CROWNRIDGE OF TEXAS OWNERS ASSOCIATION
1600 N. E. Loop 410, Suite #202
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 829-7202 - Office * (210) 829-5207 - Fax



Dear Homeowner,

Prior to purchasing your home, you were informed of Crownridge of Texas Owners Association and
its many fine features.  The Board of Directors and the Architectural Control Committee would like
to provide you more information about the Association's rules and regulations, outside services
provided by agencies, utilities and phone numbers for your convenience.

Homeowners in Crownridge of Texas want to make it a better place to live and enhance long term
property values.  In order to do this, everyone must comply with the Declarations of Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (DCCR'S) which are provided at time of closing.  Because most
violations occur as a result of insufficient or misinformation, the following information is also
addressed to help clarify the requirements.  If you have any questions, please call the Association
Office at 829-7202.

Association: top

Crownridge of Texas Owners Association (CTOA) is a non-profit organization.  The association
owns and maintains the common properties and facilities.  The common properties and facilities
include, but are not limited to, the grounds, as well as landscaping, sprinkler systems, 40 hours a
week roving patrol and improvements. 

Every  homeowner  is an automatic member and shares a portion of the responsibility for its support
and will pay mandatory assessments.  Assessments are billed in advance on an annual basis, $165.00
in December and must be paid by January 1st.

Administration:top

The offices of the Association are at 1600 N. E. Loop 410, Suite #202, San Antonio, Texas 78209,
(829-7202).  Hours of operation are: M -F, 8:00 am -12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities are to represent the Association in providing for the physical maintenance and
operation of the common facilities as well as administer the services of all contractors providing
services to the Association.

Additional responsibilities include collecting assessments, making disbursements, establishing the
budgets, keeping financial records and to maintain all administrative records of the Association.  The
Association has other responsibilities as well, such as enforcing regulations and assisting in
architectural control.

Building & Improvements Approval:top
Link to AMS ACC Improvements form

All plans for exterior improvements to your property must be approved by the Architectural
Control Committee (ACC) and in most cases by the City Department of Building Inspections
before work can be started.  It is the builder/owner's responsibility to submit plans for new
construction and any improvement to the ACC for approval.  Plans must be approved before
construction is to start.

"Improvement" is defined as any addition or change to the existing property.  Additions and
major changes to your home and property  improvements  such as installation of sidewalks,
fences, swimming pools, decks, spas, gazebos, etc. will require a building permit, plan
approval, inspection and Certificate of Occupancy, from the City.  The only improvement not
covered by the City, but still required by the Homeowners Association ACC is landscaping,
basketball goals and playground equipment, etc.

It is the Homeowner's responsibility to obtain the necessary permits, etc., after the ACC has first
approved the plans to make sure that the proposed improvements comply with the deeded
restrictions.

Please submit a site drawing (showing lot, existing house and any additions, intended placement
on site, list of materials, colors, screening, etc.) to the Association office.

Landscaping: top

It is the homeowner's responsibility to provide adequate planting and landscaping for their
property.  Landscaping plans should be submitted to the ACC for approval prior to commencing
the work.

Swimming Pool and Spa Installations: top

If a pool or a spa is to be installed, a fence must be provided for safety reasons as well as for
screening the pool equipment.

              (a)It is the Homeowner's responsibility to obtain the necessary permits and
         inspections, from the City, after the ACC has first approved the plans to make
         sure that the proposed improvements comply with the deeded restrictions.

Solicitation:
Door to door solicitations by persons is prohibited.

Newspaper Delivery:
Delivery of the San Antonio Express News (225-5533) is available.

Garbage Services: top
Garbage is picked up  partially by  BFI (call 648-5222) or by the City of San Antonio in which
part of Crownridge was annexed (call 207-6400).  Please contact them to set up service.  Please
do not leave trash or grass leaf cans/bags on the curb for pickup; they must be stored out of sight
untill the morning of pickup.

Trash cans must be stored inside or in a screened area so that they are not visible from any street
or the adjoining property.  Firewood, building materials, equipment, etc. must also be stored in
this same manner.

Mail Delivery:

Delivery is made Monday through Saturday and deposited in mail boxes located near your home.
Boxes are assigned by The Cedar Elm Station, located at 5837 De Zavala, to set up services
please call: 1(800)275-8777, The Crownridge of Texas  zip code is 78256.

Utilities and City Services:

Grey Forest provides electric and gas -                   695-8781
City Water Board provides water -                           225-5222
City of San Antonio provides sewer service -            704-1205
Southwestern Bell provides telephone service -        820-6666
Time Warner Cable System provides cable service -244-0500
Animal Control Department -                                  737-1442
Police Department -  emergency dial 911, admin.    299-7273
Fire Department - emergency dial 911, admin.         299-8400
Schools:

Northside Independent School District:                   706-8500
Clark High School -                                       696-8145
Stinson Middle School -                                        561-3600
Leon Springs Elementary -                                    698-4400                        
                              
ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES MAY BE REACHED BY DIALING 911.

Fire Protection:

Fire fighting service is provided by the Leon Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

Police:

Bexar Country Sheriffs Department provides public law enforcement service to Crownridge of
Texas.  Call 911 for emergency service.

EMS:

Emergency service is provided by calling 911.

Signs:

The DCCR's prohibits all contractor and supplier signs in yards and vacant lots except those
approved by the ACC.  Tell your contractor or supplier installing any improvement that
temporary or permanent signs of any kind are prohibited.

Contractors Work Hours Weekdays/Weekends & Holidays:

Work hours are from 7am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday. No work is permitted before or
after these hours without special permission.  No outside work using loud equipment is
permitted on Sunday or Holidays. Indoor work at anytime.

Parking in Streets:

Boats, boat trailers, trailers, recreational vehicles, motor homes, inoperable vehicles, and any
vehicle with commercial advertising signs, or insignia, cannot be parked, in front yards or
driveways unless they are within an enclosed structure.  Refer to the covenants DCCR's for a
listing.

Loud Noises Nuisances:

Noise Nuisances, Article III, Section 21-52, of City code applies to radios, parties, as well as
machinery and equipment.

Pets:

All household pets shall at all times, except when they are confined within the boundaries of a
private single-family residence, shall be restrained or controlled by a leash, rope or similar
restraint or a basket, cage or other container.  Please do not let your pets run loose.  No one
wants their landscaping damaged nor wants to clean up after someone else's pet.


Welcome to Crownridge of Texas!
                              
If we can provide any additional information, please feel free to call the
Association office at 829-7202.
Rev 04/01


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