From Your Architectural Liaison By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison
windows. Partial window approvals require an agreement to the 2-year replacement rule. This means in order to do the partial window replacement; the balance of the windows are required to be replaced within 2 years with the exact window. Ficus
A little reminder… ANY and ALL Exterior Changes I love it when people reach out before starting any projects to find out if they need to submit for an approval before commencing the work. If you have reached out to ask me about a project that you are considering, you already know this answer.
No matter what the salesperson at the nursery tells you, any variety of a Ficus is considered a TREE and can grow huge. Sure, they can make a great sound barrier, as long as you submit for approval to plant them with a 15’ setback measurement from any shared walls/shared property lines/inside edge of the sidewalks. Just because you plan to keep them trimmed as a hedge, doesn’t mean the roots will not expand out and cause structural damage to a wall. Edison lights
ANY and ALL exterior changes to your property (not just the house), front or rear, require a submittal. This means planting trees, landscaping, replacing windows, replacing doors, exterior light fixtures, raise the privacy wall, installing a pool, building a pergola, gazebo, installing a trellis… any and all exterior changes require a submittal and approval before executing the changes. By not obtaining architectural approval prior to commencement of the project, homeowners will be charged an initial $250 compliance fee.
Edison lights require an approval before installation, just as any exterior change requires a submittal and approval. If you see them at your neighbor’s house, doesn’t necessarily mean that they have been approved or will be approved. Your neighbor most likely has submitted but if not, the lights are in noncompliance. Don’t join the party, submit for approval before installing the lights. Please understand that there is very specific criteria that have to be met for these types of lights to be installed on your property.
Partial Windows
Checklists
As many people are submitting to replace their old leaky windows, I highly recommend that you submit for a full window replacement.
Be sure to use the checklist of items when you create your submittal. There are requirements for each project type and missing any of them can postpone your approval or, worse yet, render a denial.
Partial window replacements are very difficult as approval is only granted in extenuating circumstances and the new window frames color and size must be very close to the original
Considerate Neighbors are the Best Neighbors! Normal construction, routine landscaping and maintenance activities on a Lot or Parcel shall not be considered a nuisance or otherwise prohibited by this Declaration; however, normal construction, landscaping and maintenance activities which may interfere with the right of peaceful enjoyment of Neighboring Properties may only take place between 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, and between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Sundays.
Thank you and remember…. When in doubt, reach out! Please submit!
School is out! Please keep in mind that most schools are out for summer which means more children are outside during the daytime. The SPEED LIMIT is 25 MPH! In accordance with Arizona State Law, the speed limit in a residential district is 25 MPH (miles per hour) with or without the presence of a speed limit sign. We would like to remind residents to SLOW DOWN when driving through their neighborhoods. It is up to you to use caution when driving on our residential streets to avoid a possible life altering situation. Please watch your speed for everyone’s safety!!
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