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Water Matters
Submitted by Carlton M. Mathis, Sun City Texas Water Management
All Sun City irrigation You may want to consider having an irri- ering water pressure, the water droplets
systems should comply gation contractor install a water pressure are larger and fall to the ground, where
with Texas Commis- regulation valve on your irrigation system they are meant to go.
sion of Environmental to help improve its efficiency. Water pres-
Quality standards at sure in Sun City ranges from 60 to 90 The Water Matters Team is available to
the time of installa- pounds per square inch (psi). Irrigation help you to become familiar with your
tion. Even the best systems are designed to run optimally irrigation system. If you need help set-
designed irrigation systems achieve only between 30 and 40 psi. When water pres- ting up your controller, or would like a
about 75 percent efficiency in delivering sure is higher than what the irrigation complete and thorough evaluation of your
water effectively to the landscape. The system is designed to handle, water from irrigation system, send an email to wa-
maximum efficiency rate can be achieved sprinkler heads is atomized, creating a [email protected] , or contact your
by manipulating an irrigation system’s fog or mist that allows the smaller water Neighborhood Representative. A Water
water pressure. droplets to dissipate into the air. By low- Matters Ambassador will come to your
home to assist you.
I want to paint my house. What do I do?
Planning ahead makes modification process easier
Submitted by Ginny Wagner, Community Standards Supervisor
The exterior paint color books located in Standards/Modifications to be able Remember, cottage and custom homes
the Community Standards Office in the to download or view the B-2 form are special situations and do not fall
Billiards Building are now available on within these guidelines.
www.sctexas.org at Paint Schema under To find the paint schemes:
Community Standards. Since computer Ginny Wagner can be reached at
monitors and printers may display colors 1. Log onto the web portal at http:// 512-948-7462 or email
differently, please visit our office to look www.sctexas.org/
at the books in person when you require [email protected]
an exact match. 2. At the side of the page, choose De-
partments & Hours Texas 811:
If you know the model name of your Get the scoop
house, the website can help you find 3. At the side of the page, choose Com- before you dig!
the Series to which your home belongs. munity Standards Home
Each Series offers a number of avail- To avoid underground utility
able schemes. When painting to a differ- 4. At the side of the page, choose Paint lines, simply call 811 or visit www.
ent color, you won’t be required to stay Schema texas811.org two days before
within a scheme; however, the schemes your digging project to have a
were designed by professionals hired by When planning the new colors for your professional mark out utility lines
the Developer. house, keep in mind that the garage door on your property. To protect your
and stucco should be the same color so services and yourself, know what’s
If you choose to repaint with the same the garage door doesn’t become a “fea- below! Call 811 before you dig.
color(s), there is no need for Modification ture” of your house. The term “trim”
Committee approval. If you are changing refers to the fascia and columns, while
your exterior paint colors, a hardcopy “accent” refers to the front door, shutters
printed Form B-2 is available for you and gable vents. Paint colors must be
to fill out from the library or the Com- used for their designated purpose.
munity Standards Office.
2016 Holiday Drawing
To find the B-2 Form online:
Wednesday, November 4, 10 a.m., SCB
1. Log onto the website at http://www.
sctexas.org/ Submitted by Sheree Barnes, Event Services Manager
2. At the side of the page, choose Com- Due to limited available space, each fall it is necessary to have a drawing to allocate
munity Association Info venues for the following year’s holiday events. All chartered club and neighborhood
request forms will be sent out via email the second week in October and must be
3. At the side of the page, choose Docu- returned to the locked container at the Social Center Monitor’s Desk no later than
ments Monday, November 2. Any chartered club or neighborhood requesting space for a
holiday party MUST have a representative present at the drawing to select their
4. Scroll down the page to Community date. If you have any questions, please contact Sheree Barnes at sheree.barnes@
sctexas.org or 512-948-7415.
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