Candlewood Estates Architectural Review Committee

What Candlewood Estates Architectural Review Committee's governing documents say

Candlewood Estates Architectural Review Committee Standards and Procedures is the design-approval guide for property owners in this Scottsdale community. It governs what you can build, how it must look, and what the review process requires—but it is NOT the master Declaration of CC&Rs, which controls governance and assessments. Any construction, remodeling, painting, landscaping, or alteration needs Committee approval before you start.

• What requires architectural approval: Every change to your lot—new construction, major remodeling, painting beyond minor touch-ups, landscaping, pools, walls, fences, and driveways—must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee before you begin. Construction cannot start until you receive written approval and pass the first site inspection.
• The review process: A pre-design meeting with the Committee is mandatory before you hire your architect. All plans must be prepared by a Licensed, Registered Arizona Architect. You will move through multiple design stages (conceptual, schematic, design development, final) with written approvals at each step, and site inspections are required during construction.
• Architectural style, colors & materials: All exteriors must follow Southwestern architecture (Spanish Colonial, Pueblo Revival, or Contemporary Modern Southwest). Paint must be earth tones (brown, beige, tan, golden, copper) with a Light Reflective Value of 14–40. Allowed materials: masonry tile, CMU, rough stone, or stucco; no reflective finishes or artificial exterior materials permitted.
• Building Envelope & natural areas: Your lot is divided into a Building Envelope (where you build) and a Natural Area (undisturbed desert). The Committee approves your Building Envelope, and a Natural Area Easement is recorded on your deed. You must preserve significant native desert plants and minimize disruption to natural drainage and topography.
• Height, size & structural limits: Maximum building height is 26 feet; minimum residence floor area is 4,000 sq ft; only one home per lot, maximum two stories. Roofs must have a 4:12 pitch or be flat with a 16-inch minimum parapet in light stone/tan color (Solar Reflectance Index 64–70). Masonry screening walls: 8 inches thick, maximum 8 feet for portions, 6 feet average.
• Violations & approval fees: Construction before receiving approval and passing the 1st site inspection incurs a $2,500 fine plus $500/day. Architectural review fees and deposits are required upfront before review begins. All HOA assessments must be current with no outstanding liens before approval is issued.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document covers only architectural design procedures and standards. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) is the overriding governing document and covers HOA governance, assessments, voting, and other community rules. You must also comply with City of Scottsdale ordinances and Troon North Association requirements.

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.