Important Reminders
Violations Codes
CODE
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VIOLATION
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CURRENT FINE
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AFTER 30 DAYS
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APK-4
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Parked on wrong side of street
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$30
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$55
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APK-5
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Parked on street more than 24 hours
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$30
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$55
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APK-6
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Parked non-commercial vehicle in truck zone
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$40
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$65
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APK-7
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Parked in bus zone
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$50
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$75
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APK-8
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Parked in reserved zone
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$45
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$75
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APK-9
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Parked in a fire lane
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$305
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$355
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APK-10
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Parked in emergency no parking zone
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$60
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$80
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APK-11
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Parked blocking private driveway
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$40
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$65
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APK-12
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Parked within 15 feet of fire hydrant
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$105
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$155
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APK-13
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Blocking or parking on sidewalk
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$40
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$65
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APK-14
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Parked within 20 feet of a crosswalk-intersection
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$40
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$65
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APK-15
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Parked within 50 feet of rail crossing
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$40
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$65
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APK-16
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Parked in a tow away zone
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$70
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$105
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APK-17
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No parking anytime
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$40
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$65
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APK-18
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Parked in a school zone
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$55
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$80
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APK-19
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Other parking violation
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$40
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$65
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APK-20
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Parked more than 18” from right-hand curb
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$40
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$65
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APK-21
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Parked in a handicapped zone
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$500
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$600
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Harris County’s Countdown to the 2013 Hurricane Season
Harris County, TX – The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM), in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, will launch its virtual countdown to the 2013 hurricane season on May 1st via digital billboards.*
These public service announcements are part of HCOHSEM’s annual preparedness campaign urging residents to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season which starts on June 1st.
“We’re always looking for new ways to efficiently communicate with residents about hurricane preparedness,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “Digital billboards provide the ability to update our message with the latest information.”
A total of six digital billboards will display the actual countdown to the start of hurricane season. In addition, five traditional billboards also will display preparedness messages throughout hurricane season in Harris County.
Clear Channel Outdoor is providing the billboards at no charge to the county. “Harris County residents read and use billboards every day. Providing public service messages such as these has been a long tradition by our company,” said Lee Vela, vice president for public affairs at Clear Channel Outdoor. “Clear Channel supports local programs to promote public safety.”
Preliminary predictions are calling for an above average 2013 hurricane season. Planning ahead can help you protect yourself, your family, and your property before disaster strikes.
Get hurricane preparedness tips and sign up for emergency alerts for Harris County at www.readyharris.org. Follow HCOHSEM on Facebook and Twitter.
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*Media opportunity: Clear Channel Outdoor will freeze countdown for 30 minutes on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10 a.m., billboard panel #1024 facing south on Eastex Freeway (Hwy. 59) in Humble, south of FM 1960 on the west side of the street. Clear Channel Outdoor and Harris County representatives will be available for interviews
TPC Group Operations Update – Flare System
Dear Neighbor,
TPC Group Houston Operations, located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. will commission its new flare tip beginning Monday, April 29, as part of the upgrades to its flare system. As part of this start up and initial operating process, as with any commissioning, the potential exists for noise and visual distractions in the way of flame for a short period of time until steady state conditions are established. This activity is expected to occur throughout the week.
Should there be any changes to this situation, we will utilize the CARE Line (281.476.2237) to provide updates to our neighbors and the surrounding community.
We apologize for the inconvenience and if you have any questions, please contact me at 713.475.5243.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sara Cronin Director, Corporate Communications
A Neighborhood Sweep was done and the results are in!!
The Department of Neighborhoods Inspections & Public Service (IPS) aims to defend and improve the quality of life of Houston neighborhoods through the active enforcement of city ordinances and the reduction of blight and substandard living conditions.
As a division of the Department of Neighborhoods, IPS enforces Chapter 10 related to the Code of Ordinances for:
- Open and vacant buildings
- Nuisances on private property
- Junk motor vehicles
- Weeded lots
- Graffiti
A Ride – A – Long is done to ensure that we as Homeowners are in compliance with the Deed Restriction that was implemented for the maintenance and the increase of property value. The following addresses have been repoted for having a violation of the city ordinance that could result in a citation. Please remove as soon as possible to refrain from being cited by the City of Houston.
STREET BLOCK NUMBER
- 900 Aubert – JMV
- 1100 Aubert – JMV
- 1400 Aubert – Bldg. Materials
- 1200 Christine – JMV
- 500 Evonne – JMV
- 800 Evonne – JMV
- 800 Evonne – Furniture
- 5200 Falvey – Furniture
- 900 Toni – Furniture
- 800 Woodbine – Bldg. Materials
- 800 Woodbine – JMV
- 700 Forest Oak – Tree Waste on the curb should not be placed till the Friday before Heavy Trash Pickup date.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will get back with you in a timely manner.
Michelle Miranda – President
713-584-3532
Remember: May is a Tree Waste Month
MAY 6. 2013 – HEAVY TRASH PICK UP
Placement Instructions:
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Tree Waste should be placed adjacent to the front curb in a location easily accessible to the collection vehicle between the hours of 6:00 p.m. the Friday before, and 7:00 am. on the scheduled collection day.
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Tree Waste material should not be stacked under low overhead electrical wires or other cabling, signs, or mailboxes; next to fences or posts; or on top of water meters, gas meters, fire hydrants, or other exposed utility components.
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Materials should not be placed in the street, on the sidewalk, or other right-of-way, or in any manner which would interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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Tree Waste collection is limited to residential units and vacant residential lots only if the waste generated is in connection with the maintenance of the property.
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Styrofoam blocks or loose packing material should not be mixed with Tree Waste/Junk Waste piles. Styrofoam does not decompose. We encourage you to bring your styrofoam to the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center or the Environmental Service Center South. The last alternative is to bag your styrofoam and put it out for your weekly garbage collection.
Restrictions:
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No more than 8 cubic yards of junk waste or tree waste may be placed at the curb for collection.
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A maximum of four cubic yards of building material (not to include roofing shingles, brick, plaster or concrete) generated by the resident in connection with the maintenance of the residential property may be collected by Solid Waste Management Department crews.
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Appliances containing refrigerant must have a tag attached to them certifying that a qualified technician has removed the refrigerant.
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The Solid Waste Management Department is not allowed to collect any material that was generated by contractors who were retained by a resident to perform work on his or her residential property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to remove all debris that may arise from the contractor’s activities. These contractor-related activities include, but are not limited to: trimming and removal of trees, remodeling, new construction and roofing.
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If authorized items placed for collection are mixed with unauthorized items, department personnel shall not be obligated to sort the materials and may refuse the entire load.
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Solid Waste Management Department collection services are not available to multi-residential structures of more than eight units.
Cancer Center
The Cancer Center at St. Luke’s will offer free skin cancer screenings for the public on Saturday,
May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Radiation Therapy and CyberKnife® Center, located at 2491 South Braeswood
Luis Camacho, MD, medical director of the Cancer Center, stated, “We are pleased to work with the American Academy of Dermatology, the Houston Dermatological Society and the American Cancer Society to bring awareness about skin cancer and to offer skin cancer screening to the public. With warm weather approaching, this is the time to learn more about prevention and to take advantage of this service.”
Three or more board-certified dermatologists assisted by St. Luke’s registered nurses will provide skin cancer screenings. No appointment is necessary or accepted. Participants will be scheduled according to arrival time. Free convenient parking is available next to St. Luke’s Radiation Therapy and CyberKnife® Center. For more information, call 832-355-3490.
Friendly Reminder
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At least two people for the face painting booth. Being an artist is not required. This is a great opportunity for those who have teenagers. The work they put in can be counted as volunteer hours for their college applications, because this is a community event.
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A large or extra large basket for the Eater Bunny to carry.
- Donations; can sodas, candy, toys, books, etc.
Please keep in mind that it is essential to commit and be involve for a community to succeed! By doing so it reduces the crime rate and allows us all to meet our neighbors.