Do I need a permit?

It is very possible.

The Compound Declaration states that "no alteration whatsoever may be made to the exterior of any building or to landscaping in limited common areas (including but not limited to the removal of trees) until complete plans and specifications have been submitted to the Architectural Review Committee and subsequently approved by the Board of Directors "

• Because La Vereda is in the Historic District, many activities require review and approval by the Historic Preservation Division.

• La Vereda is also in the Escarpment Overlay District, which requires approval by the Technical Review Division.

• If these Divisions approve the work, then the Building Permit Division can issue a permit.

If you are in doubt, please contact us here and we can help you navigate the process.

Re roofing and re stuccoing require permits

Non permitted work is dangerous and could subject you to liability issues.

Notification of Work

Owners are requested to notify the Managing Agent regarding their intentions regarding repair and maintenance of exterior areas.

This is especially important if the work involves digging, or the use of common areas such as gravel, asphalt driveways, or garden areas. 

What stucco color can I use?

Color should match that of adjoining units as closely as possible. The approved stucco color is Adobe, manufactured by El Rey Stucco, and is available in area stores. The use of STO or other elastomeric stuccos is not permitted on attached units because the texture and color do not blend with the original cementitious stucco. It is allowable on free-standing units.

Please remember that the City of Santa Fe requires a permit for re-stuccoing.

What color paint can I use?

There are three colors for wood; La Vereda Adobe, La Vereda White and La Vereda Ranch Red. These colors are available from Dunn-Edwards Wellborn Paint at 1407 3rd Street in Santa Fe (505) 983-7351. Exact formulas are available here.  There is a discount for AAA members.

Roof Materials and Color

There are no specifications regarding roofing materials, but the color of each roof should be a natural or neutral color, not white, that blends with the adobe colored stucco of all units.

Roofing requires a permit from the City of Santa Fe.

Who cares for the Tall Trees?

Because the entire Compound enjoys the shade and  beaury of the tall trees, it has been the practice to periodically feed and trim all of them, even those located in limited common areas, at the expense of the Association in order to preserve this unique feature of the historic East Side.

Tall trees cannot be removed or trimmed without the permission of the Board of Directors.

Can I adopt a garden area?

There are more than 30 separate gardens and green spaces in the Compound.  Owners may apply to the Board of Directors to care for specific garden areas at their own expense.  These areas then may be assigned as Reserved Common Elements, once the types of plants and garden designs are approved by the Board.