Complaints are increasing about pet owners not picking up after their dogs, and allowing them to leave their ?”stinky surprises?” in other residents?’ yards, common areas, sidewalks, etc. While many of us love animals, please remember this is a health and safety related misdemeanor crime per city ordinance, and will not be tolerated! Make note of the following excerpt from The Code of Ordinances for The City of San Antonio:

Sec. 5-24. Non-livestock animal waste; sanitation standards.
(g) Poop scoopers required. An animal owner or keeper shall not walk his/her animals without a leash restraint, and shall not guide or take animals onto the yards or driveways of property not owned, leased or occupied by the animal owner for the purpose of allowing the animal to defecate, but shall keep his/her animal in the public right-of-way, and shall carry a container and scooper for the sanitary removal of his/her animal's fecal matter from the public sidewalk and public right-of-way adjacent to any property with a structure or other improvements thereon.
(h) Penalty. Violation of any provision of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a health and safety related misdemeanor crime, and upon conviction, the violator shall be subject to a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).

Everyone at Grayson Park is expected to abide by these common courtesies.

Otherwise, those that view the offenses may register a complaint with the city by phone, email, walk-in, online, mail. Please see the following webpage for contact information.
http://www.sanantonio.gov/codecomp/RegisterAComplaint.asp

Homeowner Landscape as of 10 Jul 2008

General

Grayson Park Townhome Association consists of homeowner and common areas with the association having overall maintenance, landscaping, and architectural control responsibility as defined in the Grayson Park Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.  The following general guidance must be followed when considering changes or improvements to the landscaping.  We will continue to do our best to respond to your requests and maintain the landscaping in the most cost effective way possible.   Please refer to Article V, Architectural Control; Article VI, Common Areas; and Article VII General Provisions for further guidance. 

Bed Design

Each individual lot should blend into the community as a whole. Guidance for front flowerbeds is guided by existing community landscape architecture and plant materials. Deviations should be pre-approved. Unapproved changes may be required to be corrected. Property owners are responsible for the upkeep of their property since renters have no legal relationship with the HOA. Damage created by renters is the responsibility of property owners.

Fine Grading

Fine grading is a critical aspect of landscaping. Each bed has been graded so storm water will drain away from the house. It is important that this drainage pattern be maintained when preparing the landscape design. In all cases, the installation must comply with City of San Antonio drainage and grading requirements.

Landscaping

Border materials are generally not accepted.  Borders such as stacked stone have been approved under the condition of the use of natural stone (of "earth tone color"), and pre-approval from the Board. Integration of individual containers is approved, while larger containers and groupings of containers need pre-approval. Stepping stones, pathway lighting, and other ornamental non-plant material must not exceed past one foot from building exterior. Ornamental non-plant material may be placed in the homeowner's bed as long as it adds to the attractiveness of the property, and does not interfere with Association provided landscaping maintenance.  Watering hoses must be stored and covered to be invisible. Grills, trash receptacles, bikes, strollers, toys and other excessive personal effects are not allowed for stowage on porches or in beds.

Plant Materials

Generally, a homeowner has the right to choose preferred plant materials, as long as they meet the general guidelines mentioned. The landscape is to be composed of environmentally responsible plant materials, e.g. drought resistant and not invasive as determined by the City of San Antonio Water System recommended plant list found on http://www.saws.org. Plant material is to be of a size that will blend in with the overall design and growth patterns already established over time.

Shrubs

Homeowners should report dead shrubbery to Property Management for removal and replacement.

 Perennials

Each bed should have at least three perennials. It is recommended to plant these plants in groupings, to ensure a showy display during seasonal prime times. Other options are allowed and do not require pre-approval. Roses and other high maintenance plants are allowed but discouraged; Vegetables and fruit trees, or bushes, bee bushes are not allowed.

 Bulbs and Annuals

Generally, all types of bulbs are allowed. Each bed should have three groupings of bulbs (5 each). Type and species is up to homeowners. Annual flowers are encouraged, grouping of winter annuals such as pansies are currently used, and summer annuals are used throughout. Type and species is up to the homeowner.

 Trees

Generally, every lot has been planted with a tree as part of the landscaping package upon build. Removal of trees is only allowed with written approval from the HOA. Violators will be charged for replacement. Homeowner should report dead trees to Property Management for removal and replacement.

General Rules as of 10 Jul 2008

Garbage

Garbage should be disposed of properly within appropriate sanitary containers with lids secured. Trashcans should be placed outside for city pickup no earlier than the evening before the designated pickup day, and no later than the evening after pickup.

Recyclables

Recyclables should be disposed of properly within designated containers in such a way to prevent materials from overflowing and littering the neighborhood. Recycling bins should be placed outside for city pickup no earlier than the evening before the designated pickup day, and no later than the evening after pickup.

Grills

Grills will not be maintained anywhere on common property or outside of the homeowner residence. Safe use is permitted; however, the grill must be stowed out of sight immediately when safe to do so. All property areas must be kept clean of any grill debris (ashes, charcoal, etc.).  All City of San Antonio Fire Safety regulations will be followed, and are the responsibility of the homeowner and/or tenant.

Parking

All residents must use their garage for its intended purpose of parking vehicles inside as first priority, and only using guest parking as next alternative. Parking of vehicles takes full priority over storage and any other possible uses of the garage. No parking is permitted in red zones or on any street within the community except in designated parking areas. Any violation of these rules will result in enforced fine and/or towing.