Dog Owner Etiquette
Lochmere is a beautiful development that has stood the test of time. Our residents take pride in their homes, their yards and in their respective neighborhoods. With our numerous amenities, Lochmere is a special place to live.
Please remember to clean up after your pet when out and about. Bring a plastic bag with you just in case, and make sure to dispose of the bag properly and not dump it on the street, on the trails, or on other people’s property.
There are 11 dog waste stations throughout Lochmere next to the trails. We ask that residents only take enough bags for what they need. We are seeing some stations go through unusually high numbers of bags which increases the cost to the Association.
Pet owners are required per Town of Cary Ordinance to pick up their pet’s waste. Pet waste is not only unsightly it is also harmful to the environment. Pet waste can impact water quality through the excess nutrients and bacteria which can be washed into our streams during rain events. Contamination of streams can affect algae blooms and be harmful to people wading and playing in the stream. Picking up after your pet is the neighborly thing to do; it’s also the healthy thing for you to do: for you and the environment.
The following is from the Town Of Cary's website: Defecation on Streets and Private Property: Section 6-64 of the ordinance requires an animal owner to remove any feces deposited by his or her pet on the private property of another or on public property. If you know who the owner of the offending animal is, Animal Services Officers will be happy to work with you to address the issue.
Lochmere Association has no authority to enforce the Town’s ordinances. For more information or to report an issue, please contact Town of Cary Animal Services at (919) 319-4517.
Please, please help keep Lochmere clean and attractive for owners and prospective buyers. We all have to do our part and be responsible to keep this wonderful part of Cary as clean and appealing as possible. We thank you in advance for your diligence.
Highlands Bathroom Access
The Board of Directors has approved a plan to allow access to the bathrooms at Highlands facilities.
Due to the increased usage of the pickleball courts, there is a need to provide restrooms. Access will be given to the Highlands Pool bathrooms with the installation of an additional fence section to keep within Wake County Pool Compliance.
In the interim, a porta john has been placed temporarily at the Highlands parking lot.
This expenditure will be funded from the Reserve budget.
Thank to everyone for their patience.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Community Manager, Andy Siouville, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ot 919-233-7640.
Breaking News!!! Traffic Calming Coming To Highlands
The Town of Cary has advised us that the contract is in place to begin installation of traffic calming devices along Loch Highlands Drive. Residents should be seeing construction cones very soon. This will be the culmination of a formal five-year effort to reduce speeding and improve safety along the roadway.
The traffic calming measures include:
- Raised crosswalk at the playground greenway path
- Five speed humps along Loch Highlands Drive
- New, improved signage
- Radar speed signs will remain in place
The Town of Cary is covering all of the costs for these improvements. There will be no special assessments or additional fees.
Please be careful as you drive through the construction areas.
Please visit www.lochmere.org and check the Ad Hoc Traffic Committee’s web page for additional information and updates.
If you would like to see a map of the project showing the locations for the traffic calming devices, please visit the Town of Cary’s website as follows:
- https://www.publicinput.com/B4071 or click HERE:
To see the traffic studies and data analyses, click HERE:
If you have any questions about the project, please contact the Ad Hoc Traffic Committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.