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• Fencing, walls and gates hazard -free and intact. All gates shall be in good working order. • The site shall be free from trash, debris and hazardous materials. • Accessory buildings shall be safe and sound. Paving • All new paving and walkways shall be constructed with concrete (2,000 PSI @ 28 days). • Driveways shall be reinforced with wire mesh. Sawn expansion- contraction joints shall be placed every 8 feet in both directions. • All paving and walkways shall be finished with a light broom texture. • All walkways shall be at least 3 feet wide. Sawn expansion- contraction joints shall be placed every 4 feet. Landscaping & Irrigation • To the extent possible and practical all new landscaping shall be drought resistant. • When a lawn is being replaced, the new lawn area shall be reduced to aid in the reduction of water consumption. • New irrigation controllers shall be weather or sensor based and EPA Water - Sense qualified. • All new irrigation systems shall be designed to conserve water. Fences, Walls & Gates • All new wood fences shall be made from good quality materials. They shall be properly supported with 4X4 pressure treated posts (8 feet O.C.) and 2X4 rails (top and bottom). The posts shall be embedded in a concrete footing at least 18" deep. • All new block walls shall be constructed with 6X8X16 concrete block. They shall be properly supported by a continuous footing and reinforced with steel bar. Minimum Standard • Roofs shall be safe and structurally sound. • Roof coverings shall be intact and watertight. • Roofing metal and flashing shall be intact and rust free. • Gutters and downspouts shall be intact and rust free. • Roof coverings with five or less years of useful life shall be replaced. Rehabilitation . Roofs that do not meet the minimum standard shall be replaced. Practical, cost effective repairs are acceptable as long as compliance with the minimum standard will be achieved. • The replacement of roofing includes the replacement of all metal (roof jacks and flashing). • Gutters and downspouts shall be installed to properly discharge rain water run- off. Roof Coverings . 25 -year, 3 -tab, self - sealing composition shingle. Built -up membrane (hot mop) system on all flat roofs. • Lighter colored coverings are preferred for energy efficiency. Minimum Standard • Safe, structurally sound and watertight. Rehabilitation • Decks, balconies and railing that do not meet the minimum standard shall be replaced. Practical, cost effective repairs are acceptable as long as compliance City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development 1�z 19