From Your Architectural Liaison

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By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison

Are these one of your questions? If so.… I have answers for you.

Do I have to submit?

Yes, any and all exterior projects require a submittal. Landscape, stucco changes, paint, windows, additions, courtyards, pools… everything requires approval before beginning work. If you live in a sub association, you will need their approval as well. Please plan accordingly.

When should I submit for my project that I want to start?

Please allow 2 weeks for review. We are receiving nearly 40% more submittals than we received pre Covid. The sooner that all the required information for processing is received, the sooner the submittal packet can be reviewed. If you have built a complete submittal packet for your project, send it in as soon as it is ready. Once your request is entered into the system, it will be reviewed by SRCA staff. It will then be determined if it is approved/denied or ready to be set for a committee review date with disclosure notices if required.

The committee meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Those dates sometimes change during the holiday season. The SRCA calendar on the website is always up to date.

When will I be approved?

If all of the required information for processing is not received when first submitting, the answer is that your submittal will always take longer to be reviewed.

It is in your best interest to use the project checklists to make sure you are submitting all the requirements the first time. Visit www.scottsdaleranch.org and click the “plan my project” blue/white house icon to take you to the architectural page with checklists, rules, and forms.

Please remember Scottsdale Ranch is comprised of approximately 4,000 residences. Every submittal is important, and every submittal requires a review. It is most important to plan accordingly when planning home projects. Please submit as soon as you know what changes you want to make on the exterior of your home.

Why can’t I paint my house the same colors that I used in 1999?

You may be able to use the same colors, however we will not know the answer until an application packet is submitted and reviewed. The approved color palettes are reviewed every few years to make sure the colors are fresh, current and that they continue to be well suited for the rest of the approved color palettes. This is another reason when submitting for approval is important. It ensures the approved paint palettes are cohesive and the esthetics within the community go together.

As always… when in doubt, submit for approval.

Will my application be reviewed by the committee?

Not all submittals go to the architectural committee. Certain types of architectural projects are reviewed on the staff level by the Executive Director. A list of these desk review projects is available on the SRCA website in the Rules and Architectural Guidelines.

If your submittal requires disclosure notices to be sent to neighboring properties and review by the architectural committee, it will take longer to complete the process. Disclosure notices allow a minimum of 2 weeks for reply. At the end of the disclosure period, the project will go to the architectural committee or the Executive Director for review.