What is the purpose of a Heritage Neighborhood?
- To protect the distinctive characteristics of the district’s setting, buildings, structures,
landscape features, and public spaces in a manner that is supported by the Governing
Documents of Villas West.
- To enhance the livability, vitality, stability, and local identity of Villas West as an over 55 pedestrian-friendly, accessible environment.
- To maintain the property value of Villas West units.
Do property owners receive a tax advantage for being within the
boundaries of the Heritage Neighborhood?
There are no specific tax advantages for property owners. The main advantage is that the
neighborhood will have some decision-making power regarding major architectural changes to
properties, thus preserving the look and feel for the uniqueness of Villas West.
How is this different from a Historic District?
Attention is paid to maintaining the overall feel of the neighborhood, making a Heritage
Neighborhood less restrictive than a Historic District.
What are the boundaries of the Villas West portion of the area? The south
side of Esperanza to the north side of Apero and the west side of La Canada to the west side of
Paseo Terra
Who makes decisions about the Heritage Neighborhood?
The Heritage/Compliance Committee is appointed by the HOA Board and any interested
homeowner can apply to join the committee. All neighborhood owners are encouraged to
participate.
What are the functions and duties of the Heritage Committee?
- Regularly walking the entire campus evaluating each unit for compliance with Villas
West rules and regulations.
- Documenting violations without confrontation with residents
- Informing the committee chair who will then report the infraction to the general
manager. The general manager will initiate correspondence with the offending
homeowner.
- Reviewing the offending unit for compliance after corrections have been made.
- Evaluating “for sale units” for violations of rules and regulations that need to be
addressed before the final sale is complete.
What will the regulations be?
All rules and regulations are already in the governing documents of Villas West. Any new regulations will be drafted by the advisory ad-hoc Heritage Committee with input from
Villas West owners. Any proposed regulations will be presented to the HOA Board for
approval.
1. Gates, Doors, Rails, Fences
- Wrought Iron Security doors, gates, handrails, and fences on back porches must
be painted black.
- Wooden gates, wooden fences, and front doors: must be painted Villas West
brown
- Front or rear aluminum screen doors: must be dark brown or dark bronze
2. Windows
- Replacement windows may be installed in accordance with VWAS 10.
- No reflective material may be used on windows (inside or outside).
- No blankets, towels, cardboard, or tin foil in the windows
- Solar screens may be installed on all windows
- Exterior rolling shades on rear porches shall be brown or tan on all units.
3. Back Porches
Cement Floor
- Shall be Unpainted
- Painted with approved outdoor concrete paint (tan or Villas West Brown)
- Tiled with tan or brown colored tile with a non-slip surface.
- A non-attached indoor/outdoor area rug in good condition is allowed.
Carpeting
- No new carpeting on back porches is permitted
- No glued down or unfinished edged carpeting
- Damaged carpet must be removedCarpet glue must be removed
4. Front Patios
Exterior rolling shades
- Installed on front patios shall be solid white, brown, or tan.
- They shall be placed as close as possible to the supporting beam that holds
- up the roof
Storage Cabinets
- No storage cabinets or shelving over 36” high.
- Shelves and cabinets may not be attached to walls or posts.
Plants, Trees, and Scrubs
- Plants and trees must be kept trimmed away from walls and buildings.
- Pots on the walls that contain flowers must have drip pans
5. Common Grounds
Common grounds include all areas outside front patio walls and back
porch/sheds. The area directly under living room window can be used to place
decorative items or plants.
- No articles (e.g., flowerpots, chairs, grills, bird feeders/houses/baths,
- decorative stakes, flags, artwork, sculptures, etc.) shall be placed by Unit
- Owners and/or residents on or in any of the common grounds.
- No motorcycles or golf carts are allowed in the common grounds and
- porches unless there is an approved parking pad in the back of the unit
- Bicycles may not be hung from porches and must be on the porch or patio.
