Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Hollywood Santa Monica Neighborhood Association (HSMNA) is a voluntary organization dedicated to supporting various projects and events that enhance our community. It’s an open invitation to all neighbors to join and participate in making our neighborhood a better place. For more information or to become a member, visit hsmna.org.

The HSMNA (Hollywood Santa Monica Neighborhood Association) Board consists of dedicated and passionate neighbors committed to enhancing our community. For decades, these board members have shaped many beloved traditions and have been instrumental in establishing our area as a Conservation District. They convene monthly and also hold quarterly meetings for HSMNA members at Times Ten Cellars. Information about board members and updates from individual chairs are included in the quarterly neighborhood newsletter. If you’re interested in joining a committee or learning more about serving on the board, please let us know.

The HSMNA Board organizes and sponsors various annual events to foster community and fun in the neighborhood. The current list of sponsored events includes:

• Home Tour Weekend and its associated parties
• Halloween Spooktacular at Lindsley Park
• Holiday Block Party
• E.N.P. Meet & Greet Events
• Movie Night in the Park
• Special wine tastings, happy hours, and fundraisers throughout the year

Please note that the HSMNA is not a sponsor of any other groups or events in the neighborhood, and as of 2020, it is no longer affiliated with the Easter Parade.

Additionally, through social media and newsletters, the HSMNA strives to promote community engagement and connection. If you have an event you’d like the HSMNA to post about, please keep us informed.

The HSMNA’s official social media pages are:

• Facebook: Hollywood Santa Monica Neighborhood Association
• Instagram: hollywood_santamonica

Additionally, there are other HSM-related pages that are not affiliated with the association:

• Facebook Groups:
  • Hollywood/Santa Monica Connect
  • Hollywood/Santa Monica Insider
  • Hollywood Heights/ Santa Monica (Dallas, TX) Mom Group
• Nextdoor:
  • Hollywood Santa Monica, Dallas

E.N.P., or the Expanded Neighborhood Patrol, is a program that funds off-duty Dallas police officers to patrol the Hollywood Santa Monica neighborhood on a weekly basis. The presence of these E.N.P. officers helps to deter criminal activity, making the area a less attractive target for criminals. Residents who subscribe to the E.N.P. service receive a yard sign indicating participation, and they can benefit from personal email responses from an E.N.P. officer, home checks during absences, and prompt responses to police reports if they become victims of a crime.

Hollywood Santa Monica is a historic neighborhood located in East Dallas, Texas. It is bordered by key roads such as Santa Monica Drive to the north, Lindsley Avenue to the south, and East Grand Avenue to the west. Nearby landmarks include Lindsley Park, Lakewood Country Club, and Tenison Park. Please refer to the map below for a detailed location view.

The Hollywood / Santa Monica Neighborhood Association (HSMNA) maintains an email list to notify neighbors of information alerts, including neighborhood events or urgent alerts. If you’d like to join, your email address can be added to the list in any of the following ways:

1. Using the form at the top of this page,
2. when you provide it on the membership form,
3. or you can request to be added by emailing gro.anmshobfsctd@ofni

Email addresses are used solely for neighborhood notifications and will not be added if you request not to be included.

HSMNA values your privacy and does not give or sell its membership list to any person or organization. You can read our complete privacy policy here.

To unsubscribe from the email list, contact HSMNA at gro.anmshobfsctd@ofni.

You can download the Hollywood Santa Monica Ordinance and the Bylaws of HSMNA on the HSMNA Board & Bylaws webpage.

Time of day watering restrictions in the Hollywood Santa Monica neighborhood begin on April 1st and continue through October 31st each year.

The watering guidelines for the Hollywood Santa Monica neighborhood are as follows:

• Don’t water your yard between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from April 1st through October 31st.
• Don’t water during any form of precipitation.
• Don’t allow your sprinkler system to water driveways, sidewalks, or streets.
• Don’t waste water by allowing runoff onto a street or other drainage area when you’re watering.
• You can hand water or use a soaker hose, both are permitted at any time.
• You are required to have rain and freeze sensors installed if you own an automatic sprinkler system.
• You should maintain your sprinkler system by repairing broken, missing, or misdirected sprinkler heads.
• You should monitor your total water usage. If you use more than 15,000 gallons in a month, you must pay a surcharge on the amount exceeding 15,000.

For water-saving tips, visit savedallaswater.com or call +1-214-670-3155.

If you choose to ignore the watering restrictions in the Hollywood Santa Monica neighborhood, violations can result in fines ranging from $250 to $2,000 per incident. Initially, offenders will be issued a warning, but continued non-compliance can lead to financial penalties.

In the Hollywood Santa Monica neighborhood, the city sanitation department schedules the pick-up of bulky trash for the week following the third Monday of each month. You may place your garbage on the parkway near your curb starting from the Thursday before the third Monday.

To see garbage and recycling roll cart options, click here. To order a gray garbage roll cart, please click here. You can also use the online service request form and select the Service Type: Garbage Roll Cart. A recycling roll cart can be ordered free of charge by clicking here to order the roll cart online.

You can get additional garbage carts for an additional monthly fee of $13.85 (per roll cart), which can be requested by ordering your roll cart online by clicking here or by dialing 3-1-1 from any phone within the city.

If your cart is damaged, please click here to request repairs or replacements. You can also use the online service request form and select the Service Type: Garbage Roll Cart. The City will repair minor damage from normal use. Any cart with damages as a result of abuse or neglect by the property owner will be replaced at a charge of $67.90 per cart.

For the most up-to-date recommendations, we encourage you to visit our online Contractors Directory. This directory features a curated list of contractors who are known for their quality work in the Hollywood / Santa Monica area. If you prefer a personalized recommendation, feel free to reach out to us via email at gro.anmshobfsctd@ofni, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Before beginning any exterior remodeling or repainting projects in the Hollywood/Santa Monica conservation district, please get in touch with Sheri Steele-Morrison at the Department of Development Services. Her office is located at:

Trevor Brown
Chief Planner, Conservation Districts

Phone: +1 (214) 948-4458
Email: vog.salladobfsctd@nworb.rovert

Approval is necessary for most exterior work. The city staff is happy to work with you to accomplish your goals within the district guidelines.

Children in the Hollywood Santa Monica neighborhood have access to the following schools:

Zoned Public Schools

• Lakewood Elementary
  A highly-rated public elementary school offering a nurturing learning environment for students in grades K-5.
• J.L. Long Middle School
  A public middle school focusing on academic excellence and social development for grades 6-8.
• Woodrow Wilson High School
  A well-regarded public high school is known for its strong academic programs and extracurricular activities for grades 9-12.

Additional Area Schools

• Eduardo Mata Montessori School
  Emphasizing a nurturing and structured environment. Inspired by the Montessori Method, the school’s unique approach focuses on individualized learning, creativity, and personal growth.
• Lumin Lindsley Park Community School
  Following the successful Montessori model, the school offers an enriched and engaging educational experience to children in the region.
• Spanish World School
  Spanish World School equips students with bilingual skills, problem-solving capabilities, and a strong sense of community involvement through hands-on, real-world projects.

Adjacent Schools

• Mount Auburn STEAM Academy
• Early Childhood Center
• East Grand Preparatory

Click the button below for a detailed list and map of schools in the area.

If you notice any criminal or suspicious activity in our neighborhood, please call 9-1-1 immediately. It’s essential for everyone to be alert and report anything unusual. You can also send an email to gro.anmshobfsctd@ofni to inform the neighborhood association. Your vigilance helps keep our community safe.

Volunteering is a great way to get involved and meet your neighbors. There are opportunities throughout the year to help with quarterly meetings, the newsletter, and other neighborhood projects.

Come Home Tour season, we need everyone to help! You can act as a guide at one of our tour houses, serve refreshments, pitch in during our clean-up, or help in some other way to make our home tour successful. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering.

Watch for alert signs in the neighborhood announcing the exact time and place before each meeting. Neighborhood newsletters are usually circulated before the meetings, typically on the third Tuesday of the month in January, April, July, and October.

A petition is required and must have 100% participation:

• State the street and block number(s) affected by the closure.
• List the two roads at the end of the closure.
• List the date of closure with beginning and ending times.
• Name the contact person (Name, address, and phone number).
• List each house number affected and go door-to-door, obtaining the signature of the head of each household.

Send or bring the completed petition to:

Or FAX the petition to +1-214-670-3292.

For the Barricades:

Citizens are responsible for providing barricades (three companies are listed in the yellow pages). Dallas Lite & Barricade, Inc. will rent them for $75 plus tax if you pick them up.

Barricades must meet state and federal requirements:

• Typically need four saw-horse type barricades with 2 having “Road Closed” signs (one for each end of the block).
• In the daytime, barricades should be “reflectorized.”
• During the night, barricades should be lighted.
• It is not permissible to use homemade barricades unless they meet state and federal guidelines.
• It is not permissible to use cars to block roadways.

No special procedures are necessary if you decide to have your block party in a neighbor’s front or back yard and don’t want to close off the streets.

Neighborhood events are part of what makes Hollywood / Santa Monica such a great place to live!