It has come to the District's attention that there may be some
confusion regarding allowable uses of District property adjacent
to residential lots, particularly the property located behind
residential lots along Fulshear Creek. The purpose of this notice
is to provide clarification to residents, and homebuilders, within
the District regarding such property owned by the District.
Any property located outside of a homeowner's property line, and
owned by the District, should not be cleared, landscaped, or
otherwise improved or utilized for any such use without specific
authorization from the District. One of the most important
functions of the District is to provide drainage facilities
and services within its boundaries. As such, it is important that
the drainage channel, known as Fulshear Creek, and the area
adjacent to Fulshear Creek remain free of debris or improvements
of any kind (for example, gardens, benches, sheds, etc.) in order
to provide appropriate and necessary drainage to the subdivision.
Residents are encouraged to contact the District to report any
illegal dumping, including dumping of construction debris, or
any unauthorized use of property located behind residential lots
along Fulshear Creek. Additionally, in order to prevent erosion
to the area behind residential lots along Fulshear Creek, clearing
along property adjacent to Fulshear Creek is prohibited.
Additionally, trees located on District property, including trees
along Fulshear Creek, are owned and maintained by the District.
However, any tree limbs or branches hanging over a resident's fence,
or otherwise encroaching on a resident's property, may be trimmed
or removed by the resident up to the point of such resident's
property line or fence. Residents are encouraged to contact the
District with any concerns about trees on District property that
appear to be dead or diseased, or otherwise display characteristics
that present a possible danger of falling on its own or if exposed
to naturally occurring external force. The District has implemented
procedures to address any such issues in a timely manner.
The policies and procedures for a request for right of entry onto
District property can be
found here.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.