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8 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | NOVEMBER 2015 | PROPOSED RULE CHANGE NOTIFICATION 15-14 The Board reviewed the following proposed amendment, to the Sun Lakes Country Club Homeowners Association General Statement of Rules and Regulations (revised July 31, 2015 edition), that appear on the Association's website (www.sunlakescc. com) and are available in the administration office (please reference Article VII – Specific Architectural Standards § 7.20 Landscape - see page 66), at its Sept. 17, 2015 Open Session Meeting. If the Board determines that an immediate rule change is required to address an imminent threat to public health or safety, or an imminent risk of substantial economic loss to the Association, it may make an emergency rule change; and no 30-day noticed waiting period is required. An emergency rule change is effective for 120 days, unless the rule change provides for a shorter effective period. Therefore, the rule change below is effective Sept. 17, 2015 – Jan. 15, 2016. However, the Board would like to make this emergency rule change permanent and will vote upon the proposed amendment at its Dec. 17, Open Session Meeting, following publication in the Nov., 2015 edition of Lifestyles. If the Board votes in favor of the proposed rule change it would go into effect Jan. 1, 2016. If the Dec. 17, 2015 Open Session Board Meeting is canceled, the Board will vote upon the proposed amendment at its Jan. 21, 2016 Open Session Board Meeting and, if the amendment is approved, it will go into effect Jan. 22, 2016. 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 the proposed rule change is to provide reasonable guidelines to homeowners who want to install artificial turf. EFFECT: The effect of the rule changes, if adopted, would help ensure that the appearance and quality of the artificial turf installed by homeowners would be consistent. Bold, Italic and Underlined Text = Text to be added Article VII – Specific Architectural Standards / 7.20 Landscape O. Artificial Turf Requirements: In an effort to recognize the need for water conservation, artificial turf will be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to the following requirements. These guidelines represent the minimum requirements for installation and maintenance of Artificial Turf on homeowner's property that is visible from the adjacent public or common area. Minimum Master Architectural Committee (MAC) requirements are as follows: 1. Installation must be performed by a licensed contractor who holds an active C27 (Landscaping Contractor License) and/or Synthetic product installation license. 2. MAC submittal must include a plan detailing area(s) to be covered, photo(s) of area(s) where artificial turf is to be installed, identify all materials proposed for use, material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the artificial turf materials, copy of manufacturer warranties for all materials, along with a twelve inches by twelve inches (12"x12") sample of the artificial turf material proposed for installation. 3. Artificial turf installation must have a primary layer on native soil: non-woven, highly-permeable soil stabilizing fabric for the soil type and conditions of the installation. 4. Fabrics utilized must be porous and not impede infiltration of normal watershed to appropriate drainage solutions required by any other related CC&R of property. 5. A minimum of three to five inches (3"- 5") appropriate compactable aggregate base with subsequent or additional imported base materials and fabric layers, is required. No rubber materials of any kind allowed. 6. Acceptable artificial turf surface fibers include: polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) with a minimum 10yr. manufacturer's warranty against UV degradation (fading and discoloration). No materials containing lead are permitted. 7. Artificial turf must have a minimum pile height of one-and-three-quarters inches (1.75") and a face weight of no less than sixty (60) ounces per square yard. Indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpet shall be prohibited. 8. Acceptable backing materials include perforated, vertically draining, latex or polyurethane coated materials to provide optimum tuft bind and maximum permeability. 9. Infill materials will include but are not limited to: acrylic coated silica sand, recycled PET bead lets, and thermo plastic elastomer coated silica sand. 10. Surfaces must appear seamless and uniform in direction. Edges must appear natural and well groomed. 11. Artificial turf shall be installed and maintained to simulate the appearance of other adjacent natural lawn and landscaped grass within the community. Artificial turf shall be combined with natural plant materials to enhance overall design appearance. The grading in the community shall not be altered. 12. Warranty for installation (workmanship) shall be no less than five (5) years. 13. Installation of artificial turf shall allow space for growth of tree trunks to their mature size. 14. Artificial turf must have a minimum four inch (4") hardscape barrier or twenty-four (24) inches of softscape (dirt or planter area) installed at shared property lines. 15. Existing lawn irrigation shall be capped and revised to provide proper drip irrigation to trees. Consideration must be given to irrigation of trees at maturity. 16. Once installed, artificial turf must be maintained like any other landscaped area and is to remain free of weeds, debris and odors. 17. Damaged, faded or unsightly artificial turf will require immediate replacement. 18. Artificial turf must be secured to base to prevent movement or lifting of the material. Rule Change Concerning Artificial Turf

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