An owner desiring to have a tree removed or added in the Common Areas located at Silver Creek Valley Country Club must follow these procedures:

1. Request in writing to the Board of Directors of the Silver Creek Valley Country Club Homeowners Association permission to remove or add a tree less than eighteen (]8) inches in diameter, measured two (2)feet up from the ground. Please include the items listed below in your letter.

• Reason for tree removal or addition
• Size, kind and condition of tree to be removed or added
• A plan showing the location of tree and the surrounding property owners
• Approval signatures from the neighbors who may be affected by this change
• Picture of tree and subject area

2. After the Board of Directors has approved the request, an owner then applies for a Permit Adjustment from the City of San dose. The fee for this is $215.00 to be paid by owner at the counter of the City of San dose offices located at 801 North First Street, San Jose.

3. When you have completed all necessary items for your Permit Adjustment and have been notified of your approval from the City of San dose, the Association's Landscape Maintenance Company must be the remover or installer. All costs will be assumed by the homeowner requesting the removal or addition, including materials, irrigation, labor, etc. and paid in advance to the Association.