March 2026 Newsletter & Community Meeting Information

Coming Soon… Mark Your Calendar!

The Board of Directors has called a Special Community Meeting to be held:

Date: April 22nd. Time: 6:30 PM Location: Oasis Senior Center, 801 Narcissus, CDM

THE DATE HAS CHANGED

The purpose of this meeting is to allow CHPOA community members in good standing to cast a ballot to approve a proposed amendment to the CHPOA Bylaws.

The primary purpose of this amendment is to place the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)—currently a stand-alone committee—under the supervision of the Board of Directors (BOD). Other changes include: creating a flexible BOD size, Officers and succession planning, an increase in the BOD spending authority, and modernizing governance language . A review of the 2018Amendment on file did not appear to engage the community for a vote in accordance with California Civil Code §5100-5145, and we are attempting to set the course right with this activity.

1. Why is the Board proposing this bylaws amendment now?
Corona Highlands is governed by architectural restrictions recorded in 1949. While those restrictions remain valid and enforceable, building practices, codes, and project complexity have changed significantly over time. This amendment is intended to clarify how the Board administers and enforces the existing restrictions, not to change what those restrictions are.

2. Why is the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) involved?
The CC&Rs require architectural review for certain types of construction. The ARC exists to assist the Board by reviewing plans and making recommendations. Under this amendment, the ARC remains a committee of the Board, not an independent body, and all authority ultimately rests with the Board.

3. Does this amendment change the 1949 CC&Rs?
No. This amendment does not amend, restate, or replace the 1949 Declaration (CC&Rs). The CC&Rs remain exactly as they are today.

4. Does this amendment create new architectural restrictions?
No. The amendment does not create any new restrictions. Height limits, one‑story limitations, and other architectural controls remain exactly as stated in the CC&Rs. The amendment only clarifies the Board’s authority to administer those existing restrictions through established procedures.

5. Does this amendment lower the 16‑foot height limit or change the one‑story rule?
No. The amendment does not change the 16‑foot height limit, the one‑story limitation, or any grandfathered conditions. Those standards come solely from the CC&Rs and are unchanged.

6. Does this amendment make membership in the Association mandatory?
No. Membership in the Corona Highlands Property Owners Association remains voluntary. This amendment does not change membership requirements or obligations.

7. What are the “Architectural Review Procedures and Interpretive Guidelines”?
These Guidelines are a written description of the process used to review plans and the interpretive methods used to apply the CC&Rs consistently. They help ensure fairness, transparency, and predictability. The Guidelines do not add new restrictions and cannot override the CC&Rs.

8. Are these Guidelines enforceable?
Yes — but only as a means of enforcing the existing CC&Rs. Any enforcement action is based on a violation of the CC&Rs, not on the Guidelines by themselves.

10. Does this amendment give the Board unlimited power?
No. The Board’s authority is limited by: – The 1949 CC&Rs; – The Association’s Bylaws; – California nonprofit corporation law; and – The express language of the amendment, which prohibits creating new restrictions.

11. What happens if this amendment does not pass?
If the amendment does not pass, the Board will continue to administer the CC&Rs as it does today, but with less clarity and greater risk of inconsistency or dispute. The amendment is intended to reduce confusion and conflict, not to expand authority.

12. How does this amendment benefit homeowners?
The amendment:
– Promotes consistent and fair application of existing rules
– Reduces disputes between neighbors
– Provides clarity to owners, architects, and builders
– Helps protect property values and community character
– Minimizes costly legal disputes. It further promotes consistency from year to year and from board to board in the future.

Members in ‘good standing’ (Owners with current dues) will be able to cast a ballot to approve this amendment by attending the April 15, Oasis meeting at 6:30pm. NO PROXYS.One member per household in good standing may vote. We encourage all members to review the materials and participate in this important vote.

After closing out the Special Meeting, there will be a second meeting whereby Directors may be elected to serve on the Board. We urgently need volunteers to serve on the Board. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, become more involved in our community, and help protect our property values and property rights.

Website Update: coronahighlands.org is now updated and operational. Additional information is now posted online—please take a look. No password is required at this time. We will continue to make additional enhancements.

 

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Sincerely,
Karen, Michael, Paul, Maria, and Mark