The current North Castle Hills (NCH) Deed Restrictions governing document is about 50 years old. Those rules, which apply to all NCH lot owners, have been amended twice in the neighborhood's history, but only for minor changes. The third amendment to the NCH Deed Restrictions was drafted, submitted to the neighborhood for comments and finally edited to a document that the neighborhood will now vote on.

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Read and Download the Amendment 3 document the neighborhood will be voting on between September 14 and October 14.​​

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Each lot owner will have one vote (one vote per household) and you will be able to vote yes or no on each one of these amendments. The voting process will be managed by a third-party vendor to ensure transparency and accuracy in the vote tabulation.

 

As stated in the current legal deed restrictions, a majority of lot owners must approve any changes to the document in order for those changes to take effect. If a majority of the lot owners approve one or more of the proposed deed restriction amendments, the NCH HOA will implement legal registration of the updated deed restrictions and manage the implementation of all changes approved by the neighborhood.

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Voting Timeline

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September 8 - Initial email notices about the upcoming NCH Deed Restrictions voting process will go to the NCH neighborhood list. 

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September 14 - Voting begins via email. You will receive an official ballot via email from the voting process vendor. The instructions will be easy to follow and you will vote yes or no on each of the items listed. Once you submit your votes, voting for the address attached to the votes will be closed. That means only one ballot per lot will be allowed as the current deed restrictions require.

 

Those who do not have an email address registered with the HOA will receive paper ballots in the mail. Mail in ballots will have until close of business on October 14, 5 p.m. to have their votes counted. No votes after this date will be allowed in the count. If you are mailing in a ballot, you should do so at least 4-5 days ahead of October 14.

 

September 17 and September 21 - Reminder notices go out to those who have not responded to the first email.

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October 15, 5 p.m. - Voting closes. Not votes counted after vote closes.

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Voting Summaries - These are the voting summaries you will see on the electronic and paper ballots once the voting process begins September 14. Neighbors are expected to have read the documents that have been emailed and hand delivered printed versions to know about the topics referenced in each Section below. If you have any questions, please email or call John Boggess (210-414-9753 / jaboggess@att.net).

 

Section I. Use of Land and Restrictions - Nuisance and Infringement

This amendment serves to prohibit nuisance/infringement activities occurring in a lot owner’s front yard that disturbs neighbors by causing excess noise, increased traffic or unsightly storage of materials associated with the activities. A yes vote will approve the Nuisance/Infringement paragraphs in Section I of Amendment 3 and associated terms and enforcement procedures listed in Amendment 3.

Yes

No

 

Section I. Use of Land and Restrictions - Short Term Rentals

This amendment serves to prohibit short-term rentals of less than 120 days. However, existing, legally permitted short term rentals by the City of San Antonio will be allowed to operate until their current City of San Antonio permit expires. A yes vote will approve Leases paragraphs in Section I of Amendment 3 and associated terms and enforcement procedures listed in Amendment 3.

Yes

No

 

Section I. Use of Land and Restrictions - Garbage and Other Waste Handling

This amendment serves to prohibit the use of a North Castle Hills lot for dumping and/or storing of rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waster products on a Lot. Burning of rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste is also prohibited. A yes vote will approve the Garbage and Other Waste paragraphs in Section I of Amendment 3 and associated terms and enforcement procedures listed in Amendment 3.

Yes

No

 

Section VIII. Yard Signs

This amendment serves to limit yard signs permitted in the neighborhood and requires homeowners follow state law regarding the timing allowed for the display of political signs. A yes vote will approve Section VIII of Amendment 3 and associated terms and enforcement procedures listed in Amendment 3.

Yes

No

 

Non-binding Vote - Please provide your opinion on the issue of requiring all lot owners being members of the North Castle Hills HOA.

 

Currently, not all lot owners belong to the North Castle Hills HOA. That means current HOA members subsidize the non-HOA lot owners when the neighborhood has upkeep expenses such as perimeter cleanup, safety measures, repair costs incurred from vehicle accidents that damage neighborhood signs and walls, etc.

 

Question: Should all North Castle Hills Lot Owners be required to be members of the Homeowners’ Association to ensure that all lot owners are contributing to the upkeep and preservation of the neighborhood each year. The current HOA dues are only $75 PER YEAR.

Yes

No

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Thanks so much for your attention to this matter and support in trying to keep North Castle Hills one of the best neighborhoods to live in throughout this city.

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Email - jaboggess@att.net.​​​