WLPOA Community Updates - August 2025

Friday, 29 August 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS
Board Meeting – Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 6pm - North Clubhouse - 6201 Westheimer Lakes Dr. Please submit questions to carmenr@crest-management.com. 
Mahjong & Bunco – join your neighbors every Tuesday afternoon from 1-4pm for a fun and friendly game of Mahjong OR for the once-a-month Bunco Night which is from 6:30-9:30pm on one night per month (August Bunco Night is Friday the 22^nd).  These both take place at the Canyon Gate clubhouse at 25501 Canyon Crossing Dr.  Please email carmenr@crest-management.com with any questions or to RSVP.
Family Movie Night – Saturday, September 13, 2025 – Basketball pavilion (26103 Canyon Fields Dr.).  Featuring: How to Train Your Dragon - Movie begins at dusk (bring a chair or cushion to sit on). Please remember that children 14 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Fall Garage Sale & Shred Day – Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 7am-12pm. (Shred truck will be located at the Splashpad parking lot - 26103 Canyon Field).  You can register your address here and find the Map Here (this will be updated the week prior to the sale with all the registered addresses).
 
LINKS
Crest Management – Submit an EMR
Community Facebook Page
Gate Access Registration Form
My Neighborhood News
Best Trash
Fort Bend County Service Requests
MUD 142
 
REMINDERS
Pool Schedule – with school back in session, the pool will be closed during the week as of August 13^th.  The pools will be open on weekends through September. 
 
School Bus Stops – Trespassing & Vandalism - it has come to our attention that some of the community children have been damaging neighbor’s property when waiting for the bus or coming off the bus.  Please speak to your children about respecting property and about the consequences of trespassing and vandalism.  There have been reports of damage to fence pickets, yards, and even of kids tearing off nets from people’s basketball goals.  Please remind the kids that they should remain on the sidewalk while waiting for the bus and promptly head to their after-school destination when exiting the bus rather than loitering in neighbor’s yards.  Thank you so much!
 
School Buses & Street Trees – We have received communication from Katy ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD bus drivers regarding challenges they have experienced due to overhanging tree limbs along the roadways in Westheimer Lakes. These obstructions have impacted bus drivers’ visibility, created difficulties with their routes, and posed a safety risk—students have even reported being scratched or poked by low-hanging limbs while boarding or exiting the bus.
 
To ensure clear and safe passage for all school buses, we kindly request everyone's cooperation in trimming any tree branches that extend into the roadway, as soon as possible.
 
If you are planning to remove a street tree (trees located between the sidewalk and the curb), please remember that an Exterior Modification Request must be submitted and approved before removal. Once removed, all stumps must be taken out and the area should be sodded over.
 
We’re happy to assist with questions about the tree trimming guidelines or the modification request process. You can reach us at 281-394-5961 or wln@westheimerlakespoa.com.
 
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Together, we can contribute to the safety and well-being of our community and support a smooth start to the school year.
 
Speeding – Another reminder now that kids are back to school - please be mindful of children and pedestrians when driving through the community.  Please pay attention to the posted speed limit signs and refrain from speeding through the neighborhood. 
 
Gate Access Registration – There is no need to visit the office for EZ tag registration (unless you want to say hi!), simply submit this form and your tag will be registered.  The system update for EZ tag registration is typically completed within 24-28 hours.
 
Amenity Access - Fingerprints scans must be done in person at one of the onsite offices (hours are posted below), but you can fill out the forms in advance – Registration Form & Waiver.  
 
Parking Policy - As stated in the Westheimer Lakes parking policy, street parking is not allowed in Westheimer Lakes. You may only park a vehicle on the street if your garage and driveway are full.  You can contact Delaney at wln@westheimerlakespoa.com with any questions or to report a parking violation.
 
Architectural Committee - As stated in Section 2.1 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, any changes to the exterior of your home must be approved by the Association prior to work commencing.  You can submit an exterior modification request through the Crest Management portal. This includes but is not limited to the construction of a new fence, roof replacement, painting, installation of an outbuilding, driveway modifications, tree removal, etc. Please note that only cedar wood pickets are permitted for fencing and fence staining is not allowed. Contact wln@westheimerlakespoa.com for assistance.
 

Gate Access Rules – Please note that there are rules filed with the county for the controlled access entry/exit.  These rules state that only one vehicle may enter/exit the gates at a time; tailgating through any gate is prohibited.  If an owner causes damage to a gate (frequently the barrier arm), they are responsible for the actual cost to repair said damage.  The policy also states that owners are responsible for damage caused to the gates by their visitors as well so please make all visitors aware of this and ask that they use caution and restraint when entering the community.  
 
Lake Rules – the posted rules for the lakes within the community state “No swimming/boating/fishing”.  Please remind your children of these rules and of the possibility of dangerous wildlife in and around the lakes such as snakes and alligators.

Landscaping Reminders - Please review the following guidelines for landscaping maintenance:

• Sod Requirements: All lawns must be fully sodded with grass from the approved plant list:
• common bermudagrass, hybrid bermudagrass, annual ryegrass, or St. Augustine grass.
• Landscaping Maintenance: Dead plants, bushes, and shrubs must be removed, and any dead or overgrown parts should be properly trimmed.
• Plant Beds: The governing documents also require approved shrubs, flowers, or plants to be planted and maintained in the plant beds of every residence. For a list of approved plants, please visit Westheimer Lakes Property Owners Association | Crest Management (crest-management.com). If you need assistance locating this list, please contact wln@westheimerlakespoa.com.
• Tree Trimming: Tree limbs must be trimmed at least 8 feet away from streets and street signs, sidewalks, driveways, and neighboring properties. Please note that you must submit an exterior modification request before removing or replacing trees.
• Weed Control: Please treat and remove weeds regularly to maintain a neat and well-kept appearance in your yard, plant beds, and tree wells.

Deed Restriction Enforcement – Please remember the following:

• Trash – this includes trash and trash/recycling receptacles being stored in public view (anywhere visible when driving down the street).  Trash should only be placed out at the curb the evening before trash collection and receptacles should be stored back out of view the same day trash is collected.
• Exterior Maintenance – this includes the siding of the homes needing either repair, replacement, cleaning, or painting.  This also includes repairs needed such as roofs, gutters, windows, shutters, fences, or brick. 
• We have begun to notice that there are many homes that are in need of painting due to fading or discoloration of the paint, particularly on garage doors but also on siding.  We have also noticed many homes with mold or mildew accumulating on the siding that needs to be cleaned off.  Lastly, I have noticed that many of the roofs are now in need of replacement – we are seeing missing shingles and “shiny” roofs, which is the fiberglass backing is beginning to show indicating that the shingles are deteriorating.  Please inspect your home for these maintenance items and let us know if you are working on them so that we can avoid sending you a letter. 
• Stored Items – storing of items in public view is not permitted.  This includes (but is not limited to) coolers, buckets, yard equipment, bags of dirt or mulch, an excess of potted plants, children’s toys, etc.
• Vehicles – this includes the storage of inoperable vehicles (if they are on jacks or have stops being the tires; if they have any flat tires; or if they have expired tags.  We can also tell if a vehicle is stored if there is a large amount of grass growth underneath them), the storage of trailers, boats or other vehicles.  This also includes parking of commercial and recreational vehicles.
• Signage – posting of signs, other than For Rent or For Sale signs and political signs during an election, is not permitted. 
• Pets – the governing documents require that all pets be contained on the Lot or on a leash at all times.  Excessive noise or smell is not permitted – you must clean up after your pets, not only when walking them through the community, but also on your own property.  Lastly, you must keep pets from making noise that could disturb your neighbors.
• Holiday Decorations - holiday decorations must be removed in a timely manner following each holiday.

Westheimer Lakes POA does have a fining policy, so please make sure you are aware of everything that it entails.  All of the Association’s governing documents can be viewed at Westheimer Lakes Property Owners Association | Crest Management (scroll down and click on the Governing Documents drop down menu).
 
If you should need clarification or assistance with any deed restriction letters you have received, please reach out to the Assistant Community Manager, Delaney, at wln@westheimerlakespoa.com or 281-394-5961.