OAKWELL FARMS

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INFORMATION

1600 N. E. Loop 410, Suite #202

San Antonio, Texas 78209

(210) 829-7202 - Office * (210) 829-5207 - Fax

Table of Contents/links:

Association:

Administration:

Building & Improvements Approval:

Landscaping:

Controlled Access:

Solicitation

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions:)

Parking Vehicles, Campers, Boats, etc.

Pets:

Newspaper Delivery:

Garbage Services:

Mail Delivery:

Utilities:

Schools:

Emergency Services, Police & Fire:

Street Lights

House Numbers and Signs:

Contractors Work Hours:

Speed Limit, Traffic Signs and Streets:

Noise Nuisances and Pets:

Watering Restrictions:

Prior to purchasing your home, you were informed of the Oakwell Farms Homeowners 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 Oakwell Farms 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:

Oakwell Farms Homeowners Association 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 recreation center, swimming pool, tennis courts, buildings and grounds, as well as private streets, walls, safety lanes, pathways, fountains, statuaries, green belt landscaping, sprinkler systems, security station, 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 a quarterly basis (Nov-Jan, Feb- Apr, May-July and Aug-Sept) in the amount of $271.00 for homeowners.

Administration:

The offices of the Association are located on the access road off of Loop 410 East at Harry Wurzbach. It is a two-story grey building with "Association Management Services" on the front of it. The actual mailing address is 1600 NE Loop 410, Suite #202, San Antonio, Texas 78209, (829-7202). Hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. MAP

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 maintaining 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:

Any exterior improvements to your home 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 additions and/or changes to your home and property improvements such as installation of sidewalks, fences, swimming pools, decks, spas, gazebos, landscaping, basketball goals, playground equipment, windows, etc.

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. Improvement Request Form.

Landscaping:

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

Controlled Access:

The entry gate guards and the patrols are employees of a professional service company providing contracted services to Oakwell Farms Homeowners Association.

The North entry (main gate) is manned 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The entry rules are:

• Vehicles will be admitted only with a resident decal or an appropriate pass.
• Members must update their access forms at the main gate to place recurring visitors on the access list. Persons placed on recurring lists will be allowed in Oakwell Farms on a 24-hour-a-day basis. Residents are reminded to review their lists periodically.
• Each resident household will have recorded at the gate a Personal Identification Number. This number is created by the resident. It will be used by the resident as a means of positive identification when contacting the guard by telephone, when entering Oakwell Farms in a vehicle without an Oakwell Farms decal, and on other occasions when it is necessary for the guard to ensure proper identification.
• Each resident must purchase coded transmitters for opening the main gate and the south gate. Coded transmitters are sold for $36.00 (thirty-six dollars) and are available only at the Association office. They are only guaranteed for thirty days from purchase.
• The gate guard may accept packages, messages, etc., for residents. However, this is a courtesy service, and whenever this service interferes with controlled access requirements, it will not be provided. In such cases the guard will refuse delivery of the packages. Residents are encouraged to pick up their packages, messages, etc., as soon as they are notified of their presence at the guard gate.

NO KEYS, OTHER THAN THOSE TO ASSOCIATION PROPERTY, ARE TO BE GIVEN TO THE ENTRY GATE GUARD

A second gate (the south gate) is located off Harry Wurzbach, south of the main Oakwell Farms Parkway entrance. This gate is unmanned, and only persons with transmitters are allowed entry and exit through this gate.

A third gate is located at the end of Bitterblue Lane. The use of this gate is restricted to the use by residents of Bitterblue Lane, as provided for in the Covenants and Fire, EMS, and Emergency Vehicles.

Solicitation:

Door to door solicitations by persons is prohibited. Should this occur, report this at once to the gate house attendant at 822-8687 or to the Association office at 829-7202.

Newspaper Delivery:

Delivery of the San Antonio Express News (225-5533) is available. www.mysanantonio.com

Garbage Services:

Garbage is picked up on Mondays and Thursdays by the City of San Antonio Solid Waste Division. Trash cans, grass, leaf bags are to be placed on curb side late in the evening the night before pickup.

Trash cans/grass/or leaf bags left on the curb before this time must be stored out of sight until late the evening before pickup. The Association charges $10.00 per bag if left out and picked up by Oakwell Farms maintenance.

Trash cans must be stored inside or in a screened areas 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 mail is deposited in the cluster mail boxes located near each resident's home. Boxes are assigned by the mailman. The Serna Station serves Oakwell Farms. It is located at 7503 Harlow. To establish mail service, please call 1-800-275-8777. The zip code for Oakwell Farms is 78218. www.USPS.com

Utilities and City Services:

Emergency Services 911

City of San Antonio Customer Service 311

City of San Antonio Website http://www.sanantonio.gov

City Public Service provides electric and gas - 353-2222, CPS

San Antonio Water System provides water - 225-5222, SAWS

San Antonio Water System provides sewer service - 704-7050, SAWS

AT&T provides telephone service - 1-800-246-8464, AT&T

Time Warner Cable System provides Cable service - 244-0500, TWC-SA

Animal Control Department - SA 737-1442 ACD

Police Department - Administration Office - 207-7484, SAPD

Fire Department - Administration Office - 207-7744, SAFD

SA Code Compliance Code Compliance

Schools:

North East Independent School District: 657-8600, NEISD

MacArthur High School -

Garner Middle School -

Northwood Elementary)

Fire Protection:

Fire fighting service is provided by the City of San Antonio. Call 911 for emergency service. For non-emergency service or questions call 207-7744. SAFD

Police:

The San Antonio Police Department provides public law enforcement service to Oakwell Farms. Call 911 for emergency service. For non-emergency service or questions call 207-7484. SAPD

EMS:

Emergency service is provided by the City of San Antonio by dialing 911. For non-emergency service or questions call 207-7744. EMS

Street Lights:

E-mail a notice or call the Association office if your street light is out. 210-829-7202

House Numbers:

It is suggested that house numbers be illuminated so that the numbers may be easily seen at night to aide emergency personnel in locating your address.

Signs:

No signs larger than 2' x 2½" "For Sale" signs are permitted. Only one sign is allowed per property. No signs are allowed on the Parkway except "Open House" signs. Political signs are allowed on homeowners' property.

The DCCR's prohibit 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 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Saturday. Work is not permitted before or after these hours without special permission. Outside work using loud equipment is not permitted on Sundays or holidays. Indoor or outdoor work with light equipment is permitted from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Parking on Streets and Islands:

• The streets and parking areas are owned and maintained by the Association. Parking on islands is allowed only for members to collect their mail and for out-of-town guests.
• Out-of-town guests may park their vehicles on islands when sufficient street parking is not available, but not longer than 24 consecutive hours and must never interfere with mail pickup.
• Parking or storing of vehicles on the islands is not permitted.
• Parking or storing of vehicles, trailers, boats, equipment or any other property on the street or islands for more than 24 consecutive hours is prohibited.
• Parking which prevents owners from entering or exiting their driveways is not allowed at any time.
• Parking rules for guests are the same as for residents.
• Parking in The Mews is allowed only in the designated parking areas.

Speed Limit, Traffic Signs and Streets:

The speed limit within Oakwell Farms is 20 m.p.h. in the residential areas and on the Parkway. All vehicles operated at night must be equipped with working lights. Only motorized vehicles which are licensed, insured, and meet State of Texas motor vehicle registration requirements are allowed on Oakwell Farms streets. The only exception is the Association's maintenance golf cart when used for Association business.

Children should not play in the streets. Children who play unattended in the community are the responsibility of their parents.

Tell any contractor or employee working for you to observe the traffic rules and that continued violators will be denied entrance to the development.

The streets are privately owned by the Oakwell Farms Homeowners Association. The Developer and (OWFHOA) reserves the right to prohibit access to contractor's or homeowner's vehicles that violate Oakwell Farms traffic rules and regulations.

Loud Noises Nuisances:

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

Pets:

• No more than three (3) adult pets are allowed for each residence in Oakwell Farms.
• Unleashed domestic animals will not be allowed in Oakwell Farms beyond the boundaries of their owners' lots.
• Pets are not allowed on the tennis courts, in the pool area or clubhouse.
• Residents are reminded that their animal must be controlled on a leash at all times if they are off their property. This includes the streets, jogging paths and all association common property.
• Residents walking their pets must not allow their animals to defecate within or around the Association's landscaped areas, on sidewalks, or streets, or on property of other homeowners. Should this occur, the pet owner must remove and dispose of the feces.
• As a courtesy, carry a plastic bag to remove the solid waste from the common property and property of other owners.
• City Code, Animal Nuisances, Article VI, Section 5-201, provides that it is a misdemeanor to keep "an animal that barks or whines in such a manner, with such intensity, or with such continued duration so as to annoy, distress or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons of normal nervous sensibilities. Codes will be enforced by the City responding to complaints by homeowners.

Watering Regulations:

The City of San Antonio has a strict watering policy. The normal watering hours are between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. - daily. Please consult your daily newspaper or go to SAWS on-line for information. Call the San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) main office for additional information.

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions:(DCCRs)

BEXAR COUNTY CLERK, Gerry Rickhoff, is pleased to provide access to document images and index information over the Internet.

Their website has been updated and an important new feature is available for public users. The document images can be printed and downloaded free of charge. These features are available to better serve the public, who depend on access to this information.

Public users will be required to register to access the site. Registration information includes a username and password (selected by the user) and a valid email address to activate the account.

http://www.countyclerk.bexar.landata.com/

OWF HOA DCCRs

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