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• SECTION THREE PATIO HOME OWNERS
  We would like to inform the owners of Section 3 patio homes of the restrictions and guidelines regarding the installation of Gate Covers. Section 18.0 Gate Covers (Zero lot line houses only, i.e. patio homes), of the Barrington Place Architectural Control Committee Guidelines states, 18.1 Wooden gate covers must meet the following: a. The gate cover must be constructed of new cedar pickets no more than six (6) feet high, six (6) inches wide, and one (1) inch thick. b. The pickets may either be painted or covered with a clear finish of either shellac, varnish, or polyurethane. If painted, the color must match either the basic or trim color of the house and the paint must be kept in the same good condition as is required. c. The pickets may be fastened to the outside of the existing wrought iron gate. The method of fastening may be either U-bolts, or a like type of fastener. Under no circumstances by the cover be fastened with wire of nails bent around to surround the wrought iron bars. d. The wooden cover should allow space on either side for proper operation of the gate. e. Should the pickets become broken or split, they must be replaced with new pickets of the same material and dimensions as the original. 18.2 No other wooden gate cover will be approved, including lattice, whether it is partially covered or not. 18.3 The only other method that will be approved will be the use of black wire mesh screen, or the addition of wrought iron bars. No chicken wire or any other form of screening will be approved regardless of its visibility from the street.

  TOP OF THE LIST FOR DEED RESTRICTIONS
  The following are the top Deed Restriction violations in Barrington. Deed Restrictions are guildlines to help maintain our community. Help us keep Barrington Place a great place to live.

  Lawn Maintenance - Mow and trim at least once a week in the heavy growing season. Clean Driveways - No major spills. A little Ajax and water may help. Fences - Make sure fences are in good condition. No missing boards, fallen sections, broken boards, etc. Gutters - Make sure gutters are not sagging or pulled from the face board. By cleaning your gutters twice a year, you can prevent some costly maintenance. Vehicles - All vehicles must be in working order. No flats, parts, raised on blocks, etc... No storing of inoperable cars, trucks, etc. No storing of boats, campers, or motor homes. Painting - If your house is peeling or faded it may be time to paint. Call Austin Properties to see if you need to fill out an ACC form. Mildew - No mildew should be on siding, gutters, trim, etc. Mix bleach and water 50-50, and apply with a portable hand held sprayer at least once a year to help keep the mildew away.

  
  
  NEW TREE TRIMMING GUIDELINES FOR SUGAR LAND
  Sugar Land City Council approved tree-trimming requirements back in August 2005 that address public safety concerns in the City’s right-of-way. Residents were given a grace period until January 2007 to comply and now the new guidelines will be enforced. Property owners will be required to trim trees affecting public rights-of-way to the following guidelines:

  Where the tree overhangs a residential street, there must be a clear space under the tree that is 12 feet above the street surface and 8 feet above the sidewalk surface.
• Where the tree overhangs a nonresidential street, there must be a clear space under the tree that is 14 feet above the street surface and 8 feet above the sidewalk surface.

  Correctly pruned trees help promote a safe environment. Pruning trees out of the City rights-of-way will help ensure that traffic safety devices, such as stop signs and traffic signals, are visible from roadways. The ordinance also will ensure that large vehicles, such as fire trucks, ambulances and garbage trucks, are able to safely navigate City streets. Overhanging tree limbs can delay emergency vehicles when seconds make the difference between life and death. In addition, a properly pruned tree protects a valuable asset from vehicular damage. Sugar Land’s extensive and mature tree canopy in many parts of the City provides shade and significantly reduces energy bills. Mature healthy trees can increase a property’s value by as much as 25 percent. After January 2007, the City will use the following enforcement process: 1. A letter of noncompliance is given to property owners stating that they have 30 days to correct the violation(s). 2. After 30 days, a re-inspection occurs. 3. If the resident does not comply, the violation is turned over to Code Enforcement for further action, which may include a municipal court citation. Once trees are pruned, Sugar Land solid waste disposal requirements state that tree limbs placed for collection at the curb must be no longer than four (4) feet in length and have a diameter of four (4) inches or less.

  Please contact the Public Works Department for any questions or concerns at 281-275-2450. You may also log onto www.sugarlandtx.gov or www.covingtonwoods.com to view the tree trimming requirements in their entirety. There are also many helpful tips on proper pruning methods and resources to contact for help along the way.