Based on our review of Stetson Hills ARC/Board materials, the “new paint palette” rule is being enforced through ARC Design Guidelines / HOA paint-scheme documents, not by a clear, specific prohibition in the recorded CC&Rs. In practice, that means a blanket restriction can operate like an added rule without the same authority, notice, or homeowner protections that apply to recorded governing documents. This includes a provision requiring homeowners to select from the most current “Paint Colorization Schemes,” while older schemes (including original builder colors) “will not be approved.”

Many homeowners believe repainting in your home’s existing, already-approved color should be allowed because it preserves neighborhood consistency, avoids forcing unnecessary color changes, and protects reasonable homeowner expectations - especially when a home has looked the same for decades without issue. A reasonable HOA approach is simple: require ARC approval for true color changes, but allow “like-for-like” repainting (or the closest match) as routine maintenance, with objective standards for quality and workmanship.

SHCG is collecting homeowner input on the HOA’s proposed exterior paint palette and approval process. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by February 23, 2026. Results will be shared with homeowners here and provided to the HOA Board and ARC before the February 24 meeting. 

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If you’ve been denied for repainting your existing color, please submit the denial/communication through the SHCG Input & Updates Form or info@stetsonhillscommongood.com, so patterns can be tracked and addressed consistently.

Based on our review of Stetson Hills materials, restrictions on café or string lighting appear to be driven primarily by ARC/Board guidance (e.g., ARC Design Guidelines and internal “standards”), not by a clear, specific prohibition in the recorded CC&Rs. In practice, that means a blanket restriction can operate like an added rule without the same authority, notice, or homeowner protections that apply to recorded governing documents.

Café/string lights are a reasonable, widely accepted way for homeowners to safely enjoy and use their patios and backyards. A reasonable HOA should address legitimate concerns through objective criteria such as warm/soft lighting, hours of use, and installation quality, rather than broad bans or restrictions that create unnecessary conflict and diminish everyday quality of life.

If you’ve received a warning, violation letter, or ARC denial related to café/string lights, please share it through our private Input & Updates Form or info@stetsonhillscommongood.com, so we can track patterns and advocate for clear, consistent, and reasonable standards.

Based on our review of Stetson Hills materials, the HOA’s recent efforts to restrict or remove impromptu roadside memorials appear to be driven primarily by HOA Board decisions, rather than a clear, specific prohibition in the recorded CC&Rs. Public reporting describes a May 28 HOA letter citing concerns about the memorial’s location on public/private property, landscape/public safety, service-road access, and “a precedent being set … without [community] input.”

Many Stetson Hills homeowners are deeply concerned by what they view as uncompassionate, overly rigid restrictions on impromptu memorials. In moments of loss, neighbors naturally come together to honor a life and support grieving families. Treating a memorial like a “violation” or a compliance problem undermines the values of community and decency.

A reasonable HOA approach is straightforward: protect safety and access, keep roadside memorials orderly and maintained, and work with families - rather than defaulting to removal demands. Homeowners believe our community can respect grief while still applying clear, common-sense standards, rather than blanket removals that intensify conflict and divide neighbors.

Decisions about winter grass/overseeding in community parks are not governed by the CC&Rs. They are an operational and budgeting choice made by the HOA Board, not a recorded CC&R requirement. In other words, “no winter grass” is a Board policy decision, and homeowners have a right to question whether it reflects what the community actually wants.

With an annual HOA budget approaching $1 million, homeowners reasonably expect common areas, especially our parks, to be maintained in a way that supports how residents actually use them. In Phoenix, summer heat makes outdoor play difficult and unsafe for much of the day, so fall/winter is when families are most likely to be outside. Parks that look brown and neglected during the prime outdoor season undermine neighborhood pride, enjoyment, and property value.

A reasonable HOA should prioritize park usability and neighborhood aesthetics during peak season by providing appropriate winter turf/overseeding and maintenance, rather than treating this as optional or pushing the burden onto homeowners to “just accept it.” 

Based on our review of Stetson Hills materials, the strict ban on permanently installed roofline LED “holiday”/accent lighting appears in ARC/Board guidance (the ARC Design Guidelines) - not as a clear, recorded CC&R prohibition or a homeowner-approved CC&R amendment. In other words, it is being enforced as an internal “standard” that functions like an added rule, even though recorded governing documents carry higher authority and greater homeowner protections.

Permanent, low-profile LED roofline lighting is a reasonable, modern improvement when done correctly: it can be tasteful, energy-efficient, and safer than seasonal installations that require repeated ladder work, stapling/clips, exposed cords, and frequent re-installation. A reasonable HOA can regulate these installations with objective, common-sense criteria, for example: no flashing/strobing, brightness limits, hidden wiring, professional installation, and time-of-day controls, rather than a blanket prohibition.

If you’ve received a warning, violation, or ARC denial related to permanent roofline LED lighting, please share it through our private Input & Updates Form or info@stetsonhillscommongood.com, so we can track patterns and advocate for clear, consistent, and reasonable standards.

Based on our review of Stetson Hills materials, the restriction on trampoline safety nets appears in ARC/Board guidance (e.g., ARC Design Guidelines), not as a clear, recorded CC&R prohibition. In other words, this blanket restriction is being enforced as an internal “standard” that can operate like an added rule, without the same authority, notice, or homeowner protections that apply to recorded governing documents.

Safety nets are a common-sense injury-prevention measure. For families with children, they may be the difference between routine play and a serious injury. A reasonable HOA should not discourage basic safety features. Broad prohibitions create unnecessary conflict and, more importantly, can increase risk.

If you’ve received a warning, violation letter, fine, or ARC denial related to a trampoline safety net, please share it through our private Input & Updates Form or info@stetsonhillscommongood.com, so we can track patterns and advocate for clear, consistent, safety-minded standards.

Based on our review of Stetson Hills materials, the restriction on trampoline safety nets appears in ARC/Board guidance (e.g., ARC Design Guidelines), not as a clear, recorded CC&R prohibition. In other words, this blanket restriction is being enforced as an internal “standard” that can operate like an added rule, without the same authority, notice, or homeowner protections that apply to recorded governing documents.

Basketball is a common, healthy, family-friendly use of residential space. A reasonable HOA approach is to set clear, objective criteria - appearance, placement, and upkeep - rather than impose categorical bans that create unnecessary conflict and reduce everyday quality of life.

Practical, enforceable standards include:

• Placement: On-site only; set back from sidewalks/streets; oriented to reduce ball travel into roads.

• Type: Fixed-pole or portable allowed; no backboards attached to the house.

• Appearance: Neutral colors that blend with the home (e.g., pole painted to match body/trim), clear or neutral backboard, no logos/ads.

• Install quality: Fixed poles set in a ground sleeve for straight, plumb installation and removability; no exposed concrete spillage.

• Upkeep: Good repair at all times (nets intact, no rust/leaning, no torn padding).

• Use & courtesy: Quiet hours respected; no amplified sound; keep balls and play within owner’s lot.

These proposed criteria are objective, easy to enforce, and consistent with how many nearby communities allow hoops while maintaining curb appeal.

If you’ve received a warning, violation letter, fine, or ARC denial related to a trampoline safety net, please share it through our private Input & Updates Form or info@stetsonhillscommongood.com, so we can track patterns and advocate for clear, consistent, safety-minded standards.

Based on our review of Stetson Hills materials, the strictest RV “driveway parking” limits being enforced appear to come from ARC/Board guidance (ARC Design Guidelines), not from a clear, recorded CC&R prohibition or a homeowner-voted CC&R amendment. These detailed time-window and fine-based rules function like added restrictions created through internal “standards,” then enforced as if they carry the same authority as the CC&Rs.

RV driveway parking is a reasonable, common-sense need for many homeowners - especially growing families where vehicles, teen drivers, visiting relatives, and recreational use increase day-to-day parking demand. A reasonable HOA should regulate RV driveway parking with objective criteria, for example, no blocking sidewalks and no safety hazards, rather than rigid blanket limits that escalate conflict and fines.

If you’ve received a warning, violation, or fine related to RV driveway parking, please share the detail through our private Input & Updates Form or info@stetsonhillscommongood.com, so we can track patterns and advocate for clear, consistent, and reasonable standards.