High Desert Living

Procedures for nominating and electing Board members.

Board Nomination and Election Procedure (Adopted 2-20-24)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure adherence to the provisions of the By‐Laws as
they relate to all official meetings of the Association and its various bodies.

Policy Governing Conduct & Recording of Meetings (06-21-16)

Defines standards, practices, and responsibilities for the Association's communications.

Policy Governing High Desert Communications (15-15-13)

This policy provides guidance for homeowners' responsibility for common wall maintenance. Includes provisions for modifications to community walls as well as owner’s responsibility for maintenance of community walls

Policy on Community Wall Modification & Maintenance 2013

Defines the authority to sign various types of documents on behalf of High Desert Residential Owners Association.

Policy Governing Delegation of Authority Revised (03-21-23)

This policy defines the practices of the association regarding digital image recordings and other electronic data collection.

Digital Recording Policy Revised (02-19-19)

Sets the rules and policies for administering the resident email address database.

Email Database Policy (02-14-05)

Covers the Board's policy and procedure for enforcement of applicable covenants, conditions and restrictions. It specifically addresses assessment delinquencies as well as violations of the Governing Documents, the Rental Agreement Policy and the New Construction Committee Directive Policy.

Enforcement Policies and Procedures Amended (9-17-24)

Defines and sets rules for holding estate sales within the High Desert community.

Estate Sale Policy 3-21-23

The purpose of this policy is to establish a common, equitable policy for addressing costs of maintenance within and around Gated Villages in High Desert Residential Owner’s Association.

Gated Village Maintenance Policy v.3

This policy defines how HDROA shall invest all operating and reserve account funds.

Investment Policy Amended (09-20-16)

This policy is intended to provide guidance for the identification, assignment, and resolution of
landscape issues submitted by High Desert owners, contractors, and stakeholders in High
Desert.

Statement of Policy Regarding Landscaping Issues (08-15-12)

Establishes the right of the BOD to restrict or prohibit any activities that create monetary costs for the Association or other Owners, that create a danger to the health or safety of occupants of other Units, or that create an unreasonable source of annoyance.

Policy Regarding Inappropriate Behavior (08-17-17)

To establish consistent, transparent, and unbiased judgments, the MC will operate based upon the procedures described.

Modifications Committee Policy Revised (03-20)

Describes the Committee's policy to preserve and maintain the aesthetic character and values of High Desert properties, subsequent new construction taking place in existing Villages must be compatible with the overall design, style, and theme of each Village as originally approved.
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New Construction Committee Policy Revised (10-28-16)

Describes the current relationships and responsibilities of the various components that make up the HDROA organization and officially recognizes and sanctions their participation in the variety of functions and activities in which the Association is engaged. Replaces prior August 2006 version. Updated to reflect current committee organizational structure and incorporate references to Committee Charters and Code of Conduct requirements.

Organizational Description and Committee Policy (10-18-22)

On 21 November 2015, the Use Restrictions set forth in the Declaration were amended by the Association with the intention of limiting the occurrence of short‐term rentals within High Desert which were deemed to be disruptive and inconsistent with the character of a stable, single‐family residential community. The purpose of this Rental Policy and Procedure is to provide for the implementation,administration and enforcement of the amended Use Restriction.

Rental Policy and Procedure (12-15-15)

Describes the requirement to make Association Books, Records, and Documents available to Members and others, and permit the Board of Directors to establish reasonable rules governing the inspection and copying of such Books, Records, and Documents. 

Rules for Review | Inspection of Association Records (07-01-08)

Summarizes the rules for the proper use and placement of real estate and other types of signs in High Desert.

Sign Policy

Regards using the parking lot and adjacent High Desert open space land surrounding the Michial Emery Trailhead for the purpose of staging various commercial and non-commercial special events.

Download the Request use of the Michial Emery Trailhead for Special Events Form.

Policy Governing Requests for Special Events at Michial Emery Trailhead (10-14-09)

Describes Board guidelines and general conditions the Board will apply in considering proposals from Voting Members and/or interested owners for the adoption of new Village rules or changes in rules already in place.

Village Rules Policy (12-03-13)

This policy consolidates four previous policies and specifies procedures for Voting Member elections.

Voting Member Election Procedure (03-19-24)