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Windows and
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Homeowners are responsible for maintainance (including cleanliness), repair and replacement of all window panes in their units.

Remember you must have PRIOR approval from the Architectural Committee for changing windows.


Architectural Committee approval is not needed for simple window pane replacement. NOTE: Only clear or low E glass are allowed.

Tinted windows are not allowed for first story windows facing Common Area or any second story windows. Tinted windows are allowed for first story windows facing a unit's patio area, and do not require Architectural Committee approval.

Architectural Committee approval is not needed for simple window screen replacement.


Many homeowners are installing vinyl retrofit windows. If you are considering this, the following gives you some tips and cautions.

YOU MUST GET PRE-APPROVAL FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE

IMPORTANT: If you change any window in your unit (other than simple window pane replacement):

  • You are then responsible for any damage that occurs due to water intrusion in the future.
  • You are then responsible for all future repairs and maintance of that window.
  • You are then responsible to repaint to match each time the exterior paint scheme of the complex changes.

Windows with grids are not allowed for first story windows facing Common Area or any second story windows. Windows with grids are allowed for for first story windows facing a unit's patio area.

If you wish to add retrofit vinyl windows, a garden window, and/or a bay window, there will be a worksheet required -- in addition to the application.

Silverado Plan Retrofit Window Worksheet
Modjeska A Plan Retrofit Window Worksheet
Modjeska B Plan Retrofit Window Worksheet
Santiago Plan Retrofit Window Worksheet
Trabuco Plan Retrofit Window Worksheet
Bay Window Plan Retrofit Window Worksheet
Garden Window Retrofit Window Worksheet

Not sure which is your model? Check out these photos and floorplans.
Silverado Plan
Modjeska A Plan
Modjeska B Plan
Santiago Plan
Trabuco Plan

Related CC&Rs . . .

ARTICLE I

Definitions

The terms set forth hereinbelow in this Article I are defined, for purposes of this Declaration, as follows:

Section 9. "Condominium Building" shall mean and refer to a separate building containing one or more Units or elements of Units.

(c) "Residential Element" shall mean and refer to that portion of a Unit designed for use as a residence, and shall be identified on the Condominium Plan by a Unit number only and shall consist of the interior undecorated surfaces of the perimeter walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors of each Residential Element and the space encompassed thereby, including the outlets of all utility installations therein and also including the interior surfaces of the firebox of each fireplace extending from the floor to the top of each fireplace, if any, and the space encompassed thereby, which adjoins any Residential Element.

ARTICLE VIII

General Restrictions

Section 15. All buildings and other structures upon Rancho Dominguez Townhomes and each portion thereof shall at all times be maintained in good condition and repair and well and properly painted. No windows shall be covered, either inside or outside, with aluminum foil or any other similar material.

Section 24. Each Owner shall, subject to the terms and provisions of this Declaration, including, but not limited to, those provisions pertaining to maintenance and repair by the Association and the Article hereof entitled "Architectural and Landscaping Control," and subject also to the terms and provisions of any Supplementary Declaration recorded in accordance with the terms and provisions of Article II hereof:

(a) Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the glass doors, if any, and windows (including cleaning the interior and exterior thereof) enclosing his Unit;


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