COMMON CODE VIOLATIONS

Your Lakeway Code Compliance team is here to help residents achieve voluntary conformance with city ordinances. Before referring matters to Lakeway Municipal Court and receiving a possible fine, warning letters requesting compliance are sent as a first attempt at resolution. Our team strives to help residents understand and fix issue before they become a bigger problem. Here are the top five most frequent code violations: 

1. Boats, RVs, etc. parked on lot (30.04.24)
2. Obstructing right-of-way (18.05)
3. For Sale (& commercial) signs (26.04)
4. Neglecting property maintenance (10.04)
5. Conducting work without permit (26.02.081)

Additionally, here are some ways you can do your part to avoid some of the most common violations:

• Keep your lawns neatly mowed and free of trash or debris.
• Store trash and recycle cans out of sight.
• Dispose of brush and tree trimmings.
• Check permit requirements before starting any project.
• Park vehicles in designated areas.
• Park boats, trailers, jet skis, RVs and similar vehicles off-site.
• Dispose of oak trees killed by oak wilt.

CLICK HERE to connect to the City's Code of Ordinances. If you have any questions related to Lakeway's Code of Ordinances, or if you have a question for our Code Compliance team, please call (512) 314-7550. 

AVOID OAK PRUNING

If you're new to Lakeway, be prepared to hear this phrase in the coming days: "Never Prune February through June!" Starting next week (Wed., Feb. 1), oak pruning will not be allowed in Lakeway until summer. Spring is typically the highest risk season for new oak wilt infections due to an increase in sap feeding beetles, and more susceptibility for fungal mats to form in moderate temperatures and high humidity. Pruning from February through June not only could harm our tree population, but it's also prohibited by City ordinance, with a possible fine not to exceed $1,000 per day. Here are some additional tips for preventing oak wilt:

• Avoid oak wilt-infected firewood. 
• Destroy infected red oaks before they make spores. 
• Paint all wounds on oaks immediately. 
• Prune when the risk is low and permissible (extreme heat or cold is best). 

CLICK HERE for some additional resources on preventing oak wilt and protecting our tree population.

COMMUNITY HELPER STORY TIME

Lakeway Police Officers Christie Carter will present a special story time at the Lake Travis Community Library (1938 Lohmans Crossing Rd.) next Monday, Jan. 30 starting at 10:30 a.m. She will talk about what it means to be a police officer, keeping our community safe, and will take the opportunity to read a special story for families in attendance. This is a FREE event provided by the library. The series gives the community a chance to get to know some of our police officers, firefighters, teachers and many others who make a positive impact on our local community. CLICK HERE for some other great events provided by the library this month. 

Fire Safety School Presentations

Lake Travis Fire Rescue's (LTFR's) Safety Squad will be conducting fire and life safety presentations at area elementary schools through early next week to promote fire safety and education for our youngest residents. In Lakeway, the Lake Travis Safety Squad will give a special presentation to Serene Hills Elementary students next Monday morning. This has been an ongoing program provided by LTFR since 2005, and this year, they are taking on a Star Wars approach with the theme "The Search for Baby Yoda." CLICK HERE to check out their introduction video for those students. CLICK HERE to learn more about the LTFR Safety Squad. 

Special Olympics Volunteers

The Special Olympics Texas Winter Games are coming to the Lakeway and Bee Cave areas Feb. 17-19, 2023. The City of Lakeway is once again a proud supporter of the Games, which is now in its second back-to-back year in the Lake Travis area. There will be multiple competitions offered, including; Floorball, Volleyball, Powerlifting, Cycling, Golf (invitational), and FUNdamental Sports. Are you interested in helping support the athletes? There are multiple volunteer opportunities available at a variety of locations throughout the area. If you're interested in learning more and to register, please CLICK HERE.