appears to fall below our shared standards … whether due to overgrown landscaping, general upkeep, or the condition of an RV … you may receive a friendly reminder. These notices are not meant to be critical. They are simply respectful nudges to help us all stay aligned with the values and expectations we agreed to when we chose to be part of this HOA community. If you ’ re away from the resort or unsure how to address a concern, please don ’ t hesitate to reach out. We ’ re here to support you … whether that means offering guidance, helping coordinate services, or answering questions along the way. We ’ re calling this renewed focus Take Pride … a community-wide effort to protect and enhance the beauty, value, and spirit of ORPS. It ’ s not about perfection; it ’ s about fairness, consistency, and shared responsibility. When everyone does their part, ORPS continues to be a place we ’ re proud to call home. Thank you for your understanding, your engagement, and for helping uphold the standards that make this resort so special.
At Outdoor Resort Palm Springs, we ’ ve earned a reputation as one of the most beautiful and well-loved resorts in the desert … not because everything is perfect, but because of the ongoing care, pride, and commitment shown by our entire community. Maintaining that reputation takes teamwork, shared responsibility, and a collective sense of pride from each of us. This message may sound familiar. It mirrors the theme shared in our annual budget letter, and months later, it is just as important. The budget reflects not only where your dues go, but the shared expectations that come with living in a community like ORPS. We recognize that there are areas throughout the resort … whether related to landscaping, infrastructure, or general maintenance … that may need attention from time to time. These concerns are on our radar, and when the HOA is made aware of issues, we work to address them in a timely manner. That is exactly what your dues support, and it ’ s a responsibility we take seriously. At the same time, it ’ s important to acknowledge that maintaining our community is a shared effort. It ’ s not fair to management or staff to be criticized when asking owners to do the same, nor is it fair to the many owners who consistently maintain their lots and take pride in their spaces. Community standards are a two-way street Over the years, friendly reminders regarding lot conditions may not always have gone out. The unspoken motto may have been “ don ’ t sweat the small stuff. ” Unfortunately, that approach has at times been taken advantage of, leading to understandable frustrations such as: “ Why should I pull my weeds if no one else is here? ” or “ Have you seen what that your planter looks like? ” That mindset isn ’ t what a true community effort looks like. With the recent change to our accounting and HOA management platform, Engage has given our staff better tools to address aesthetic issues more consistently and in a more timely manner. Part of that includes automated reminders generated directly from our governing documents and timelines. Yes, this is new, but these tools are in place to support the entire community, not to frustrate owners. We also recognize that we may not always get it right. Some aesthetic concerns can be subjective, and when our staff is out inspecting, they do their best to apply the standards as objectively and consistently as pos- sible — weeds are weeds. Consistency and fairness are key. Each of us plays a role, and the standard we set — lot by lot — is what keeps ORPS looking and feeling its best. As part of this shared effort, our team continues to conduct routine Community Walkthroughs. When a lot
Synthia Salazar—General Manager
This season is moving quickly and it just started! The A and A team and Julia, our Compliance Officer, have been working hard to process all requested permits as efficiently as possible. We're happy to shar that we are now very much caught up. Below are several items we see come up frequently and would like to bring to your attention: 1. If you are unsure weather a permit is required, PLEASE contact Julia, our Compliance Officer, before beginning any work. 2. Once your contractor has completed the permitted work, PLEASE email Julia so a final inspection can be completed by the A&A committee. 3. A no cost permit is required if you need to do ANY painting on your RV. 4. As of this Oracle the rule is in place and there are NO ARTIFICIAL PLANTS permitted on any lot. 5. PLEASE make sure that your lot light is illuminated with a warm white light (if you have question to what this is please reach out to Julia). This is to ensure fire and police can locate your property quickly in case of an emergency. Thank you once again for all of your support in helping our Resort maintain an aesthetically pleasing and beautiful appearance. Debbie Price — Board Member and A&A Chair dprice@orps.com
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