Artificial Grass Guidelines

Artificial turf may be installed on homeowner’s lots, with an approved architectural application, subject to the following conditions and restrictions:

1. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AND SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS AND INFORMATION:
   1. Completed Home Improvement Application including plot plan.

   2. A description of the Artificial Turf System that will be used including specific information on:

      1. Artificial Grass including validation of total lead (Pb) content in yarn fibers

      2. Definition of type and depth of aggregate base materials & site construction plan

      3. Definition of infill materials including specification sheet & MSDS

      4. Definition of seaming materials and adhesives including specification sheet & MSDS

      5. Copy of manufacturers warranty for all materials, workmanship and builder’s warranty statement for workmanship for construction (California Contractor’s are required to provide a minimum of 1 year workmanship warranty)

   3. A description and proposed plan for drainage of the affected area; include materials lists and site plan.

   4. A minimum 12” by 12” sample of the exact artificial turf or synthetic grass surface materials to be used.

2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

   1. Primary layer on native soil: non-woven, highly-permeable soil stabilizing fabric for the soil type and conditions of the installation. Fabrics must be porous and not impede infiltration of normal watershed to appropriate drainage solutions required by any other related CC&R of property.

   2. Minimum 3” of appropriate compactable aggregate base with subsequent or additional imported base materials and fabric layers, as required.

   3. Acceptable artificial turf surface fibers include: Polyethylene (PE) Polypropylene (PP), Nylon (PA) with a minimum 8 year manufacturer warranty against UV degradation (fading and discoloration) and the style and color selection must compliment other adjacent natural lawn and landscaped grass within the community; must have lead content of < 50 ppm.

      Acceptable backing materials include perforated, vertically draining, latex or polyurethane coated materials to provide optimum tuft bind and maximum permeability.

      Acceptable infill materials will include acrylic coated silica sand, semi-round silica sand, Herofill, Envirofill, Zeolite, or sub-angular silica sand.

   4. Infill materials, type and amount, per square foot, installed, as suggested by the turf manufacturer or based upon standard industry guidelines.
   5. Surfaces must appear seamless and edges must appear natural, and well groomed.
   6. Total surface installation must be water permeable with minimum 25 inch/Hour Permeability Rating
   7. All job materials used for surfaces must pass applicable fire retardancy ratings.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REAR YARDS THAT ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM COMMON OR PUBLIC AREAS
   1. Artificial surface must be of suitable materials, styles and color for the purpose intended and meet the minimum specifications noted above.
   2. Specialized surfaces for putting greens, play areas, bocce ball and other uses are allowed in rear yards, only and must be engineered and installed as permanent construction. The use of artificial turf materials on existing hardscape such as patios or side-yard concrete driveways or pathways is subject to the approval of the Landscape Committee.
4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT YARD USES IN VISIBLE SITES FROM COMMON OR PUBLIC AREAS

   1. Artificial surface must be of suitable materials, styles and color for the purpose intended and meet the minimum specifications noted above Appropriate uses are for lawns and landscape elements only.

   2. Minimum pile height (individual turf blade height) is an average of 1.5 inches; monofilament or a combination of blade styles; including texturized and knit de knit materials used for thatch are allowed.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST APPEAR NATURAL AT ALL TIMES. ANY DEVIATION FROM A NATURAL LOOK DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR LACK OF MAINTENANCE WILL BE IN VIOLATION OF THESE RULES.

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS MAY OCCUR AT ANY TIME; THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE WILL REMAIN OPEN TO REVIEW NEW PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AND MAY MODIFY, FROM TIME TO TIME, THE ARTIFICIAL TURF MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES.