The Board would like to clarify some confusion about whether signs, including for sale/lease signs and political signs are allowed to be posted on homeowner property, in the common areas or in right-of-way areas.  The HOA Covenants that were established in 2001 are more restrictive than The Woodlands Township Standards and have expressly stated than "No advertising signs, including, but not limited to, any signs advertising a Residence for sale or lease, billboards..." are not allowed to be placed on lots.  Any change in the Covenants would require 2/3rd's homeowner approval, notice to all lien holders plus some legal work to amend the covenants.  

 

With respect to the HOA common areas, the Board has the right to establish rules relating to the use of HOA common areas including the posting of signage.  The Board believes that our community is best served by not allowing For Sale/Lease or political signage in community areas.  

 

Additionally, under The Woodlands Residential Development Standards, signs are specifically prohibited in street right-of-ways, cul-de-sacs and medians unless approved by The Township.  Questions regarding Township rules should be directed to the Township at (281) 210-3800.

 

Respectfully, 

 

The Pointe HOA Board

 

The January 2020 issue of The Woodlands Community Magazine had a good overview of the guidelines for any home improvement.  Hope you find it helpful.

 

In 2019, the Township updated a very completed document that gives detailed standards for anything home related. 

Just a friendly reminder, when making any exterior additions or changes, please complete and submit the Pointe Application Architectural Approval Form (link below) along with the approval from the Township, plans and specifications to the Board of Directors.  Article V. Section 2 of the Declaration of Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions is listed below.

Section 2. Approval of Plans.  No building, fence, wall or other structure shall be commenced, erected or maintained upon any Lot, or the patio or garage used in connection with any Lot, after the purchase of any Lot from Declarant, its successors or assigns, nor shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration thereof be made until the plans and specifications showing the nature, color, kind, shape, height, materials and location of the same shall have been submitted to and approved in writing as to harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography by the Board of Directors of Declarant. In the event of Declarant’s dissolution, the plans and specifications must be submitted to the Board of Directors of the Association.  In the event said Board fails to approve or disapprove such design and location within thirty (30) days after said plans and specifications have been submitted to it, approval will not be required and this Article will be deemed to have been fully complied with.  Approval, once given, shall be irrevocable.