DRC Applications

This community was developed with the intent that homes harmonize with each other and present a pleasing and consistent style. Except as required by the Governing Documents, this style is not the result of a formal Architectural code, but rather the result of the vision of the Founder.

To ensure the preservation of the existing design and to prevent the introduction of design that is not in keeping with the community theme, the Board of Directors and the Design Review Committee (DRC) hereby recognize and adopt the style and form of the existing community’s architectural standards as required by the Governing Documents. This standard shall continue in effect until the adoption and publication of new design guidelines and standards.

The DRC is responsible for reviewing all Architectural Review Applications made by residents for improvements to the exterior of the Unit or Lot. The Board also reviews Design Guidelines and recommends changes and/or additions to the Board of Directors for adoption.

To the extent that any government ordinance, building code, or regulation requires a more restrictive standard than that found in these Guidelines, the government standards shall prevail. To the extent that any government ordinance, building code, or regulation is less restrictive than these Guidelines and any standards contained herein, or the Declaration, these Design Guidelines and the Declaration shall prevail.

DRC approval, through submission of an Architectural Review Application, is required for the following installations, constructions, modifications, or alterations of exterior items, structures and/or significant landscape items, which shall include but are not limited to:

• Driveway installation, extension, replacement, tinting or painting

• Exterior additions or modifications

• Garage door modification or painting, except to repaint with the exact same color

• Exterior house painting, except to repaint with the exact same colors

• Fence installation

• Grading

• Installation of decorative appurtenances visible from any street

• Landscaping modification (exceeding 20% of the existing visible landscaping)

• Mailbox installation or modification

• Retaining wall installation

• Changes to roofing, except for repairs to existing roofing with the same materials

• Solar system and other renewable energy system installation

• Swimming pool or screen enclosure installation or modification

• Tree installation or removal, except replacement of a dead tree with the same type of tree

Note: This list may not be all-encompassing; if your proposed addition or modification is not listed above, it is still prudent to submit a request for the DRC to review.

A separate application should be submitted for each exterior modification.

Each application should include:

• Copy of the Lot survey with the location of the alteration clearly drawn and labeled

• Vendor specifications or proposal showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, and color(s) to be used and the location of the proposed alteration

• Color samples, where applicable, and/or a color picture or vendor brochure showing what the item will look like when completed

• Material specifications, sample products, photographs, and any other information that will adequately describe the finished product

• All landscaping plans must include the size, number, and type of plants to be installed

Incomplete applications will be rejected, and not considered until resubmitted with all the required information for the DRC decision. The DRC has up to 45 days from the date a properly completed application is received to act upon that request, but decisions are typically made within a few days.