DREAMING SUMMIT
Design Review Guidelines & Association Rules And Regulations
DREAMING SUMMIT
HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES
ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
Adopted: February 13, 2001
Last Revised: December 19, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANTENNAS......
ANTENNAS - Continued......
APPROVALS......
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE......
AWNINGS......
BASKETBALL GOALS - Front Yards......
BASKETBALL GOALS - Rear Yards......
BUILDING HEIGHTS......
COLORS/TONES......
DECORATIONS......
DISCLAIMER FOR LIABILITY......
DRIVEWAYS......
EXTERIOR HOUSE MATERIALS......
FENCING AND WALLS......
FINE GRADING AND MOUNDING......
FLAGPOLES......
GARAGES......
GATES & ACCESS DRIVES......
HEADER MATERIAL......
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS......
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS......
LIGHTING......
ORNAMENTS......
PARKING......
PATIO COVERS......
POLITICAL SIGNS......
POOLS AND SPAS......
PRIVATE PARKS - Restrictions - Rules And Regulations......
PRIVATE PARKS - Reservations......
RAMADAS, GAZEBOS, AND CANOPIES......
ROCK GROUND COVER......
ROOF MOUNTED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT......
ROOFING......
SECURITY DOORS AND SCREEN DOORS......
SECURITY SIGNS......
SETBACKS AND STREETSCAPES......
SOLAR PANELS......
STORAGE SHEDS......
SWING SETS, PLAY STRUCTURES......
TURF (GRASS AREAS)......
VARIANCES......
WATER FEATURES......
WINDOW COVERINGS......
EXHIBIT A Approved Plant List......
EXHIBIT B Architectural Design Request for Approval Form......
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Design Review Guidelines & Association Rules And Regulations
ANTENNAS
/ Antennas one meter or less in diameter or diagonal measurement, together with their associated mounting hardware and mast, if applicable (an “Antenna System”), must comply with the following restrictions if they are to be placed, installed or kept on a Lot outside of a Dwelling Unit, unless compliance would impair the installation, maintenance or use of an Antenna System used to (i) receive direct broadcast satellite service or receive or transmit fixed wireless service via satellite; (ii) receive video programming services via multipoint distribution or receive or transmit fixed wireless signals other than via satellite; or (iii) receive television broadcast signals:(a)An Antenna System must be placed on a Lot in such a manner so as not to be visible from any other Lot, the common area or streets.
(b)If an Antenna System, cannot be placed on a Lot in such a manner as to not be visible from any other Lot, the common area or streets without impairing the Lot Owner’s installation, maintenance or use of the Antenna System, the Antenna System must be screened by landscaping or by some other means so that it is not visible from any other Lot, the common area, or streets, unless the landscaping or screening would impair the installation, maintenance or use of the Antenna System, in which case the Antenna System must be screened to the greatest extent possible without impairing the installation, maintenance or use of the Antenna System.
(c)If no other location is available without impairing the installation, maintenance or use of an Antenna System and the Antenna System must be mounted on a residence or other structure in a manner that will be visible from other Lots, the common area or streets, the Antenna System must be painted a color that will blend into the background against which the Antenna System is mounted.
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DREAMING SUMMIT
Design Review Guidelines & Association Rules And Regulations
ANTENNAS - Continued
/ < Continued from previous page >(d)For purposes of these restrictions, the installation, maintenance and use of an Antenna System shall be deemed to be “impaired” only if the restriction causes one of the following to occur:
(i)the restriction unreasonably delays or prevents installation, maintenance or use of the Antenna System;
(ii)the restriction unreasonably increases the cost of installation, maintenance or use of the Antenna System; or
(iii)the restriction precludes reception or transmission of an acceptable quality signal.
No dish that exceeds one meter in diameter or diagonal measurement may be placed, installed, constructed or kept on any Lot without the prior written approval of the Design Review Committee (the “Committee”).
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
APPROVALS
/ Pursuant to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, homeowners desiring to construct improvements within Dreaming Summit must have the proposed improvements approved by the Committee or their designee prior to submittal to the County or the commencement of construction. Any proposed addition, improvement, or alterations to an existing home or construction of a new freestanding structure must match the architectural style of the existing home including wall texture, paint colors, and roofing. The submittal must include, as applicable, the following:Floor plans for each proposed improvement.
Elevations of home or proposed addition or alteration.
Exterior paint color samples.
Sample roof tiles with list of manufacturer, style, model number and/or color.
Landscape plans and plant lists.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
/ All homes were constructed in a southwestern style as approved by the Committee. Any additions or modifications shall maintain this style.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
AWNINGS
/ Canvas or fabric awnings are prohibited unless installed by the builder as an original option. Awnings of durable materials must be submitted to the Design Review Committee for consideration and approval.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
BASKETBALL GOALS - Front Yards
/ Front Yards -Permanent Basketball goals are permitted in front yards adjacent to driveways only upon prior written approval from the Committee. They must be pole mounted and permanently installed, and must comply with the following guidelines.
- Permanent basketball poles and/or mounting fixtures must be painted to match the color of the body of the exterior of the home, or black.
- Basketball goals may not be attached directly to any home.
- Backboards must be clear Plexiglas or match the color of the body of the exterior of the home, or as otherwise approved by the Committee.
- All equipment must be reasonably maintained. Broken backboards, disfigured or bent rims, ripped or torn nets, chipped and/or peeling paint, etc. constitute grounds for fines and/or removal.
- Only nylon or similar cord nets are acceptable. Metal or chain nets are expressly prohibited.
- Courts may not be painted or permanently outlined on the driveway or other concrete surfaces in front yards.
- Lighting for night use of the equipment is expressly prohibited.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 9/22/2005
BASKETBALL GOALS - Rear Yards
/ Rear Yards -Permanent basketball goals located in the rear yard must comply with the following guidelines.
- Permanent basketball poles and/or mounting fixtures must be painted to match the color of the body of the exterior of the home, or black.
- Basketball goals may not be attached directly to any home.
- Backboards must be clear Plexiglas or match the color of the body of the exterior of the home, or as otherwise approved by the Committee.
- All equipment must be reasonably maintained. Broken backboards, disfigured or bent rims, ripped or torn nets, chipped and/or peeling paint, etc. constitute grounds for fines and/or removal.
- Only nylon or similar cord nets are acceptable. Metal or chain nets are expressly prohibited.
- Lighting for night use of the equipment is expressly prohibited.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 9/22/2005
BUILDING HEIGHTS
/ The height of the primary residence on each lot is limited to two-story structures with a maximum height of thirty (30) feet above the finished floor.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
COLORS/TONES
/ Exterior colors of all buildings and structures will be southwestern desert hues and must be approved by the Committee. Southwestern accent trim colors are permitted. Bright colors will not be permitted. Any change of exterior color, body or trim, must have prior approval of the Committee.A building or structure is defined as :
Any roofed and walled edifice of any size, material or purpose; constructed, assembled or placed on any lot. This definition excludes anything which, in the discretion of the Design Review Committee, is clearly portable and temporary in nature such as a Storage Shed.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD / Once started, construction shall be pursued diligently in order to assure prompt completion thereof. Absent a different deadline for completion of construction (which may be shorter or longer, at the discretion of the Committee), such construction shall be completed within two (2) months from the date of commencement of construction.
It is strongly recommended that the owner retain professional services for landscape planning and design.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
DECORATIONS
/ Holiday decorations shall not be displayed any sooner than one (1) month prior to the holiday.Holiday decorations shall be removed TWO (2) weeks after the holiday.
Adopted: 5/9/2005
Revised:
DISCLAIMER FORLIABILITY
/ The Committee shall have no liability in connection with or related to approved or disapproved plans, specifications, or improvements. The approval of plans does not mean that judgment is passed on the structural soundness of the improvement nor its effect upon existing or future drainage. The review of the plans is for aesthetic purposes only.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
DRIVEWAYS
/ All driveway extensions and concrete coatings must be reviewed and approved by the architectural design review committee prior to any construction. Driveway extensions will be reviewed on an individual basis with STRONG consideration of any impact on the architectural features of the neighborhood. The Committee will review any extensions beyond this criterion on a case-by-case basis. If the driveway extension ends within one (1) foot or less of the property line, it shall require the written input of the adjacent neighbor closest to the edge of the proposed extension. Painted paved surfaces are prohibited.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
EXTERIOR HOUSEMATERIALS
/ Finished building materials must be applied to all exterior sides of buildings and structures ( excluding sheds ) (final paint or stucco finish). Acceptable materials include stucco, masonry and brick (approved by the Committee).A building or structure is defined as :
Any roofed and walled edifice of any size, material or purpose; constructed, assembled or placed on any lot. This definition excludes anything which, in the discretion of the Design Review Committee, is clearly portable and temporary in nature such as a Storage Shed.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 8/15/2005
FENCING AND WALLS
/ Rear yard fencing is required on all lots and shall be maximum height of 6’ as measured from the highest adjacent lot, unless otherwise approved by the Committee. Fencing located between dwelling units and facing the street (commonly known as fence returns) shall be block painted, stained or integral colored (ICI 614 “Stonington Beige”) so as to be consistent throughout the subdivision. All fencing between dwelling units, not facing or adjacent to public right-of-way or open space can be unfinished block.Fencing not permitted:
Chain Link
Wood Slat
Wood Picket
Free Standing on Property Line
Wood slats are permitted as part of a metal frame gate within a masonry block fence.
Garden walls are permitted to a maximum height of 48” and must match the architectural finish, texture, and style of the house, or be specifically approved otherwise as submitted to the Committee.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
FINE GRADINGAND MOUNDING
/ Fine grading is a critical aspect of landscaping. Each lot shall be graded such that all storm water will drain away from the house. It is extremely important that this drainage pattern be maintained when preparing the landscape design, especially if mounding or berming is proposed. Because of the difficulty and importance of maintaining the individual lot drainage pattern and creating natural appearing mounding, it is recommended that a Registered Landscape Architect or design professional be consulted. Mounding and other proposed grade changes will be closely scrutinized.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
FLAGPOLES
/ Per Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 33-1808, the Dreaming Summit HOA Design Guideline that prohibited Flagpoles has been replaced with the following rules and regulations.A flagpole is allowed to a maximum of fifteen (15) feet in height. It must be set back from the property line a minimum of seven (7) feet. Homeowners are encouraged to use brackets mounted on the house or garage to display flags. Plans to install a flagpole must be submitted to the architectural design review committee and approved prior to installation.
ARS 33-1808 - American flag display; political signs
Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit any of the following:
1. The outdoor display of the American flag by an association member on that member's property if the American flag is displayed in a manner consistent with the federal flag code (P.L. 94-344; 90 Stat. 810; 4 United States Code sections 4 through 10). The association shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of the American flag. The association rules may regulate the location and size of flagpoles but shall not prohibit the installation of a flagpole.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
GARAGES
/ All home construction must have an enclosed garage integrated with the house. Garage doors shall be sectional and windows are encouraged. Garage doors should remain closed when the garage facility is not in use. Open carports or garage conversions are not permitted.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
GATES &ACCESS DRIVES
/ Gates must have a metal frame and must have wood slats. Gates opening onto common areas are prohibited. Double gates may be installed to allow wider access ways to back yards. Double gates must also have metal frames and must have wood slats. All gates must be natural wood colored or painted to match the color of the adjacent block wall or painted black.Gates shall not be permitted in any perimeter theme wall without prior approval of the Committee.
There are two standard access drive styles for double gates. Prior to constructing a double gate access drive, the homeowner shall obtain copies of these standard access drive styles from the Management Company. All other proposed access drive options will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Architectural Design Review Committee, taking into consideration the lot size, materials used and the accessibility. All plans must be submitted and approved prior to any work being started.
Per the CC&R’s (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Reservations, and Easements) for Dreaming Summit, use of these double gate access drives for parking is expressly prohibited.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
HEADER MATERIAL
/ Headers shall be used to contain and separate rock ground cover from grass and common areas. Brick, steel, concrete and 1/4" to 1” pressure treated redwood is permitted. Headers may not exceed 12" in width and shall be flush where they abut other paved areas. Railroad ties, plastic, aluminum, or redwood header smaller than 1/8" x 4" is prohibited.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
/ All landscaped areas must be equipped with an underground irrigation system. A low-pressure drip irrigation system is encouraged for all shrubs and ground cover areas. Daytime watering of shrubs and turf areas should be avoided.Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
/ In order to develop landscaping consistency throughout the neighborhood, a minimum of two (2) 15-gallon trees and six (6) 5-gallon plants are required in the front yard of each unit. A plant list is provided in Exhibit A. Plants listed as “for rear yards only” should not be used in front yards. Covered open porches, courtyards, low walls, fountains or other features, may be used to supplement and create imaginative landscape designs subject to approval of the Committee.To the extent landscaping conforms to the requirements set forth herein no approvals shall be necessary. NON-CONFORMING LANDSCAPING IS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL OR CONFORMANCE IF NOT OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE.
Each individual home site will be required to complete front yard landscaping within ninety (90) days from the date of Certificate of Occupancy. It is recommended that backyard landscaping be installed at this time too, since construction access to the backyard is often through the front yard.
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 5/9/2005
LIGHTING
/ The use of outside lighting is allowed with the following restrictions:Exterior lighting must be soft and indirect with no light sources directly visible to neighboring properties or creating any nuisance.
No high voltage colored light bulbs, lenses, or reflections are permitted. ( except for Holiday Decorations )
No outdoor flood lights where light spills over onto a neighbor’s property.
Low-pressure sodium bulbs are discouraged.
All outside lights shall be screened wherever possible with walls, plant materials or internal shielding.
Low voltage type lights (white or colored) are permitted.
Low voltage lighting is acceptable.
12/19/2005:
This design review guideline for "Lighting" will be updated in the first quarter of 2006. The revised guideline will be sent to all homeowners as an amendment page to this document. Please ensure that you are using the amended guideline. If there is any question about what the current guideline is, please contact our Management company or check our HOA web site at:
Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised: 8/15/2005
ORNAMENTS
/ No figurines, shrines or other artwork are permitted in front yards unless screened from view of the street. All functional and/or decorative items must be approved before being placed in the front yard or rear yard with view fencing. (ie: swings, benches, stools, etc.)Adopted: 2/13/2001
Revised:
PARKING
/ This section has been added to help explain the existing rules in our HOA CC&R's (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Reservations, and Easements) for Dreaming SummitPer Article 4, Section 4.1, ( cc ) of the CC&R’s, vehicles are to be kept only in garages or the driveway directly in front of the garage of any lot. Guests of the owners shall be entitled to keep their vehicles on streets in front of a lot or within reasonable proximity thereof for a period of no more than three (3) days. In no event shall a disabled or inoperative vehicle be maintained on a street, driveway or otherwise be visible from neighboring property or from common areas. All vehicles are strictly prohibited from parking in the strip path or drive leading to and in front of the access drives. This area is a drive only, and is not to be used as a parking area. Vehicles are also prohibited from parking in the granite or on the lawn adjacent the driveway.
Adopted: 6/6/2005
Revised:
PATIO COVERS