SUN CITY HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2020 SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

NOTICE FROM THE SCHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

As part of the SCHOA plan for re-opening our offices, which we will again be inviting the public into our office for Business Partner, Compliance and Membership matters on an appointment only basis.

Please contact us via phone or email during our regular 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to noon, to set-up an appointment.

Our phone number is 623-974-4718. We are still available via phone to answer your questions. Please continue to visit our website, read our newsletter, and watch our email blasts for updates and re-scheduled events in the future.

All persons who come into the SCHOA office for an appointment, will be required to wear their own mask per SCHOA re-opening plan and the Maricopa County Mask Regulations.

The Monday - Thursday hours will remain 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Friday hours 9:00 to noon. We will be closed September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

We have installed a camera with audio capabilities in our Meeting Room where we hold our Board of Directors meetings, with the hope of bringing those meetings to anyone interested in viewing them. We will record the meetings and make them available via YouTube. More information will be available soon – watch the weekly email blasts. We hope to have a recording of our September 22nd Board Meeting available since the meetings are still closed to the general public.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to call us at 623-974-4718 or send us an email at marketing@suncityhoa.org.

Stay safe and stay well.

SCHOA Board of Directors

We are looking for people interested in the upkeep of Sun City to run for the SCHOA Board of Directors.

Our election will take place in November.

If you would like to help us keep Sun City the beautiful place to live that we all enjoy, please

consider running.

For more information or to get a Candidate Packet, please call 623-242-8535 or email

marketing@suncityhoa.org.

SCHOA’S MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide for the well-being of Sun City through fair and universal compliance with the CC&Rs” (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions)

Link to the CC&Rs on our website.

YOUR SCHOA COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT GETS RESULTS

BEFORE AFTER

Call 623-974-4718. Our Compliance, Business Partner, and Membership departments are here to

help.

COMPLIANCE INCIDENT REPORT – THROUGH AUGUST 2020

Opened Closed Opened Closed

Age Restriction 59 82 Fences 18 21 Animal Restrictions 80 110 Grandfather 3 3 Business in home 31 38 Setbacks 10 13

Conditions of Property 2,299 2,399 Sheds 44 41 Construction Standards 7 9 Vehicle 1,056 1,293

Dwelling Condition 9 13 Totals 3,616 4,022

“START WITH SCHOA”

If you are planning on doing something to your house, it is better to ask then to build and find out it violates a CC&R of Sun City.

Call 623-974-4718 and ask to be connected to our Compliance Office.

The Compliance Officers who work in SCHOA’s Compliance Department are the people to ask if you have any questions about the CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) that

govern Sun City. There are only twenty CC&Rs, but sometimes they are hard to interpret, that is why it is best to call SCHOA at 623-974-4718 and ask speak to a Compliance Officer. We at SCHOA relay on the public to report any problems, or possible issues, that they encounter and it is always better to ask if there is any doubt. Our CC&Rs help to maintain the comfort and beauty that drew

our residents to Sun City in the first place.

WEEDS Especially After the Rain – A TIP from the SCHOA COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT

Our four field inspectors/officers still need the assistance of Sun City residents in maintaining our beautiful Sun City. As the saying goes, weeds grow very quickly and ALTHOUGH DEAD, THEY STILL NEED TO BE PULLED AND CLEANED UP. Whether you are a full time or part time Sun City property and/or home owner, you are still required to maintain your premises free of all weeds – tall or flat – as both can weed killer on the weeds, you are also required to remove those dead weeds. Most of our residents have generally been very good at having a neighbor or landscapers come in regularly to maintain their property and eliminate any weeds, if they are going to be gone any length of time. If not, please contact https://www.suncityhoa.org/cc-and-r-compliance-staff/ and speak to the SCHOA compliance officer who is responsible for your area and they will be able to contact the property owner. We also ask that vacant or abandoned houses be reported as soon as possible so we can initiate action. SCHOA appreciates the cooperation of all of our residents as everyone assists us in keeping Sun City the place we are proud to call HOME.

From Your SCHOA Compliance Department:

Now is the time to have your Palm trees trimmed. Once all of the seeds are out, have them trimmed from the stocks down. Here is link to an article for more information.

Members can search for Tree Trimming in the Business Partner page on the SCHOA website.

If you have any questions you can call 623-974-4718 and ask to speak to someone in the Compliance Department.

AS A HOME OWNER &/OR NEW RESIDENT - DEED RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT BASICS 101

Sun City is a deed restricted community and is most well-known for requiring at least one resident, living in the household, to be 55 years or older. Sun City is also a remarkably clean and well-kept community and much of that has to do with the efforts of Sun City Home Owners Association, the dedicated staff and our Board of Directors in enforcing the Sun City Deed Restrictions. When you purchased your property and became an owner within Sun City, you agreed to comply with the Deed Restrictions – whether you knew of them, read them and/or understood them. Like any easements, Deed Restrictions are recorded documents and they control what you can and cannot do with your property. Courts consider Deed Restrictions to be enforceable and you are: 1. An owner about to buy or sell a home 2. You are a realtor 3. You are a title company SCHOA is able to provide information regarding the property to be assured there are no current violations and/or fees owed. The Administrative Enforcement fee for this service is $200. For more information, contact 623-974-4718 and ask to be connected to the Compliance Department. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the SCHOA compliance officer responsible for your area https://www.suncityhoa.org/cc- and-r-compliance-staff/ and they will be able to talk or set an appointment to meet with you and answer your questions or concerns. The Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA) appreciates the cooperation of all of our Sun City residents and with everyone’s help SCHOA will be able to keep our Sun City community “the place we are proud to call HOME!”

THIRSTY THURSDAY CLUB NEWS Please Join the Sun City Home Owners Association for a virtual

Thirsty Thursday Meet-up THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 at 12:30 pm

We will be hosting a Zoom Meet-up to introduce you to SCHOA and Sun City. We will talk

about what we do here at SCHOA and about our Sun City founder, Del Webb. Reservation required. Please call (623)-242-8903 or email marketing@suncityhoa.org

If you call, please leave your email address. A Zoom Meeting invitation will be sent to you. SCHOA members are eligible for a raffle prize.

Here is a link to complete the 2020

Census online.

That way they won’t knock on your door.

Know your CC&Rs

Construction Standards*

No dwelling shall be erected upon any of said lots unless such dwelling contains at least

eight hundred (800) square feet of enclosed living area floor space.

All buildings shall be constructed of brick,

cement block, or other substantial masonry construction, or insulated frame construction.

Find the CC&Rs here.

Please call with any questions: 623-974-4718

*not complete please see #4 of CC&Rs If you are wondering about something related to Sun City CC&Rs or Business Partners, we are here to answer your

questions or point you in the right direction.

“Start with SCHOA”

The Foodbank is in need of donations and volunteers right

now - Please help if you can.

“To serve our communities with love and respect for those who are in need of a good and wholesome nutritious food box.” This is the mission of the Food Bank as their

officials continue to seek donations of specific food items to help restock

their shelves. Thank you for responding to this great demand.

If you are able to give, these basics help those in need, it will be appreciated:

Healthy cereals, canned meats, peanut butter, bottles water, oatmeal and

jellies. You can drop off your items at the

Valley View Community Food Bank, 10771 W Peoria Ave., Sun City 85351.

Sun City residents care, share, step up and volunteer to fill these needs.

623-933-3358

Eve’s Place Needs School Supplies General supplies needed: No. 2 pencils, black or

blue ink pens, spiral notebooks, composition notebooks, graph paper, 3 ring binders, loose leaf paper, colored pencils, glue sticks, pencil pouches,

erasers, reusable water bottles and back packs. Items can be dropped-off at their office at

10448 W. Coggins Dr., SC 85351 9 am - 5 pm Monday – Friday

623-537-5380

The SUN CITY COMMUNITY RESOURCE

GUIDE

Is also available online via our website

Link here.

Why CC&RS Should Matter to You

We all appreciate our neighbors who we see working on their houses and their yards, paying attention to the rules we all agreed to when we bought our homes. Sometimes, however, a few of our neighbors don’t believe the CC&Rs have

anything to do with them, that they are an island unto themselves who can manage their property however they choose and the rest of us be damned. Well, that frankly is not true.

The rules apply to us all and benefit us all. No one is singled out and if you are unsure of the

meaning or purpose of one of the CC&Rs, please call us at 623-974-4718 or email

specialprojects@suncityhoa.org

SCHOA’s Mission Statement:

“To provide for the well-being of Sun City through fair and universal compliance with the

CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions).

Please make sure the fruit

that has fallen on the ground around your

trees is picked up so that it

does not attract rodents.

The Maricopa County Elections Department is looking for poll

workers for the upcoming election.

Please click this link for more information, or call

602-506-3535

Please make sure your fruit

is picked-up and cleared away.

Do you have an interest in helping to

maintain the beauty of Sun City through the property rules that govern

us? Then why not run for the SCHOA Board of Directors? Please email

marketing@suncityhoa.org for more information. The election will be in

November 2020.

Wondering something about Sun City but you are not sure who to ask?

“Start with SCHOA”

If we can’t answer your question we will do our best to give you

information about someone who can.

“START WITH SCHOA” – WHAT DO I DO? SCHOA includes this information in our monthly newsletters to help not only new residents but seasoned residents who need to know who to contact:

MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - EMERGENCY ‘911’ NON EMERGENCY, call 602-876-1011

FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE – Call 602-542-2124 if you believe you have received a solicitation that is a scam by phone, at your door or have been approached outdoors.

WHEN A STREET LIGHT IS OUT - What is the pole’s location? What is the POLE NUMBER? This is an identifier, marked on and located on the pole. Call APS, Arizona Public Service, at 602-371-7171.

FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM This is administered by the SUN CITY FIRE & MEDICAL DEPARTMENT; to set an appointment call 623-974-2321 or email smokedetector@suncityfire.com.

WHO IS MY CONDO ASSOCIATION CONTACT? Check first with one of your neighbors for the name of a board member or call the Sun City Condominium Owners Association (COA). Information is available at their website - www.azsccoa.org; call 623-974-9035 or email sccoa@suncitycoa.com.

FOR COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES – Call 211 or 877-211-8661.

TO REPORT POTHOLES, ROAD DAMAGE, DOWNED TRAFFIC SIGNALS, ROADWAY FLOODING OR HAZARDS and BROKEN SPRINKLERS IN THE MEDIANS –Call the office of the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, MCDOT Radio Dispatch, 602-506-6063, 24/7,and follow the instructions when prompted.

WHO DO I PAY MY RECREATION FEES TO – Call the Recreation Centers of Sun City, 623-561-4603 or visit their corporate offices on the lower level of the Lakeview Recreation Center, 10626 West Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, 85351.

HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO JOIN SCHOA Obtain a new membership form online go to the SCHOA website - www.suncityhoa.org

Select Membership Application to print the page, complete and return with your payment

You will be able to renew, however, we regret that at this time new memberships cannot be completed online and must be done in person or by mail.

After you have joined, you will have the ability to renew your yearly membership fee online or again in person or by mail. SCHOA dues are voluntary and $25 a year. Call 623-974-4623 please leave a message or send an

email for more information to: membership@suncityhoa.org.

SCHOA MEMBERSHIP = OPPORTUNITY

Complying with the Sun City’s Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) is mandatory for all residents. Beginning with its inception in 1963, the Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA) membership, however, has always been voluntary for the citizens. Membership in SCHOA is an opportunity for Sun City residents to make a small monetary contribution with big rewards. Members appreciate the work and the commitment by SCHOA to keep the dues for membership manageably priced for all residents, while working to keep Sun City’s property values where they are today.

The SCHOA organization strives to operate on a modest budget and has maintained the very reasonable price of $25 per year membership fee for the extensive services which are offered. This low cost, allows members to consider and include a donation with their annual membership fee.

All new members need to complete a membership application. Visit www.suncityhoa.org and return it with your payment to the SCHOA office for processing. All current SCHOA members may renew their yearly membership online, if you have not gone past your expiration date. If your expiration date has passed, payment needs to be made either at our office or call membership (623-974-4623) to make a credit card payment.

A SCHOA membership is a perfect way to support Sun City for $25 a year. Find the membership form either online at www.suncityhoa.org or come by and visit the office, 10401 West Coggins Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. and see what we have to offer.

Your Membership Matters

SCHOA is looking for individuals who are interested in helping us maintain the

beauty and environment of our neighborhoods, by joining our

Board of Directors. If you have any questions or if you would like a candidate packet, please send an email to marketing@suncityhoa.org or call 623-974-

4718 for more information.

From the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors:

Maricopa County continues to see declines in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations. To view data for your community to city, zip code, or school district, visit Maricopa.gov/SchoolDashboard.

Local businesses and non-profits can get reimbursed for financial losses incurred during the pandemic through the expanded Maricopa County Small Business Relief Program. Learn how you may be able to qualify for a grant for up to $25,000 by visiting azfoundation.org/MaricopaRelief. This program is paid for with federal CARES Act dollars. Visitors to Maricopa County parks can score a deal this fall. Beginning October 1, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will bring back the popular “Buy One, Get One” camping promotion! The promotion allows park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night, or more, at a desert mountain county park to receive one night of equal or lesser value for free during that same stay. Get more information at maricopacountyparks.net.

We all need to be aware of getting over-heated right now, pets included. Be careful when

taking your pets outside and always make sure they have plenty of water available to

them. Here is a link to an article about Heat Stoke in animals.

SCAMS ARE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND SIGN UP FOR ALERTS. LINK TO WEBSITE HERE

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SCHOA’S BUSINESS PARTNER of the MONTH - Selected Based on Your TESTIMONIALS The SCHOA Business Partner of the Month is selected and recognized based on testimonials/evaluations that are received from residents who have used their services or if a Business Partner. Please complete an evaluation when you have received a service from one of our Business Partners. For more information, contact the SCHOA office at 623-242-8764 marketing@suncityhoa.org. Please make sure you update your Contacts so that Rodney Bertram’s email is updated to the marketing@suncityhoa.org email.

At SCHOA we REFER but do not recommend, one Business Partner over another. The referrals are given in random order.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SCHOA’s

AUGUST BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE MONTH CANYON STATE AC HEATING AND PLUMBING

Thank you for providing excellent service and going above and beyond to Sun City residents!

All businesses that are part of the SCHOA Business Partner Program have qualified under SCHOA guidelines to be members. This program is highly respected in the Sun City Community.

Our office is closed to the public right now; access to our Business Partner Referral Service is still available on our website and via phone by calling 623-242-8764. Please leave a message; we have been getting a lot of calls.

Search website for Business Partners here by category.

Search Business Partners here by name.

You must be a member of SCHOA to use the Business Partner search features online. Well worth the $25

membership fee. You can also email marketing@suncityhoa.org for more information.

Sun City Home Owners Association - SCHOA 10401 West Coggins Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351 Telephone: 623-974-4718 Fax: 623-977-7095

Follow us on Social Media: @suncityhoa Website:suncityhoa.org

THE SCHOA OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.

PLEASE CALL 623-974-4718 WITH ANY QUESTIONS

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR CC&R OR BOARD INFORMATION AND THE

BUSINESS PARTNER SEARCH PAGE FOR REFERRALS.