Sun City Center Activities

"An owner can receive a Guest Card permitting a Houseguest to use the facilities unaccompanied by a member, subject to approved club/activity rules, for up to 30 days annually at no charge.

"During the second, third and fourth month of his/her visit, a weekly fee of $10.00 per Guest Card will be charged for a Houseguest to use CA facilities.

"After four (4) consecutive months, a Houseguest will be considered a resident, and will be charged the normal pro rata share of membership dues effective on the date of first prior payment of the $10.00 weekly fee. The fees paid will be credited to the pro rata share due. Pro rata reimbursement of the membership dues will be based on the date the individual ceases to be a resident."

At this same meeting, the CA Board struck down Policy 6.04.G because it covered much of the same material as above.

4. TAMPA INTL AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

The following carriers are not listed in any particular order:

a) "My Neighborhood Shuttle" is operated by LLL Limousine, Inc. Reservations for this direct, non-stop service to Tampa International Airport (and back); call (813) 514-4545 or toll free 866-779-7758.

b) Tampa Towncar, limo service to Tampa Airport 833-4385, based in Apollo Beach.

c) Lord Birkinshow's Chauffeur Service to Tampa, St. Pete & Sarasota airports. Call 634-2242 (Cell Phone: 727-656-6186)

d) Supershuttle: Service to the airport from your home in a large van. Payment may be made by credit card over the telephone when making a reservation, or by cash or traveler's check to the driver. The driver cannot accept a credit card for payment, you must use cash. Reservations should be made at least 48 hours ahead of your departure. You can reach them at 1-800-282-6817.

Editor's Note: Please let me know of your experience with any of these companies, good or bad. Write to: jbowker@tampabay.r r.com

5. WATERING YOUR LAWN

Assumptions are that your lawn is established (not brand new sod) and that you control the timing of the irrigation (and not your Home Owners' Association). The restrictions are as follows:

This item was updated January 20, 2008:

The Hillsborough County Commission has specified the following lawn watering times for Sun City Center sprinkler systems:

1. Lawn watering is permitted only one day per week.

2. Addresses ending in:

0 or 1: Mondays but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

     2 or 3:  Tuesdays but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
     4 or 5: Wednesdays but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
     6 or 7: Thursdays but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
     8 or 9: Fridays but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

No single address (Group irrigations) are permitted on Fridays before 8, after 6. Some HOAs have made other special arrangements with the county but this is only for groups of homes under common watering management.

Note that the golf courses and medians are irrigated with reclaimed water; these rules do not apply to them.

It makes no difference if you are using potable water from the county, or have your own well, or pump out of a lake. If you have a new lawn, or have installed sod over at least half of your irrigation area, call 275-7094. Follow the directions for "Hillsborough County" ... not Tampa, Temple Terrace or Plant City mentioned on the recording you will hear.

SHRUBS AND VEHICLES:

If you have a shut-off valve on your hose so you have to stand and hold it while watering, you can then irrigate shrubs and plants, anytime of any day you want. Just don't leave the water running.

Washing of cars, trucks and other mobile equipment is allowed once a week. At a residential property, vehicle washing may occur on Tuesday or Saturday at addresses ending in even numbers, and Wednesday or Sunday at addresses ending in odd numbers. Low-volume methods must be used, such as fitting your hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle.

You may not water-clean your house, wash your driveway or your sidewalk.
Remove mold from your roof only by power washing; this is generally best done by a professional.

For a complete list of regulations, call 275-7094.

   6. Trash, Yard Waste and Recyclables
      All such waste is collected from your home by a private contractor, Liberty Waste Management, hired by the county. You pay for the service annually along with your Personal Property Tax.
     You should have a blue trash bin and a green trash bin. If you do not, call 248-2820. The County Solid Waste Management can be reached at 272-5680.
     Household Trash: Pickup from the foot of your driveway is on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (sometimes quite early!). Most families use a regular garbage can with a plastic yard bag to help the truck crews keep things neat.

Yard Waste: Should be bundled and tied for easy handling with nothing longer than 4 feet in length. Pickup is on Saturdays from the foot of your driveway. Do not wrap your yard waste in plastic or plastic bags.

Recyclables: Pickup is only on Wednesday mornings.
BLUE BIN for newspapers, magazines, catalogs, telephone books, corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags, mixed office paper and junk mail.

GREEN BIN for plastic bottles and jugs (resin types 1 & 2 only as stamped on the bottom, steel (�tin�) cans and aluminum cans. No crystal or ceramics.

7. CA DUES

The annual membership dues for 2008 are $245 per member.

In years when an increase in dues is proposed by the CA Board, all CA Members are invited to vote on the increase by the first Wednesday of December of the year preceeding the year of increase. Dues should be paid during the month of January. After January 31, a penalty amount is added to the approved dues amount.

8. CREDIT BUREAUS
to notify if you are a victim of Identity Theft:

                Equifax, Inc.
                1-800-525-6285
                www.equifax.com
                PO Box 740123
                Atlanta, GA 30374-0123

                Experian
                1-888-397-3742
                 www.experian.com
                 701 Experian Parkway
                 Allen, TX 75013

                 Trans Union
                 1-800-680-7289
                 www.tuc.com
                 PO Box 97328
                 Jackson, MS 39288-7328

9. AARP DRIVERS' TRAINING

This program is coordinated by the Encore Bank. There are two 4-hour sessions held over a period of two afternoons. For information call Lou Tovey, 634.7399

10. TRANSFER FEE

There is now a $1,200 Transfer Fee for properties purchased by buyers of a re-sale house in Sun City Center. The fee applied starting in January, 2003.

For detailed explanations and further information, call 633-3500.

11. AGE-RESTRICTION OVERLAY

Tampa, June 5, 2003: By a vote of 5-2 this evening, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners approved the proposal of the Sun City Center Community Association to form an overlay district here. Passage of the measure assures that the age restrictions (i.e., at least one resident in each dwelling unit must be of age 55 years or greater and that no one under the age of 18 can reside here more than 30 days per calendar year) will be enforced. This is the first time in the 41-year history of Sun City Center that the age restrictions on all residences has been legally in place.Tampa, June 5, 2003: By a vote of 5-2 this evening, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners approved the proposal of the Sun City Center Community Association to form an overlay district here. Passage of the measure assures that the age restrictions (i.e., at least one resident in each dwelling unit must be of age 55 years or greater and that no one under the age of 18 can reside here more than 30 days per calendar year) will be enforced. This is the first time in the 41-year history of Sun City Center that the age restrictions on all residences has been legally in place.

12. ROOM CAPACITIES in C.A. FACILITIES

These statistics were provided by the Community Association. They show the "Maximum Capacity" when the room is arranged as described.

ARMSTRONG ROOM: 48 at 6 round tables of 8

CAPER ROOM: 128 at 32 square tables of 4

COMMUNITY HALL:  882 with theater-style chairs only,
                                      500 with tables and chairs (no dance floor)
                                      410 with tables and chairs and with a dance floor

FLORIDA ROOM: 160 AT 20 round tables with 8 chairs
275 with theater-styles chairs

HERITAGE ROOM: 48 at 12 square tables seating 4 each.

LAWN BOWLING: 64 at 8 round tables of 8

ROLLINS THEATER: 176 in theater style seats

SANDPIPER ROOM: 88 at 22 square tables of 4

13.   PARKING RESTRICTIONS -
         Recreational Vehicles and Boats
         A summary of Selected Hillsborough County regulations prepared by the Sun City Center Community Association.

NO recreational vehicle or boat may be parked or stored on public right-of-ways.

NO vehicle or boat may be lived in while parked or stored on a residential lot.

NO vehicle or boat may be parked in a vacant lot adjacent to a residence, even with the owner�s permission. EXCEPTION: it is OK if vehicle is owned by the property owner of both the residence and adjacent lot, and meets set-back requirements.

If the vehicle is twenty (20) feet or less in length, it may be parked in driveway but must not extend beyond the front property line, or on the sidewalk, and be at least five (5) feet from the side property lines.

If the vehicle is more than twenty (20) feet in length, it may be parked in driveway but must be at least twenty (20) feet from the front property line or front sidewalk, and five (5) feet from the side property lines.

All vehicles greater than ten (10) feet in height shall be set back 7� feet from the side or rear property lines.

A vehicle not conforming to the above set-back requirements may be parked for up to twenty-four (24) hours for the purposes of loading or unloading the vehicle.

The Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Officer can issue a citation to the owner of the vehicle or property if in violation.

To report violations or to obtain additional information call:

                                    Code Enforcement Department
                                    641-6946
                                    Call between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The CA adds:

If you leave a message on the answering machine at 641-6946 with your name and/or personal information it becomes a matter of public record.
Many Property Owners� Associations in Sun City Center have additional restrictions concerning the parking of vehicles. Violations of specific restrictive covenants should be reported to the appropriate POA Board of Directors for appropriate action.

14. ANIMAL ORDINANCE -
Animals Running at Large or Creating Nuisances

A summary of Hillsborough County regulations prepared by the Sun City Center Community Association.

No dog shall be allowed to stray, run, or in any other manner be at large in or upon any public street,
sidewalk, park or on private property without the express consent of the property owner.

In order for a dog to be allowed on publicly owned streets, roads, parks or any other publicly owned property, the dog must be restrained by a suitable leash which shall not exceed ten (10) feet unless the dog is within immediate, physical control or voice control of the owner, or responsible person known to the dog.
The owner of any animal that habitually barks, whines, howls or causes other objectionable noise, or which is at large, chases or runs after persons or vehicles, or which destroys or damages any property of any person or legal entity or which causes serious annoyance to a neighboring residence and interferes with the reasonable use as enjoyment of his property, or which is otherwise offensive so as to create a nuisance, shall be deemed to be committing an act in violation of Section 8 of the ordinance.
All dogs and cats over the age of four (4) months must be vaccinated and have a current Hillsborough County license tag.

Control:

Alligators - day and night (must be a threat to residents to be removed) 1-800-282-8002
Bats -- Protected species in Florida; must have a licensed trapper to remove.
Bee Hives -- 973-3314

Animal Services will not pick up dead animals on private property

The CA adds:
    The Hillsborough County Animal Services can issue a citation to the owner of an animal, if in violation. To report violations or obtain information, call their office at 744-5660.
     The required Animal Nuisance Complaint Form must be requested by the complaining party(s). These multi-page forms are pre-numbered and controlled. The Community Association is not allowed to �pre-stock� them. However, the required notarization of the forms can be accomplished for Community Association members at the Community Association office without charge. Once completed, the form can be mailed back to Animal Services for their actions.
     Many Property Owners� Associations have additional restrictions concerning household pets and their owners� responsibilities. Violations of specific restrictive covenants should be reported to the appropriate
Property Owners Association Board of Directors for appropriate action.
     Animal Services provides temporary shelter and medical care for lost or stray dogs and cats, picks up sick or injured animals, quarantines animals that have bitten someone, removes small dead animals on county roads and provides for animal adoptions.