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Sun City HOA CC&R revision on hold but still planned

COVID-19 stalled plans for door-to-door campaign

Posted 5/4/20

Sun City Home Owners Association officials’ plans to revise the community covenants, conditions and restrictions is not gone nor forgotten.

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Sun City HOA CC&R revision on hold but still planned

COVID-19 stalled plans for door-to-door campaign

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Sun City Home Owners Association officials’ plans to revise the community covenants, conditions and restrictions is not gone nor forgotten.

“The (coronavirus) pandemic has significantly delayed our efforts to amend the CC&RS, but it has not changed our view that such efforts are needed and in the best interest of the homeowners in Sun City,” Jim Hunter, SCHOA board president, stated in an email.

Going into 2020, SCHOA officials had planned to gather information from residents, including a door-to-door campaign. But the effort was slowed somewhat as Mr. Hunter dealt with family issues relating to the January death of his mother in Oklahoma. However, SCHOA matters continued under the leadership of George Courtot, SCHOA vice president.

“He did a great job of keeping SCHOA on task, and the demands on his time with on-going government affairs matters was significant,” Mr. Hunter stated.

The plan to get the proposed amendments into the hands of all the homeowners and getting their subsequent approval was going to involve both volunteers and paid employees to contact every homeowner, in many cases in person, according to Mr. Hunter.

“Obviously the coronavirus pandemic has created an environment where going door-to-door is not feasible now, and it is uncertain at best when such activity might be allowed or tolerated by home owners,” Mr. Hunter stated.

The CC&R Committee did not meet early in the year and has not communicated on the issue since the “stay at home” order, according to Mr. Hunter. But that will change this month. Mr. Hunter stated SCHOA’s board officers met last week and plan a full board meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 at the SCHOA office, 10401 W. Coggins Drive.

“But whether if will include a public session is at this time still subject to state and federal guidelines and orders,” Mr. Hunter stated.

CC&R revisions are now set, although SCHOA officials will continue to listen to input.

“There are dozens of other ideas for additions to the proposed changes,” Mr. Hunter stated. “The committee has always recognized that the more proposed amendments made, the more difficult it will be to gain  approval. We have, therefore, limited the number of proposed amendments with a focus on what the homeowners and staff felt was most critical.”

Mr. Hunter stated the goal has always been to amend the documents in a way that makes the CC&Rs consistent and enforceable, which makes achieving the mission of SCHOA more feasible.

“The committee is unlikely to modify the proposed amendments at this point, but we always listen to what SCHOA members have to say,” Mr. Hunter stated.

As recommended by the SCHOA CC&R Review Committee in June 2019, below are the proposed amendments to the Sun City CC&Rs.

  • Will allow variances for underage spouses who inherit property, as long as they do not bring in anyone under 55.
  • Fences and setbacks must be consistent with Maricopa County codes and ordinances.
  • No parking on streets longer than 72 hours in a 30-day period; no parking on landscaping, and no parking of inoperable or unsightly vehicles on a property.
  • Prohibit wooden fences.
  • Requiring detached garages be no taller than the adjoining home and a driveway must lead into the garage.
  • Detached utility buildings will be allowed if they are screened or walled so they are not visible from the street.
  • Gazebos and other outdoor living structures will be allowed and eliminate the phrase “servants’ quarters” from the document.
  • Rentals of 29 days or less would be prohibited.
  • Removed the phrase “except in a garage” from parking provision.
  • Clarify responsibility for bushes, hedges or trees that infringe on neighboring properties.