Drain and Backwash your pools legally!
When draining or backwashing a pool remember to use the cleanout for your home. Do not drain pool water into the City of Phoenix streets, alleyways or any other City of Phoenix right of way. Backwashing or draining your pool into the association common areas is not permitted.
The home’s sewer clean-out is usually located next to the house at the point closest to the city sewer line and usually outside a bathroom or kitchen. On some homes they are located at ground level and may be covered by landscaping. Typically, the cap is black and is off to the side of the home where it is not as noticeable from the street. If you cannot locate the cleanout for your home consult a plumber, as it may have been covered by a patio or sidewalk and you may need a new one installed.
* City Code, Section 31-8 and Section 23-33 prohibits discharging or allowing water to escape into a city street, other right of way, or other city property. A violation of either of these sections constitutes a class 1 misdemeanor and may result in a fine of up to $2,500, imprisonment of up to six months, probation not to exceed three years, or a combination of all three. Each incident or day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
Exterior lighting and holiday lights
Compliance has been out doing tours of the view fencing throughout Desert Ridge and have been noticing a lot of unapproved lighting strung on the top of view fencing and along patios and gazebos. Lighting that is strung on a string such as holiday lighting, which may have any color bulb is not permitted unless approved by the DRC.
All lighting intended by the manufacturer to be a permanent fixture on a Dwelling Unit or a permanent part of the landscape on a Lot is subject to the architectural application process, including prior written approval before any use or installation, whether or not such lighting is made a permanent fixture or part of the landscaping. All other lighting, in good form, shall be considered holiday lighting and subject to the guidelines. Holiday lighting should not become a nuisance to neighbors. Holiday lighting/ decorations that directly correspond to a specific and generally recognized events may be displayed for a period of seven (7) days preceding the specific calendar holiday and must be removed within three (3) days following the said holiday. The only exception is for holiday lighting/ decorations for the holidays that fall in the month of December. As to such holidays, lighting and decorations otherwise complying herewith may be put up as early as the immediately preceding Thanksgiving holiday and must be removed no later than January 7 of the immediately following January. Furthermore, no holiday lighting/ decorations can be placed by Owners on Common Areas and electricity for such holiday lighting/ decorations must be provided from the Dwelling Unit/ Lot and may not derived from any Common Area facility.
Exterior lighting used for security, landscaping or building illumination, game or sport lighting or area illumination must be shielded of filtered to meet the City of Phoenix Dark Sky Ordinance. All exterior lighting design must be approved by the DRC. In no event is the wattage to exceed 60 watts for incandescent, or fluorescent of equivalent brightness.
Window coverings do yours need replaced?
Compliance will begin looking at sunscreens that are in need of replacement due to the showing of age or tearing. If you have noticed your window coverings are starting to turn silver and are not black or dark brown any longer please think about replacing the screens or removing them all together to help keep your neighborhoods looking their best.
Screen coverings can be purchased from your local hardware store or window vendors, these can easily be found using search engines on the internet or in the phone book.
