From Your Homeowner Liaison

By Sonja Perez, CAAM, CMCA SRCA Homeowner Liaison

CURB APPEAL – DOING YOUR PART

What is meant by curb appeal?

Curb appeal is a term used to describe the general attractiveness

of a house or other piece of property from the sidewalk to a

prospective buyer. This term is often used by realtors trying to sell or evaluate a piece of property.

It is common knowledge that curb appeal affects a home’s value. When residents are trying to sell their home, it is not just their curb appeal that matters. Neighboring properties can impact a home sale too.

The Association plays a large part in helping to maintain curb appeal and home values by enforcing the rules and regulation of the community. But pride of ownership plays a large part too. When potential buyers see a lot of vehicles parked on the street, trash or recycle containers out on non-trash days or unkempt yards, it may give those potential buyers second thoughts on a purchase.

Below is a brief overview of some of the rules of SRCA that are enforced to preserve the look of our communities. For the detailed rules regarding parking, trash container and landscape please visit the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org.

STREET Parking

Before any vehicles may be parked on the street, all parking spaces on the Lot located within an Owner’s garage and on an Owner’s, driveway must be used for parking vehicles. In other words, if an Owner has a two-car garage and a two-car driveway, two vehicles must be parked in the garage and two vehicles must be parked in the driveway before any vehicles may be parked on the street.

If an Owner lives within a subdivision with more stringent requirements, the Owner must comply with the more stringent requirements of the subdivision in addition to any requirements imposed by the Association.

Trash Containers and Collection

The City of Scottsdale provides trash containers for waste and recyclables. Both trash containers must be concealed except for a reasonable length of time during collection times. Storing trash containers behind wing walls or shrubbery is not acceptable if either trash container remains Visible From Neighboring Property, streets, or common areas.

Maintenance of Landscaping & Driveways

• No Owner shall permit any condition to exist that induces or harbors infections, plant disease or insects. • It is the Owner’s responsibility to assure that any shrub, tree, hedge, or planting of any kind in areas for which they are responsible does not encroach upon any sidewalk or block visibility of oncoming traffic on any street. • All yards are to be maintained in a neat, weed-free condition. • “Neatly trimmed” shall be defined as: The removal of dead or diseased foliage, suckers, etc., allowing for the natural growth of the tree based on the standard of care. Enforcement action by the Association shall be reserved for serious maintenance issues that are readily apparent.

SRCA is lucky to have well maintained properties and the pride of ownership shows. I am sure anyone who drives through a nonHOA community can tell the difference quickly.

For any questions or concerns, please contact me at sperez@ scottsdaleranch.org or 480-860-2022.

We appreciate all the owners that do their part to maintain the curb appeal in the SRCA communities. Keep up the good work!!!

VOTE FOR THE SRCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS THROUGH THE HOMEOWNERS’ PORTAL!

By now, all homeowners should have received the letter regarding the SRCA 2022 Annual Homeowners’ Meeting and Election. The letter contains information on how to sign up for the SRCA homeowner portal to vote electronically. This electronic voting system provides a secure and anonymous way to participate. In order to vote electronically, you must be registered for the homeowners’ portal. If you have already registered for the portal, no need to do so again. Just login and follow the steps to complete your ballot.

Please note: You may request paper ballot be sent to you by contacting the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022. Paper ballots must be received at the SRCA office by April 18, 2022 or they can be brought to the annual meeting on April 21, 2022. Candidates running for the 2022 Board

Michele Holzman Sam Nili Marcus Meyer Matt Metz Stephen Philips Nina Munson

and homeowners’ portal to view the candidate’s biographies. Detailed information is available on the website and homeowners’ portal regarding the proposed Bylaws and CC&R amendments that are on the ballot for consideration.