Your Board of Directors recently adopted a new set of guidelines for landscaping, to supplement the current Architectural Guidelines and Community Covenants. These new guidelines outline what type of grass may used, the maximum allowable height of your grass, and other general guidelines for the overall maintenance of the landscaping on your property. The biggest item to change of note is grass – previously, the Community Covenants only allowed Bermuda grass (in the “original” sections, St. Augustine was allowed). Under this new guideline, in addition to Bermuda, Zoysia and St. Augustine are now also allowed. More information regarding the new Landscaping Guidelines can be found under the Home Improvements page and the Documents/Meetings/Budgets page.
The first tennis courts to open in Cinco Ranch 2 were the Rosewood Tennis Courts. These courts are nearly 10 years old. For those of you who have played on these courts recently, you will have noticed that they are beginning to show. For this reason, your Board of Directors has approved a resurfacing project. This much needed maintenance will take place beginning June 25. Provided that the weather cooperates, the Rosewood Tennis Courts are expected to re-open the morning of June 30. Keep an eye out on the Tennis page for further updates. Once this project is completed, be on the lookout for some before and after photos!
Cinco Ranch Residential Association II is governed by a Home Owner’s Association (HOA), which includes legal documents (Deed Restrictions) that outlines what you can and cannot do. Where you store your trash receptacles is one of the things outlined in these documents.
During our regular deed restriction audits, we cite a large number of homes who are placing their trash cans/bags at the curb the day before trash day. Not only is this not appealing for the community, it is costs the association money to print and mail letters to each homeowner for this violation (a violation that is very easy to correct). Please do not place your trash/trash cans at the curb earlier than 6:00 PM the day before any trash pickup day. If you have a landscaper that maintains your lawn, ask them to either take the clippings with them once they have completed work or place the bag of clippings behind your fence.
This also includes leaving receptacles at the curb, and in plain view after the pickup has been completed. The receptacles should be removed from view the same day as pick up.
If we all work together, this will lower the cost of postage and copies for your Association and keep your community looking beautiful!
Thank you for your cooperation.
Your newsletter, My Cinco Ranch, is looking for guest writers to contribute to our monthly community newsletter. The following guidelines must be adhered to when submitting an article:
All articles may be submitted to the Community Coordinator digitally at lifestyle@mycincoranch.com. Please submit articles in a Word or PDF document. Up to 3 photos may also be attached (and may or may not be used, pending space in the newsletter). If your article is time sensitive, please contact the Community Coordinator for publication deadlines and further information – we recommend submitting all articles by the first of each month.
Cinco Ranch Residential Association II is very fortunate to have such beautiful areas, including the walking trails and parks around the community.
Many pet owners like to exercise with their dogs and take them for walks around the trails. For those of you who do walk your dogs, remember, everyone living in the Cinco Ranch Community deserves to enjoy their activities without apprehension of being approached, barked at, or bitten by a passerby's dog, or stepping in dog feces.
Please be respectful of your neighbors. A little consideration will go a long way. The negative situations created by a few who do not obey the rules (keeping their animals on leashes at all times and properly disposing of pet feces) affect all pet owners when laws, ordinances, regulations and public policies are made!
Key Points:
Part of being a responsible pet owner is ALWAYS being aware of your pet's impact on other people's lives and homes!
Thank you for your cooperation.
Congratulations, it's your big birthday! Or, your retirement! Or, your child's graduation! Or.... whatever the occasion may be! We, just like you, love holding a party for the occasion, for any occasion!
However, what are you going to do if you invite more people than your home can hold?!
No problem - we gotcha covered, at The Lake House! Did you know that you can rent out The Lake House for your party? All residents of Cinco Ranch, who are currently in good standing with their respective Associations, are eligible to rent out The Lake House. Unfortunately, residents of other communities may not rent out The Lake House. This just makes The Lake House one of the many special perks available by living in Cinco Ranch!
The reservation process is quite simple, and very painless (unless you get a paper cut, at which point, we're sorry!). We recommend checking to see if the date you have in mind is available, first. You can call (281-394-7195 ext. 1) or email (LakeHouse@mycincoranch.com) our Community Assistant. Please keep in mind that reservations need to be a made a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, and can be made up to 6 months in advance. From there, you will be asked to fill out the rental contract, and submit the required deposits. If you change your mind, no problem! You can always cancel your reservation if you change your mind (a minimum 2 weeks cancellation notice is asked for, to be eligible for a full refund on your deposit).
For more information about the policies regarding renting The Lake House, please see The Lake House page or call The Lake House at 281-394-7195 ext. 1, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 AM - 6 PM (closed 1 - 2 PM for lunch).
The weather is beautiful, the birds are signing, and the outdoors are calling your name! It really is looking like the perfect day to go to the park, or play tennis. But, don’t forget your card key when you leave your house!
In Cinco Ranch, community card keys are required to access many of the amenities. Those amenities include, but are not limited to, tennis courts, restrooms at the tennis courts, splash pads, pools, The Lake House, and park bathrooms. Without your card key, you will not have access to these amenities!
The systems that we upgraded in 2017 were original to our community. Though we wish they could be utilized forever, it unfortunately had come to the end of its lifespan. As many of you may remember, in April of 2017, Cinco Ranch II upgrade our electronic access device system (the system that “reads” our community card keys) due to this fact. Everyone was asked to exchange their “old” card key, as the old card keys were no longer compatible with our new systems.
If you didn't get a chance to trade in your “old” card key, don’t worry! You can stop by the Lake House any time during Lake House business hours to exchange your old card key for a new card key.
Are you a new resident? Guess what? You get your first card key for free! All other card keys, including additional or replacements, are $25.
Each household may possess up to 4 total card keys. If you have a large family, it would be a good idea to purchase additional card keys, as each card key will allow entrance to 4 residents at the amenities. If you have teenagers that go to the pools on their own, it would also be wise to purchase additional card keys.
Do you live in a gated area? Did you know that your card key will also allow you access at the gates? You probably already registered your ezTag for gate access, but it’s good to know your card key can act as your backup at your gate, especially if you’re driving a temporary vehicle, or you’re with a friend a family member. But don’t worry, not everyone’s card keys work at your gate! Only residents who live in that gated area have access with their card keys.
Do you want to go to a pool in Cinco Ranch I? No problem! Your card key WILL work! Thanks to the Shared Use Agreement, your card keys will also grant you access to the amenities in Cinco Ranch I, just as Cinco Ranch I residents can access our amenities with their card keys.
If your card key is suddenly not working, don’t panic, we can help you! You can call (281-394-7195 ext. 1) or email (LakeHouse@mycincoranch.com) us at the Lake House, and we will troubleshoot your problem.
