SCHOA Stats

 During the month of May, SCHOA handled nearly 935 newly reported violations and inspected 1,100 properties, 738 vendor referrals, and several walk-ins and phone calls.  The most problematic for SCHOA has been weeds (532 reported) with all the winter rains and mild temps during the spring.  Other concerns still at the top of the list are underage (47 reported), building in violation of the CC&Rs (13 reported), and grandfathering issues. 

 Beat the Heat 

It is that time of year again where we need to be aware of our health.  Drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated in this hot and dry weather.  Be aware of signs for heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Heat Stroke is generally associated with the following symptoms; high body temperature, absence of sweating, difficulty breathing, strange behavior, confusion, even seizures and comas.  Treatment: get to a shady area, apply cool or tepid water to the skin, fan to promote sweating, and place ice packs under armpits and groin area.

Heat Exhaustion is generally associated with the following symptoms: heavy sweating, paleness, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, or fainting.  Treatment is with cool non-alcoholic drinks, rest, cool shower or bath, lightweight clothing, and air conditioning.  Untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke.

Always contact your physician to answer any questions and specifics for treatment for any medical condition.

Financial Assistance Program

SCHOA volunteers stepped up again and cleaned a property in Phase One through the Financial Assistance Program.  Special thanks to our volunteers; Roy Logan, Ben Roloff, Tony Davis, Robert Pulkinghorn, Sandra Eshman, Brent Kleiman, Jason Button, and Gene Turiano.

SCHOA encourages everyone to partner in the community to help the less fortunate.  Donations and volunteers support the Financial Assistance Program.  It is our goal to help maintain properties so that Sun City looks clean, and a service has been provided to one of our community residents.  If you would like to volunteer or make a donation to the Financial Assistance Program, contact Gene at 623-974-4718

 Set Back Requirements

SCHOA is still finding new construction in violation of the CC&Rs and the County Building requirements as it pertains to set back requirements.  People are not getting permits and just building.   It is important that people do construction in compliance of the deed restrictions as well as meet the code requirements for building.  Home owners that have been caught have been paying extra for permits and fines assessed on a daily basis until requirements are met through the County.

Recent meeting with County Officials clearly define what is required.  Any extension of the home that has supports must remain outside the setback.  This is applicable to carport and patio covers.  If you have a block wall, and supports are attached to the wall for the cover, this is a setback violation and is not permitted.

We encourage all residents to contact SCHOA and County building regarding requirements for additions and fences prior to building.  This first step will prevent any future problems.  Contact anyone of our SCHOA staff; bring in your plans and drawings.  We will look at what you have and address any issues that may violate any deed restriction.  Just because the County permits an activity on a property, does not mean that it is allowed if it violates the CC&Rs for Sun City.

 Grandfathering

Many home owners, buyers and sellers do not have an understanding regarding the Limited Grandfathering in our documents.  A lot of building had taken place in earlier times that were in violation of the CC&Rs.  Many have since been grandfathered in.  The CC&Rs are clear regarding this issue.

The CC&Rs states; “All improvements, structures, and fences not in compliance with this Declaration at the time of transfer of Deed shall be brought into Compliance prior to transfer of title to lot”.

This is applicable to carport extensions, patio covers, walls, garage expansion, and building additions, temporary or detached structures, and more.  Banks and other financial institutions have gone in and removed these violations after a trustee sale.  In recent months they removed two (2) carport conversions, one (1) garage extension, three (3) carport covers, and two (2) building additions.

Community Intervention Plan

Recent changes have caused SCHOA to approach abandoned and vacant properties differently.  Financial institutions have been hanging their hat on the “foreclosure” statute to try avoiding paying SCHOA for work performed on the property.  Even though SCHOA has been successful in recovery, steps have to be taken to ensure that we recovery our cost for maintaining a property. 

Properties that have been vacant and are in foreclosure or have a pending Trustee Sale, SCHOA will now wait 91 days to determine possession or ownership.  After that time period, SCHOA will move forward to clean the property.  What had been a 35 day process may be extended to 120 days in some cases.  We thank the residents for their understanding and patience.

 Union Hills Country Club

Currently the Union Hills County Club is involved in restructure of the Organization and refurbishing of their facility.  Representative(s) of the Country Club have been trying to elicit signatures of the home owners to waive their deed restriction rights regarding the golf course agreement.  Legal action has been taken by the Country Club or Agent(s) against those property owners that have not signed to forego their rights for deed restrictions.

SCHOA’s legal counsel was given the documents for review.  Unions Hill Country Club is privately owned.  There are deed restrictions/agreement between the home owners and the golf course.  There also are the Sun City deed restrictions that govern the homes.  This legal action is strictly regarding the golf course agreement, and does not impact the Sun City deed restrictions. 

SCHOA is continuing to monitor as it pertains to the age overlay since it may be the intent of the Country Club to build housing if they are successful in their ventures.

Going Away

If you’re going away for the summer you should arrange for someone to care for you home and property.  Notify the Posse so that they can make regular checks as well.  Even during the hot and dry summer, things still grow.  Let’s be neighborly and keep everything clean.

SCHOA Membership

Take advantage of the $15 annual dues.  It is a great investment for your return.  Help support all the programs SCHOA has to offer.  Members can use the vendor program on-line and everyone can take advantage of the newsletters and other news worthy postings.

Just for Information

No newsletter in May.  Sorry about that.  Had nearly 1,000 reported violations, over 1,100 inspections, 867 vendor referals...whew!!!