Keys Breeze March 2023

WATER QUALITY REPORTS

BREAKDOWN PG. 16

THE TAHOE KEYS – A NEW BEGINNING PG. 18

SNOW REMOVAL IN THE KEYS

PG. 10

ACC Rule of the Month

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL APPLICATION SUBMITTAL PROCESS

All exterior improvements to your property must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) in the form of an application for review. Work cannot commence until you have received approval for your project from the ACC.

The following is an outline of the submittal process.

1. Application is submitted to the ACC for consideration.

2. TKPOA Front Desk Staff collects all necessary review fees and compliance deposits and confirms that all necessary documents are signed by the property owner.

3. Architectural Control Department (ACD) Staff conducts a field inspection and photographic records are taken to include with the submittal.

4. The proposed project is then added to the ACC meeting agenda.

5. After ACC has reviewed the submittal during a regularly scheduled meeting, staff generates an approval/denial letter.

6. A digital copy of the processed application is recorded and the original application including all related documents is then filed in the owner’s property lot file.

The City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Building Department requires approval from TKPOA for issuance of a building permit.

ACC applications are available at the TKPOA pavilion front desk located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, California or on the TKPOA website, www.tkpoa.com . You may also call the ACD office at 530 542-6444 extension 240 and we will be happy to email one to you.

Linda Callahan Architectural Control Dept. Manager, Ext. 239

Vacant Facilities Director, Ext. 241 Security (530) 545-0847

Water Company (530) 318-4268

Kristine Lebo

Water Quality Manager, Ext. 275

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2021–2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dave Peterson, PRESIDENT

Peter Grant, VICE PRESIDENT

Ken Silveira, TREASURER

Michelle Pandori, SECRETARY

Joby Cefalu, DIRECTOR

Jim Siegfried, DIRECTOR

Pete Wolcott, DIRECTOR

INSURANCE DISCLOSURE

Please review the Annual Disclosure in regards the Keys property protection insurance policies and take note of the $50,000 deductible contained therein for the property policy. This relates directly to the TKPOA Townhomes and Property Owner vs. Association responsibility.

Frist, keep in mind that our townhomes are not “condominiums”. Condominiums are a type of shared structure where owners have less responsibility for the cost of repairs to their units. Townhomes are essentially homes on individual lots and owners have more responsibility for the cost of repairs for everything inside their unit from the walls in, as described in the CC&Rs.

Second, the Association obtains comprehensive property insurance, as described in the Annual Disclosure, but that insurance currently includes a $50,000 deductible. As a result, Townhome Property Owners can be responsible for the cost of repairs of up to $50,000.

To cover yourself for any losses up to $50,000, we recommend you contact your insurance agent to make sure the " Loss Assessment" part of your HO6 policy has at least $50,000 of coverage.

How do Claims within the Townhomes Work?

In the event of a loss within a Townhome, the CC&Rs define who, the Association or individual Townhome Owner, is responsible for the loss. There are instances where an individual owner would be responsible for the loss and would either file a claim with their individual

insurance policy or would be responsible to pay for the Association's policy deductible.

To protect each Townhome owner, it is important that they are aware of this potential liability and that they obtain an individual H06 policy that would provide coverage to cover the cost of damages and/or insurance deductible that would fall under their responsibility per the CC&Rs.

For example - per TKPOA’s CC&Rs, an interior water leak is the responsibility of the individual Townhome unit owner. The Association's insurance policy does have coverage for this loss and would cover the cost of damages less the deductible, however, if the Association's policy was utilized in this event to file a claim, the responsible owner would be required to pay the cost of the deductible, which is currently $50,000.

In most situations where the individual owner is responsible for the loss, it is more beneficial for them to utilize their individual policy as their deductible will most likely be lower than the Association's policy. However, if the Association's policy is utilized, and the owner must pay the $50,000 deductible, they could also file a claim with their H06 policy to cover the cost of that deductible for them (if they have this coverage).

In the event that a loss is the responsibility of the Association per the CC&Rs, then the deductible or cost of damages below the deductible, would then be paid by the Association through the Townhome Subdivisions Operating or Reserve funds. First and foremost - the CC&Rs define responsibility and who pays for the damages, either through an insurance claim or out of pocket.

If you have any questions, please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at hblumenthal@ tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444 ext. 228.

MANAGING HYPERTENSION THROUGH DIET

A high blood pressure diagnosis, or hypertension, can be scary, as it contributes significantly to the risk of heart attacks and strokes. While nearly half of all adults have hypertension, according to the American Heart Association, there are many lifestyle habits you can adopt to reduce or prevent high blood pressure.

Avoid salt and processed foods. Studies show that reducing salt (sodium) intake lowers blood pressure. Salt can be found in many of the foods we eat, and most of our sodium intake comes from processed foods. By cutting back on processed foods, we can reduce sodium intake. Processed foods are generally in a box or wrapper, and contain many ingredients.

Hold the sugar. Many studies have shown that increased consumption of sugar, especially sugar sweetened beverages, is associated with higher blood pressure. Decreasing sugar intake is a good idea all around, and cutting out sugary drinks is a very effective way to easily and significantly reduce your sugar intake. As a bonus, reducing processed food intake from tip #1 will also reduce your sugar intake.

Up the potassium. Potassium counteracts sodium by regulating the fluid in and out of our cells. So it makes sense that high intake of potassium is associated with lower blood pressure. Good sources of potassium include: fruits and vegetables, especially leafy greens, avocados, tomatoes, and of course bananas, as well as beans, nuts, and potatoes.

CoQ10. This supplement is a powerful antioxidant that protects your brain, heart, and muscles. Your

body makes less as you age, and health conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease lead to lower levels of CoQ10. At a dosage of 120-225 mg/day, several studies show a meaningful reduction in blood pressure, working towards healthy levels. Make sure to consult your doctor before beginning any supplementation, especially if you take medications.

Exercise. Exercise helps lower blood pressure — and it doesn’t have to be high-intensity or a grueling distance. In fact, a study showed that small, frequent bouts of activity provide greater benefit for hypertension, such as three 10-minute walks versus one 30-minute walk. Find an activity that can be enjoyable and set small goals to increase over time.

Sleep. While not always easy, sleep quantity and quality can help lower blood pressure.

Practice meditation/ deep breathing. If getting angry and worked-up can “make your blood boil,” it may be no surprise that engaging in the opposite, deep breathing and/ or meditating, is shown to reduce blood pressure.

There are many ways to naturally lower your blood pressure, or prevent it from becoming elevated. Incorporate some or all of these tips into your lifestyle, and reap the benefits of better health.

2023 ACC APPLICATION SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

Submittal Deadline (Wednesday prior to the meeting)

January 11

March 1

March 1

March 29

April 12

April 26

May 10

May 31

June 14

July 5

July 19

August 2

August 16

September 6

September 20

October 4

November 1

December 6

ACC Meeting Dates (Tuesdays)

January 17

March 7

March 7

April 4

April 18

May 3

May 16

June 6

June 20

July 11

July 25

August 8

August 22

September 12

September 26

October 10

November 7

December 11

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Snow Removal in The Keys – How It’s Done

As I sit here writing this, I am taken aback by how much snow we have received. This week has brought blizzard like conditions and the snow depth has almost doubled in the last several days. Of course, that is a good thing – we need it, and it will undoubtedly bring the lake levels up which is good for all.

With that said, it has been a tough Winter. The snow began to fall in October and really hasn’t let up since. It seems that our breaks have been few, and it just keeps piling up. From a service standpoint, this has placed strain on the folks that are responsible for making sure you have access to your homes. They work hard and deserve recognition.

Snow removal is a big job. The City plows the streets and public rights of way, and they are to be commended. This is only a small part of what they have to do as they have the responsibility to clear several hundreds of miles of streets throughout the City. The City, working with Cal Trans, deserves a lot of credit for enabling us all to get around.

The Tahoe Keys Property Owner’s Association (TKPOA) currently retains several contractors to help us with the Cove Subdivisions. Mountain View, led by Matt Mirell, has worked double time to ensure vehicular access while Alejandro and American Pro have worked hard to clear walkways and access to people’s townhomes. These folks deserve a pat on the back. So often, when we are warm and cozy in our beds, these two teams are working in the dark to move the snow so we can enjoy Tahoe living at its best.

I also want to give a shout out to the assistance received from Robert Haen, and the crews at Haen Construction, as well as Pat Kelly and his team from South Shore Boats and Matt Vautour and his team from Tahoe Luxury Estate. Those crews came in at a moment’s notice

and bailed this community out, especially during the New Year’s Eve storms and with assistance on the 18+ Townhome roof leaks we have had to contend with this season. Well done.

You should also be aware of the work done by our own crews in our Maintenance and Water Company departments. These guys have worked their tails off to keep the walkways, the Pavilion, the Pier, and numerous areas within the coves clear of snow. Every morning, they are at it. Weekends, they have been at it. Not much of a Christmas and New Years for them – they were all working to take care of you. Do me a favor, if you see one of them, give them a high five. They deserve it – you are lucky to have them.

All said, this year has not been perfect. We know thatIt’s been tough.

Roof leaks, the continuous onslaught of snow, downed trees, and the vicious storms have strained our resources and caused us to reflect on how we can improve service to The Keys. In this, I recommend that we engage with the Cove Advisors, and the Members at-large, to discuss what we did right, and where we can improve going forward. It is difficult to plan for service levels when the weather patterns can vary year to year like they do. Regardless, we would like your input on the service performance levels expected by the community. We want to know how things can be improved and what service levels you are willing to pay for. Of course, everything comes at a cost and these services are not cheap. This will be placed on a Cove Advisors Committee meeting agenda later this year for discussion. I encourage you to participate as this is your home. Thank you.

Mark J. Madison, P.E. Interim General Manager

2023 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

ACC Meetings are held on Tuesdays

January 17

April 4, 18

July 11, 25

October 10

March 7

May 2, 16

August 8, 22

November 7

March 7

June 6, 20

September 12, 26

December 12

All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 am unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by Wednesday prior to the meeting date. For more information, please contact Linda Callahan, ACD Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239, or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org.

Note: All meetings will be held at the TKPOA Pavilion, 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted. Member meeting attendance is also available via online Zoom conference call. Links and call in information for meetings are posted on the TKPOA website ahead of each meeting. Please contact the TKPOA Front Desk at (530) 542-6444 for details on member attendance via Zoom.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

By: Dave Peterson, Board President

My message is a little different this month. I’ll close with a quick update of what’s happening, but I want to start out with a couple of big topics.

Old Age. This subdivision was built about 60 years ago, and much of what you see and what is in the ground is original stuff. When things are new, operation and maintenance are easy and cheap, and replacement needs are non-existent. Reserve studies look out into the future and estimate future major

repair and replacement costs, but it’s often hard for people to take those projections seriously, especially as the reserve fund balance gets large. So, the natural tendency is for boards to reduce/defer adding to reserve accounts in order to keep dues low. Then one day, we look up and everything; EVERYTHING; is suddenly old, and needs to be replaced yesterday. We passed that milestone years ago, and we are playing catch up. So the dues are escalating rapidly, and unfortunately, they will keep going up. Replacements and major repairs are expensive; much more so than the original costs. Everything is way more expensive now; you’ve seen it in your households and businesses.

I’m not asking you to like this situation; only that you understand it. We are going to have to replace 60-yearold steel waterway bulkheads, do a major modification to our 60-year-old water system, implement a longterm aquatic weeds management program, tackle our waterway nutrient buildup, move our corporate yard from the Dover site to somewhere else, and deal with the other 200+ projects on the to-do list. The Townhome subdivisions are especially affected by this ageing.

As I noted last month, our reserve funding need is only 7% funded, and the finance committee and board are working on a plan to get our fiscal house in order. Much of our expensive infrastructure is at or beyond its design life, and we really don’t have the option of delaying much further. We have to address these issues. And this will cost us all. That’s just an unfortunate fact of life, I’m afraid.

Lawsuits. Things happen, and some people decide they need to sue TKPOA. The Association gets served with several lawsuits a year, so this is not a new thing for the board. What I want to say here is this: lawsuits against the HOA are lawsuits against your neighbors. Legal fees, settlement costs, and judgement costs not covered by insurance are paid out of your dues. And if the lawsuit involves a smaller subdivision of the Keys, such as a particular townhome subdivision, all of those costs must be borne by that smaller group of members. My plea is that members think of this before filing suit, and attempt to negotiate a resolution of the issue first, preferably just an accelerated fix of the problem. Please talk to your cove advisor or the General Manager if you see deferred maintenance or deferred replacements being a danger. Let’s use our limited money and time and energy on fixing problems, and not on grievance redress. Please.

With that off my chest, here is an update on key topics that the association is dealing with:

Winter. It’s still winter, and there’s still a lot of snow. Keep shoveling, and keep smiling! And please watch for pedestrians and cars nosing out from behind a snow wall. Let’s drive just a little bit slower for a while.

Spring. We’re in the process of soliciting bids from landscaping companies to maintain the common areas. We will no longer do that with in-house staff. The

board thinks this makes more sense from an efficiency and performance standpoint. We’ll also be ramping up outreach on our new landscape guidebook and watering time restrictions. I saw many of you reimagining your landscapes last summer, and it’s looking good! And water and fertilizer use are dropping, which are important in addressing our drinking water system and water weeds problems. With all this snow on the ground and skiing being so good, it’s hard to think about landscaping, but I’d encourage you to get in the queue early with landscape companies, as they’ll be very busy in the spring and summer!

We’re also gearing up for the summer waterways program -- CMT Year 2 without boating restrictions and an expanded harvesting effort. We will have one new “dragon” harvester this spring, which is good because the others are old and difficult to keep running. A bigger challenge is recruiting the large seasonal harvesting crew. We are excited that this year we will benefit from our new Water Quality Manager (Kristine Lebo) plus the recruiting tools that FirstService Residential brings to the Keys.

The water is rising, which means that the lagoons will be wider and deeper this year. Everything goes better when the water is up! In fact, there are a couple of bulkhead replacement projects that went on hold when the water level dropped because contractors couldn’t physically get close enough to the wall; those projects will be able to go forward this summer. Progress!

Professional Management. TKPOA employees are no more; they all continue to serve you... but now work for FirstService Residential. This will simplify our administrative and HR load. Shane Gillaspie is serving as General Manager until we recruit an onsite General Manager. We are holding interviews as I write this, so by the time you read it, we should have someone on board. Mark Madison will be staying on until at least March to smooth the transition. The other key recruiting activity is for a Facilities Manager. I’ll have more on all that next month.

As always, I’d like to close with a giant thank you to all of our staff, contractors, and member volunteers! This old Keys is a “Project”, with a capital P. And in terms of challenge, It’s a “double black diamond”. But we’ve got great people working on it.

Water Quality Reports Breakdown

By: Kristine Lebo, Water Quality Manager

We are deep into winter and for Water Quality, that means we are in “reports season”. In addition to the regular AIS reports that our membership is accustomed to seeing, the CMT has added multiple reports to the stack. We wanted to break it down, in one place, so you know where to find the answers to any questions you may have about the 2022 activities.

CMT Specific Reports

Summer 2022 CMT Implementation Special Report

This special report was published on September 30, 2022 to provide a detailed account of everything that was implemented during the summer. There was so much activity with Year 1; it is difficult for those not immersed in the daily operations to have a handle on what happened. The team felt it prudent to explain how everything unfolded and why setbacks occurred. We want clarity for all of our stakeholders - each of our homeowners, regulating agencies, and members of the public - to be able to digest the details of the undertaking that was achieved last year.

CMT Year 1 Preliminary Results

This report sets the stage for our plans for the near term, 2023, and some long term goals we have laid out using the results from Year 1. When this report

was published on February 10, 2023, we had already worked through most of the data and had a good handle of our results. The 1st year dictates our path forward. The teams are working different aspects in parallel to ensure the appropriate planning is in place for seamless implementation once Year 1 results and spring regrowth dictates methodology usage. It’s important on a project like this to remember to step back and assess the big picture. We always need to keep the larger goal in mind when making decisions. The function of this report is to bring you along on our thought process as we navigate our efforts.

CMT Annual Report: Year 1

The Annual Report is the big data dump. This is where all of the samples and analysis come together to display the results. How did the treatment methods work, what didn’t work, what were the challenges, and what is the Year 1 conclusions? This report is a permit required report due to Lahontan and TRPA by March 15th. We break down treatments site by site showing the graphs and trends over the 2022 season. Part of why the report is so extensive is permit requirements. It is important, with any study, to be able to prove your work, therefore quality assurance and control must be demonstrated. We also have many sites, which help with proven repeatability, but that also means much more data. In 2022 alone, our Water Quality Team and the various TRPA contractors, collected around 48,000 samples! All of this data was analyzed and reviewed, each individual sampler was vetted and trained, every single sample was tracked, all the equipment was maintained and verified,

any anomalies were explained and results based on all this information was concluded for each treatment at each site. It is a hefty report, however the best read for anyone looking to get into the efficacy details.

AIS Reports

WDR Reports

Our WDR permit has multiple pieces which need separate reports to fulfill requirements. Four reports get submitted to Lahontan by January 31st each year. There is the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) Update which details the on-the-water activities. A sub-report to the IMP is the Bottom Barrier Report to detail how the Bottom Barrier Program was implemented for the year. In 2022, the Bottom Barrier Program was not conducted because of the CMT, but a report was still needed to explain the change. The Non-Point Source (NPS) Water plan update explains all of the land-based activities and programs in place to limit any pollution entering our lagoons. The Macrophyte Survey is conducted to report the yearly changes in the aquatic plant population fluctuations. This annual survey was crucial in getting regulators on board with our CMT plans. If you’d like to know what species is abundant around your dock, this is the report for you!

End of Season Report

The AIS report was created as a place to bring everything together. There are redundancies from other reports but we view this as the comprehensive overview

of the Water Quality department as a whole. This report brings AIS work together with Harvesting to give a picture of how staff spent their time over the year. Due to other priorities, staff has deferred this report and it has not yet been published. After the March 15th deadline for the CMT Annual Report, staff will focus their efforts in on this report and expect to publish by end of April.

LFA Report

The Laminar Flow Aeration (LFA) system is a separate study in partnership with Lahontan. The LFA was brought into the CMT as a trial but there are specific requirements for data analysis and sampling that must be adhered to in order to be in compliance with the SWAMP permit. This report breaks out the LFA system, that has been running between Christie Dr. and Lucerne Way for the past few years, and assesses efficacy against the four objectives within the study.

The Water Quality Department would like to send a sincere thank you to all of our homeowners for their contributions and patience during the 2022 season. We hope that these reports give each of you an idea of what our department is working on and explains the multiple ways we have been striving to improve our waterways. Steady consistent progress forward, however slow it may seem, is how we will reach our goal of clearer and higher quality waterways.

All of these reports and more can be found on the keysweedsmanagement.org website.

THE TAHOE KEYS A NEW BEGINNING

Spring is right around the corner. Each year, at this is this time, we all begin to feel the start of a new year. The time to get start getting out, longer days, warmth, sunshine.

This year, however, is different, The Keys itself is on the cusp of a new beginning – and I see a lot of sunshine on the horizon.

Last June, I was fortunate to be hired to assist the Tahoe Keys Property Owner’s Association (TKPOA) with some changes. Most importantly, I was hired to assist the TKPOA in soliciting a management firm to provide professional management with the intent of improving service to you – our Members.

I have written several articles over the past few months, informing everyone about the status of this pursuit, and we are now deeply engaged in the managerial transition to First Service Residential (FSR). Things are going well, and these folks have it together.

A new General Manager has been retained. New systems are being implemented to improve customer relations. Accounting and financial reporting processes are moving forward. FSR is hitting it hard.

The Control Methods Test is moving into year two, with promise for a better way to control weeds in our waterways. Projects are advancing, with a strong focus on bulkheads. Improvements to the water system, including the Water Well 3 Rehabilitation project and potential consolidation with South Tahoe Public Utilities District are underway. Staffing and organizational changes are in the works, including the consolidation of staff locations, which may eliminate the need for a new Corporation Yard thereby saving the community several million dollars.

Credit for these changes go to the Board. Because of the Board’s courage and tenacity, this would not be happening. Change is hard. Change is…change. Its not easy, and it takes leadership and wits.

In this case, the decisions made, as difficult as they were, were the right ones and will undoubtedly result in improvements to The Keys. I have been proud to be a part of this transformation and look forward to the results of this new beginning. Thank you.

Mark J. Madison, P.E. Interim General Manager

PROPOSED OPERATING RULE CHANGE NOTIFICATION

TKPOA Operating Rules: Section 10 Water Conservation Rules for Landscape Irrigation for all TKPOA Water Serviced Properties and Commercial Customers of the Tahoe Keys Water Company.

The Board will consider adoption of this proposed operating rule change at the April 19th, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.

This Operating Rule change will extend to all TKPOA Common Areas, all Cove Townhome landscaping, all Single-Family home landscaping, and commercial water customer properties landscaping. The TKPOA Operating Rule Section 10 is enclosed with the 2023 Summer Irrigation Schedule A and Irrigation Map that provided the allocated times by TKPOA Street for irrigation.

Landscape irrigation lawn, turf, and plant material including shrubs, flowers, trees, and foliage is allowed in accordance with the Summer Irrigation Schedule A and Irrigation Map.

Customers with approved drip system irrigation may

water per the prior Landscape Irrigation Rule Schedule.

Customers with ACC approved landscape may be granted a watering exception for new and/or reseeded turf for owners that have reduced their property’s landscaping turf to no more than 25% of the total landscapable area of their property.

The Board of Directors has implemented this proposed Operating Rule Change Notification to impose a landscape irrigation schedule which is required by the limited capacity available of TKPOA’s water wells and TKWC Water Service.

The official notice of this proposed Operating Rule Change was posted on the TKPOA website on March 14th, 2023, for the purposes of the 28 Day Membership Review Period. Proposed Rule Change Notifications are posted under Documents>>Rules and Procedures>>Rule Change Notifications.

Additional Information

Any additional questions can be answered by contacting the TKPOA Front Desk at 530-542-6444 Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM2:00PM. Also visit the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com. For additional assistance please contact TKPOA Security at 530-545-0847.

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY

Operating Rule

Water Conservation and Irrigation Section 10

The TKWC is issuing a proposed Operating Rule Change to allow landscape irrigation for all water serviced properties and commercial customers. This includes Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Common Areas, all Cove Townhome landscaping, all Single-Family home landscaping, and commercial water customer properties landscaping. This proposed rule change represents a rewrite of Tahoe Keys Water Company Rules Section 10.

SECTION 10

WATER CONSERVATION RULES

1. Irrigation Limits. Irrigation shall be calibrated and scheduled to deliver no more than the following:

April 1 – October 31: 1.5 inches per week (3 Times a Week)

2. Irrigation Scheduling. Subject to the exemptions below, landscape irrigation is permitted only on designated irrigation days, as designated in Schedule A (Attached):

3. Exemptions from Irrigation Schedule. No exceptions to irrigation schedule for new plant material (including new turf), other than drip irrigation systems as reviewed by Architectural Control and per the prior irrigation rule schedule. Drip irrigation systems must comply with the Irrigation Limits listed in Section 10.1.

10.03a Drip Irrigation Schedule

• Even Numbered Street Addresses: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

• Odd Numbered Street Addresses: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday

• Landscape irrigation on Saturday is prohibited.

10.03b Turf Reduction Exemption

The Board of Directors, at the request of the Water Conservation Committee, will allow temporary relief from the Emergency Landscape Irrigation Rule for newly-installed turf provided it does not exceed 25% of the property's Total Landscape Area.

The temporary relief would allow new sod to be irrigated twice a day for Days 1 thru 14 and once per day for Days 15 thru 21 and on Day 22 going forward owners will need to follow the Emergency Landscaping Irrigation Rule.

Should an owner decide to re-seed their turf and it is reduced to a maximum of 25% of the property's Total Landscape Area, then the owner would be allowed to water twice a day to prevent the top 2 inches of the soil from completely drying out until the grass grows to a height of 1 inch (usually 3 to 4 weeks) at which time the owner would need to change their irrigation schedule to follow the Emergency Landscape Irrigation Rule.

Exclusions to the definition of a property's Total Landscape Area includes impervious areas such as, structures, driveways, walkways and hardscape patios and decks. Additionally, BMP infiltration trenches and landscaped areas supplied by drip irrigation would be excluded.

This temporary relief measure is applicable only to new sod or seeding of turf and does not apply to existing lawns.

4. Prohibited Activities. No Owner, nor an Owner’s tenant, contractor, employee, or agent may engage in any of the following activities: Irrigation is Prohibited on Memorial Day Weekend, July Fourth Weekend, and Labor Day Weekend Allowing water to flow over the ground surface or from sprinklers onto surfaces that are not able to absorb water or onto neighboring properties.

Use of a hose without an automatic shut-off nozzle.

Use of water to wash sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, decks, patios, or other improved areas.

Any activity prohibited by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

Group 1 (red)

Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Irrigation Map

Irrigation Schedule

Schedule A

Venice Drive, Tuolumne Drive, Lassen Drive, Shasta Court, Dana Court, Dover Drive and 15th Street

Group 2 (teal) Alpine Drive, Cascade Court, Cathedral Court, Genevieve Court, Tahoe Keys Blvd, Danube Drive, Morro Drive, Monterey Drive and Lucerne Way

Group 3 (green)

Group 4 (purple)

Group 5 (brown)

Group 6 (blue)

Texas Avenue, Whitney Drive, Aloha Drive, Daggett Court, and Carson Court

Capri Drive, Inverness Drive, Catalina Drive, Kokanee Way, Crystal Court, and Lido Drive

Beach Drive, Beach Lane, Beach Court, White Sands Drive, Balboa Drive, Marconi Way, and Garmish Court

Lighthouse Shores Drive, Emerald Drive, Christie Drive, Traverse Court, Slalom Court, Wedeln Court, and Weir Way

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 1:00AM-3:00AM

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 5:00AM-7:00AM

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11:00PM-1:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 1:00AM-3:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 3:00AM-5:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 5:00AM-7:00AM

Group 7 (yellow)

Group 8 (pink)

TKPOA Townhomes: Cove 1, Cove 2, Cove 2A, Cove 3A, Cove 3B, Cove 3C, Cove 4, Cove 5, Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS), Islanders 1, Islanders 2, and Islanders 3

TKPOA-Owned Common Areas, Mt. Tallac Village 3 (South Tahoe Public Utility District Service)

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3:00aM-5:00AM

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10:00PM-1:00AM

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