Highland Meadows Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I put a shed in my back yard?
A: Yes you can as long as you adhere to the following deed restrictions:
Must have ACC approval before you build anything. (Forms
are on the website) Must
be permanent in nature and be on a slab. Must have the SAME exterior specifications
as the house including building materials, roof pitch and shingles. (Example: If
the house is mostly brick then the shed would need to be mostly brick so that they
match.) May not be placed on an easement or encroach on stated building lines.
Q: I need a new roof. Can I use any roofing material and color that I want?
A: No. You must always complete an ACC approval form prior to replacing
your roof. There is a list of materials and corresponding colors that have already
been approved and those are available on the
Forms
page of the website. These materials have already
been approved, but you are still required to submit an ACC request for approval
form prior to replacing your roof. This is good for you so that you and the ACC
will have the approval should questions arise later. If you are looking at a roofing
product that is not listed on the website it may still be approved by the ACC. To
facilitate the process it will be helpful if you have your roofing company locate
a nearby property in the local area that has the same exact product. This way the
ACC can easily see what it will look like once it’s installed on the house. Sample
boards do not work effectively. Typically shingles must be more gray than brown
or black so that they are similar to the “Weathered Wood” look of other approved
shingles. - WARNING - If you do not have ACC approval for your roofing materials
and have chosen a product that is not approved, it is possible that you may be forced
to have your newly installed shingles removed and replaced with approved materials
(at your expense) in order to comply with the deed restrictions. This has already
happened in the past. Please review the approved roofing materials and colors on
the
Forms
page.
Q: Is it okay if the mowing company puts grass clippings by the curb?
A: The City of Colleyville and the Deed Restrictions for Highland
Meadows are very clear that trash and/or debris is not to be set out prior to 6
P.M. on the day before the next scheduled trash pickup. Trash pickup is Monday and
Thursday except for a few holidays. Please ask your yard service to take the bags
with them or place them somewhere on your property that is screened from the view
of the street. Also once the trash is picked up, remaining trash cans should be
removed from the curb on the same day the trash was picked up. Many cans are left
out for several days afterwards. This seems like a minor deal, but if we all adhere
to the prescribed schedule, we can all enjoy a more appealing neighborhood.
Q: I want to remodel the interior of my home, do I need any ACC approval in
order to do this?
A: You do not need ACC approval for the items that you do on the
inside of your home. However, we do recommend that you ask your contractors to get
permits and follow all local and state building codes.
Q: We want to build an outdoor kitchen, is there anything we need to know or
do?
A: Any modification done to the exterior of your property requires
ACC approval. Outdoor kitchens are very popular these days and there are several
of them in Highland Meadows. Please submit your plans to the ACC before you begin
your project. We will look to see that your building materials will complement the
house.
Q: Can we build an 8 ft. tall wood fence?
A: Yes, you can replace your existing 6 ft. wood fence with an
8 ft. wood fence. You will need to have ACC approval before you replace your fence
to make sure that it meets other guidelines in the deed restrictions. In addition,
you will need to secure all necessary permits from the city. You might also consider
having your fence stained to make it last longer and look better. Check with the
ACC first.
Q: As a homeowner can I attend the monthly board meetings?
A: Yes, definitely. The meetings are typically at 7PM on the second
Tuesday of the month. In order to save money we typically hold the meetings at a
board members home, so it would be good to let us know in advance so we can ensure
that we have an accurate headcount and can book an appropriate venue. By contacting
us in advance, we will also know to contact you if there are changes to the meeting
time or location, or if we determine that there will not be enough board members
present to conduct the meeting. Check the calendar on the website for the time and
location of the next meeting.
Q: I want to volunteer to help out with the Board or help on one of the committees,
how do I get started?
A: You can contact any board member or committee member listed
on the website. We're just regular homeowners like you that wanted to get involved
to help the community. Without begging, we'd love to have your help and any time
you have to offer would help.
Q: There's a street light on my street that's burned out or not working. Who
do I contact about that?
A: All of the street lights in highland meadows are managed by
Oncor. They have a website that will allow you to log the issue yourself. If you
just want to report it please call or email any acc or board member. Here's the
link to the Oncor website:
Oncor - Light Repair.
*These answers have been condensed in order to assist the homeowner with
the answers to some very common questions. This FAQ does not replace, modify or
supersede anything listed in the official deed restriction documentation. Always
get ACC approval first (ask permission not forgiveness) so you can avoid any deed
restriction problems.