0:3<\/p>\n
THIRD LAGUNA HILLS<\/p>\n
STANDARD 6: CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS<\/p>\n
JANUARY 1989<\/p>\n
REVISED MAY 1996, RESOLUTION M3-96-28<\/p>\n
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS REVISED 2011, RESOLUTION 03-11-49<\/p>\n
REVISED JULY 2013, RESOLUTION 03-13-73<\/p>\n
REVISED JANUARY 2018, RESOLUTION 03-18-14<\/p>\n
REVISED JULY 2024, RESOLUTION 03-24-73<\/p>\n
1.0<\/p>\n
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
See Standard 1: General Requirements<\/p>\n
2.0<\/p>\n
DEFINITIONS<\/p>\n
21<\/p>\n
CMU (Concrete masonry unit): Any type and style of standard-size<\/p>\n
concrete block of a uniform size. Also known as cinder block.<\/p>\n
2.2<\/p>\n
Slump-stone: A concrete block unit that is removed from the mold<\/p>\n
before it has a chance to completely set. This causes the concrete<\/p>\n
block to keep a slumped appearance resembling the look of an adobe<\/p>\n
brick.<\/p>\n
23<\/p>\n
Decorative block: A type of precast building material that adds both<\/p>\n
structural and aesthetic appeal. They are designed with decorative<\/p>\n
patterns and shapes to enhance visual interest.<\/p>\n
24<\/p>\n
Stucco: A construction material made of aggregates, a binder and<\/p>\n
water; applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid, grey in color.<\/p>\n
Requires painting.<\/p>\n
25<\/p>\n
Wrought iron fencing: A metal material used mainly for decorative<\/p>\n
fencing purposes that is composed entirely of iron.<\/p>\n
2.6<\/p>\n
Concrete mow strip: A type of concrete curb installed at the lawn<\/p>\n
perimeter where it intersects with a different surface allowing for easier<\/p>\n
lawn maintenance.<\/p>\n
2.7<\/p>\n
Stucco screed: A type of flashing installed at the base of an exterior<\/p>\n
stucco wall.<\/p>\n
2.8<\/p>\n
Sill plate: The bottom horizontal member of a wall or building to which<\/p>\n
vertical members are attached.
\n3.0<\/p>\n
BLOCK WALLS<\/p>\n
341<\/p>\n
New walls shall be a maximum of 5 feet high.<\/p>\n
A<\/p>\n
Exception: Walls adjacent to or adjoining existing walls can match their<\/p>\n
height and finish.<\/p>\n
A site plan indicating new wall locations and or tie-in to existing wall<\/p>\n
locations will be required.<\/p>\n
3.2<\/p>\n
All new walls shall be of slump-stone style concrete block 4″x4″x16\u201d,<\/p>\n
4\u201dx6\u201dx16\u201d, or 6″x6\u201d”x16\u201d. All wall extensions or tie-in to existing, shall<\/p>\n
match existing style and finish.<\/p>\n
Alternate: Stucco over CMU may also be used. Stucco texture and<\/p>\n
finish to match building stucco.<\/p>\n
Block walls to be painted to conform to the Third Mutual exterior color<\/p>\n
schemes 1 thru 10, corresponding to their particular geographical<\/p>\n
location.<\/p>\n
3.3<\/p>\n
Walls may have decorative block inserts (excluding cap) providing they<\/p>\n
make up less than 1\/3 of the total surface and conform to the rest of<\/p>\n
the mutual standard requirements.<\/p>\n
3.4<\/p>\n
Wrought iron fencing sections may be inserted into slump wall framing.<\/p>\n
See Standard 13: Fences, Wrought Iron.<\/p>\n
Gate openings are also permissible with the following conditions:<\/p>\n
1. A gate that opens into an existing walkway or through way for<\/p>\n
egress is allowed.<\/p>\n
2. A gate that opens into a Common Area is not allowed.<\/p>\n
B. Wrought iron fencing sections may also be inserted between the<\/p>\n
existing entry columns as well as between an entry column and an<\/p>\n
adjacent wall of a single-story manor.<\/p>\n
4.0<\/p>\n
PLANTER WALLS<\/p>\n
4.1<\/p>\n
Planter walls shall be defined as any masonry items set in concrete,<\/p>\n
held together with mortar, or more than one course of a masonry item<\/p>\n
in height, and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in the<\/p>\n
following sections.<\/p>\n
4.2<\/p>\n
Planter walls shall be no higher than 12″ as constructed along level<\/p>\n
surfaces. In areas where irregularities in the grounds exist, additional<\/p>\n
courses may add to the height of the wall to maintain a level running<\/p>\n
height.<\/p>\n
4.3<\/p>\n
Placement of planter walls will be parallel to building walls, walkways,
\nand patios. Planter walls shall not extend out more than 48″ from the<\/p>\n
construction area it abuts.<\/p>\n
A. Where a planter adjoins a building wall, the dirt top fill level of a planter<\/p>\n
cannot be higher than 6 inches below the bottom of a stucco screed or<\/p>\n
bottom sill plate.<\/p>\n
4.4<\/p>\n
A 4-inch-wide by 4-inch-deep concrete mowing strip will be required<\/p>\n
alongside the planter wall in all cases where grass abuts the wall.<\/p>\n
4.5<\/p>\n
Planter walls shall not be built on the berm or crest of any bank or in<\/p>\n
yard areas that will create new planting areas not already designated<\/p>\n
as such.<\/p>\n
4.6<\/p>\n
Areas designated as planters around trees may have a planter wall<\/p>\n
depending on the type of tree existing due to its growth, root, and<\/p>\n
maintenance characteristics. In each case, the Landscape Division will<\/p>\n
be consulted concerning trunk coverage and dirt banking at the<\/p>\n
base of the tree to ensure that it will not be damaged.<\/p>\n
5.0<\/p>\n
APPLICATIONS<\/p>\n
5.1<\/p>\n
This standard applies to a manor\u2019s exclusive use Common Area.<\/p>\n
5.2<\/p>\n
In all cases, detailed plans must be submitted to Manor Alterations for<\/p>\n
compliance review with mutual standards and subsequent approval.<\/p>\n
5.3<\/p>\n
All new walls cannot encroach on or into Common Area.<\/p>\n
5.4<\/p>\n
Modifications to existing walls may be subject to review by Manor<\/p>\n
Alterations and satisfactory completion of Neighborhood Awareness<\/p>\n
Guidelines.<\/p>\n
5.5<\/p>\n
Excess mortar at all block joints to be removed.<\/p>\n
5.6<\/p>\n
Weep (or drainage) holes of the proper size and location to be provided<\/p>\n
in walls as needed.<\/p>\n
6.0<\/p>\n
SPRINKLERS<\/p>\n
6.1<\/p>\n
Any modifications to mutual\u2019s existing sprinkler systems as a result of<\/p>\n
new wall additions are only to be done by the mutual\u2019’s landscape<\/p>\n
crews. The member is responsible for any and all costs associated<\/p>\n
with these modifications.<\/p>\n
6.2<\/p>\n
Any sprinkler systems added within the exclusive use Common Area<\/p>\n
are the sole responsibility of the member and cannot be connected to<\/p>\n
the Mutual’s landscape systems.
\n7.0<\/p>\n
MAINTENANCE<\/p>\n
71<\/p>\n
The member is responsible for all ongoing maintenance, upkeep and<\/p>\n
appearance. The mutual may take further action if necessary to<\/p>\n
maintain safety and appearance concerns.<\/p>\n
The member<\/p>\n
es<\/p>\n
responsible for any and all costs associated with these modifications.<\/p>\n
7.2<\/p>\n
Should it become necessary to remove improvements for required<\/p>\n
maintenance of mutual properties, the member will be responsible for<\/p>\n
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