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General Knowledge
Last night, the HROA Board of Directors kicked off the 2026 meeting schedule in style. Much like the 1965 Chevy Impala (the best-looking Impala), the 2026 HROA model year has a whole new look and feel. First, we highlighted a whole new format for our PowerPoint presentations. Long gone are the monochromatic green slides that looked like the cover graphics for an early 1990’s Trapper Keeper. Then we highlighted the much-improved www.HROA.us website, donated by President Masen Yaffee. There are many cool things about the website, but my personal favorite is an AI Agent that will allow you to search through all of our governing documents in the blink of an eye. All you have to do is type in a question, and it will answer it for you with citations to where you can read more about it. Gone are the late-night bar fights over whether a boat can be parked in your neighbor’s driveway.
Next, I bragged a little on our staff for the work they did throughout December. Here are some of the key performance indicators. In December, Compliance worked on a total of 125 open cases, closed 10, made 15 courtesy calls, and sent out 1 call to hearings. This was impressive given the holidays and the fact that we were down 3 of 5 staff. Maintenance completed 286 work orders, 8 of which were member requests, and worked both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We had a total of 2667 guests come through the gates and conducted 389 mussel inspections.
The board approved 3 items related to our annual election, which we are starting the planning for early to ensure we have plenty of time to communicate with members. The board approved a change to our financial management services, community management software, and financial software that provide significant operational savings as well as improve convenience for members. They discussed the possibility of purchasing a new mower that may allow us to reduce our dependence on contract mowing for our annual weed abatement. They approved the list of policy/larger project priorities for the next two quarters and discussed the issue of reinstalling a stop sign at Cascade and Heritage Road. That last issue received attention on social media. We received a number of emails with a mix of preferences, but the attendees at the meeting heavily favored keeping the intersection the way it is now.
If I have piqued your interest, the video is still available even if it doesn’t fully capture the thrill of being there in person.
Hope to see you next month or around the ranch!
Jim
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Feel free to send me an email at gm@hroa.us
Or call the office at
(805)238-9641 x408
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Help us stay connected - make sure your contact information is current with our office
If you’ve had changes to your
phone number, email, or mailing address, please don’t forget to update us—for all your properties.
If updates are needed, please fill out one form for each property.
Forms can be returned to the HROA Office or emailed to office@hroa.us
Did you know that you can check and update your contact information through the Member Portal on the HROA website? Visit
https://hroa.us/documents-forms/member-portal-instructions
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Vehicle Decals Available at the Main Gate on Gateway Drive
When obtaining your decal, please bring:
- Your Member Card
- CURRENT DMV REGISTRATION ONLY
(No titles, pink slips, registration renewal forms, or temporary registrations will be accepted.)
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To notify the gate of guests in advance, simply email all of the following details to gate@hroa.us:
- Your full name
- Your member/account #
- Your lot and tract #'s
- Your guest(s) names
- The dates of arrival and departure
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If you notice something that
needs attention—
Whether it’s a concern with a neighbor, a common area, or an issue for our maintenance team, please submit a Member Communication Form to the HROA Office or email it to office@hroa.us
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HROA Employment Opportunities
Compliance Inspector
Submit an Employment Application to the HROA Office or email it to office@hroa.us
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Our Fire Department and CSD want to remind everyone that the California Fire Code requires a 3-foot clearance around any fire hydrant in all directions. And, the California Vehicle Code prohibits any vehicle from parking within 7 1/2 feet of a fire hydrant.
Please maintain your landscaping to ensure that clearances are met and there is no delay in securing a water source in the event of a fire. Thank You!
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🏡AEC Approval for Exterior Work🛠️
As a reminder, any work done to the exterior of your home or property—such as concrete pours, certain landscaping, sheds, painting🎨, roofing, fencing, siding, and tree work🌳 —must receive approval from the Architectural & Environmental Control (AEC) Committee through the Heritage Ranch Owners Association (HROA).
📖To learn more about the approval process, please visit: AEC Committee Information
📄If you're ready to submit your project for approval, you can find the necessary forms here: AEC Forms
📞For any questions or assistance, please contact our AEC Department: (805) 238-9641 x422 or via email at aec@hroa.us
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Marina Reminders
To help keep our marina area safe, orderly, and enjoyable for everyone, please be reminded of the following rules:
- No unattached trailers are permitted at the Marina or in the overflow parking area.
- Boats on trailers and empty boat trailers are not permitted on the Point at any time.
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The Point is locked daily at 10:00 PM—please plan accordingly. In the event of an emergency, please contact the Main Gate to make arrangements.
- No property may be left unattended on the Point at any time, including easy-ups, tables, chairs, ice chests, personal items, etc.
- No property may be left overnight on the Point, including easy-ups, vehicles, or other personal items.
We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines to help protect our shared spaces. Thank you for doing your part!
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Special Assessment
As a reminder, the Special Assessment was announced on May 23, 2025, in the Annual Budget Mailer and was applied to Members’ accounts on October 1, 2025. Late fees applied after January 1, 2026.
Payments may be made at the HROA Office by cash, check, a completed EFT Form, or online through the Member Portal which allows you to use your credit/debit card or bank account information.
https://hroa.us/documents-forms/member-portal-instructions
Please Note:
The Special Assessment is not a recurring charge, so if you have auto-pay set up, it will not be paid automatically. You must contact the HROA Office to authorize us to charge your auto-payment method on file.
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🚗Entry and Guest Access
Membership Cards:
- Cards may only be used by the person they were issued to.
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All vehicles must display a valid current decal to use the Member Lane. Guest lanes are also available and equipped with card readers for vehicles without a decal.
Owners are responsible for all activities related to identification cards, vehicle decals, and vessel decals issued to their property.
Guests must be registered with the Main Gate to gain access through both the Main Gate and the North Gate.
Members and Tenants may authorize access for guests by phone or email. Call the Gate at (805) 238-9641, Option 2, or email gate@hroa.us with:
Your Full Name, 4 digit Member/Account Number, Lot and Tract Numbers, Your Guest(s) Name, and the date of arrival and departure
All persons listed on a permanent guest list are the responsibility of the Member/Tenant, regardless of whether that Member/Tenant is aware of the individual being on the ranch.
Remember to update your permanent guest list at the Member Services Office with any changes.
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Good evening all, I hope your Christmas and New Year's were great with family and friends. Attached below is the January 1, 2026, water in/water out for Nacimiento. MCWRA has not updated lake levels since 12/23/25, but it looks like the lake came up close to 6'. Go to USGS 11149300, and you can see what NRWMAC sees. Looks like more rain is on the way. Good job on your rain dances.
Happy 2026 New Year!
Best regards.
Bruce McFadden
Heritage NRWMAC
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WELCOME TO CHIPPER DAY!
The San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council is proud to sponsor this Chipping Program!
This free service provides curbside chipping and removal of hazardous vegetation from residential properties. The grant funded program goal is to reduce flammable vegetation in your neighborhood and help you create defensible space around YOUR home in the event of a wildfire.
Experienced, licensed, and insured contractors will chip the vegetation you gather and stack according to the guidelines, then haul it away from your property. Make a reservation to secure your pickup. Reservations must be made at least seven days prior to the scheduled event to guarantee service.
Current events for our area are scheduled in the spring.
The program recommends signing up before building your pile.
For Information, Visit: https://www.chipperday.com/slofsc
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Members may download the Trails of the Beautiful Village of Heritage Ranch guidebook here or request a hard copy be printed for $16 from the HROA Member Services office.
Trail maps are available through the Gaia GPS app. To access them, first register with Gaia GPS, then request activation using your registered email at office@hroa.us. The app can be downloaded here and used on both mobile devices and desktops.
Click here to visit the HROA Hiking and Trails page
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