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WELCOME TO LAS COLINAS!

Ideally located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Las Colinas attracts forward-thinking people and companies from around the world.

But beyond our well-deserved reputation as a dynamic business hub, Las Colinas is home to unexpected greenspaces, world-class entertainment, exceptional dining, family-friendly festivals and much more.

We invite you to get the bigger picture, and discover everything that makes Las Colinas so special to residents, employers, and visitors alike.

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THE BEGINNING OF A LEGACY

In 1973, founder Ben H. Carpenter began transforming his family ranch, El Ranchito de las Colinas, into a premier master-planned community guided by a Master Declaration.

Within the first seven years of developing the land, more than 130 firms would move to the community, Las Colinas. Carpenter’s attention to detail in building Las Colinas can be seen in the Urban Center’s granite curbs, the quality of the patina on the surface of The Mustangs of Las Colinas, and the parks throughout the community. Even though time has brought troubling world events, unstable economies, war, real estate crashes and booms, Las Colinas has continued to maintain a community of lasting value and presence.

A NOTE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS On behalf of all the Las Colinas Association, we’re glad you’re here.

For more than 45 years, the Las Colinas Association has supported and enhanced the community’s infrastructure and has drawn on the strength and commitment of its membership to create an excellent quality of life.

Comprising 8,600 acres, Las Colinas is a unique combination of commercial, residential, educational, recreational and retail land use developed in harmony with the environment.

Today, we work to create and maintain harmony between skyscrapers and neighborhoods, land and architecture, aesthetics and function to create what is, in every sense of the word, a community.

Sincerely, Board of Directors

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L A S CO L I N A S A S S O C I AT I O N

Las Colinas Association is the Master Association of the Las Colinas community and is separate from any other property owner or homeowners association. All homeowners are under Las Colinas Association deed restrictions and most homeowners are members of a neighborhood HOA.

LAS COLINAS ASSOCIATION M A S T E R A S S O C I AT I O N NEIGHBORHOODS

Alto Vista

Hackberry Creek Village & Estates

Quail Run Condominiums

Avalon Square

Hunter Valley Townhomes

Riverside Village

Bridges at Las Colinas

Hunters Ridge Townhomes

Savannah at TPC Condominiums

Brownstones at Las Colinas

Irving Emerald Valley

Terraces at Las Colinas

Cottonwood Hill Estates

La Villita

Townhomes at Lake Carolyn

Cottonwood Valley

La Villita Condominiums

University Hills

Country Club Place

La Villita Townhomes

University Park Estates

Emerald Valley Villas Townhomes

Lakes of Las Colinas

Villas at Mustang Park

Enclave at Riverside Village

Las Colinas Station Townhomes

Villas at the Studios

Enclave at Windsor Ridge

Mandalay Place

Villas at Emerald Park

Encore of Las Colinas

Millswood Square

Villas of Escena

Estates of Escena

North Hills Estates

Villas at Las Colinas

Fairway Vista

Positano

Vue Las Colinas

Fox Glen

Promenade at Las Colinas

Waterside Las Colinas

Grand Treviso Condominiums

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“Remember that generations of others who will make Las Colinas their home, both business and personal, will follow us. Let them look back and reflect on the fine effort made by those who were its custodians during the development stage.�

BEN CARPENTER, Founder of Las Colinas

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

The Master Declaration of Las Colinas established the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and with it, the covenants, conditions and deed restrictions that are the secret to this community’s success. The three-member ACC oversees the activities of its sub-committees, the Residential Review Committee and the Commercial Review Committee. The fivemember sub-committees are charged with the responsibility of approving or disapproving a submission based upon the consideration of harmony with its surroundings, conformity to existing structures and design, as well as the overall aesthetics of the proposal.

P L A N R E V I E W S TA F F The Association’s Plan Review staff reviews over 1,000 submissions annually. The staff members evaluate each submission for compliance with deed restrictions, standards and previously approved plans, advising the property owner of any non-compliance that would require changes before

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the submission is brought before the ACC. Staff members attend each sub-committee meeting, providing information regarding plans and specifications, materials used in the surrounding area and a history of submissions for any given property to the committee members.

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PLAN REVIEW PROCESS Architectural Control and Plan Review provide for the review and approval of plans prior to construction of or improvements to any home, commercial building or other structure built on deed-restricted property.

198 NEW SINGLE FA M I LY H O M E S A P P R O V E D*

*Averaged annually over the past 10 years

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SUBMISSION EXAMPLES All new construction, improvements or repairs which involve changes to the previously approved plans must be approved by the ACC. These items include, but are not limited to: •

Structures such as decks, patios, arbors, room additions

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Changing the color of any exterior paint or stain

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Exterior lighting

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Fencing and landscaping

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Pools and spas

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Antennas or satellite dishes

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Roof replacement

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Changing material of a retaining wall or driveway

WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT A R E V I E W A P P L I C AT I O N ?

Send a review application and appropriate fee to the Association before work is started on any new, remodeling or refurbishing project.

If you are interested in serving on one of the Architectural Control sub-committees, contact the Association.

For more information, contact the Architectural Control Department: plans@lascolinas.org

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SECURITY SERVICES

ALARM MONITORING SERVICES Since 1983, the Las Colinas Association (LCA) has been monitoring alarm systems for its members as an assessment benefit. This service is offered through LCA’s Underwriters Laboratory (UL)-listed alarm monitoring center. Any member who installs an alarm system per LCA’s technical specifications (https://lascolinas.org/technical-specifications/) may request monitoring.

How do I take advantage of free alarm monitoring?

Complete the Information Form (included in this packet) allowing us to set up a Contact/Call list for use with monitoring and Patrol.

Contact LCA’s Security Department at 972-541-2345 or at safety@lascolinas.org to discuss monitoring options available for burglary and fire systems.

What if I purchased a property with a pre-existing system that LCA monitored?

Contact us, as we may be able to assist with alarm system history and explain how to re-activate the system.

Whether it is a new property with or without an alarm system, LCA’s Security Department is here to provide monitoring and contacts for local state-licensed alarm companies working in your area.

Do I need a phone line for monitoring?

No. LCA has several monitoring options whether your alarm system is wireless or connected to your landline.

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Everything you need to know: Anyone using a burglary alarm system within the City of Irving must comply with the City’s alarm ordinance and file

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A L A R M A CCO U N T S A R E M O N I TO R E D B Y LC A

for a permit. LCA requires members to provide a valid City permit number for monitoring.

Learn more at: https://www.cityofirving.org/1288/

Alarm-Users-Information Designated fire alarm systems must be installed/maintained by a licensed fire company and comply with local/state fire codes. LCA must have a completed Information Form with at

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least two (2) contact numbers for monitoring.

To manually test or activate any alarm system, LCA’s Dispatch must be contacted. Systems will not be considered active without required testing.

All residential burglary alarm systems must test a minimum of monthly to be considered active. Commercial properties with burglary systems should test a minimum of weekly. Fire code requires designated Fire systems to test daily.

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T H E PAT R O L’ S M O N T H LY AV E R A G E M I L E S D R I V E N I N 2018

LCA does not sell, install or maintain systems; we specialize in member alarm system monitoring.

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T H E M O N T H LY AV E R A G E O F A L A R M S W O R K E D B Y D I S PATC H / PAT R O L I N 2018

PAT R O L S E R V I C E S Our Patrol Services provide general area patrol and alarm response to various alarm signals throughout the development. Security Services are an added benefit meant to assist, but not replace, law enforcement. Security Patrol personnel are on duty 24 hours a day and are supported by LCA’s UL-listed Alarm Monitoring Center. Five Patrol Officers and one Security Supervisor provide patrol, observation and

For general questions regarding the Security Department, please email safety@lascolinas.org For 24-hour dispatch and time-sensitive questions, please call 972.541.1312

response for assigned areas of the development.

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COMMON PROPERTY

Manicured landscapes and vibrant flowers are hallmarks of Las Colinas. The Association’s Common Property Department provides for the installation and maintenance of more than 190 acres of parks, street medians, greenbelts and common areas in Las Colinas. While the City of Irving owns 126 acres, which includes 86 miles of medians, the Association maintains it. The Association also maintains thousands of trees and color beds which hold over 150,000 units of seasonal color throughout the development.

LITTER CONTROL Efforts to ensure attractive and clean surroundings also include

L I T T E R CO N T R O L CO L L E C T S

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the Association’s litter removal program. Three staff members patrol more than 100 miles of street rights-of-way and common areas in Las Colinas five days per week.

O F T R A S H P E R D AY

Y E A R LY T R A S H CO L L E C T I O N O F

3,840 18,000 BAGS

POUNDS OF UN-BAGGED TRASH

57,000 POUNDS OF TRASH IN BAGS

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FIELD MOWING PROGRAM This department also administers a development-wide mowing program of unimproved deed-restricted properties to ensure these properties are mowed a minimum of eight times each growing season. The result is a uniform appearance throughout the development.

Las Colinas is home to various pristine parks, perfect for families to spend beautiful Texas afternoons. Provided in each park are Pet Pickup stations which include bags for disposal while walking your furry friends.

E.O. PERRY FLOWER CLOCK This heavily photographed showpiece is flanked by 12 mature live oak trees and consists of over 900 manicured dwarf hollies and more than 4,000 units of color which are rotated four times per year.

ISLAND GREENS Located at the intersection of Highway 114 and North O’Connor Boulevard, a quadrant of color beds house the American Flag, the Texas State Flag and the flags for the City of Irving and Las Colinas. There is also a small pond, planter beds with roses, ornamental shrubs, live oaks, bald cypress, cedar elms and crape myrtles.

F O U N D E R ’ S PA R K Located on the westbound side of Highway 114 at Riverside Drive, the park is home to the Carpenter Monument which honors Ben H. Carpenter — the visionary founder of Las Colinas. The larger-than-life sculpture was created by wildlife artist Robert Glen, who also sculpted the Mustangs of Las Colinas, the largest equestrian sculpture in the world. The park features live oak trees planted in dedication to former members of the Association’s Board of Directors and marble statues of cattle which were donated by the Trammell Crow Company in 1999.

U N I V E R S I T Y H I L L S PA R K S Rochelle, Old Rochelle, Flag Pole Hill, Rosita and Wingren Parks can all be found in University Hills. In addition to several flags, Flag Pole Hill is enriched with impressive statues named Autumn, Origin, Twist of Fate, Catching a Wave, and New Beginnings. Each sculpture is as unique as the artists that created them.

For more information, contact Common Property: myparks@lascolinas.org

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PROPERTY COMPLIANCE

Our Property Compliance Representatives drive marked vehicles routinely through the community to oversee and maintain the architectural uniqueness and quality that Las Colinas is known for.

Commercial and residential properties are sold regularly. An Estoppel Certificate (for commercial properties) or a Resale Certificate (for residential properties) includes a review of the property for compliance with the Las Colinas Declaration (see below for more information on Estoppel Certificates and Resale Certificates). While there is a fee for the preparation of these documents, Property Compliance Representatives will be glad to do a complimentary review in advance of the property sale to give you an idea of any potential issues that may need to be addressed prior to formally requesting the “official” document.

It is important to remember that before any exterior modifications are made to your property, a plan/review application must be

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submitted to LCA (see page 6).

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Be aware of covenants, conditions

Our Property Compliance Representatives are an excellent

and restrictions which apply to your

resource for understanding the Las Colinas Covenants, Conditions

property

and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that apply to your property

Ensuring that your property is in

LCA does not issue fines. When matters cannot be resolved

compliance

through the efforts of our Property Compliance staff and

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Please report your concerns to Property Compliance

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Request a free courtesy review at any time to determine possible compliance issues

management, they are either referred to the Association’s attorney or cured through self-help by LCA. However, we work very hard to avoid legal action, and you have certain rights to be heard by the Board of Directors prior to the filing of any lawsuit.

By keeping your property routinely maintained and submitting plans for exterior modifications ahead of time, you are doing your part to ensure that Las Colinas ages gracefully and property values are maintained and enhanced. Ultimately, our team strives

For more information, contact Property

to work with members to achieve their goals and to help them

Compliance: compliance@lascolinas.org

improve their properties. We are happy to meet with members at any time!

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CO M M U N I T Y R E L AT I O N S & M A R K E T I N G

The Association’s Community Relations & Marketing Department serves as liaison between the Association, its membership, subgroups of the membership, and various community, civic, cultural and municipal entities. Our team strives to stay in the know about new offerings such as restaurants, stores, homes and apartments, as well as community news.

S TAY I N G C O N N E C T E D Spirit of Las Colinas

Liaison Groups and Activities

Spirit of Las Colinas, the Association’s bi-monthly newsletter,

The Community Relations

is mailed out at the beginning of every other month and

Department is involved in the

can also be found on our website. You can expect to see

following liaison groups and other

information on area events, new restaurants, construction

activities:

updates, business profiles and non-profit features.

Las Colinas Life Blog

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Urban Center Property Managers

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Residential (Homeowners Association) Presidents

Read about special experiences that you can only have here!

Las Colinas Life will give you ideas on how you might spend

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Owners and Managers

your time in Las Colinas.

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Realtor and Title Company Forums

Restaurants of Las Colinas Our seasonal restaurant guide is a great resource

Commercial Office Building

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Multifamily Liaisons

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Special Projects and Events

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Local / State Legislative Issues

highlighting food venues in the most diverse ZIP code in America. This guide is sent out every quarter and can also be found on www.lascolinas.org.

Social Media Be the first to learn about ribbon cuttings, new businesses, LCA news and community events. Follow us on social media!

For information, newsletter and restaurant guide requests, contact Community Relations & Marketing: liaisons@lascolinas.org

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A D M I N I S T R AT I O N S E R V I C E S

Administration Services provides support services for the general operations of the Association and responds to

E D U C AT I O N

vendor inquiries, assessed value questions, assessment

In addition to many private and

billing issues, lien inquiries and the issuance of Statements

parochial schools, there are three

of Account, Resale and Estoppel Certificates.

school districts that serve the children of Las Colinas.

School Districts

Assessments The Association’s Declaration provides for an assessment to be paid by each property owner in the Association. The assessment calculation

Irving Independent School District

uses the appraised value of the property based on the preceding year’s

Carrollton-Farmers Branch

certified roll by Dallas County Appraisal District. The current assessment

Independent School District

rate for LCA is $0.14 (fourteen cents) per $100 of that appraised value. LCA

Coppell Independent School District

Annual Assessments are due on July 1st of each year. The assessments

Colleges & Universities North Lake College

cover expenses for the calendar year: January – December. You can make a payment at https://lascolinas.org/payment-center, by mail, or in person at 3838 Teleport Blvd.

University of Dallas

Private Schools

The assessment applies uniformly to all property owners, including, but not limited to, offices, retail, single family, multifamily, warehouses and

Berean Christian

unimproved land. Property owners in the residential communities may

Cistercian Preparatory School

also pay an additional assessment to their independent homeowners or

Faustina Academy

condominium association to support the various services within their private

Great Hearts Primary Academy

neighborhoods.

The Highlands School Holy Family Catholic Academy Holy Trinity Learning Center

Statement of Account / Estoppel Certificates / Resale Certificate

Islamic School of Irving

LCA is required to provide Resale Certificates for residential properties

Manara Academy

and Estoppel Certificates for property owners when the property is sold, if

North Hills Primary/Preparatory

requested. Resale Certificate and Estoppel Certificate packages include 1) a

Winfree Academy

review of the property, 2) financial information or the Association if any, 3) the current assessment rate including amount billed/due, and

Early Learning / Pre-school / After-School Care

4) a disc of LCA governing documents, bylaws and deed restrictions.

Ivy Montessori School

Compliance performs a detailed review which can include an analysis of

Kinwest Montessori Academy

existing plans.

In order to ensure that property is true to Las Colinas standards, LCA Property

Las Colinas KinderCare Little People Academy Miss Bloomingdale’s Academy

When are LCA Annual Assessments due?

Montessori School of Las Colinas

LCA Annual Assessments are due on July 1st of each year. The

Primrose of Las Colinas

assessments cover expenses for the calendar year: January – December.

Redeemer Montessori School Wonderland Montessori Academy

Where can I pay my LCA Annual Assessment?

You can make a payment:

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Online at https://lascolinas.org/payment-center

By mail or in person at 3838 Teleport Blvd.

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Las Colinas Association 3838 Teleport Blvd.

Irving, TX 75039 If your contact information has changed, please email changemyinfo@lascolinas.org with your property address.

For general questions, please email us at lca@lascolinas.org

P: 972.541.2345 | F: 972.650.0229 | lascolinas.org Last updated Summer 2019