Question 1

When are the Homeowner Association Meetings?

Accepted Answer

Meetings are held the first Monday of every month at Episcopal High School Alumni House at 6:00 pm. The Annual Meeting is held in July. Be sure to check the front entrance sign as well as the neighborhood Facebook or Nextdoor page for any changes in meeting dates or locations. We encourage residents to attend any meetings they can.

Question 2

How do I get involved with the Homeowner Association Board?

Accepted Answer

Come to a board meeting, meet the board and find out how you can help our neighborhood thrive! ​ You can also email woodlandridgebr@gmail.com!

Question 3

How much are annual voluntary contributions and what do my contributions go to?

Accepted Answer

Annual voluntary contributions are $150 and contribute to the upkeep of common grounds, maintenance of our beautiful live oak trees, security officers, signage, lighting, water, legal fees and neighborhood events. Contributions were increased from $100 to $150 at the annual June 2018 meeting.

We are respectfully requesting everyone to consider a voluntary donation of $150.00. At our last monthly meeting, we decided to keep our budget at current levels.
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PAYPAL: 
treasurer.woodlandridge@gmail.com
Choose Friends & Family to avoid fees.
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Venmo:
@Woodland-Ridge
 
Check:
14241 Coursey Blvd Ste A-12 #156
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Please add your address in the memo/comments section so we can easily identify the property you are making the donation for.

Question 4

I’m making changes to the exterior of my home; do I need approval?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please contact the Architectural Committee before starting construction. Please email the architectural board member with the details of the changes you plan to make. Keep in mind, the covenants and restrictions collectively provide very positive standards for every homeowner’s comfort and community integrity.

Question 5

What day is garbage, bulky trash and recycle pick up?

Accepted Answer

Garbage, bulky trash and recycle pickup are on Monday. Garbage only is picked up on Thursdays.

Guidelines
Cans should be placed on the curb, not in the street.
The cart lid must be closed; carts with lids propped open will not be serviced. 
Household garbage must be placed in a City-Parish owned cart, which has the City-Parish seal and serial number. 
Cart contents will only be collected for garbage. 
Bulky trash, such as old furniture, bagged yard waste, woody waste, mattresses, lumber, etc., should be placed in the unbundled trash pile for once-weekly collection.

View the curbside set out guide (PDF).

Other curbside service guidelines include:
Garbage Cart is collected twice weekly. Bagged household garbage including food waste and trash will be collected.
Bulky Trash, Yard and Wood Waste, Leaves and Grass will be collected once weekly. Only resident-generated waste will be picked up. Place these types of waste next to each other but not mixed together.
Bulky Trash: Items too bulky or heavy to fit in the garbage cart such as furniture, large household items, remodeling debris, mattresses, water heaters, carpet, fencing, lumber. Do not bag.
Yard and Woody Waste: Brush piles, tree limbs and shrub prunings. Do not bag, place loose at the curb.
Bagged Leaves and Grass: Do not mix with bulky trash or yard and woody waste. Yard waste, leaves and grass left in old garbage cans will not be collected. Do not place in carts.
What will not be collected: No Household Hazardous Waste is allowed in carts or at the curb.

Question 6

Can cars be parked on the street?

Accepted Answer

According to the EBR Municipal Code NO parking is allowed on sidewalks, medians, cul-de-sacs or servitudes between the curb and sidewalk. Temporary parking is allowed on the street within 18 inches of the right-hand curb for periods up to nine (9) hours.

Sec. 11:423. - Time limitation on parking on any street.
No person shall permit his vehicle, either as an operator or registered owner, to remain parked on any street for a period of time longer than nine (9) hours of any twenty-four-hour period beginning at 6:00 a.m., of one day to 6:00 a.m., of the next day, and the vehicle can only be so parked if parking is specifically permitted under other provisions of this title.
(Ord. No. 7504, § 22, 4-25-84; Ord. No. 13688, § 1, 7-26-06)

https://library.municode.com/la/baton_rouge,_east_baton_rouge_parish/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11TRCO_CH28PA_PTICI_S11_423TILIPAANST

Question 7

I am going out of town, how do I get in touch with the security patrol officer?

Accepted Answer

Please fill out the form here and we will make sure he gets the information!

Question 8

How do I report missed garbage/recycling collection or report a damaged cart?

Accepted Answer

Please call 311 or create an account here to report a missed collection.  You can report a lot of other things to the City/Parish through 311.

Missed Garbage Collection:
Before filing a report for missed garbage service, please first review your neighborhood’s garbage and recycling pick-up schedule and ensure that your garbage was placed at the curb no later than 5 a.m., at least three feet away from your mailbox, utility poles, trees, gas or water meters.

Please also keep in mind the following rules and restrictions related to trash collection. If your household is in violation of these restrictions, the City-Parish garbage contractor is not authorized to collect your items.

Items eligible for pick-up includes bagged household garbage including food waste and trash.
The City-Parish garbage service is not authorized to collect household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, thinner, batteries and electronics.
Cart lids must be closed, with nothing placed on top, and overflowing carts will not be collected, and move any vehicles blocking the street on collection day.

If you believe that your garbage service was missed and it was not due to any of the above violations, please contact 3-1-1 to report the issue.

Damaged Cart - Replace Lids or Wheels:
If your garbage cart is damaged, please contact the City-Parish at 3-1-1 or (225) 389-3090 to determine how to move forward with replacing or repairing the cart. Please be prepared to provide all relevant information regarding how and when the cart was damaged, including picture of the damage if possible.

If the City-Parish determines you have negligently damaged your garbage cart in any way, you will be responsible for buying another cart at a cost of $60.00, which will be added to your water bill. If you believe the City-Parish is responsible for damage to your garbage cart, please explain this when you call the Solid Waste Division, and a representative will help you determine how to move forward with your report.

If you believe the garbage contractor damaged other personal property, please see the “Property Damaged by Garbage Truck” knowledge base article.

Question 9

How do I report a street light out?

Accepted Answer

To report a street light that is out please contact Demco or Entergy.

Question 10

Dog Regulations

Accepted Answer

Registration & Licenses
All dogs must be registered (licensed) with the Animal Control & Rescue Center and vaccinated annually against rabies by a veterinarian. There is a $50 fine for not doing so.
All dogs must wear a collar and license tag. Hunting, stock and show dogs are exempt from the requirement while they are being worked or shown.
Nuisances & Dog Bites
If your dog becomes a nuisance, you may be fined. Examples of a nuisance would be running at large, attacking other people or animals, chasing cars, making excessive noise, turning over garbage cans or damaging, soiling or defecating on property other than the owner's.
If your dog is a threat to public health and safety, it may be classified as potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious. Strict requirements for continued ownership are then required. Failure to comply may result in misdemeanor summons and court action.
If your dog bites another person, you or the person bitten must report the bite to the Animal Control and Rescue Center, the police department or the Sheriff's Office with 24 hours. The dog will be impounded and observed for rabies for 10 days, either at the shelter, a veterinary clinic or your home depending on the circumstances of the bite.
Providing for Your Dog
Dogs must be confined at all times either in the owner's home or fenced yard or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. You must provide proper food, water, shelter and veterinary care for your dog. It is illegal to abandon or abuse your dog.
If your dog is a fertile female, while it is in heat it must be secured in such a manner as to prevent unplanned breeding with a male.
Dog Impoundment
If your dog is impounded by the Animal Control and Rescue Center, for any reason, and your dog is wearing a collar and tag, the Center is required to inform you of the situation and let you know how to redeem your dog. Animal Control officers will scan dogs they pick up for microchips and contact owners if possible. If your dog is impounded it may be redeemed upon payment of certain fees and/or fines.
Dogs & Dog Pens
Requirements for keeping or harboring of dogs in yards or pens may be obtained by calling the Animal Control and Rescue Center. Owners are required to keep their dog yard or dog pen in compliance for health and safety reasons.

Question 11

Cat Regulations

Accepted Answer

https://www.brla.gov/172/Cat-Regulations 
Registration
All cats must be registered (licensed) with the Animal Control and Rescue Center and vaccinated annually against rabies by a veterinarian, who will issue the pet's tag. There is a $50 fine for not doing so.
Collars & Leashes
All cats must wear a collar and license tag. (We recommend a break-away collar for cats.) Cats being shown in exhibitions are not required to wear collars and tags.
Cats are not required to be on a leash, but they must be confined to the owner's yard or home or be under the physical control of the owner.
Biting & Nuisances
If your cat bites another person, you or the person bitten must report the bite to the Animal Control and Rescue Center, the Police Department or the Sheriff's Office within 24 hours. The cat will be impounded for at least a 10 day period, using the same criteria as dog bites.
If your cat becomes a nuisance, you may be fined. Examples of a nuisance would be attacking other animals, making excessive noise, turning over garbage cans or damaging, soiling or defecating on property other than the owner's.
Caring for Your Cat
You must provide proper food, water, shelter and veterinary care for your cat. It is illegal to abandon or abuse your cat.
Cat Impoundment
If your cat is impounded by the Animal Control and Rescue Center for any reason, and your cat is wearing a collar and tag, the Center is required to inform you of the situation and let you know how to redeem your cat. Animal Control officers have microchip scanners; they will scan and look up animals' info before bringing them to the shelter. If your cat is impounded it may be redeemed upon payment of certain fees and/or fines.
Fertile Female Cats
If your cat is a fertile female, while it is in heat it must be secured in such a manner as to prevent unplanned breeding with a male.

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