Casa Del Cielo Homeowners Association

What Casa Del Cielo Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This document is a policy from the Architectural Control Committee of the Casa del Cielo Homeowners Association (CdC), a single-family home community in Scottsdale Ranch (San Diego, AZ). It applies to all homeowners and addresses a specific architectural modification: backyard gates. The policy states that new backyard gates will not be approved because the community was built without them and most homes cannot meet the hypothetical minimum criteria. Only a few existing grandfathered gates are exempt.

• Backyard gates (general prohibition): Backyard gates are not permitted for new installations. The policy was adopted because the community was built without them, and the vast majority of homes do not meet minimum eligibility criteria (sufficient wall space, pathway requirements, right-of-way, etc.). Any future applications will be denied.
• Grandfathered properties: A few homes with backyard gates constructed before the policy (e.g., 9220 N. 101st Street) are exempt and not affected by this rule. The full list of addresses is partially shown.
• Hypothetical minimum standards (not in effect): The document lists working criteria that would have been required if gates were allowed: at least 36-inch-wide gate on a return wall of at least 5 feet, a hard pathway on the owner's property, approval from shared driveway owners, attractive design, disclosure to neighbors, a secure self-locking lock, and a formal application with photos. These criteria are not currently used because the policy denies all new gates.
• Architectural review process: Any changes to exterior structures must be approved by both the Casa del Cielo HOA and the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association. This document was submitted to the board for approval. The homeowner bears the burden of proof and costs (including surveys and landscaping alterations) for any proposed modification.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a single policy on backyard gates only. It does not contain the full HOA rules for the community, such as pet restrictions, leasing rules, parking, or other architectural standards. For a complete set of rules, readers should refer to the full Governing Documents (CC&Rs, Bylaws, and other policies).

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.