Saddlebrooke Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Saddlebrooke Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

SaddleBrooke Ranch is a single-family home community in Oracle, AZ, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). This document contains the Architectural & Landscaping Requirements and Guidelines that apply to all homeowners, detailing rules for exterior modifications and landscaping. It is part of the community's CC&Rs and is enforced by the Architectural and Landscaping Committee (ALC).

• Architectural review (ALC permit): Most exterior changes—including structural additions, painting, landscaping, fences, solar panels, and more—require prior written approval from the Architectural & Landscaping Committee (ALC). Applications are submitted weekly; work cannot begin until after permit approval and home closing. The ALC has broad aesthetic discretion and may deny even code-compliant applications.
• Landscaping requirements: Homeowners must complete initial landscaping within 90 days of closing, with fines escalating if delayed (e.g., $100 for 91–105 days, $350 total for 106–130 days). Minimum 20 plants per lot; inert ground cover (crushed rock 0.5–1 inch) is required on bare soil; white or artificial rock is prohibited. Mounds must not exceed 18 inches, and strict drainage rules apply to prevent runoff onto neighbors or foundations.
• Specific modifications (selected examples): Air conditioning units must be ground-mounted and screened from street view; generators are permitted only for emergency use and must be placed to minimize noise. Satellite dishes (≤1 meter) must follow a preferred location hierarchy for minimal visibility; notification is required within 72 hours of installation but no permit fee is charged. Fences, walls, gates, and many other structures require an ALC permit.
• Enforcement and fines: Non-compliant work or delayed landscaping results in fines and potential corrective action by the HOA at the homeowner's expense. The ALC may inspect and require removal or modification of unapproved improvements. Homeowners must keep their lots free of weeds and trash, and store trash containers out of view from neighboring properties.
• Views and maintenance: There is no guarantee that views will remain unchanged; tree placement and landscaping decisions consider views but are not enforced as a right. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their property's appearance, including trimming plants and trees, and ensuring no encroachments over sidewalks or neighboring lots below 8 feet in height.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not cover age restrictions (though the community may be 55+ elsewhere), leasing rules, pet limits, assessments, or other HOA operating rules—those are found in the CC&Rs and separate community rules.

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.