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FAQ'S

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Q: I am a new owner, where can I get more information?
A: The welcome packet for the greater Pirates Area has an abundance of information. Also, feel free to Contact Us with questions. 
 
Q:  I am new and need a lawn or lot mowing service, can you help?
A: There are a number of landscape companies that maintain personal yards and landscaping in the neighborhood, whom you will find on a near daily basis working in the area. Alternatively, try checking with neighbors.
 
Q: Do I need to obtain approval for home construction or improvement?  What about repairs?
A:  New homes, boat docks, and gazebos must obtain approval from the City of Galveston and the Pirates POA Architectural Control Committee. Remodel and repairs generally need some form of approval as well, depending on the scope. More information and applications may be found on the PPOA page Documents & Forms page. The PPOA manages the Laffite’s Cove deed restrictions and enforcement.
 
Q: Do you have security patrol? 
A: Yes! The dues Laffite’s Cove owners pay to the PPOA provides for year-round security patrol. More information can be found here. Further, Laffite’s Cove has Flock Security cameras at the entrances adding additional security.
 
Q: What are the rules for the nature preserve areas?
A: The Laffite's Cove Nature Society ("LCNS") governs the Laffite's Cove Nature Preserves and Canals.  It is a protected Wildlife Habitat with the following rules.
 
Q: Who provides garbage service?
A:  The City of Galveston provides all sanitation services. Laffite's Cove garbage pickup is on Monday's. Tree debris and heavy trash is picked up weekly on garbage day. More information, requests for additional cans/replacement can be found by calling the City at 409-797-3500.

Q:  As an owner in Pirates Cove, Section 6 why do I pay into three Associations and what do they do?
A: There are three separate and distinct associations that help make Laffite's the gem that it is. More information can be found here.
 
Q: What do my dues into the Laffite's Cove Property Owners Association ("LCPOA") go towards?
A: The bulk of the LCPOA dues go towards keeping Laffite's Cove entrances and common areas meticulously landscaped.
 
Q:  When and where are the Associations meetings held?
A :  The Board meetings are held the second Saturday monthly at the Galveston Country Club and/or by Zoom.  Notices are posted and sent to members from the website.  Typically, the PPOA meeting is held at 9:00 a.m. and the LCPOA meeting is held at 11:00 a.m.
 
Q: Who does the mosquito spraying?
A:  Galveston County does the county wide mosquito spraying.  To request mosquito spraying dial 1-800-842-5622, #3, enter phone number and zip code (77554), then press 1. Also, many owners have also been using Mosquito Authority, who offer's a discounted service to the neighborhood, to fog their properties for mosquitos. You can call/text them at 281-810-2177.
 
Q: The tree’s lining the streets seem to be very uniform. Are there tree requirements?
A: The tree lined streets are a major part of the allure of Laffite’s Cove. There must be at least four (4) trees on each lot, two (2) of which must be a “Specific Tree Type”. The Specific Tree Types vary by street and must be planted at the front corners of the lot. The Sable Palm’s must be at least 10’ tall, with a clear trunk and the Live Oaks must be at least 2.5 inches in diameter. The two (2) other required trees must be any type of palm with a minimum height of 10 feet. Palm trees need to have dead palm frond’s removed at least once per year and trunks cleared.