Anaheim HOAs must maintain written architectural guidelines and decide owner applications in good faith, consistent with Civil Code 4765 under the Davis-Stirling Act.
Homeowners in Anaheim Hills, The Summit, Sycamore Canyon, and other Anaheim HOA communities typically must submit architectural applications before exterior changes including paint, roofing, solar panels, patio covers, landscaping, and fences. Under Civil Code 4765, associations must have fair, reasonable, and written procedures for architectural review, and decisions must be made in good faith and not arbitrarily. Applications generally require plans, specifications, and sometimes neighbor notifications. Decisions must be made in a reasonable time and written findings given on denials. Owners have the right to appeal denials to the board or a separate review committee. Solar panels are specifically protected under Civil Code 714 (Solar Rights Act) and HOAs cannot unreasonably restrict them, though they can impose aesthetic conditions that do not significantly increase cost. Electric vehicle charging stations and accessory dwelling units also have statutory protections limiting HOA restrictions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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