REMINDER: Home Improvements Require Approval
Spring is quickly approaching and with the warmer temperatures, many homeowners will be trying to complete a laundry list of improvements before it gets too hot. Improving and maintaining the appearance of your home is always supported by the Association, its Board, and your neighbors . . . with a caveat: Homeowners must have approval from the Architectural Committee prior to beginning any type of home improvements.
This simple process is beneficial and necessary to maintaining the architectural standards set forth by the Association’s governing documents which in turn protects property values. This process enables the Committee to ensure that the house next door won’t be painted flamingo pink in the middle of the night or a pool isn’t installed in a front yard. If you are in the process of thinking about some improvements for this year, the application should be one of the first steps in your planning to determine how feasible your project may be. Your application will need to detail the proposed improvements, two (2) copies of a plot plan with dimensions of improvements, and a completed Neighbor Advisement Form. Please note, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure they are receiving the signature of their neighbors whom are owners.
After a completed application is received, the Committee has up to thirty (30) days to review and provide a decision or request additional information. Homeowners have six (6) months to complete their approved project from the date of Committee Approval.
The Architectural Application and Neighbor Advisement Form can be found on the Resident Portal under My Community > Documents > Forms. The Association has also made an FAQ document on architectural items which can be found under My Community > Documents > Frequently Asked Questions. It’s highly recommended to review the governing documents as well prior to beginning your application. All the governing documents can be found under My Community > Documents > Governing Documents.
Should you have further questions and require assistance, please contact the Community Manager, Beth Wood, bwood@actionlife.com.