•  Why must I submit an architectural request?
•  Do I need to get permits prior to any work being done?
•  I have a question regarding a request, whom do I contact?
•  I submitted an architectural request, but have not received an answer?
•  What types of changes can I make?
•  Can I install a satellite dish or wireless network antenna?
•  Can I ...?

There are many reasons to submit an architectural change request, the biggest being for your own protection. In the future, those who serve on the Board of Directors and/or architectural control committee may choose to change the design guidelines. If a guideline were to change that puts you in violation, having an approved request allows you to be 'grand-fathered', thus preventing you from being cited for the violation. Another reason for submitting the request is to show other owners in the community that the changes you make are considered aesthetically pleasing, although another owner may not like your taste.

If the work to be completed requires any permits or licenses from the city, county or state, it is your responsibility to research and obtain those permits and submit them along with an architectural change request form to the architectural committee. The association, Board of Directors or architectural committee is not responsible for researching or obtaining permits on behalf of the owner.

If you have a question about an architectural change request that you intend to submit or have already submitted, please contact the community Manager.

There are several possible reasons you may not yet have received a response regarding an architectural request you submitted. The architectural committee generally meets once per month to review all submitted requests. If your request was received within days after the meeting, it could take upwards of 45 days for you to receive a response. It is also possible that your request was already reviewed and the response is being processed. If you would like an update on your request, please contact the community Manager

Generally, any change that is visible from a neighboring property, the street or a common area must be approved prior to beginning the work. It is also recommended that you check the architectural design guidelines and/or CC&R's, which contain many of the rules and guidelines regarding improvements you can make. You should review these documents and contact the community Manager with any questions you may have. A good rule of thumb is that if you are in doubt about a change you wish to make, you should submit an architectural change request form.

Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) regulations prevent an association from prohibiting such communcation devices. However, the association can create rules and regulations regarding its size and placement on a lot or parcel. It is strongly recommended that such devices be installed as close to the ground as possible and out-of-view from a neighboring property, a common area or the street. If your installation requires the device to be visible, it is recommended that you submit an architectural change request form to confirm placement of your device. A dish larger than one (1) meter (39 inches) are not allowed.

If you wish to make any change and that change is/will be visible from a neighboring property, a common area or the street, you should submit an architectural change request form and get approval prior to beginning any work.