5th Annual Norton Neighborhood
4th of July Parade

Bring the kids, your pets and take part in the Norton Neighborhood 4th of July parade

DATE: Saturday, July 3
TIME: 9:00 AM
STARTING POINT: Norton Elementary

To see the parade route and all information, please Click HERE.

For further information please contact Kelly McCawley, kellymccawley@hotmail.com

Community Pools are Open
and the Help of Residents is Needed

Both Watters Crossing pools are open. Pool Rules are posted at each pool and viewable HERE . Note that additional COVID-19 rules are in place including:

• Reduced capacity as posted at each pool.
• No non-residents (guests) of Watters Crossing are permitted at this time.
• No one under the age of thirteen is permitted in the pool area without adult supervision.

Landscaping Plans

The ACC receives and reviews landscaping plans from homeowners as all improvements must be reviewed. Plans are delayed and many times declined….READ MORE HERE .

Projects Submitted to the Architectural Control Committee

All exterior improvements must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee for review and approval prior to work commencing. In order for projects to be properly reviewed by the committee members, Project Review Forms located online at www.watterscrossing.com in the ACC link must be utilized. Do not email requests via email to individual Committee members or to acc@watterscrossing.com We ask that as you work through your project, should the Committee request further information, that you respond to these requests through the system and not email individual Committee members as it greatly slows down the process. If you have difficulty with the process or wish further explanation, please email Brenda Simmons at bsimmons@nmitx.com While the Committee volunteers determine the outcome of your project, Brenda is the facilitator of the information of that process. We greatly appreciate your understanding that the process runs more smoothly and quickly in adhering to these guidelines.

Tennis Court has New Access Controls

Residents will now need their pool card to access the Tennis Court. If you have lost or misplaced your pool card, please email poolaccess@watterscrossing.com for a replacement. Replacement cards are $25 and there is only one card issued per Watters Crossing address. We remind all that dogs and wheels are NOT allowed on the Tennis Court. The Tennis Court is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily

First Friday Films At the Clubhouse Pool

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.

All Exterior Improvements Must Undergo ACC Review

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.

On Street Parking in Watters Crossing

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.

1. Use your garage as intended and required.
2. Use your driveway.
3. Be mindful of your neighbor when parking on our neighborhood streets

Freeze Damage To Trees and Plants

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.

Architectural Control Committee Reminder

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.

Information on Texas Neighborhood Coalition and Short Term Rentals

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

2021 EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS OF WATTERS CROSSING
REVISED (ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION. Revised 6/22/2021)

• WCHOA Board Meets 7:00 PM 3rd Monday of every month.
• Architectural Control Committee meets 7:00 PM the last Wednesday of every odd numbered month.
• WCHOA Playgroup meets every Friday.