FAQ

SMVE HOA dues are payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1.  A a 10% late fee is applied on January 15 and July 15.  Invoices are mailed to the homeowners primary mailing address a month before the due date.

Dues are currently $925 per six months, or $1,850 per year.

Make your check payable to “SMVE HOA,” write your lot number and SMVE address on the check, and mail your dues payment to our accounting firm:

HBL CPAs, P.C.
5656 E Grant Rd, Ste 200
Tucson, AZ 85712

No intentional feeding or watering of wild animals other than feeding of birds, using proper feeders that are out of the reach of other animals, is permitted anywhere in the SMVEHOA subdivision. Quail blocks may only be used within (not on) the walls separating your patio from the common areas. Water containing devices, within the reach of any ground creatures, must be within the patio walls and not accessible to creatures outside the walls. Placing any food item or water on the ground or within easy reach of any animal anywhere in the common areas is forbidden.

If any resident of Sunrise Mountain Estates is found to be guilty of violation of this new rule, a fine of $150/day will accrue until the offense is discontinued. In addition, the offender will be referred to Arizona Game and Fish for possible further disciplinary action.

For the background on this policy and Arizona state law that makes feeding wildlife illegal, see Fine for Unlawful Feeding of Wildlife in SMVE (Update 2009).

About ten years ago the Sunrise Association Council (SAC), an organization of the 12 Fairfield Homeowners Associations published such a booklet, with comments based on homeowner surveys. A new edition was released in January 2016. Click on Harried Homeowner Helpers (2016 Edition) to read the booklet on the SMVE website; SMVE homeowners also receive a printed copy.

An always recommended approach to find competent help is to ask your neighbors who they have used for similar work and how satisfied they are.  Another solution to finding licensed and bonded businesses for homeowner maintenance and repair is Angie’s List, a web-­based business (www.angieslist.com) offering reviews of service companies.

In addition, the Tucson Better Business Bureau remains another good resource. The Board of Directors has written the importance of quality issues, licensing, personal liability, and warranties into their selection criteria (see also the FAQ: “How the Board selects Vendors for work in the Common Areas?“).

Homeowners are responsible for ALL insurance coverage for your personal home including fire, liability, personal property, etc. The HOA maintains insurance covering hazard and general liability for recreation structures in the Common Area plus Directors and Officers liability insurance.

1. NO overnight STREET vehicle parking especially of recreational vehicles or trailers by Homeowners or contractors. Sidewalks must remain clear for pedestrians as well.
2. ANY REMODELING, Painting (inside or out), or Flooring work, call Bill Page, Chair of the Architecture Committee for approval.*
3. LANDSCAPING: Absolutely NO trimming of plants by you or your landscaper in any common areas. For plantings and landscaping advice and clearance, call the Chair of the Landscape Committee.
4. RECREATIONAL AREA/POOL KEY: It is the responsibility of your Real Estate Agent to secure for you. Otherwise, the Board has set up a backup process: $55.00 cost, plus a trip to SMVE HOA accountant with approval of SMVE HOA President. Recreation area keys are carefully limited for use of SMVE Homeowners.
5. NO YARD OR GARAGE SALES are allowed because of serious community safety/security issues.
6. POST LIGHTs: It is highly recommended that all Homeowners leave their “dusk to dawn” front post light in the ON position 24/7. Post lights have a photocell. Lights remain our first line of defense to maintain a safe and secure community.
7. Please see the Documents & Policies page for more complete information about rules and policies.

* Please note: you are responsible for informing contractors in advance about the Association’s prohibition against Port-a-Potties, no overnight trailers, and no trash or supplies remaining in the yard visible from the street. In addition, cleanup is required at the end of each day and no advertising signs by contractors may be left in the yard.

Pets Not Allowed in Pool Area

Pets are not allowed in the pool area, or in the pool, and the homeowner is responsible for a $500 fine and clean-up costs.  Please see the policy on pets in the pool area for details.

Sunrise Mountain View Estates HOA’s CC&Rs. Article XIII: re: Noise

Section 3:

No obnoxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Lot, nor shall anything be done, placed or stored thereon which may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood or occasion any noise or odor which will or might disturb the peace, quiet, comfort or serenity of the occupants of surrounding properties.

Section 5: Noise

No Owner shall engage in any activity or permit any activity to occur on the Properties which shall result in unusual, loud or obtrusive noise or sounds.

The Pima County Code also addresses animal noise in section 6.04.160.

The current list of approved paint colors for the Association are: SMVE HOA Approved Dunn Edwards Paint Colors.

Please see SMVE Parking Policy (Clarification & Update) for current parking policy.

No, homeowners may not post any material on the mailboxes.  Since 1992, the Post Office has agreed that SMVEHOA would have exclusive use of the mailboxes to post Association reminders as long as it kept it to a minimum (6-8) times/year and they were removed promptly when the event was over.  They stipulated that there were to be no other authorized postings on the mailboxes by anyone else and that the Association should so notify the membership.  The Association should remove any and all unauthorized postings.  This agreement was reaffirmed by the Post Office to Bill Page on 2/24/15.

All plumbing from the meter to and inside the house is the homeowner’s responsibility.  The Spring 2010 SMVE Newsletter contains an article, Re-piping Guidelines for Homeowners, that may provide some helpful information should you find that re-piping your home is desirable.

With the proper approval of the Architectural Review Committee, a storage container or POD is permitted in the driveway, for the purpose of moving in or out of any SMVE home by any resident of SMVE. The application letter and signed approval will stipulate that such container must be placed in the driveway for the purpose of loading or unloading for a period not to exceed 72 continuous hours. If the container remains for a period greater than 72 hours, a fine of $250 per day or portion thereof shall be assessed against the applicant.

To obtain approval, contact the Architectural Review Committee.

No, recreational courts or equipment may not be placed on residential property or on common areas by homeowners. This includes mobile devices such as backboards, hoops, and nets. For more details, please see the policy on recreational equipment.

If you dial 911, the fire department or ambulance comes out to help you.

But who pays for the fire and ambulance visit? In many parts of the country, the fire department is supported by property taxes. But here, fire department services are provided by Rural/Metro, a private company that is paid for by its customers (you) and not supported by taxes.

See Fire and Ambulance Services at SMVE for a description of Rural/Metro services and cost and payment options.