Rosedale Homeowner Welcome Package - Second Edition | Page 22

22 Grocery stores provide bins for recycling plastic bags and clean Styrofoam containers. 2. Backflow Certification All homes in Rosedale are equipped with a water backflow control system; larger homes may have two systems. The systems are designed to protect the community water supply by preventing used or unsafe water from flowing back into the water supply stream. The backflow valves are generally located at the front of the property. Landscaping is not allowed to impede access to the backflow valve by those doing certification. Backflow valves must be inspected annually and certified as working properly by a plumber authorized by Manatee County. Each maintenance-assisted association has its own contract for this service; contact your local association for details. For single family homes DTech/Gator Plumbing has agreed to provide this service; contact information and fees can be found on the RHC web-site under the sub-page “Services”. After inspection the plumber will submit a certification form to the County. The plumber may make minor repairs at little or no additional charge. If significant repair is required, you will be billed. 3. Watering Restrictions These instructions for all of Manatee Country are EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 UNTIL RESCINDED by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Lawn Watering Schedule and Times Lawn watering is limited to two times per week. If your address is EVEN (the last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8) you may water on Thursday and/or Sunday between the hours of midnight to 10:00 a.m. OR between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to midnight. If your address is ODD (the last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 or the property has no address) you may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday between the hours of midnight to 10:00 a.m. OR between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Hand Watering and Micro- or Drip-Irrigation Hand watering and micro-irrigation or drip-irrigation of plants, shrubs and trees can be done on any day of the week and at any time of the day. Use a shut-off nozzle on the hose. Fountains, Car Washing and Pressure Washing There are no restrictions on fountains, car washing and pressure washing. New Sod, Seeds and Plugs and Plants, Trees and Shrubs (Establishment Period) If you install new sod, seeds, plugs, plants, trees or shrubs, you are entitled to an establishment period of sixty days. This establishment period allows you to irrigate every day, outside the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for the first 30 days. For the next thirty days you must reduce