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Common Areas
  • chevron_rightWhat is the common area?
    The Association's common areas are clearly defined in the Final Plat of Fulton Homes Escalante map as "Tracts." Additionally, the easement area between the curb and sidewalk, known as the "streetscape," is also the responsibility of the Association to maintain.
     
    These common areas include:
    • Retention areas
    • Parks
    • Community amenities
    • Streetscape areas
  • chevron_rightWhat is the area between the street and the sidewalk? Streetscape
    The Association maintains the tree-lined Right of Way between the back of the curb and front of the sidewalk (aka Streetscape). Residents may not trim, add, or remove any vegetation from this area or add decorative items to the trees in this area. If you have any concerns with the streetscape area, please notify the Association. 
     
     
  • chevron_rightCan I reserve a Pickleball Court?
    Yes! An Owner and registered Residents may reserve one Pickleball court for a maximum of one hour per day.
  • chevron_rightCan I rent out a common area amentitiy?
    Common Area amenities are on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be reserved by an Owner except for the Pickleball courts.  An Owner and registered Residents may reserve one Pickleball court for a maximum of one hour per day.
     
    To help ensure many gathers do not end up in the same day/location, please email the Association at escalante@ccmcnet.com.  When emailing, please include your address, date/time of gathering, location and how many guest.
     
    If an Owner intends to have a vendor participate in a gathering, insurance minimum requirements must be met at least two weeks before the event.  The Owner shall email the Association the date, time, location, vendor name, and what the vendor will be doing at the gathering. The Owner will email the vendor’s Certificate of Insurance (COI) two weeks before the gathering.  For detailed insurance requirements, contact the Association.
Design Review Request
General
  • chevron_rightUnderstanding your Homeowners Association and what is the purpose?
    There is much to enjoy while living in a homeowners association; we hope it will be a positive experience for you. For some, this is a new concept; others may have lived in similar neighborhoods before moving to Escalante. By understanding the purpose of the Association, we can work together to maintain the integrity of your community and enhance the quality of community living for you and your neighbors. The information below answers frequently asked questions about living in a homeowners association.
     
    An Association's purpose is to preserve home and property values within the community through governing documents. It also provides for common areas' maintenance, improvement, preservation, and administration.
  • chevron_rightWhat are Governing Documents?
    This includes Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded against each property, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Architectural Guidelines, Landscape Guidelines, and Resolutions. These legal documents establish the architectural standards and the guidelines that govern the use of property within the community and protect your rights as a property owner.
  • chevron_rightHow will I receive important communications to stay in the loop?
    Your Board of Directors and CCMC prioritize open communication, ensuring community members receive accurate, timely, and transparent updates. We send an engaging e-newsletter with important news and notices to your inbox each month! To help you feel right at home, you're already signed up to receive this monthly e-newsletter and essential updates. If you'd like to use a different email address, reach out to us at escalante@ccmcnet.com. We're here to keep you in the loop!
  • chevron_rightDoes the Association have meetings?
    The Association holds two meetings annually:
    • Annual Meeting in March
    • Town Hall Meeting in October
    These meetings provide a great opportunity to stay informed about the community, share your thoughts, and learn about any upcoming developments or changes.
  • chevron_rightWhen is the Community Wide Yard Sale?
    The Association hosts two Community-Wide Yard Sales each year:
    • First or Second Saturday in April
    • First or Second Saturday in November
    These events are a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, declutter your home, and find some great deals!
  • chevron_rightIs Fulton Homes part of the Association?
    Fulton Homes is the developer and builder of the Fulton Homes Escalante Homeowners Association, also known as the “Declarant.” The Declarant is the first owner of the entire property, who then develops and builds the community. Eventually, the Declarant gives control of the homeowners association to the property owners, who elect members (community homeowners) to a board of directors. This process is called “transition.” The following is the CC&R’s definition of a “Declarant Control Period” that will cause the transition of the community to occur:
     
    “Declarant Control Period” means the period commencing upon the Recording of this Declaration and ending on the earlier of (a) the date that the Declarant no longer owns or has the option to purchase any Lot or (b) the date specified in a written notice from the Declarant to the Board as the date that the Declarant Control Period will terminate.
Landscaping
  • chevron_rightWhat is the process and deadlines for the initial front yard landscaping?
    Some timeline requirements start the day your home closes. Just so you know, the first thing to remember is your front yard and backyard installation requirements. The backyard is for view fencing backyard homes only. As a bonus, the builder has applied a refundable deposit if deadlines are met.
     
    Landscapers are busy... During these times, landscapers are busy, and we do not want you to miss your required deadlines. Please get your landscaping on your favorite landscaper's schedule. The Association cannot extend landscaping installation due to not planning.
     
    LANDSCAPING TIMELINE
    • 30 days from closing - Landscaping plans are required to be submitted.
    • 120 days from closing - Landscaping must be completed and the final landscape inspection form submitted. If you are installing a pool, the HOA requires most of the front yard to be completed within 120 days from closing. If you use the small side of the yard to access pool construction, we require the other side to be completed within 120 days. If you use a large part of the yard to access pool construction, you must complete both sides minus enough space to access the backyard within 120 days. Then, once the pool is completed, the last part of the front yard will need to be completed within 30 days.
    • The manager will review the completed landscaping within 14 days of receipt of the inspection form.
    • If passed, CCMC will issue the refundable check. Though usually sooner, according to the contract, please allow a minimum of 30 days.
    What will cause the landscaping not to pass?
    • What was installed does not match the approved submittal.
    • Dead plants or trees.
    • Items found that are not permitted in the guidelines.
    Though the Association has up to 45 days to approve or decline the design review application, the turnaround time is currently up to 2 weeks. 
     
    REQUESTING FINAL LANDSCAPE INSPECTION
    When your landscaping is 100% completed in the front yard, it is time to request your final landscape inspection. Before submitting for that final inspection, you should ask yourself a few questions.
    • Does the approved design request submittal match what I installed?
    • Do you know if my design map matches what was installed? 
    • Are all my plants/trees the same as what was approved?
    If you can answer yes to all, please complete the final landscape inspection request form and email it to escalante@ccmcnet.com. If you cannot, please submit the changes for approval. We are finding many changes, plants/trees in different places, and the river runs closer than 3 feet from the sidewalk. Verifying what was approved and installed will help us get you that refund deposit. 
  • chevron_rightWhat is needed when submitting a request to install my front yard landscaping or backyard for view fence lots only?
    THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AND INFORMATION MUST BE ON THE PLAN, OR THE APPLICATION AND PLAN WILL BE DISAPPROVED AND RETURNED AS INCOMPLETE.
    • Builder Lot Plot Plan
    • The dimensions of the Lot, the existing dwelling in relation to the Lot, and the proposed improvement in relation to the existing dwelling and property lines (setbacks).
    • Total landscapable area (in square feet) of front and side yard (exclusive of walkways, driveways, patios, and artificial turf areas, etc.)
    • Artificial turf measurements (in feet and inches) and mass (in square feet).
    • All plants with species and size labeled.
    • All Builder improvements/upgrades clearly indicated (entry gates, walls on a property lines, etc.)
    • All trees with species and size labeled.
    • All granite areas.
    • All headers and borders with the material and colors labeled.  Note that no border materials are permitted on property lines except those that are installed by the builder at the time of construction.
    • Wall locations and elevations with construction details.
    • Lot number and address clearly marked.
    • All hardscape elements 
    • State scale on plan.
    • Designate North with a north arrow.
    • Label and show the outline of the Residence.
    • Show an outline of all existing and proposed walkways, driveways, garden walls, and/or any other ‘hardscape’ features to be constructed, such as water features, fountains, benches, etc.
    • Show fence returns (where the side yard perimeter fence connects to the house).
    • Show the proposed location and type of each individual tree, shrub, or groundcover drawn to indicate approximate mature size.
    • Include on the plan a plant schedule specifying botanical and common names, plant container size and total number of each kind of plant.
    • State on plan size and color of decomposed granite.
    • State on the plan that all landscaping on both sides of the driveway is to be irrigated by means of an automatic underground irrigation system controlled by a WaterSense labeled irrigation controller, and valves are to be installed underground and covered with a valve box.
     
  • chevron_rightWhat is the process if I want to change out a plant or tree in the front yard?
    You can replace plant(s) or tree(s) with the same species, or choose a different species. If you select from the recommended plant/tree list in the Landscape Guidelines, no approval is required. If you choose something not on the list, approval will be required.
     
    A Few Important Reminders:
    • Themes: The plant material for front yard and street-side yard landscaping should be consistent with the established community landscape theme. Predominantly desert landscape themes are not permitted.
    • Plants: All granite areas must include a minimum of two shrubs or accent plants per 100 square feet of landscapable area. 1-gallon and 5-gallon plants are recommended. Plants must also be installed on both sides of the driveway.
    • Trees: Each front yard must have at least one 24” box tree. Depending on your sqft, you may have at least two 24" box trees.
  • chevron_rightWhat are the front yard landscaping care requirements?
    Trees should have visible trunks with no branches hanging on the ground.  Different plant species should not intertwine with each other. Sidewalks should be kept clear of overgrown vegetation.  The front yard should be weed free.
     
    8.2 Lot Owner's Responsibility. Each Owner of a Lot shall be responsible for the Maintenance of his Lot, and all buildings, Residences, landscaping or other Improvements situated thereon, except for any portion of the Lot, or any Improvement situated thereon, which is an Area of Association Responsibility. All buildings, Residences, landscaping and other Improvements shall at all times be kept in good condition and repair. All grass, hedges, shrubs, vines and plants of any type on a Lot shall be irrigated, mowed, trimmed and cut at regular intervals so as to be maintained in a neat and attractive manner. Trees, shrubs, vines, plants and grass which die shall be promptly removed and replaced with living foliage of like kind, unless different foliage is approved in writing by the Design Review Committee. No yard equipment, wood piles or storage areas may be maintained so as to be Visible From Neighboring Property or streets. All Lots upon which no Residences, buildings or other structures, landscaping or Improvements have been constructed shall be maintained in a weed free and attractive manner. 
     
    Landscape Guidelines: Granite
    All rock areas shall be treated with pre-emergent weed control at regular intervals to retard weed growth.
  • chevron_rightWhat is a front yard landscape audit?
    It’s a count of the plants and trees in your front yard to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements. If you receive a courtesy notice, it allows you 60 days to add any missing plant(s) and/or tree(s). If you've misplaced your landscape approval, please reach out to the Association, and we will provide you with a copy.  A landscape audit is completed annually.
Rules & Guidelines
  • chevron_rightWhat can I place on the front porch?
    We love seeing homes decorated to reflect your personality and style! To keep our community looking great and maintain a cohesive appearance, here are some friendly reminders about decorating your front porch:
     
    Seating Items:
    • Outdoor patio furniture, including sofa, love seats, tables, and chairs.
    • Benches and gliders are welcome, as long as they’re meant for outdoor use and aren’t taller than 4 feet.
    • Please no plastic furniture or anything with awnings or canopies attached.
    • Please, no storage boxes.
    Decorative Items:
    • Cushions and pillows with no writing or images.
    • Other decorative items, including but not limited to wall art, wreaths, ornamental statuary, artistic work, craft work, figurines, or ornamentation of any kind, must be located in the rear yard and screened from view of neighbors, streets and common areas.
    Pots:
    • Where to Place: You can have up to three pots on your front porch, but they can't go in the front yard landscaping or be attached to the house.
    • Look & Style: Use non-plastic pots in neutral, earthy tones without any designs.
    • Keep Them Neat: Tie irrigation into your system (but keep it hidden). Replace dead plants right away, or remove the pot. No fake plants, please.
  • chevron_rightCan I decorate with pots and planters?
    Yes! You do not need approval to place pots on your front porch. However, a submission and approval are required outside the front porch area. Please refer to the following rule for more details:
     
    Pots: Non-plastic pots strategically placed in the front porch of the house or located on pedestals may be installed with the following provisions:
    • Irrigation must be tied into the homeowner’s irrigation system.  Irrigation cannot be visible.
    • Homeowner is responsible for maintaining all pots, pedestals, and vegetation (including perennials) installed.
    • Color of the pots must be neutral/earth tones and have no designs on the pots.  
    • All building materials and colors to be used on pedestal must be submitted for Architectural approval.
    • All plant material must be maintained. Dead plants need to be removed immediately and replaced. If the plant is not replaced the planter or pot must be removed.
    • No artificial plants or trees are permitted.
    • No more than 3 planters and/or pots can be placed in the homeowner’s front porch area.
    • No planters or pots may be attached to the home.
    • No planters or pots can be placed in the front yard landscaping areas.
     
    Permanent Concrete Planter may be installed adjacent to the garage/driveway with the following provisions:
     
    • Architectural approval is required.  The placement of concrete planters must be clearly defined on the architectural submittal, including building materials and dimensions.
    • Irrigation must be tied into the homeowner’s irrigation system.
    • Homeowner is responsible for maintaining all planters and vegetation (including perennials) installed.
    • Color of the planters must be neutral/earth tones and no designs on the pots.  
    • All plant material must be maintained. Dead plants need to be removed immediately and replaced. If the plant is not replaced the planter must be removed.
    • No artificial plants or trees are permitted.
    • Planters may be placed along the garage, parallel to the stem walls.
     
     
  • chevron_rightWhat are the rules for holiday decorations?
    Holiday decorating is permitted for United States Federal holidays. Decorations may be put up no earlier than ten (10) days before the holiday and must be removed within five (5) days afterward. Lighting must be turned off the day after the holiday.
     
    For Halloween, decorations may be put up no earlier than thirty (30) days before and must be removed within five (5) days after. Lighting must be turned off the day after Halloween.

    For the Holiday Season, decorations may be put up no earlier than November 1 and removed by January 15.
  • chevron_rightWhat are the trash and recycling can guidelines?
    Trash and recycle cans can be placed at the curb after 5:00 pm the day before collection and must be moved out of sight by 8:00 am the day after collection.
  • chevron_rightWhat is the rule for satellite dishes and antennas?
    Approval is not required receivers regulated by the FCC.  Unregulated receivers do require approval.  
     
    The Association’s preference for the location of receivers, which are regulated by the FCC (television antennas and satellite dishes less than one meter in diameter), in descending order, is as follows:
     
    1.    A location in the back yard of the Lot where the Receiver will be screened from view by landscaping or other improvements;
    2.    An unscreened location in the backyard of the Lot;
    3.    On the roof, but below the roofline;
    4.    A location in the side yard of the Lot where the Receiver and any pole or mast will be screened from view by landscaping or other improvements;
    5.    On the roof above the roofline;
    6.    An unscreened location in the side yard;
    7.    A location in the front yard of the Lot where the Receiver will be screened from view by landscaping or other improvements.
     
    Any installation other than the backyard below the fence line must be painted to match its background in color.
     
    Notwithstanding the foregoing order of locations, if a location stated in the above list allows a Receiver to be placed so as not to be Visible From Neighboring Property, the Association would prefer that such location be used for the Receiver rather than a higher-listed location at which the Receiver would be Visible From Neighboring Property, provided such location will not unreasonably delay or prevent installation, maintenance, or use of the Regulated Receiver, unreasonably increase the cost of installation, maintenance, or use of the Regulated Receiver, or preclude the reception of an acceptable quality signal.
  • chevron_rightWhat are the parking rules in Escalante?
    Residents are encouraged to park in the garage, driveway, and any driveway expansion. Please park in the garage spaces first, then the driveway, then the driveway expansion, and then the street. If your guests are parking on the street, please ask them to park in front of your home, allowing your neighbors' homes to have space for their guests.
     
    Please obey the fire lanes, don't park in front of mailboxes or fire hydrants, and don't block driveways. Recreational vehicles, including but not limited to Boats, RVs, and trailers, must be stored out of view within an enclosed garage or at an offsite storage facility. 
     
    The streets are public and are enforced by the City of Surprise.  If you have a complaint about street parking, please contact the City of Surprise.
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