On November 1, 2013 there is a change to the water restrictions. From November1-March 31 each year of Stage 3 water restrictions, irrigation systems for landscape/lawn watering changes from once per week watering, TO once every two weeks watering. This is due to needing seasonal adjustments to watering, as it is not necessary to water once per week. Normally, our late fall/winter precipitation rate is sufficient to keep our dormant landscape alive without supplemental irrigation, and only if abnormally dry to we need to water.  I have attached the flyer that will be mailed next week to all residents and commercial properties in Allen for use in planning.

Please remember: There is not additional watering allowed for new landscaping or sod replacement in existing neighborhoods during Stage 3 with spray irrigation systems-only the day designated is allowed for watering with sprinklers for lawn areas. Any cool season grass species is prohibited in the City of Allen, and never is overseeding with a cool season grass allowed. Soaker hoses or drip systems are allowed to water additional (if needed) for trees within a 10 foot radius of its trunk, shrubs, or foundations only during Stage 3.

Several residents have requested water variances for watering sod that their HOA sent letters to replace sod. During Stage 3 water restrictions, additional lawn watering will not be granted variances, and is not allowed in existing homes. ONLY new construction will be granted a 30 day watering variance.

If you need additional information, please let me know.

Gail Donaldson

Water Conservation Manager

City of Allen

305 Century Parkway

Allen, TX 75013

Our 5th annual National Night Out was another great success! We had over 50 families attend our annual ice cream, face painting and balloon making party! If you missed out, please come next year and make a friend. Fall is in the air and your Board is getting ready for the Holidays. If you haven’t sent in your vote regarding the Revised Covenant please take a moment to do so! Many people have worked many volunteer hours to make your neighborhood the place to call home. Besides all the Halloween parties and activities you might have planned, please put on your calendar Saturday November 2nd from 9am to 4pm the Chandler Elementary Carnival and Arts and Crafts Show! This is our elementary school but, it’s open to the public for attendance and also as vendors. Support your Elementary and your community. Please check this site for another update soon!

Come and join us for our annual celebration of National Night Out. Meet your neighbors and build friendships while enjoying Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Several flavors and styles will be available for your enjoyment. We also have our face painters (2 this year) and our balloon artist to keep your kids and kids at heart entertained. The Allen police should be stopping by with helpful information on crime prevention.