Building or RemodelinG

Recommendations to homeowners who plan to build or remodel:

  1. Is your property subject to CC&Rs? Contact us if you are not sure.

  2. Survey your lot. There may be changes in the boundaries that the title company overlooked.

  3. Talk to your neighbors about your plans.

  4. If your property has CC&Rs, plans must be submitted for review and approval by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) prior to the start of construction or exterior remodeling. The Plan submittal requirements can be reviewed here.

  5. After ARC approval, submit plans to Pima County for permitting.

  6. Once approved by Pima County, contact the ARC if any changes are made to the plans.

  7. Schedule a final site review when completed.

Considerations for homeowners who oppose new construction or exterior remodeling of a property:

  1. Not all lots in our area are subject to CCRs so the CFA may be limited in what it can do.

  2. A view may be blocked even though the design does not encroach into setbacks or the location and the height of the building are reduced. Many remodels may include higher ceilings, which will increase the height of the house.

  3. Views may also be blocked because of drainage problems, flood plains, excessive slopes or easements, or the shape of the lot, all of which can limit the location of an addition.

  4. Because it is difficult to visualize the location of a building on the site map, the actual location on the ground may appear to be different. This may cause problems when the foundation and the slab are completed.

    lf you wish to lodge a complaint to the ARC, please contact us. You can also make an appointment to meet with the ARC or to address the Board at the next Board Meeting.