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46 | sun lakes lIfestyles | July 2015 | CommunIty news PROPOSED RULE CHANGE NOTIFICATION 15-06 The Board reviewed the following proposed amendment, to the Sun Lakes Country Club Homeowners Association General Statement of Rules and Regulations (revised February 2015 edition), that appear on the Association's website (sunlakescc.com) and are available in the administration office (please reference Article VII – Specific Architectural Standards (7.12 – Exterior Lighting; 7.13 – Ornaments; 7.20 – Landscape; 7.26 – Solar Energy; 7.32 – Address Plates; 7.33 – Security Cameras) and Article IV – General Rules (4.02 – Community), at its May 21, 2015 open session meeting. The Board will vote upon the proposed amendment at its August 20, 2015 Open Session Meeting, following publication in the July 2015 edition of Lifestyles. If the Board votes in favor of the proposed rule change it would go into effect September 4, 2015. Notice, informing the members of the approval, would be posted in the main, north and south clubhouses, in agreement with Civil Code § 4045. PURPOSE: The purpose of these proposed rule changes is to update and bring clarity to sections of the Sun Lakes Country Club Rules and Regulations as well as the Architectural Standards. EFFECT: The effect of the rule changes, if adopted, would provide residents of Sun Lakes Country Club Homeowners Association reasonable and uniformly enforceable regulations. It is being proposed that the bold, italic and underlined print below be added to the Association's aforementioned Rules and Regulations to better define the Association's rules pertaining to the Architectural Standards. 7.12 Exterior Lighting. e. Any change or addition to exterior light fixtures requires MAC review and approval including the lighting fixture locations, heights and sizes must be noted on the plans. Exterior lighting is to be indirect and shielded from adjacent properties. f. All lights must be compatible with house design and should be simple in design and color. No exposed wires or cables are allowed. No exterior lighting shall be placed or maintained upon any lot so as to cause an unreasonable glare or illumination upon any other private or common lot. g. "High pressure sodium", "metal halide" or other high intensity lamp sources are prohibited except as installed by the Builder. Non-incandescent and other bulbs are limited to the above equivalent lumens. 7.13 Exterior Ornaments/Objects. An ornament is any inanimate object, constructed with any type of material that has the sole purpose of decoration. a. The display of novelty ornaments or decorations on any portion of a lot visible from any street, common area or golf course is limited to a maximum of five (5) eight (8). b. The total number of ornaments / objects cannot exceed eight (8) and shall include in that number flower pots. The pots must contain live flowers or shrubs. The total height of the pot and plants must be no taller than seven (7) feet. c. The resident must maintain these plants at all times. If the plant material in the pot dies, the resident will remove the pot from view or replace the plant material. d. Ornaments or pots exceeding in number or size require MAC approval prior to placement. Ornament /Objects are acceptable if it fits within an envelope approximately four (4) feet high by two (2) feet wide. 7.20 Landscape. i. Softscape shall be a form of living vegetation, such as grass, plants, bushes, or flowers that will substantially cover the softscape area within two growing seasons. When softscape plant material, such as bushes and/or flowers, is being used that will show an open area or bare dirt, the open area or bare dirt is to be minimal and must be free from weeds and be maintained so that no dirt or other material will run off when being watered. Consideration must be given to the dormant period for certain plants, and supplementary ground cover may be necessary to achieve coverage between plants on a year-round basis. When a large area of the front yard is being planted with only one variety of softscape plant material, the maximum height generally should not be more than 12 inches at maturity. When the front-yard softscape plant material has a variety in height, the maximum height of any species generally should not be more than 36 60 inches at maturity, and at least 50 percent softscape plant material must be less than 12 inches at maturity. All softscape plant material shall be maintained at a height that is considered normal for the variety of the plant material, within the above limits. Generally, all plant material, in areas other than the front yard, should not exceed 6 feet (except trees). No front- or side-yard plant material can be installed or maintained in a manner that would interfere with the visual safety of vehicular traffic. To comply with this safety requirement plant material located along lot lines and driveways should not exceed four (4) feet in height within a four (4) foot set back from the curb to maintain visual safety for vehicular traffic. n. All use of potted plants, when visible from any street, common area or golf course, must complement the landscape. The Master Architectural Committee must approve their size, quantity, color, material and location. In general, artificial plants or flowers are not acceptable but can be submitted on an individual basis. Highly decorative sculptured or painted pots may be classified as ornaments. The only exception is seasonal artificial flower wreaths that may be placed on the front door of the residence only. No other seasonal or holiday artificial flower items are permitted. 7.26 Solar Energy. All solar energy systems must be approved. Installation of a solar energy system shall meet applicable standards and requirements imposed by state and local authorities and law. Plans for solar equipment, except for solar powered Malibu lighting, must be submitted to the Master Architectural Committee for approval. Plans shall include location of roof panels and must conform to the following guidelines: a. Approval is based on the solar panel placement design submitted with the application. If during field installation it becomes necessary to materially vary from the approved placement the revision must be resubmitted to the Master Architectural Committee for approval. b. All auxiliary electrical equipment such as inverters, batteries etc. must be installed inside the residence garage. c. No wiring or electrical conduit is to be installed so as to be visible on the exterior of the residence unless approved by the Master Architectural Committee. All visible exterior equipment must be painted to match house stucco. d. The homeowner assumes responsibility for any long term maintenance required to assure the continued acceptable appearance of the installation. e. Solar collectors are to be placed flush with and in the same plane as the roof slopes. 7.32 Address Plates. Address numbers must be kept plainly legible and visible from the street or road front the property. Address numbers must be maintained free from damage, wear or visual obstructions including but not limited to plant material. Address plates must be replaced with "like for like" material as builder installed. Address plates that differ from original size, shape, and look must be submitted with an application to the Master Architectural Committee. 7.33 Security Cameras. The use of video surveillance cameras is permitted to deter acts of vandalism and potential criminal activity, and increase the likelihood that perpetrators of these acts will be identified. a. Video recording surveillance camera installations must be in compliance with privacy laws governing the collection of personal information. Cameras and/ or recording equipment may not impede upon the privacy of neighbors by having camera angles of shared driveway areas and/or an adjacent structure's windows, back or side yards. Cameras may not be directed on community common area including but not limited to pools, clubhouses, golf courses, etc. b. For exterior installations, architectural plans must identify number and location of cameras. Wiring must be hidden from view or painted to match the adjacent surface of the dwelling. c. Cameras shall not be installed on remote controlled rotating mounts. Cameras must be mounted so as to be stationary. d. Location of areas each camera will monitor, including the range of scope, is required. Article IV – General Rules 4.02 Community 1. Trash containers must be set out for pick-up no earlier than twelve (12) hours prior to the scheduled picked up date. Containers must be removed from the street as soon as possible after they are emptied, but in no event may they be left out beyond the end of the day the trash is picked up. Trash containers will be covered and are to be stored in the garage or behind approved screened fencing so as not to be visible from the street, any public right of way, common area, or golf course. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, refuse, garbage and trash shall be kept at all times in covered, sanitary containers, and shall not be placed on the streets for pick-up or otherwise exposed to the view from the street or common areas except for a reasonable period of time not to exceed twelve (12) hours after scheduled trash collection hours. RuLE CHAnGE COnCERninG ARCHitECtuRAL StAnDARDS

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