
Article 21
Article 4.06 of the RRC states that Temporary Structures such as trailers, campers, vehicles or tents may not be used on any Lot as a residence. In addition, non-permanent structures such as tents or canopies may not be used as car ports or garages. Pop-up tents and canopies may be used for a family gathering but may not remain up for longer than four (4) consecutive days.
EXCERPT: WESTWOOD SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION COMPLETE POA POLICY MANUAL
SIXTH EDITION
[Adopted 11/25/2024]
[ Modified: Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:18 PM ]
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Article 10
Section 10.01 Speed Limit:
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Association successfully petitioned the Trinity County Commissioners Court by order to extend the following traffic rules that apply to a county road to the roads of the Subdivision located in the unincorporated area of a Texas County with less than 100,000 population pursuant to Section 542.007 Texas Transportation Code; and
Further resolved, that the traffic rules be:
Speed limits of not more than 30 miles per hour on all streets in the Subdivision.
Section 10.0 2 Traffic Rules
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Association successfully petitioned the Trinity County Commissioners Court by order to extend the following traffic rules that apply to a county road to the of the Subdivision located in the unincorporated area of Trinity County, Texas, a Texas County with less than 500,000 population pursuant to Section 542.007 Texas Transportation Code and
Further resolved, that the traffic rules be:
a. Intoxication and Alcoholic Beverage Offenses (TX Penal Code Ch. 49.04)
b. Driver’s Licenses and Certificates (TX Transp. Code Ch. 521)
c. Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (TX Transp. Code C. 601)
d. Accidents and Accident Reports (TX Transp. Code Ch. 550)
e. Vehicle Equipment (TX Transp. Code Ch. 547)
f. Operation and Movement of Vehicles (TX Transp. Code Ch. 545.401)
g. Traffic Signs, Signal and Markings (TX Transp. Code Ch. 544)
h. Texas Controlled Substances Act (TX Health & Safety Code, Title 6, Subtitle C, Ch. 481)
EXCERPT: WESTWOOD SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION COMPLETE POA POLICY MANUAL
SIXTH EDITION
[Adopted 11/25/2024]
[ Modified: Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:19 PM ]
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Article 23
The Westwood Shores POA provides weekly household garbage service to property owners.
This service is expensive and provided for in the annual POA Budget; cost containment efforts are made on this, as in other areas of the budget. Bagged trash left out is subject to being torn apart and strewn all over the street by animals. To pick up trash in this condition increases time and effort (cost) to provide this service. Trash scattered in the street is also unsanitary and unsightly.
- All household (weekly) garbage must be bagged and placed in a hinged-lid garbage can at the end of the driveway.
- Property owners should obtain/use a hinged-lid garbage can large enough to hold their household garbage; if two garbage cans are needed, two garbage cans should be obtained/used.
- All garbage cans are to be returned from the driveway to the house at the end of the day by the homeowner.
Boxes/cartons (cardboard) will be picked up once a month. These are to be broken down and bound together prior to pick up for ease of pick up and storage in the maintenance yard. Cardboard drop-off will also be available on the same dates and times as the vegetative debris drop-off.
The Westwood Shores POA provides “heavy haul” drop off available at the Maintenance facility to property owners twice a month on a pre-defined schedule. However, bulky/heavy items place an undue expense on this service. To offset the cost of this service to the community, property owners shall be charged individually per item for drop off or pickup of bulky/heavy items.
- Bulky/heavy items include any appliance (refrigerator of any size, microwave oven, washer, dryer, range, under counter ice machine, trash compactor, water heater, 50” or larger TV, and dishwasher) outdoor grill, fire pit, mattress, box spring, recliner, sofa, love seat, side chair, table, dresser, night stand, head board, lawn mower and large outdoor furniture/patio sets.
- To drop off one of these items at the Maintenance facility, property owners will incur a $20 per item charge. The charge shall be paid at the time of the drop off. All payments will be by credit or debit card as no checks or cash shall be accepted.
- If the property owner is unable to make the drop off themselves, a home pick up may be scheduled through the POA office for a fee of $40 for the first item and $20 per item for up to two other items for a maximum of three items per home pick up. The fee will be payable at the time of scheduling. All home pick up items must be brought to the street for pick up.
- The two-yearly or semi-annual heavy haul pickups throughout the community following Garage Sale weekend shall continue. However, bulky/heavy items must still be scheduled through the POA Office and the charge shall be reduced to $20 per bulky/heavy item during these two community pickup times only.
Tires, paint, batteries, any lawn, pool, or other chemicals are not allowed in household or heavy haul trash.
EXCERPT: WESTWOOD SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION COMPLETE POA POLICY MANUAL
SIXTH EDITION
[Adopted 7/25/2025]
[ Modified: Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 10:49 AM ]
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SIGNS
Article 9
Now therefore be it resolved that signage is allowed on individual property only under the following criteria. All other signage is prohibited.
Section 9.01 Vacant Lots
Before initial residential occupancy, no sign, advertisement, billboard, or advertising structure of any kind may be erected or maintained on any lot in the subdivision without the prior written approval of management and any such approval which is granted may be withdrawn at any time, in which case, the party granted such permission shall, within the period designated by management (which in no event shall be less than five (5) days), thereupon remove the same.
Existing houses may post a maximum of two (2) two foot by three foot (2’ x 3’) “FOR SALE” signs inside or outside windows of their choice to advertise the house for sale. The signs may be located in the front, rear, or side of the house. In the case of a corner lot, the Owner may post two (2) signs, one facing each street, or in the case of golf course or waterfront properties, one in the front and one in the rear. When no window can be viewed from the street, an alternative location may be selected by the mutual agreement of the Owner and management. No sign location other than the above described is acceptable without first obtaining written approval of management.
During the construction phase of new houses, for a period not to exceed the ACC approved construction timeline from the date of new home construction plan approval, the Owner may place one (1) sign in the front yard not to exceed two foot by three foot (2’ x 3’) advertising the builder of the new house.
Upon Owner occupancy of the new house, or at the end of the ACC approved construction timeline, whichever is less, the builder’s sign must be removed immediately from the site upon which the new house is located. An Owner, without the written consent of management, shall not have the right to authorize the builder to keep his sign on the premises past the above referenced terms.
No sign shall be permitted on any lot except for a limited number of small, inconspicuous, discretely placed signs for the purpose of warning of the presence of a home security system. Each sign shall be from a professional security company and should not exceed one (1) square foot in area. One (1) sign shall be allowed in the front yard and one (1) shall be allowed within the rear yard of the home. Each sign may be mounted on a stake or a wall of the house or garage. If stake mounted, the top of the sign shall not exceed two feet (2’) from the ground level when installed and must be no further than three feet (3’) away from the house or garage. The text and overall appearance of the signs must be acceptable and must primarily provide a security warning without prominent advertising of any business. Signs must be maintained in good condition and the Association may require removal of signs which have deteriorated.
One (1) temporary open house sign is allowed in front of residence on the day of open house only. The sign shall not exceed six square feet (6’) in overall size.
One (1) temporary (not exceeding 30 days) school sign is allowed. The sign shall not exceed forty-two inches (42”) in height and eighteen inches (18”) in width.
Texas Election Code Section259.00l(e) defines "political advertising sign" as a written form political advertising designed to be seen from a road but does not include a bumper sticker.
“Political Sign” or “Political Signs” as used herein shall mean a political advertising sign as defined in the Texas Election Code.
An Owner may place a ground mounted Political Sign on their Lot that advertises a candidate or measure for an election provided the Political Sign complies with the terms and provisions of this Policy.
No Political Sign may be placed on an Owner's Lot prior to the ninetieth (90th) day before the date of the election to which the sign relates or remain on an Owner's Lot after the tenth (10th) day after the election date.
No more than one (1) Political Sign is allowed on a Lot per candidate or measure for an election.
Political Signs may be displayed only on an Owner’s Lot, and may not be located on, nor encroach on, another Lot, Common Areas, or any property owned or maintained by the Association.
No Political sign may;
a. be larger than four feet by six feet (4’x6’);
b. threaten public health or safety,
c. violate any law,
d. contain language, graphics or any display that would be offensive to the ordinary person,
e. be accompanied by music or other sounds or by streamers or is otherwise distracting to motorists,
f. include painting of architectural surfaces,
g. be attached in any way to plant material, a traffic control device, a light, a trailer, a vehicle, or any other existing structure or object, OR
h. contain roofing material, siding, paving materials, flora, one or more balloons or light, or any other similar building, landscaping, or nonstandard decorative component.
Any Political Sign installed on a Lot that is not in compliance with the Policy will be considered a violation of the Association’s dedicatory instruments. The Association my remove a Political Sign displayed in violation of this Policy [see Texas Election Code Section 259.002(e)]
Any sign of any nature or type that is not professionally created and tastefully worded may be removed, however, in such case, the person who obtained the sign approval shall be notified of such sign removal and changes that need to be made to the sign.
In the event any person or persons place or otherwise allow a sign of any type or nature upon or within property, lot, or house which has not been approved, the said sign shall be removed and/or enforcement procedures of the Association pursued.
EXCERPT: WESTWOOD SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION COMPLETE POA POLICY MANUAL
SIXTH EDITION
[Adopted 11/25/2024]
[ Modified: Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:21 PM ]
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What is our strategic plan?
WS Strategic Plan 2024 – 2029 Committee Members:
- Ron Auvenshine, Chairman
- Sherrie Nielsen
- Debbie Pearce
- Sunnie Frye
- Todd Zarko
- Steve Wright
- Ronnie Matlock
- Ex-Officio Members:
- Jo Mathew, POA President
- Brad Burkeen, Community Manager
The Westwood Shores community (WS) was established in 1972. Since that time, it has gone through three ownerships. Initially the developer created the neighborhood as a golfing community. Property lots were sold to reduce the cost of playing golf. During the early years there was rapid growth because of the quality of the golf course and the activities that supported a “country club” atmosphere. Once the original developer reached his investment goals, he sold the golf course and community to a second party. Over the next span of time, the second party maxed out his investment and when the neighborhood and golf course were no longer making profit, he diverted the money away from the community. Once that happened, the community fell into a period of decline and disrepair.
In 2012 a group of caring and brave residents, through the investment of their own monies, was able to secure a loan to buy the Golf Course, Clubhouse, and Pool from the second owner.
This graph in the presentation shows where we are now (the Star) on the WS life cycle. Our neighborhood is now in the period of decline. We have infrastructure that is over 50 years old which is in a state of decay. In addition, we have more expenses than we have income. This puts us in a time period of concerned decision-making. Do we allow this neighborhood to spiral downward or do we take significant steps to establish a rebirth?
The major question we need to ask ourselves is do we make the commitment to renew, therefore placing ourselves on the ascending curve or do we simply patch things and delay the decline toward closure. It’s the opinion of the Strategic Planning Committee that the best course of action is to pursue renewing the community allowing us to preserve the current resident’s investment and lifestyle. The initial focus will be to address those things that we can do now that will position us to regrow WS, making it a preferred community in which to invest. Given this goal, the main focus of the Strategic Planning Committee is the development of a plan that would serve to reverse WS current trajectory.
The first step in creating a Strategic Plan is to find out what the residents feel is important. This is referred to as VALUES. Value is one’s HIGHEST emotion. Examples of Values: Love, Security, Adventure, Success, Freedom.
The next step of a Strategic Plan is to conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats). This analysis includes both internal and external factors.
The SWOT analysis enables us to ask critical questions regarding:
- What are our Strengths?
- What are our Weaknesses?
- What are our Opportunities?
- What are our Threats?
In determining the direction of future funding and budgetary priorities, projects fall within the Impact Effort Grid. The horizontal scale of this graph shows low impact projects to high impact projects. The vertical scale shows easy to do to difficult to do projects. In looking at the Impact Effort Grid, the square that is in RED, indicates projects which are very costly and have no real impact on the community. Therefore, it would be best to direct budgetary resources away from difficult and low impact projects into other projects that are less costly or of higher impact.
How does it all fit together?
The Impact Effort Grid took the information from our SWOT analysis and created a 16 question survey to determine demographics and community priorities.
Digital Submissions
We emailed 1,249 invitations for property owners to complete the survey. The average time to fill out the survey was 10-15 minutes. Of the 1249 surveys emailed,
- 914 opened the email.
- 299 remained unopened.
- 11 surveys bounced back.
- 517 reviewed the survey.
Of those 517 reviewed surveys, a total of 415 completed and submitted the survey.
Manual Submissions
The POA office was contacted by three property owners to say that they did not have electronic capability. In response to those three property owners, 3 Strategic Planning Committee Members took the survey to the three, waited for them to complete the survey, placed the completed survey in a sealed envelope, which then went into a locked box until the time of compilation.
There were also 55 property owners that requested a hard copy of the survey rather than submitting it electronically. Members of the Strategic Planning Committee along with other volunteers provided an opportunity to complete the survey manually. These physical copies were placed into a locked box until the time of compilation.
FOCUS GROUPS
We had originally planned on four Focus Groups to further define community priorities.
- Group One – Property Owners Full-time Residents.
- Group Two – Property Owners Part-time/Seasonal Residents.
- Group Three – Property Owners Full-time Working Residents.
- Group Four – Property Owners Full-time with children under 18 years of age.
Since no one signed up for Group Two, it was decided to have two Group Ones.
**** For details of these Focus Group results, see Appendix A within the attached pdf file.
PROPOSED EXECUTION
Upon completion of the analysis portion of the Strategic Plan there are two things that are most important to WS Property Owners: communication and funding.
First, it’s critical to manage the current POA budget efficiently, directing the income currently generated to projects that fulfill the priorities of the property owners
Second, it should become a priority to find additional funding sources to add to the current intake of funds. Multiple options to accomplish this should be investigated and executed to enhance our current income streams. Two specific items come to mind.
- Leveraging the Golf Course, which is one of our main income generators. This can be done by improving the course and creating better external advertising to draw more paying customers.
- Investigating ways to attract new property owners by improving our external advertising.
It is hoped that moving forward other options will be identified and executed in an effort to add further income streams.
To facilitate the above, the Strategic Planning Committee recommends the establishment of three new task forces. These new “ad-hoc committees” will be composed of Property Owners with appropriate skill sets to facilitate the planning and execution of the charters established by and for each committee. The following sections describe each committee, their goals and the types of skills that would be best suited to achieve their goals.
- Communications Committee
- Marketing Committee
- Finance Advisory Committee
[ Modified: Thursday, 15 May 2025, 2:23 PM ]