| What is the
mission of the Sterling Ridge Village Association?
The Association is a non-profit, tax exempt (IRS 501 C4), member based
organization. It is a social and civic organization and is not a homeowner
organization. The Association has no legislative rule making authority. Its
members are the residents of the village of Sterling Ridge. The Association
is governed by a Board of 15 elected Directors and its By Laws .
The mission of the Sterling Ridge Village Association
(SRVA) in The Woodlands, Texas is:
- To serve the interests and welfare of the Village.
- To enhance the recreation and quality of life within the
Village.
- To promote unity and fellowship among residents.
- To foster opportunities for residents to engage in activities.
- To create awareness and to assist in resolving issues impacting
the Village.
What is The Woodlands Township?
On January 1, 2010 the various Homeowner Associations in The Woodlands
(The Woodlands Community Association, Inc., The Woodlands Association, Inc.,
and The Woodlands Commercial Owners Association, Inc.) were merged into The
Woodlands Township. The Township was created by the Texas Legislature as a
Special District within the unincorporated area of Montgomery County. The
Township provides many of the services provided by cities. However, The
Township is not a full city and thus has no responsibility for establishing
local laws and ordinances, road construction and maintenance and law
enforcement.
The Township is governed by a seven member elected Board of Directors.
The Services it provides are funded through a combination of sales taxes and
tax-deductible property taxes.
Here is a quick glance of major service areas and initiatives managed by
The Township:
Economic Development Programs , including a Convention & Visitors Bureau
Covenant and Deed Restriction Administration
Environmental Education
Emergency Management Programs, including Fire Protection
Garbage and Recycling Collection
Neighborhood Services, such as Neighborhood Watch Programs, Neighborhood
Night Out and Safety programs
Parks and Pathways Maintenance and Operations
Parks and Recreational Programming (Swimming Pools and Aquatics
Programming, Recreation Center Programs, Park Programs and Special Events)
Signage
Street Lighting
Streetscape Maintenance
Transportation
More information can be found on The Township Web site (www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/)
What organization
is responsible for the roads within The Woodlands?
Roads in The Woodlands are generally initially built
by The Woodlands Development Company, as the developer of the area.
Once completed and accepted by the County, the roads are deeded
to the County and the County then becomes responsible for maintenance.
Traffic control devices are the responsibility of the County. The
County Commissioner for the Sterling Ridge area is Ed Chance, and his
phone number is 281-367-3977. Commissioner Chance and his staff are very
knowledgeable and helpful. Questions concerning traffic light timing,
speed limits, stop signs, turn lanes, etc., should be addressed to
Commissioner Chance.
Who Provides Law
Enforcement in The Woodlands?
for information
regarding law enforcement in The Woodlands
See
http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/index.aspx?nid=17 for
information regarding Law Enforcement in The Woodlands
Where can I find further information
about Montgomery County?
The Montgomery
County website also provides a lot of information and includes
links to the Commissioner’s page, as well as the Sheriff’s
Office.
How are new laws passed for The Woodlands?
Because The Woodlands is unincorporated, there is no power to pass
or enforce ordinances. The Woodlands is subject to the laws of The State
of Texas and Montgomery County. The Woodlands Township enforces covenants and deed restrictions, but these are handled
as civil matters, not criminal ones.
Who decides on how The Woodlands is being
developed?
Development in The Woodlands is handled by The Woodlands
Development Company. The Development Company (or one of its affiliates)
owns all the undeveloped land that eventually becomes part of The
Woodlands. When The Development Company is ready to develop an area, they
file a plat with the County and attach covenants to it.
Is there a resident forum to address
problems within Sterling Ridge?
The Sterling Ridge Village Association provides a forum for
addressing problems in Sterling Ridge. Filing for the volunteer board
positions begins at the end of December for elections in February. New
officers are installed in March. More information is available in late
November on The Woodlands Township and Sterling Ridge websites. If you
would like to help make the community an even better place, this is your
chance.
Residents are putting out their garbage
cans on a Friday for a Monday pick-up, and the cans attract crows, squirrels,
raccoons and other animals. How are these violations handled?
Contact The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800 and
ask for Covenant Administration who records the complaint. Someone will
drive buy and take pictures of the violation. If the violation is accurate,
they will send the homeowner a notice regarding the covenant
requirements surrounding garbage cans.
We are concerned about the noise associated
with the housing construction in our neighborhood. Are there any guidelines
that the builders should be following?
In 2003, The Woodlands Development Company adopted hours for home building
construction in residential neighborhoods, and the specific operational
conditions are set forth in the Contract of Sale. Typically, the hours
of construction are stipulated. In general, the allowed hours are:
· Until 75% of the dwelling units in a Neighborhood are completed
and owner occupied: 6:00am to 8:00pm Monday thru Friday, and 8:00am to
8:00pm, Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays.
· After 75% of the dwelling units in a Neighborhood are owner occupied:
7:00am to 8:00pm, Monday thru Friday, and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday,
Sunday and legal holidays.
There is also the reasonable likelihood that the quality of a concrete
pour for the dwelling unit(s) will be adversely affected by atmospheric
conditions, thus such concrete pouring activities may begin as early as
5:00am on any weekday other than legal holidays.
Residents can call The Woodlands Development Company concerning work times
in residential areas.
What are the
roles of the Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC) and
the Development Review Committee (DRC)?
The RDRC is made up of three or more people elected by the
village residents. The RDRC reviews applications for modifications,
improvements or additions to single family dwellings. The RDRC
monitors the residential neighborhoods for compliance with
the covenants and standards. The RDRC has limited authority
to administer and enforce The Woodlands Residential Development
Standards on lots with existing residential dwellings. The
DRC reviews plans for all new single family dwellings and hears
appeals from the RDRC.
What alterations to my house need to be
reviewed and approved prior to performing the work and how do I go
about getting approval?
Covenants require that the placement, construction, alteration or repair of
any temporary or permanent structure or improvement on a lot must have prior
written approval of the RDRC. Covered projects include, among others, building
additions, interior or exterior remodeling, exterior color changes, fences,
play structures, decks, paving, patio structures, new garages, garage conversions,
satellite antennas, lighting, swimming pools, spas, storage buildings, arbors
and compost bins. Please review The Woodlands Residential Development Standards.
The approval process is also described in this booklet.
I have a tree that needs to be
removed. What do I do?
Complete a
Service Request Form.
Who is responsible for the Cul-De-Sac Islands?
For initial clean-up, reforestation and grass seeding of new areas, contact
The Woodlands Op. Co. (281-719-6163). For older areas, maintenance is
the responsibility of the neighborhood.
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