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All Things Preston Highlands

Preston Highlands is a fantastic neighborhood and by using the navigation tabs to the left, you will find great information, tools and homeowners association benefits related to living here.

A New Landscape Company For You

Following research, distribution of Requests for Proposals, interviews and price/service comparisons, the Board awarded Preston Highlands’ landscaping contract to Manders Maintenance in January. This decision was made to strengthen vendor service levels and efficiencies, upgrade curb appeal of the neighborhood’s common areas, and realize potential utilities savings through better water conservation. For more info, visit www.mandersmaintenance.com.

COMING SOON: Landscaping maintenance schedule posted for your information!

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?
We have a group on Neighborhoods for Preston Highlands. Join us!

ALL THINGS GARAGE SALES

Did you know that you can post your sale for free on the City of Dallas Web site at http://garagesale.dallascityhall.com? You also will find guidelines to help plan a successful sale and avoid citations or fines along the way. Here’s a few helpful tips:

Don’t place signs:

1) at any other location remote from the sale property;

2) in a manner that interferes with pedestrian or vehicular traffic;

3) on any utility or telephone pole;

4) on any tree that is located on any public right-of way; and

5) on any public property, public structure or public building.

Residents may hold up to two garage sales during a 12-month period. The garage sale may last no longer than three consective days and must occur inside a building, garage or patio. Any type of item may be sold at the garage sale except items made, produced, or acquired solely for the purpose of resale. Residents not complying with the ordinance may receive a citation punishable by a fine of $200 - $2,000 for each day the violation exists. Violations of the ordinance may be reported by calling 3-1-1.

Contemplating building a home addition or new fence, adding a playscape or shed, or incorporating other property improvements? The developers of Preston Highlands created deed restrictions to ensure a uniform neighborhood plan and protect long-term property values. Before you do ANYTHING, consult Preston Highlands deed restrictions and submit an Architectural Review Committee form. This process is in place to alleviate time and money costs for you, because any improvements not approved by the Architectural Review Committee may be in violation of the Declaration of Covenants.

Controlling Insects in the Landscape - A presentation by Kimberly Schofield of Texas A&M University. Courtesy of the North Dallas Neighborhood Alliance (NDNA).

Good Neighbor Tips

BE KIND ... DON'T BLOW IT!
Please don't blow grass clippings and leaves from your yard and sidewalk into the street or your neighbors yard. If you have a yard service, please ask them to refrain from doing this as well. Be a good neighbor ... please rake up and bag your yard waste, don't blow it by leaving it for someone else to deal with.

DON'T STEP IN IT!
Leash your pets and pick up their waste! There have been several reports of joggers allowing dogs to run off leash and also reports that neighbors are not bagging their pets’ waste. Follow City pet leash and waste laws and BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR! No one, including you, wants to step in it … or be startled by an off-leash, running dog!

DID YOU KNOW? YOUR SIDEWALK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
Many sidewalks are in dire need of repair in Preston Highlands! Neighbors enjoy an evening walk or morning jog, and it’s no fun taking a tumble on a bad sidewalk. It’s YOUR responsibility to maintain sidewalk in front of your home. Repairs may be done by the property owner or a private contractor provided a permit is issued by the City of Dallas Permit Center, 320 E. Jefferson, (214) 948-4480. The City of Dallas Public Works and Transportation Department has a cost/share program to assist with the replacement of sidewalks, curbs and drive approaches. Info is available by contacting (214) 948-4214. Don’t risk a personal injury lawsuit or a fine … pay attention to your sidewalk today!