1. Prior to preparing preliminary plans for any
proposal, the builder, Owner, or representative
thereof should review the enclosed projects as
outlined. Any questions should be directed to the
Management Company for assistance.
2. Prior to submitting plans to the Town of Oro
Valley and/or beginning the project, approval
should be obtained from the Copper Creek
Association. In order for the ARC to review and
process the submittal:
a. All submittals should include contact
information (name, address, phone number).
b. Site plan of property showing the location of
buildings and/or structures, driveway, parking
areas, and if applicable, any other site data
required by the Town of Oro Valley. Unless
required by the Town, the site plan can be hand
drawn; there is no requirement for professional
architectural drawings. A major house expansion
and/or builder models require a set of floor
plans, elevation documents, and landscaping
plans, which present a visual layout for review
and consideration.
c. Descriptive narrative for the details of the
project as required by the individual Design
Guidelines section.
d. Actual photographs, if necessary and helpful,
to visually see the area and how the project
fits into the property.
e. Sample materials and/or color palettes for
applicable projects.
f. If the project requires ingress/egress over
common area and/or buffer zones, a specific plan
will be required that protects and replaces
existing vegetation.
3. Submittals are due to the Management Company
on the Friday preceding the ARC meeting.
E. RECOMMENDATION/APPROVAL
The ARC shall review all applications submitted to
it. An affirmative vote of a majority number of
members in attendance at the ARC meeting shall be
necessary for approval of applications. The ARC
may table an application if there is not
sufficient information submitted for the ARC to
exercise the judgment required by these Guidelines
and a written request will be sent to the member.
In the event the ARC disapproves the submittal,
the member may appeal the decision to the ARC.
Such appeal will be automatically processed by the
Management Company to the ARC at the next ARC
meeting. The member will be notified that they may
attend that meeting to personally appeal the
decision. Once the appeal is heard and the
decision of the ARC is reached, that decision will
be final.
F. WRITTEN RECORDS
The Management Company shall keep and safeguard
complete written records of all applications for
approval submitted to the Association. All
approvals by the ARC, requests for additional
information, and member appeals will be documented
and sent to the member. A copy of this
documentation will be part of the property lot’s
permanent records.
G. NATURE OF APPROVAL
Any approval of plans, specifications or proposed
construction given by the ARC shall be only for
the purpose of permitting construction of proposed
improvements within Copper Creek and shall not
constitute compliance with town, county and state
laws. SUCH APPROVAL SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
APPROVAL, RATIFICATION OR ENDORSEMENT OF THE
QUALITY OR ARCHITECTURAL OR ENGINEERING SOUNDNESS
OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT AND NEITHER THE ARC,
ITS MEMBERS, THE BOARD, THE OFFICERS OF THE
ASSOCIATION, NOR THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY SHALL HAVE
ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO
APPROVED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS.
Projects approved by the ARC effective with the
date of this document, must begin within one year
of project approval or the project must be
resubmitted. Once a project begins, timely
completion is required so there is no long-term
negative impact on the surrounding community,
except as noted with specific deadlines for
completion in individual sections.
Unless otherwise noted in these Design Guidelines,
all projects require prior written submission and
written approval before beginning the project.
H. REVISION TO DESIGN GUIDELINES
It is the intent of the Copper Creek Architectural
Review Committee to maintain these Design
Guidelines as a consistent tool for processing ARC
submittals. Once any changes or revisions are made
and approved by the ARC, they will be updated and
may be distributed to the membership.
I. CC&R AUTHORITY
Architectural XI, Section 1, Establishment. “The
ARC shall promulgate architectural guidelines and
standards to be used in rendering its
decisions.”
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Architectural Review
Committee hereby adopts these REVISED Design
Guidelines on the ____ day of September 1, 2001 to
be effective ____ 2001, which replaces in its
entirety the Design Guidelines adopted on
September 1, 2001.
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A. LIGHTING
Section 1: Common Lighting Projects
1. Accent lighting
2. Security/motion lighting
3. Flood lighting
4. Pole mounted lamp/light
5. Wall/Safety mounted lamp/light
6. Holiday lighting
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (need for ARC
Submittal)
Layout shows placement/location of lights,
direction and elevation of illumination, color of
lights, wattage of each light, type of lighting,
height of pole mounted fixture, duration of usage
for each light, whether lighting is
continuous/automatic (on timers) or intermittent
(triggered by switched or motion detectors).
Holiday lighting does not require an ARC
submittal.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approval uses)
In general, other than for reasons of safety, the
Association advocates the use of lighting at a
minimum level. Accent lighting can be used for
landscaping illumination, safety lighting of
pathways, sidewalks, and pools. Security/motion,
flood, pole/wall lamp/light can be used to
highlight areas and create safety enhancements.
Holiday lighting, as with holiday decorations are
to be used in consistency with the timing and
theme of the holiday.
NOTE: illumination of lighting should
be directed on homeowner’s own property and away
neighboring property. Actual wattage, bulb color,
shielding of lighting, and illumination pattern to
be reviewed and considered on a submittal basis,
and may require post-installation inspection to
determine if the intensity of the lighting meets
the community standard of low intensity/low usage
level.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Accent Malibu type lighting exceeding 18 watts
per bulb, and a mixture of multi-colors are
discourage. Accent/mini lighting strung in/out and
around patios, eaves, porches, trees, plants,
shrubs, cactus are discouraged except for seasonal
or singular events.
2. Security motion detectors are to be installed
with illumination directed at owner’s property
and should shut off approximately 5 minutes after
triggering.
3. Flood illumination is to be directed at
owner’s property (gazebos, armadas, recreation
areas, trees, cactus, and ornamentation) actual
wattage and quantity of flood lighting will be
reviewed with submittal.
4. Pole mounted lamp/light with pole painted black
or painted to match color of house, not to exceed
6’ in height.
5. Holiday lighting can be installed 30 days prior
to the recognized holiday must be removed 30 days
after the holiday associated with the lighting.
6. Mercury vapor/halogen/sodium/bulbs are
generally not accepted and discouraged for
installation in the community.
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B. STRUCTURAL
ADDITIONS
Section 1: Common Structural Addition Projects
1. Ramadas
2. Gazebos
3. Sheds
4. Detached Structures
5. Patio Additions
6. Patio Enclosure
7. House Expansion
8. Outdoor Fireplace
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Design layout with structural specifications
noting the following (at minimum): type of
material, dimensions (width, height, length) of
structure, color of structure, lighting
installation, relationship to existing house
structure, location of structure on property,
pictorial and/or photo of proposed structure, if
available. House expansion requires a set of floor
plans and elevation drawings.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approval uses)
In general the Association reviews structural
addition plans for architectural consistency
within the community. The Association encourages
members who are planning any of these projects to
consider minimizing neighboring property
interference (views, color selections, lighting).
An approval from the Association does not imply an
approval by any governmental organization or of
any engineering specifications.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Carports are not a permitted structural
addition.
2. Structures are permitted provided the material
and color selection closely matches the
architectural construction of the existing house
structure.
3. For appropriate color selection, refer to
Section F, Paint Colors.
4. For lighting specifications, see Section A,
Lighting.
5. Plastic, rubbermaid storage sheds which measure
in varying sizes require submittal and approval.
Generally, if the unit can be seen above the
height of the wall, the unit may need to be
screened. Storage sheds are not permitted in front
or side yards in front of the privacy wall.
6. Outdoor fireplaces:
-the visible portion above any wall cannot exceed
3’ in width or 30” in height
-will be installed with a spark arrestor
-preferred location for installation is no closer
than 48” to a shared party wall
-if installed against wall, the fireplace will
have a firebox as part of the structure
-cannot be installed on a wall that runs parallel
with a street
-color to match adjacent structure or main
exterior color of house
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C.
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT (Temporary or
Permanent)
Section 1: Common Recreational Projects
1. Playhouses
2. Playgyms
3. Swingsets
4. Basketball Pole
5. Volleyball
6. Tetherball
7. Field Hockey/Loose Equipment
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC submittal)
Layout of area where recreational equipment is to
be installed, with a description of equipment,
proposed color, design, dimensions of equipment.
Sample brochures, pictorial drawing, or
photographs of similar equipment are helpful.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general, the Association encourages the use of
recreational equipment to promote leisure time
activities for adults and children in the
community. However, the Association discourages
and does not endorse the installation of
recreational equipment which forces users of such
equipment onto the streets to use this equipment.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. The only approved location for basketball poles
will be in the rear yard, 10 feet from any
property line. For clarification, the Association
will not approve the front yard location, but does
require that the pole be painted if you choose to
place the pole in the front yard at your own risk.
2. For those who choose to place poles in driveway
areas, will be doing so at their own liability and
risk. Any poles installed in the driveway area
must be painted the color of the home or an
alternative finish recommended by the ARC.
3. Portable basketball poles will have same
placement parameters as solid mounted poles and
are required to be painted if they remain in front
areas when not in active use.
4. Temporary and/or portable recreational
equipment is to be stored away each day when the
equipment is not in use.
5. When placing recreation equipment, such as
playhouses, playgyms, etc., in the rear yard,
consideration should be given to placing the
equipment at least 48” from neighboring wall.
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D. UTILITY
EQUIPMENT
Section 1: Common Utility Equipment Projects
1. Curbside Boxed (TAP box, cable box, phone box)
2. On house Boxes (cable box, gas meter)
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Layouts include area to be screened and/or
painted, designated what colors to be applied to
what areas and/or equipment, and what type of
landscaping plants are to be used for each area.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general the Association neither encourages nor
discourages member to paint or screen the utility
boxes located on their property either near the
sidewalk/curb area or mounted directly on the
home. If the homeowner chooses to paint or screen
the boxes, upkeep an maintenance must comply with
the CC&R’s (Encroachments, Building Repair).
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. For painting curbside boxes or on-house boxes,
see Section F, Paint Colors for approved color
choices.
2. The letters and numbers originally placed on
the boxes must not be painted.
3. If screening curbside boxes with landscaping
(plants, bushes, etc.), consider placement of
plantings near sidewalk, so that future growth of
the plants do not block/encroach on sidewalk.
Since utility workers will need access to these
boxes, consider landscaping screening that will be
easy to work around, that does not have any sharp,
thorny branches or limbs.
NOTE: If the utility company needs to
work in the boxes, they have the right-of-way to
displace any landscaping or screening (at
homeowner’s expense) to work on their equipment.
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E. MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT
Section 1: Common Mechanical Equipment Projects
1. Air Conditioning Units
2. Evaporative Coolers
3. Water Softeners/Conditioners
4. Solar Heaters/Panels
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Layout includes area to be screened and/or
painted, designating what colors to be applied to
what areas and/or equipment, and what type of
landscaping plants are to be used for each area.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general the Association encourages the
placement of mechanical equipment in garages or
behind privacy walls, to shield from neighboring
views.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Mechanical equipment located and/or outside the
privacy wall is to be shielded from view.
2. No mechanical equipment can be installed on
mission tile roofing, and may only installed on
Santa Fe roofs with proper shielding.
3. For painting mechanical equipment or shielding,
see Section F, Paint Colors, for appropriate color
choices.
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F. PAINT COLORS
Section 1: Common Painting Projects
1. Exterior House Walls/Trim/Facia/Garage/Patios
2. Wooden Accent Pieces (Santa Fe models)
3. Pools and Decking – Section G
4. Fence/Gates, Privacy Walls – Section K
5. Utility/Mechanical Equipment and Screening
Structures – Section D & E
6. Structural Additions – Section B
7. Landscaping gravel/accent
walls/fountains/trellis – Section H
8. Security Doors/Windows/Awnings/Gutters –
Section M
9. Roof Mounted Devices – Section N
10. Roofing Material – Section O
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Layout showing what area is to be painted, type of
paint, reflectivity of paint color. Also include
at a minimum 1”x2’ sample of each color of the
house paint may be used at what location of the
property. If a larger paint sample is available,
the better the review process.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general, the Association promotes color choices
in harmony with the surrounding desert.
Complementary colors which enhance the dominant
color of the house paint may be used minimally.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Primary paint color choices for the community
must blend with the desert hues and range from the
light to medium shades in colors of sand, beige,
brown, cream, pink, peach, and coral. Paint color
choices would apply to all projects in the Design
Guidelines unless noted below.
2. Paint color choices not permitted as a primary
color, such as but not limited to, bright white,
reds, dark brown, black, purple, green, gray,
yellow, and orange.
3. Use of alternative colors to complement the
primary colors may be approved on a case-by-case
basis. These colors need to be used minimally to
complement the primary colors. Complementary
colors need to be used in such a manner as to
provide a subtle appearance. Very bright and dark
colors are discouraged.
4. Exterior colors and adjoining perpendicular
sides of wrought iron fencing are to be painted
black.
5. Structures attached to the house should be
painted to match color of house.
6. Paint colors will be limited to those having a
row of reflectivity.
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G.
POOLS/SPAS/RELATED EQUIPMENT
Section 1: Common Pool Projects
1. Heaters (non-solar)
2. Filters
3. Pool Lighting
4. Diving Boards
5. Pool Slides
6. Pool Decking
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC submittal)
Design layout with pool specifications noting the
following (at minimum): type of pool filtering
system, wall up/down access to pool area during
construction, lighting enhancement around pool
area, location and height of pool equipment
(filters, heaters, diving boards, slides). A pool
contractor will usually provide a layout with
specifications to meet the above requirements. If
a pool/spa installation includes landscaping
additions, refer to Section H – Yardscaping. If
lighting is part of the pool installation, refer
to Section A, Lighting. For solar heaters and
panels, refer to Section D, Utility Equipment.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general the Association reviews pool plans for
specific safety considerations to be followed
during pool construction, and to consider if the
pool and recreational equipment installation
provides minimal neighboring property interference
(i.e. equipment noise, views).
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Diving boards are restricted to springboard
types, no platform types are permitted.
2. Slides not to exceed 10’ in height in white,
blue, or desert hues.
3. For pool decking colors, see Section F, Paint
Color for acceptable colors.
4. A design layout which specifies backflushing
into common areas or onto streets is prohibited.
NOTE: Diatomaceous earth and sand
filters require backflushing which are subject to
Regulation by Pima County. Please check with Pima
County on the actual regulations for this
installation.
5. A condition approval granted for pool
installation will regulate safety measures to be
followed by the member and pool contractor during
construction and must be signed by both prior to
beginning of pool excavation.
6. Above ground pools will be handled on a
case-by-case basis and must be approved by the
Board prior to installation.
7. Mechanical equipment located outside the
privacy wall, must be shielded from view.
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H. YARDSCAPING
Section 1: Common Yardscaping Projects
1. Vegetation (ground cover, shrubs, trees,
cactus, vines, grass, flowers)
2. Gravel (rocks, boulders, wood chips)
3. Irrigation and Drainage
4. Accent walls/planter boxes
5. Trellis, Fencing, Staking, shade Cloth
Screening
6. Fountains
7. Flagstone, Brick/Pavers, Slate, Concrete, Steps
8. Driveway Expansions
9. Railroad Ties
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
A conceptual landscape layout plan identifies
location of vegetation, common name of vegetation,
colors included in foundation/ground cover,
irrigation installation, any gravel and/or
pictorial samples.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
The Copper Creek landscape concept is based on
philosophy of compatibility with the existing
Sonoran desert, a sensitivity to its fragile
ecosystems, and a commitment to low water usage
vegetation. To this end, existing natural features
such as stands of saguaros, unique vegetative
groups, rock outcroppings, and washes are
preserved whenever possible. The majority of
introduced plant materials should be indigenous,
arid, or semi-arid plants insuring minimal water
usage and compatibility with the built and natural
environments. The Association promotes the seven
principles of “Xeriscape” which include:
1. Water conserving design
2. Low water use/drought tolerant plants
3. Reduction in turf
4. Water harvesting techniques
5. Appropriate irrigation methods
6. Soil improvements and use of mulches, and
7. Proper maintenance practices
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. No planting of grass vegetation is permitted in
front of privacy walls, Grass vegetation in rear
year (behind privacy wall) is restricted to hybrid
Bermuda or other non pollen producing grasses
2. No tree, shrub, or plant of any kind on any Lot
or Parcel may overhang or otherwise encroach on
sidewalk or other pedestrian way or bikeway from
ground level to a height of eight (8) feet
3. All landscaping must be maintained within
property lines
4. Landscaping between sidewalks and street curbs
are permitted with prior ARC approval and must not
interfere with site triangle regulations.
Non-prickly, non-thorny, and/or
plants/trees/shrubs which may encroach upon
sidewalk area, are not permitted in the area
between the street and sidewalk. Large, jagged
rocks or boulders are also discouraged.
5. Gravel ground cover is limited to earth tone
colors as designated in Section F, Paint Colors.
Bright colors and colors such as but not limited
to white, orange, blue, green, purple, black are
not permitted. No decomposed granite gravel ground
cover will be permitted in front yard areas. Any
new gravel ground cover will be crushed rock
6. Landscaping must be installed to prevent the
appearance of a “hedge” or “wall height
extensions”. Specifically, no hedges will be
permitted along property lines, sidewalks as such
non-random placement of landscaping will have the
effect of raising sections of privacy walls,
and/or creating a secluded front yard area. Short
sections of aligned bushes are encouraged to
shield utility boxes
7. Any species of tree should not exceed 50 feet
8. For recommended and prohibited plant
selections, refer to the Pima County Landscape
Manual, Official Plant List*
9. When installing landscaping and/or irrigation,
care should be given to maintain proper grading on
property lot to eliminate any undue drainage onto
neighboring lots, irrigation systems should not
produce excessive watering on walls to cause
damage to party walls
10. Accent walls shall not exceed 3’ in height
11. Temporary fencing, staking, and shade cloths
must be properly maintained when visible from
neighboring property
12. For color selections on yardscaping materials,
refer to Section F, Paint Colors
13. A minimum landscape package consisting of
drainage control rocks and gravel ground cover is
required and should be completed in a reasonable
and timely manner
14. Theme Landscaping (ie, sculptured trees/bushes
that reflect animals and/or other architectural
designs) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
NOTE: Appendix A to this Design
Guidelines contains the Prohibited Plant List. For
a copy to borrow and review of the complete Pima
County Landscape Manual, contact the Management
Company. Pima County will provide a copy for a
small fee.
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Appendix A
Ordinance No. 1984-29,
Amending Title 23 of the Pima County Code,
Regulating the Maintenance, sale and planting of
certain pollen producing plants and declaring same
to be a nuisance and providing for the removal
thereof
WHEREAS, the Pima County Board of Supervisors has
found that common Bermuda grass, mulberry trees
and olive trees produce large amounts of
allergenic, wind-borne pollens which are noxious
and contribute to human disease; and
WHEREAS, the Pima County Board of Supervisors has
determined that common Bermuda grass should be
maintained so as not to freely pollinate, and that
failure to do so shall constitute a nuisance; and
WHEREAS, the Pima County Board of Supervisors has
determined that the planting and sale of mulberry
and olive trees shall constitute a nuisance;
NOW THEREFORE, the Pima County Board of
Supervisors ordains as follows, amending Title 23
of the Pima County Code by adding Chapter 23.44:
23.44.01 The following plants produce large
amounts of allergenic, wind-borne pollens which
are noxious and contribute to human disease:
1. Common Bermuda grass
2. Mulberry tree
3. Olive tree Note: “Swan Hill”
variety is permissible
23.44.02 Common Bermuda grass control
23.44.02.1 Any person maintaining lawn or open
space planted in common Bermuda shall mow that
grass frequently enough to prevent pollination.
23.44.02.2 Any person owning land on which common
Bermuda grass has become established shall cause
that grass to be cut or removed.
23.44.02.3 In no case shall Bermuda grass be
allowed to grow unchecked. Bermuda grass which is
freely pollinating shall constitute a nuisance.
23.44.03 Mulberry tree and olive tree control
23.44.03.1 No mulberry trees or olive trees shall
be sold in Pima County.
23.44.03.2 The sale of mulberry trees or olive
trees in Pima County shall constitute a nuisance
23.44.03.3 No mulberry trees or olive trees shall
be planted in Pima County.
23.44.03.4 The planting of mulberry trees or olive
trees in Pima County shall constitute a nuisance.
23.44.04 Abatement of nuisances
23.44.04.1 When a nuisance exists on private
property, the Health Director shall order the
owner or occupant to remove said nuisance within
twenty-four (24) hours at his/her own expense. The
order may be given to the owner or occupant in
person or left at his usual place of abode. If the
order is not complied with, the Health Director
may cause such nuisance to be removed, and the
expenses of removal shall be paid by the owner or
occupant who caused the nuisance.
23.44.04.2 When a nuisance exists on public
property, the Health Director shall notify the
responsible public official, who shall cause said
nuisance to be removed with twenty-four (24)
hours.
23.44.05 Effective date
This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 1985.
Date: March 6, 1984 (signature)
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
(signature)
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Approved as to form:
(signature)
Civil Deputy County Attorney
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I. SIGNAGE
Section 1: Common Sign Projects
See list of signs in Section 3 and Section 4 of
this project topic.
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Signs requiring ARC Submittal, review,
recommendation and Board approval must designate
the number of signs to be placed, size of all
signs, colors associated with each sign, design
and message content of each sign, community
location of each sign, and construction material
type of each sign. Signs requiring Management
Company approval only (as designated in Section 3)
will not require an ARC submittal process.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
Signs requiring Management Company approval only
(verbal authorization) – temporary, one-time
usage signs or permanent lot identification signs:
Property For Sale/lease Signs: One (1),
post-mounted, not to exceed 5’ high “For
Sale/Lease by Realtor/Owner” sign
(professionally designed and mounted) is permitted
per property lot and placed only on the specific
home for sale. This sign for the lot is to be
removed with the home is either sold or removed
from resell market listing. This sign is
prohibited from being placed on Association common
areas, nature trails/paths, buffer zones, walls,
and/or builder construction lots (unless specific
to that lot). An additional one (1) small, ground
level bandit and/or A-frame realtor sign (similar
in design and less than 24” in height) is
permitted only in Association buffer zones from
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. through Sunday 6:00 p.m. No
other “For Sale/Lease Realtor/Owner” signs are
permitted for posting. No Flyer-type (paper)
“For Sale/Lease model homes, postal/mail units,
Town of Oro Valley right-of-ways, regulatory
poles/signs, utility boxes, fire hydrants,
entryway monuments/signage or buffer
walls/plantings. Signs submitted for approval to
the Management Company must conform to color
design, size, message content location, and type
as directed by the ARC.
School Announcements, Garage Sale, Bake Sale: Signs
(paper and professionally designed/mounted) are
allowed on property lots, association common
areas, and buffer zones for the short term
duration of the event only. Once the event has
been completed, all the signs are to be removed
immediately. Signs are not allowed on model homes,
postal/mail units, regulatory poles/signs, utility
boxes, fire hydrants, buffer walls/planting.
Open House: In conjunction with the “For
Sale/Lease Realtor/Owner” sign a lot owner, may
also have one (1) sign (professionally designed
and mounted) announcing an open house event on the
lot and one (1) small, ground level bandit and/or
A-frame realtor sign (similar in design and less
than 24” in height) only in Association buffer
zones for the duration of open house. No
flyer-type (paper) signs for open houses are
allowed for postings on lots, parcels, common
areas, buffer zones, model homes, post/mail units,
regulatory poles/signs, utility boxes, fire
hydrants, or buffer wall/planting. Signs submitted
for approval to the Management Company must
conform to color design, size, message content
location, and type as directed by the ARC.
Lost/Found: Signs placed within the
community by members notating lost pets, personal
articles will be permitted for three (3) days.
After three days, the Management Company will
remove these signs.
Lot Identification Signs: Alarm/security
identification signs are permitted without Board
approval, providing signs are placed on lots
within three (3) feet of structure, no more than
18” to top of sign, and not self-illumination.
Construction Signs: Temporary pool and
construction signs as required by governmental
agencies, and not self-illuminating, to be removed
upon completion of the project.
Vehicular For Sale Sign: Vehicular For Sale
signs are permitted on vehicles within the
community, providing signs are placed in vehicle
windows, made of quality construction material or
store bought signs (no signage painted on vehicle
and/or hand written on windows). No Vehicular For
Sale signs are allowed for posting on lots,
parcels, common areas, buffer zones, model homes,
postal/mail units, regulatory poles/signs, Town of
Oro Valley right-of-ways, fire hydrants, or buffer
walls/plantings.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
Other signs (as noted below) are not permitted in
the community without proper authorization from
the ARC. The Management Company for the
Association is authorized to permit only those
signs designated in Section 3 above without
following the ARC approval process (unless the
Management Company deems it necessary for a
particular sign to be reviewed and approved by the
ARC).
1. Promotional and advertising signs and flags of
builders located on any Lot, Parcel, common areas,
buffer zones within the Association
2. Builder construction area signs, such as noting
hard hat area, street identification
3. During political seasons, signage for
elections, political events
4. Neighborhood Watch signs
5. Identification signs for residential usage that
number more than two (2) per lot or are larger
than 72 square inches
6. Common area/trails signage
7. Commercial/business identification signs by
members
8. Regulatory signage, home warning signs
9. Signs at entryway monuments, entrance medians
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J. ORNAMENTATION
Section 1: Common Ornamentation Projects
1. Yard Furniture
2. Exterior Wall Ornamentation
3. Flagpole (permanent ground installation)
4. Yard Ornaments
5. Holiday Decorations
6. Roof Ornamentation
7. Statues
8. Hanging Ornamentation (flags, wind socks,
banners)
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Layout of area where ornamentation is to be
installed, with description of ornamentation,
proposed color, design, dimensions of
ornamentation. Sample brochures, pictorial
drawing, or photographs are helpful. No submittal
is required for holiday decorations that are
consistent with the theme and timing of the
applicable holiday. No submittal is required for
lawn furniture or lawn ornaments placed in the
rear year area. House mounted flag pole bracket
kits do require an ARC submittal (maximum height
of these flagpoles is 6’).
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general the Association promotes ornamentation
in harmony with the surrounding southwestern
desert theme in colors as designated in Section F,
Paint Colors. Furniture, wall ornamentation, and
yard ornamentation should be used in obtrusive
proportion to the size of the house and yard.
Holiday and patriotic observances are encouraged
by the Association, with appropriate colors and
decorations. The primary function of a permanently
installed ground mounted flag pole is to display
patriotic flags.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Permanent placement of lawn/garden patio
furniture of decorative wrought iron
furniture/benches in front yard requires approval
2. For specific color choices on ornamentation
projects, refer to Section F, Paint Colors
3. Holiday decorations can be installed 30 days
prior to the holiday and must be removed 30 days
after the holiday associated with the decorations
4. Permanent roof mounted ornamentation is
discouraged
5. Flagpoles cannot exceed 30” in height. The
flag(s) must be displayed starting at the top of
the pole and actual size of the flag(s) are used
in proportion to the height of the flagpole.
Proper flag etiquette shall be following at all
times
6. Flags displaying advertising are not permitted
7. Permanent placement of lawn/garden
ornamentation in driveways is not permitted
8. Wall murals/wall art with prior approval by the
Architectural Review Committee
*exterior wall murals are limited to entryway wall
locations with limited street visibility
*exterior wall mural colors are limited to soft
muted southwestern hues
*size and dimensions are limited to proportional
spacing on the house exterior wall area
*the design feature should be in a southwestern or
appropriate theme
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K.
WALLS, GATES, WROUGHT IRON/RAILINGS
Section 1: Common Enclosure Projects
1. Walls (privacy, party, buffer)
2. Gates/Gate Screening
3. Wrought Iron
4. Railings
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Layout of existing enclosures on property, noting
height of existing walls, proposed height of
additional courses of brick, gate/screening
material. If submitting plans for screening, color
of screen and/or sample of material would be
helpful.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
Walls and fences in Copper Creek have two
functions. The most basic use of walls and fences
relate to privacy and security, both of which are
extremely important. The Design Guidelines,
however, are concerned with the potential to
provide handsome and unifying elements for the
overall community.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. If raising the height of a party wall between
neighboring properties, the approval of all the
owners of record of the wall(s) to be raised is
required. For buffer zones and/or common areas,
the neighboring property owner may be the
Association
2. All walls and fences shall be of masonry
construction. Walls may be combined wit open metal
(wrought iron) to provide views
3. Gates as part of the wall enclosure can be
wooden and/or wrought iron material, the
appearance of which must be properly maintained
from structural disrepair and/or weathering
conditions
4. Screening material, once installed, must be
properly maintained from structural disrepair
and/or weathering conditions. For appropriate
color selection, refer to Section F, Paint Colors
5. Front privacy walls which enclose the front
yard cannot be installed beyond the furthest
frontal point of the existing house structure
6. Unless approved by the ARC exterior wall
surfaces facing shared by the Association common
areas, buffer zones are painted Dunn-Edwards
Travertine
7. Individual neighborhoods may have restrictions
as imposed by the tract declarations
8. Wrought iron walls installed on property line
must be painted black. All other wrought iron
installations will be considered on a case-by-case
basis
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L. ANTENNAS
Section 1: Common Antenna Projects
1. Conventional
2. Dish/Microwave
3. Cabling/mounting hardware
4. Broadband
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Explanation of where antenna is to be installed on
property (camouflaging if applicable) & FCC
Ruling.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
Antenna Definitions
1. Antennas are defined as any antenna or other
devise for the transmission or reception of
television or radio signals or any other form of
electromagnetic radiation 9including related
hardware, cables, brackets), that shall be
erected, used, or maintained outdoors on any Lot
or Parcel, whether attached to a building or
structure or otherwise
2. The definition of antenna is universal and
pertains to all manufacturers and technologies
3. In general, antenna installation will conform
to the federal regulations as defined in FCC
96-328
Section 4: Specific approval conditions
Conditions and Requirements
1. Antenna installation must be submitted to the
Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Any
follow-up for no –compliance will be conducted
by an ARC member
2. Antennas are allowed to be installed; however,
certain conditions need to be met
a. Antennas must follow FCE guidelines for mast
height and must be placed discretely so as to not
unduly intrude upon views of the surrounding
landscape or horizon
b. Screening may be required, if so, it is to be
completed within 14 days of antenna installation
3. Antenna installations in the community that do
not have an ARC approval will be required to
submit to the ARC such an approval within 14 days
of being notified of the unauthorized antenna
installation
Installation Guidelines
An approved not-visible-from-neighboring property
placement of the reception device and/or adequate
screening shall be a requirement of the
installation provided that the restriction does
not impair a viewer’s ability to receive signals
as defined below:
a. Unreasonable delays or prevents installation,
maintenance, or use of a device
b. Unreasonable increases the cost of
installation, maintenance or used of such device
c. Precludes reception of an acceptable quality
signal
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M.
DOORS/WINDOWS/AWNINGS
Section 1: Common Door/Window/Awning Project
1. Internal Window Treatment
2. Screen Doors
3. Security Doors
4. Gated Entry
5. Shade Structures (cloth, metal, window, bamboo)
6. Window Framing
7. Sunscreen (solar and film)
8. Gutters
9. Rolling Shutters
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Layout of house area where project is to be
installed, with description, proposed color,
design, dimensions. Sample brochures, pictorial
drawing, or photographs are helpful.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general the Association promotes installation
exterior treatments in harmony with the
surrounding southwestern desert theme in colors as
designated in Section F, Paint Colors. Exterior
additions and changes should be used in
unobtrusive proportion to the size of the house
and yard. Exterior treatments are subject to
weathering conditions and will require periodic
maintenance to remain in good condition.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Gutters and downspouts closely match and/or
complement color of where the gutter/downspout is
to be attached (high reflective aluminum is
prohibited)
2. Sunscreen material in black, bronze, or match
existing screen color (no white screening
material)
3. For appropriate shade structure colors refer to
Section F, Paint Colors. No bright colors such as
orange, purple, green, yellow, blue, red or black.
Plastic sheeting material, when visible from
neighboring property is discouraged as an awning
for patios and balconies
4. Security doors painted black or the same color
as the house or patina – as submitted and
approved prior to installation, made of welded
steel tube or wrought). It suggested that the door
be decorated in a southwestern motif
5. No aluminum material or high reflectively
material may be installed in windows or doors
6. Exterior wrought iron window treatment is
prohibited
7. The storage area for rolling shutters needs to
be incorporated into the window frame structure to
be less obtrusive
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N. ROOF
MOUNTED DEVICES
Section 1: Common Roof Mounted Projects
1. Solar Panels
2. Solar Heaters
3. Solartube
4. Skylights
5. Roof Ventilators
6. External Gable Ventilator
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
Layout or area where roof mounted device is to be
installed on property/structure, type of device,
dimensions of device, proposed color of device, if
possible, pictorial/brochure of device to be
installed.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
The Association encourages the use of energy
efficient devices, providing the devices,
materials, colors, and screening are aesthetically
acceptable to the community.
*Installation Guidelines:
* Solar collectors, whenever possible, should be
installed on the plane of the roof material (flush
mounted)
* Aluminum trim, is used and visible, should be
anodized or otherwise color treated
* All exterior plumbing lines should be painted in
a color scheme which matches as closely as
possible the color of the structure and materials
adjacent to the pipes (i.e. pipes on walls should
be painted the color of the walls while roof
plumbing should be the color of the roof)
* Panel material should be dark in color
* A sample or illustrated brochure of the proposed
solar unit should be submitted with the
application, which clearly depicts the unit and
defines the materials to be used in the
installation
* Construction drawings for the proposed
installation should be provided. They should be
drawn to show the location and number of the
collectors, method of attachment to the rood
structure, and location of any other exterior
system components. A system approval, issued by an
authorized rating organization (such as SRCC or
FSEC) should also be provided
* Solar unit not mounted on the roof (ground
mounted) should be installed according to the
local jurisdiction’s zoning “setback”
requirements. Any such structure should be
concealed from the neighbor’s view when
reasonably possible, and be free of all future
likelihood of shading from fences, trees,
shrubbery, and other vegetation on the property
and neighboring properties.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Roof mounted devices, such as solartube and
skylights are painted to closely match roof tile
material (except actual skylight, glass panels)
2. Solar panels/heaters installed on roofs/patios
should be acceptably screened where at all
possible, so as to be visually pleasing
*Arizona Solar Right’s Law (ARS 33-439):
Restrictions on installation or use of solar
energy devices invalid; exception
a. Any covenant, restriction or condition
contained in any deed, contract, security
agreement or other instrument affecting the
transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real
property which effectively prohibits the
installation or use of a solar energy device as
defined in section 44-1761 is void and
unenforceable.
b. A deed, contract, security agreement or other
instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or
any interest in, real property entered into before
April 17, 1980, shall not be subject to the
provisions of this section.
Communities do have valid concerns regarding
aesthetics and the protection of property values
when installing solar energy systems. For that
reason, standards have been developed to insure
that solar energy systems are installed in a
manner that is balanced between aesthetics and
proper solar installation procedures. By
recognizing the benefits to homeowners and the
community and adopting standards for the
installation of solar systems, solar energy can
play a greater role in our everyday lives and our
children will breathe much easier.
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O. ROOFING
Section 1: Common Roofing Projects
1. Santa Fe
3. Mission Tile
4. Patios
5. Structural Additions (refer to Section B,
Structural Additions)
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
For color changes, refer to Section F, Paint
Colors for color choices. For roofing submittal,
if possible, include actual sample roof tile
material. If that is not possible, on the
submittal, note if the roofing material exists on
another home in the community. Refer to Section B,
Structural Additions, for specific submittal
requirements for roofing on patio and structural
additions. If the roofing project is to replace
broken/missing tiles that matches existing color
and material, no submittal is required.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
In general, roofing material installed by the
builders are reviewed and approved during the
development review process with a submittal from
the builder. Material and colors of roof
materials, currently part of the community are
encouraged.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. White, high reflectivity, high glaze color is
not permitted
2. On mission tile roofs, no more than one roof
material design is permitted
3. Structural addition roofing color/style
materials are encouraged to be the same as the
existing main house color/style
4. Aluminum flashing material must be painted to
match existing house color
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P. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1: Miscellaneous Items
1. Refuse Containers
2. Maintenance Equipment (tools, ladders, hoses)
Section 2: Submittal Requirements (needed for
ARC Submittal)
No ARC submittal is required.
Section 3: General Association Guidelines
(expected approved uses)
Refuse containers and maintenance equipment shall
be visible only on as needed/usage basis. Unless
trash/recycling containers are out on pickup day,
CC&R’s require that members place trash
containers out of view of neighboring property.
Section 4: Specific approval conditions,
exclusions, etc.
1. Except for garden hoses, refuse containers and
maintenance equipment are not permitted for
permanent storage in front of the privacy wall and
during temporary usage should not be visible
longer than 48 hours
2. Containers, primarily designed for trash,
placed on curb on pickup days shall be maintained
in a clean, well-kept manner
3. No changes to individual mailboxes shall be
granted from original builder installed approved
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