On October 20, 2026, the City of Scottsdale’s Neighborhood College hosted Enforcing Your HOA/Condominium’s CC&Rs at the Scottsdale Community Design Studio, presented by Shaw & Lines Law Firm. The city’s listing put it plainly: one of the primary duties of an HOA or condo board is to enforce the rules, regulations and restrictions. The series continues with a free HOA/Condo Board Roundtable for board members on Thursday, November 5, at 1 p.m. at Mustang Library.
For homeowners, the takeaway is simple. In much of Scottsdale, a roof is not only your decision. Many associations review roofing before work starts, and planning for that review keeps a project on schedule.
What an association review can look like
McCormick Ranch is a good example. The McCormick Ranch Property Owners Association’s Architectural Control Committee charter says the committee oversees elements such as paint colors, building styles, roofing materials, fencing and landscaping. The committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month and is charged with acting on architectural requests within 30 days of submittal. The association’s paint portal also lists paint schemes approved for specific roof colors, so walls and roof are judged together.
Every association is different. Some care most about tile color and profile. Some only review changes. Your own CC&Rs and design guidelines are the documents that count. Association approval is also separate from any city permit the work may need.
A checklist before you re-roof
- Ask your management company for the current CC&Rs, design guidelines and request form. Do not rely on an old copy.
- Ask whether a like-for-like replacement needs a submittal, and whether lifting tile to replace underlayment counts as a change.
- Gather the details a committee usually wants: manufacturer, tile profile, color name, and a physical sample if you can get one.
- Find the committee’s meeting calendar and count back from the date you want work to start.
- If you plan to change color or material, check how that affects your approved paint scheme.
- If your roof is leaking after this week’s rain, ask the association how it handles urgent repairs while a full project waits for review.
- Keep the approval letter with your roof records and warranty. A future buyer may ask for it.
For board members
If you serve on a board, the November 5 roundtable is open to HOA and condo board members only, and registration is on the city’s event page. Clear roofing guidelines help owners plan good projects and make your committee’s job easier.
We can help with the paperwork side
A clear scope makes an architectural request easier to approve. Apex can inspect your roof, explain what it needs, and give you the material details your association asks for. Our tile roof maintenance guide is a good place to start. Request a free roof inspection or call (480) 808-ROOF (7663). Learn more about our Scottsdale roofing services.
Sources: City of Scottsdale, Enforcing Your HOA/Condominium’s CC&Rs (October 20, 2026); City of Scottsdale, HOA/Condo Board Roundtable (November 5, 2026); McCormick Ranch POA, Architectural Control Committee Charter; McCormick Ranch POA, Paint Visualizer Portal.