ACC FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About
Our Architectural Control Committee
What is the responsibility of the Architectural Control Committee (ACC)?
In May 1993, Nor’wood gave Sunset Mesa Neighborhood residents responsibility for enforcing their own neighborhood covenants. The ACC volunteers, who are appointed by the Board, are your neighbors who work to sustain the integrity of our protective covenants. Their goal is to maintain the beauty and aesthetic value of our neighborhood.
The ACC makes every effort to reply to submitted requests and investigate possible covenant violations quickly, but has up to 14 days to respond to ACC requests.
In rare circumstances when covenant mandates cannot be resolved, and legal action becomes necessary, the homeowner in violation is responsible for attorney fees incurred by the HOA.
ACC Chair
What changes need approval by the ACC?
By way of example only and not by way of limitation
- Exterior Painting
- Fencing
- Roofing Materials
- Major landscaping (such as retaining walls or rocking)
- Stuccoing
- Construction of additions
- Shed construction
ACC Action Request Form – CLICK HERE
What colors may I use on the outside of my house?
Colors are to be subdued and compatible with the natural environment.
May I fence my yard?
Fences are discouraged so as not to obstruct views as required by the covenants. If a fence is necessary, split rail fences or iron fences are approved materials. Wood panel fencing is not allowed due to ongoing maintenance issues and the cost of enforcing them. Fence requests shall be reviewed by the ACC on an individual basis.
May I store a camper or RV on my property?
No boat, trailer (utility or tow), camper, tractor, commercial vehicle, mobile home or motorcycle trailer may be kept on the property unless stored in a structure, such as a garage.
What kind of roofing material may be approved?
See Roofing Procedures Roof Procedures
May I rock my yard?
It is the policy of the ACC to limit the use of gravel, rock or paving as part of the landscaping on each lot, per the covenants. Xeriscape” is defined as “the application of the principles of landscape planning and design, soil analysis and improvement, appropriate plan selection, limitation of turf area, use of mulches, irrigation efficiency, and appropriate maintenance that results in water use efficiency and water saving practices.” Use of rocks, gravel or paving is limited to 25% of the landscaped area. The use of drought resistant plants, shrubs, trees, grass and organic mulch should be at least 75% or the landscaped area. Dead grass/bare dirt is not xeriscape and is a covenant violation that will be handled via a property lien.
May I have a shed?
Sheds are generally not allowed due to maintenance issues, attraction of unwanted pests and animals, fire hazards and view obstruction. There are circumstances where a shed would be allowed, but only if the shed cannot be seen from the street or neighboring properties and is concealed by landscaping. Storage buildings for yard maintenance equipment shall be approved by the ACC on a case-by-case basis. They shall be concealed from view through their location or the use of surrounding landscaping.
May I have chickens on my property?
The covenants expressly forbid any type of livestock or poultry to be kept or bred upon any lot.
May I have artificial turf?
How do I contact the ACC?
Please send your email to ACC@SunsetMesaHOA.com or to one of the ACC Chairs listed above. We’re here to work together with you, our neighbors, to keep our community aesthetically appealing and retain the value of our homes.
Thank you for helping us preserve Sunset Mesa as great place to live.
Click this link to access and complete your Architectural Control Committee action request form:
Click here for ACC Request Form
Please complete all boxes marked with an asterisk (*) on the form before pressing the “Submit” button, or the submission will not be sent. If you do not receive a response in three days, please email the ACC chair. The ACC must be officially notified in order for the fourteen day response period required by your filing to begin.