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Please Remove Decorations Now
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If you have not removed your Christmas lights from your home exterior, please do so now. Violation letters are being issued within the next week.
Please ensure that all uplighting on the fronts of homes and all porchlights have been changed from holiday colors back to white lighting.
We encourage the year-round use of the builder installed uplighting / wallwashers (on homes that have them) in white lighting.
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Coming Soon….. New Access System For Tennis Court
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We are excited to announce that the current keypad access to the Tennis Court will go away sometime within the next ten days. After that, to gain access, you
will need your pool card. As with the pools, the card access provides us with history of gate access (who and when). If you have lost or misplaced your pool
card, please email poolacccess@watterscrossing.com The cost of a replacement card is $25 and only one card is issued per WCHOA address.
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Neighborhood Yard Sale Saturday, May 1
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The Spring community-wide yard sale is Saturday, May 1. The set time is 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM rain or shine. This is one of our two annual neighborhood
yard sales and is your opportunity for some house cleaning. All yard sale signing is provided by your homeowners association. Note that no yard sale and/or
garage sale signing is permitted within Watters Crossing at any other time during the year.
Click HERE.
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First Friday Films At the Clubhouse Pool
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A new movie is shown the First Friday of every month during pool season. Bring your cooler
(no glass please) and come to the Clubhouse Pool for swimming and a movie. Movies start at
approximately 8:30 PM. Click HERE for the 2021 Movie Schedule.
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All Exterior Improvements Must Undergo ACC Review
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We remind all homeowners that all exterior improvements must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for review prior to work commencing.
Among other items, this includes exterior lighting, security cameras, and storm doors.
Lighting Guidelinesfor exterior guidelines are in the ACC link at
www.watterscrossing.com In the same link you will find Guidelines for Storm Doors.
If in doubt as to if something needs ACC review, just email acc@watterscrossing.com and ask.
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On Street Parking in Watters Crossing
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The Board of Directors and the Architectural Control Committee frequently receive complaints
concerning on-street parking. The fact of the matter is, on street parking of licensed motor
vehicles is permitted within Watters Crossing. However, the complaints concerning on-street
parking are not necessarily that there are cars parked on the street, but rather the manner in
which these vehicles are parked. Complaints include the number of cars parked together, cars
parked on both sides of the road; cars parked too close to stop signs. These situations cause
visibility issues and there is a great concern for the children here. Please be considerate of your
neighbors.
With that said, we would ask all homeowners:
- Avoid parking directly at an intersection, alley entrance, or stop sign which creates blind
spots for turning drivers.
- Avoid parking directly opposite another car on your street as it creates both blind spots
and difficulty for passing vehicles.
- If on-street parking, park in front of your property, not in front of a neighbor’s home (this is
a frequent complaint)
- Avoid, where possible, parking on Bel Air Drive; this street is heavily traveled by
pedestrians (with kids and dogs) using the Hike and Bike trail. As a main feeder street, it
passes a number of areas of congestion including the Clubhouse, the Clubhouse Pool,
the tennis court, three parks, and two school crossings.
- No car can be parked in the street and covered as if in storage.
- RVs, boats, watercraft, and trailers, can never be stored on the streets within Watters
Crossing nor parked there, except for loading and unloading.
Finally, while the Covenants permit on-street parking, Section 4.4 does restrict garage usage to parking of motor vehicles.
Garages must be maintained to allow for the parking of the number of vehicles inside for which they were designs. Garages cannot be adapted to other usages, such
as storage, an exercise area, or permanent workshop. They must be ma0intained to hold two, or three, vehicles. Any usage that prevents the usage as
intended of house vehicles is a violation of the Covenants. Note that if anything is preventing a homeowner from parking two (or three per
design) vehicles within their garage, it is a violation of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Watters Crossing. Violation
notices of Section 4.4 of the Covenants have been sent in the past and will continue to be sent as we move forward.
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, Section 4.4 Garage Required. Each Residence shall have a two-car garage conforming with
then-applicable City zoning ordinances and codes, and the garage must conform in design and materials with the main structure of the Residence.
No garage shall be converted to living space or used in any manner so as to preclude the parking of two automobiles therein, except for temporary
usage as part of the sales facilities contained in any model homes constructed by a home builder.
Parking:
- Use your garage as intended and required.
- Use your driveway.
- Be mindful of your neighbor when parking on our neighborhood streets
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Freeze Damage To Trees and Plants
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Damage to trees and plants has been another result of the recent weather. For information provided by
Plano Tree Care, please click HERE. For information from Howard Garrett, please
click HERE.
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Architectural Control Committee Reminder
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Exterior Improvements:
All exterior work within Watters Crossing is required to be submitted for review by
the ACC and approval. The ACC process, Review Forms, Guidelines, and
further information are shown in the ACC link at www.watterscrossing.com This
does include roof replacements, home exterior painting, and fence staining.
Covenant Violations:
All violations of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of
Watters Crossing are cited and managed by NMI Management. Violations are
no longer handled by the ACC volunteer members.
Playground Equipment:
All recreational play equipment must be removed from front yards when not in
use and located to a rear area not in view of the streets. This includes portable
basketball hoops, hockey nets, and tree swings. The use of hammocks in the
Watters Crossing Private Common Open Space is welcomed but note that those
left overnight will be removed by the HOA Landscape Maintenance Team.
Satellite Dishes must be submitted for review for location prior to installation.
Thanks to all Watters Crossing Homeowners for following the Review Guidelines
in submitting plans for ACC review and adhering to the Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions of Watters Crossing.
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To Watters Crossing Homeowners
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The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) process was a repeated subject at our recent Homeowners
Annual Meeting. First, the Board wants to thank all homeowners for continuing to work closely with the
Board and the Architectural Control Committee to keep our community beautiful and a place that we can
all certainly be proud of and enjoy the multitude of activities to do within the Allen area.
Read More HERE.
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Signs Within our Neighborhood
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Political Signs
Political signs are permitted within Watters Crossing with various restrictions. Size and types of signs permitted are outlined in the
Texas Property Code. These cannot be installed more than 90 days prior to the election date and must be removed within ten days
of the election date.
Realtor Signs
A home is permitted one (1) For Sale sign no larger than five square feet. Realtor guidance on signing is shown in the Realtor link at www.watterscrossing.com
Realtor signs and open house signs installed in the entrance monuments will be removed.
Yard Sale Signs
Signs for yard sales, yards, sales, etc. are never permitted within Watters Crossing. We urge homeowners to participate in one or more of the two annual Community Wide
Yard Sales which your HOA schedules each year. All yard sale signs installed at other times will be removed.
Contractor Signs
Signs for all contractors, trades, etc, are never permitted within Watters Crossing and will be removed.
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COVID-19 Update Clubhouse Remains Closed (Updated 1/20/2021)
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Your WCHOA regrets to announce that due to a variety of critical factors, including procedural, legal, and economic factors, a
difficult decision has been made for the Clubhouse to remain CLOSED until further notice. Additionally, changes have been made to the
proposed 2021 Events Calendar as shown elsewhere on this website. Pursuant to executive orders by the Governor, and guidance offered by local
authorities, legal counsel and insurance providers, severe restrictions have been imposed, and under the terms and guidelines of our liability
insurance, opening of select community amenities during the current ongoing pandemic is not an option. In addition to regulatory mandates, and
liability exposure for the WCHOA, it is simply not financially feasible within the constraints of our current budget. Just a few of the considerations
going into this decision include required additional sanitization requirements, as well as the necessity to hire the services of a monitor to enforce
occupancy limits, social distancing, and other unaffordable precautionary health measures. During this operational interruption, the expense of routine
community amenity maintenance must continue along with maintenance on all other Association assets. The WCHOA Board will not entertain requests to
refund or interrupt dues payments. The WCHOA Board will continue to monitor all issues contributing to this decision and communicate any updates to
the Association members as soon as possible.
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Information on Texas Neighborhood Coalition and Short Term Rentals
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As the TX legislature begins, our state-wide coalition is looking to send the attached letter to state reps
READ FURTHER….
Please click HERE. for a view of a recent Dallas Morning News article on short term rentals
Please click HERE to see a letter you can send personalized to your state representative. (include the letter STR Reintro Coalition letter HERE)
Please click HERE for delegation info.
click HERE to find your representative.
attached letter
to state reps
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2021 EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS OF WATTERS CROSSING
REVISED (ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION)
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EVENT |
DATE |
LOCATION |
TIME |
Volunteer Appreciation Night |
POSTPONED |
Clubhouse |
6:00PM |
Easter Egg Hunt |
CANCELED |
Clubhouse Grounds |
10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Pools Open |
Saturday, May 1 |
Clubhouse/Newport Drive |
8:00 AM– 10:00 PM |
Spring Yard Sale |
Saturday, May 1 |
Neighborhood |
8:00AM - 3:00PM |
Annual Homeowners Meeting |
Sunday, May 2 |
Clubhouse |
1:00PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, May 7 |
Phase I / Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
Spring Party |
POSTPONED |
Clubhouse Grounds |
4:00PM - 10PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, June 4 |
Phase I/ Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, July 2 |
Phase I/ Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, August 6 |
Phase I/ Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
SPLASH! 2021 |
Saturday, August 21 |
Phase II / Newport Pool |
3:00PM - 11:00 PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, September 3 |
Phase I / Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
Fall Yard Sale |
Saturday, September 25 |
Neighborhood |
8:00AM - 3:00PM |
First Friday Film |
Week of December 15 |
Neighborhood |
6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Pools Close |
Friday, Octobere 1 |
Clubhouse Pool/Newport Drive |
10:00PM |
Dog SPLASH! |
Saturday, October 2 |
Phase I / Clubhouse Pool |
12:00PM - 3:00PM |
Kids’ Halloween Party |
Sunday, October 24 |
Clubhouse Grounds |
2:00PM - 4:30PM |
Holiday Social |
Friday, December 3 |
Clubhouse |
6:00PM - 10:00PM |
Judging for Holiday Lights Award |
Week of December 19 |
Neighborhood |
7:00PM |
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- WCHOA Board Meets 7:00 PM 3rd Monday of every month.
- The ACC meets 7:00 PM the last Tuesday of every odd numbered month.
- WCHOA Playgroup meets every Friday.
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Local Weather

Members Only Information
Get WCHOA Email !
WCHOA broadcasts, via E-mail, newsletters, important bulletins, events, and developments that may affect our community. This is the fastest way to disseminate information throughout our neighborhood.
Any information you provide remains confidential and undistributed.
Sign up for WCHOA email
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WCHOA Crime Watch

Pool Alert: It has been brought to our attention that there is a black market for pool equipment at the
present time. Pool equipment is being stolen from backyards, even during the day. Please keep your fence locked and be aware.
To report suspicious, non-life threatening activity, please phone the City of Allen Non-Emergency number at 214-509-4321
Also, please visit the link below for further information:
City of Allen Police Community Relations
To ask a question concerning recent illegal activity within Watters Crossing, or to inquire regarding any rumors which you may have heard, please email crimewatch@watterscrossing.com. Your letter will go to the Watters Crossing Crime Watch Leader, who, in consultation with the City of Allen Police, will determine if the community should be alerted via the Watters Crossing web site and Watters Crossing email.
Crime Watch Tips
- Make sure doors and windows are locked.
- Make sure shades or window covers are closed when leaving the house.
- Make sure alarm systems are set, operating properly and monitored.
- Close garage door when you are out of the garage.
- Make sure vehicles are locked when vacant
- Do not leave valuables of any type in vehicles
Know your neighbor and look out for each other in a helpful way.
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Streetlights in Watters Crossing are not maintained by your Homeowners Association. They
belong to, and are maintained, by Oncor Electric. Problems, including lamps not working, can be
reported online at
www.oncor.com Phone calls can also be placed to.
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Watters Crossing Assessment Collection Policy
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Tennis Court Access
The code for the tennis court gate is located in the Members Only portion of the website
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Did You Know?
All Watters Crossing Homeowners Association offical information is available and posted only at
www.watterscrossing.com The Watters Crossing HOA does not support nor endorse comments, opinions, and other actions on social media sites.
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Questions or Problems?
Information for questions or problems for Watters Crossing Residents Click Here
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Save Your Pool Cards
Please remember to retain your Pool Access Cards for future use.. Pool cards will NOT be reissued. The cost of a replacement card is $25 and is limited to one card per address. For replacement cards, please email: poolaccess@watterscrossing.com
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