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What's New
Upcoming Board and ACC Meeting:
Saturday, Oct 17 at 9 am at the Guard House
Executive session at 9am, Member access at 9:30am
Notice:
Hello fellow Rolling Hills Estates HOA members. Please review the attached legal explanation of the new Arizona rulings governing decision making and transparency. We asked our legal council to provide the explanation as it will protract any decision the board and Architectural Control Committee (ACC) make regarding modifications to your home and landscape. Please review their letter carefully.
Your board has always prided ourselves by making decisions regarding these requests in an expeditious manner. This may no longer be the case as we are forced to issue notice to all community members, invite their input and meet in open forum for each decision regarding these modifications no matter how trivial or minor they may be.
Therefore, in order to meet these new Arizona requirements, we are asking that you provide the ACC at least one month’s notice for all modifications to your property. It is our intention to continue making decisions quickly however these new steps must be taken in order to meet full compliance.
Obtain Approval Before you Begin the Work
One of the most common misunderstandings is that city permits or contractor recommendations outweigh the Association’s approval process. They do not. Municipal approval addresses compliance with building and safety codes, while HOA approval ensures compliance with the community’s governing documents and architectural standards. These are separate requirements that serve different functions. In most cases, both approvals are required, and obtaining one does not eliminate the need for the other.
Beginning construction before receiving approval can have significant consequences. Owners may be required to stop work, submit plans after the fact, modify the project, or even remove completed improvements if they do not comply with the governing documents. These outcomes can be costly and time-consuming, particularly if materials must be replaced or structures dismantled. Even well-intentioned improvements can become expensive mistakes if the approval process is skipped. Learn more here.