River Ridge Homeowner Association
Architectural and Landscape Committee Rules
JULY 15, 2009
1. The HOA requires that a homeowner apply for an Architectural/Landscaping
Committee Architectural Landscaping Request, before alterations to existing
landscaping, or any exterior building modification is begun. Application Forms are
available from the Property Manager, Condoministration Unlimited, 355 N. Lantana
Street #710, Camarillo, Ca 93010, (805) 984-1648. The Application Form must be
completed in full, signed by the homeowner, adjacent neighbors, and presented for
review to the HOA with all appropriate supporting documentation required, at least 14
calendar days prior to the planned start of the project. The request must include all
sketches and drawings, paint chips, pictures, etc. Any request received by the HOA that
is incomplete, or not in compliance with the 14 day schedule may be returned to the
homeowner for revision. The Architectural Committee may require that the application
for approval in connection with any improvement to property be accompanied by and
inspection fee in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) in the event that
the Committee deems that outside consultants are necessary to review plans or
otherwise inspect the proposed improvements.” (Ref. CC & Rs Article IX, section 9.06)
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1) Plot plan of the lot showing the location of all existing and proposed
improvements
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2) Elevation drawings
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3) The proposed schedule of the project; particularly the planned start date and
the expected completion date.
Architectural/Landscaping Request Application Review Meetings are held the first and
third Thursday of each month. Architectural/Landscaping request forms must be
submitted to the HAO Manager by the close of business (4:00PM) on the Fridays, one
week before the regularly scheduled meetings.
Requests for xeriscape type landscape to front yards must be in compliance with the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECHITECTURAL LANDSCAPING DESIGN GUIDELINES.
2. Home exterior color schemes must comply with the general RiverRidge Homeowners
Association neighborhood color theme and scheme, and the current RRHOA color
board, available from the Property Manager.
3. An exterior improvement that increases the original floor plan bedroom quantity must
provide one vehicle off street parking for each added bedroom, and comply with current
City codes and permitting ordinances.
4. Installation of two door (Strathmore RV configurations) roll up, garage doors with
windows must ensure that windows on each door are installed so that the windows on
each door are in a straight line with windows of the other. (Example: 1903 STE)
4. Satellite television or other similar antenna installation must be such that the antenna
is not seen from the front elevation of the home.
Satellite Dish installation Requirements
-Devices shall not be more than one (1) meter (39.4 inches) in diameter
or less, and shall be installed solely on the homeowner’s property, not
encroaching on adjacent common areas, or another homeowner’s
property.
These rules are subject to CC & R authority, stipulations, and fines
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River Ridge Homeowner Association
Architectural and Landscape Committee Rules
JULY 15, 2009
-Satellite dishes or other devices shall be installed in the most
unobtrusive manner and shall be shielded from view from other lots, the
street, and common area.
-It is recommended that the satellite dish or device be painted to match
the color of the house. Front yard installation is unacceptable. Present
and future aesthetic value of the community must be considered when
installing the satellite dish.
-Homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of
antennas. Antennas must not be allowed to fall into disrepair or become
safety hazards.
5. The members of the Architectural/Landscape Committee will conduct a review of the
Neighborhood in January, March, May, July, September, & November.
6. Any installation of security lights on the front exterior of the house should be installed
in the roof gable so that they cannot be seen from the street. Lights at 1903 STE are
correctly installed.
7. Christmas lights and decorations must be removed no later than10 calendar days
after Christmas Day.
8. Political signs may be posted 4 weeks prior to National, State, or County elections.
They must be removed within 2 calendar days following the election.
9. All requested changes to the exterior of the house will be submitted on the standard
River Ridge Homeowners Association request form. Work will not begin until approved
by the Association: formal notification of approval will be my formal letter. A courtesy
approval will be provided by telephone from the Property Manager, Condoministration.
The request for architectural change should include review signatures of all adjacent and
rear adjoining lot owners. The neighbor signatures reflect their agreement with the
proposed changes; however the signatures do not imply Homeowner’s Association
approval of the project. Non signature by neighbors will be interpreted as non
acceptance of the proposed project by that neighbor. The homeowner may still submit
the application to the Homeowner Association for consideration and appeal to the Board
of Directors as stipulated in the CC & Rs. When you send in your application please bear
in mind that you MUST allow 14 days for the committee to review the application. Any
application which does not indicate 2 weeks before work is scheduled to start will be
automatically denied and returned. Call a member of the Architectural Committee or the
management company with any questions and to obtain an application.
10. All RiverRidge homeowner vehicles parked in the driveway must be operational and
properly licensed (In accordance with City Ordinance). Vehicles may not be
stored/covered in a driveway for more than 4 calendar days. Vehicles parked in
driveways, which appear to be non-operational or abandoned, are not authorized and
homeowners will be instructed to remove the vehicle. For the purpose of this rule, “non
operational” is defined as a vehicle that is obviously unable to be driven due to disrepair,
flat or missing tires, or evidence that the vehicle has not been driven or moved for over
10 calendar days.
10.a Trailers, Boats, and Motor Vehicles:
These rules are subject to CC & R authority, stipulations, and fines
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River Ridge Homeowner Association
Architectural and Landscape Committee Rules
JULY 15, 2009
The RRHOA CC & Rs, Article IV, Paragraph, 4.01(d) stipulates the detail criteria for
vehicle/boat storage and operation. Homeowners that store or plan to store a trailer,
boat or other motor vehicle on their property should be familiar with the referenced CC &
R paragraph. Non compliance with this rule will result in the property manager extending
a Letter of Violation to the homeowner as discussed in Paragraph 12 below.
11. City of Oxnard trash containers must be removed from view of the street within 24
hours following normally scheduled City trash collection. Trash containers should not be
overfilled so that lids will not close. The closed lids are important for city truck trash
collection to prevent spilling trash onto the street, (which the driver will not pick up) and
minimizes/limits birds such as crows, seagulls, etc from pulling trash/food from the
container.
12. Letters of Violations
From time to time the Association discovers a homeowner has breached a rule
stipulated in the RiverRidge Home Owners Association (HOA) Conveyances Covenants
& Restrictions (CC & Rs), or the Architectural and Landscape Committee Rules. Such
rules breaches may result in a fine to the homeowner, cancellation of homeowner voting
rights and other HOA remedies discussed in Articles of the CC & Rs.
a. The HOA will notify the homeowner in writing upon the detection of a rules breach
(discrepancy). The homeowner will be allowed 30 days from the letter date to correct the
discrepancy or notify the HOA when correction will be accomplished.
b. If after the initial 30-day period the homeowner has not corrected the discrepancy nor
notified the HOA, a second letter will be issued stipulating that if the discrepancy is not
corrected within 30 days of the second notification letter date the homeowner is subject
to a $50 per month fine until such discrepancy is corrected.
c. If after the 60-day period, the homeowner has not complied with step 1 or 2 above, the
homeowner will continue to be fined, suspension of the homeowners voting rights, and
access to the HOA recreation area.
d. If after this 90-day period, the homeowner has not corrected the discrepancy, fines will
continue to be assessed, and other authority vested in the HOA by the CC & Rs (e.g.
Article IV, VI, and IX) will be executed.
e. Homeowners initiating improvement/changes without prior approval by the HOA are
subject to steps 1 through 4 above.
These rules are subject to CC & R authority, stipulations, and fines
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