Architectural Review Policy Article 1

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INTRODUCTION

This Architectural Review Policy includes procedures and guidelines to assist the Board of Directors and owners through the architectural review process. It supports the architectural restrictions contemplated by the governing documents that bind each property owner. This process is essential to create and preserve a community that is attractive, livable and which enhances and protects property values.

 

ARTICLE 1.   ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

1.01 Responsibilities.

 In accordance with authority granted to the Board of Directors in the governing documents, an Architectural Review Committee shall be appointed whose primary duty shall be to supervise and control the external design, appearance, location and maintenance of all improvements on the Property and all landscaping additions in accordance with the provisions of the governing documents and this Architectural Review Policy. In absence of such committee, the Board of Directors shall serve as the Committee. In carrying out its duties, the Architectural Committee shall review all submittals and apply the procedure, standards and design guidelines as set forth in this policy. The Committee shall keep records and shall maintain a plans file of all construction for a period of not less than two years. 

1.02 Policy.

The Committee will review plans, materials, site plan, colors and/or landscaping plan to ensure compliance with the design requirements, policy and procedures of the Architectural Review Policy. No construction of any kind shall be commenced until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Architectural Committee.

General land use requirements and building codes are established and compliance with them is a service of the city building department. The homeowners association assumes no responsibility for the structural integrity, safety features, mechanical operation or building code compliance of the proposed construction.

 

1.03 Committee Discretion.

This policy does not cover every possible situation that may require Committee approval.  As it applies, the Committee is authorized to exercise discretion in approving or disapproving a specific proposal. In some special cases, the Committee, with special approval from the Board of Directors, may approve a proposal that may conflict with a standard set forth in this manual.  This approval does not constitute a precedent for future requests.