Changes to configuration or appearance of any exterior structures (e.g. home, detached structures, driveway, fence, etc.) must be approved through architectural controls, before work is started. Non-compliance with architectural controls may result in fines and/or legal action. The only exception to this is repairing with like kind, quality, color and materials. See the governing documents on the Homeowners tab for more details.
The HOA Board works diligently to adjust to changing construction practices, while staying in harmony with the uniqueness of our neighborhood and covenants. Current allowed variances (not an exhaustive list):
- change to exterior brick color with a coating made specifically for masonry…paint, stain, smear, or whitewash…only accepted colors are white, cream and grey.
- brick culvert caps, instead of aggregate concrete
- metal roofing on patios, window bump-outs, or entranceways, instead of shingle
- gravel parking pads, instead of aggregate or asphalt
- six-foot privacy fences on street facing side of lot, instead of 4-foot picket
- black metal fencing (not chain link), instead of wood, no plastic
- maple leaf style wrought iron mailbox post, instead of original style (see mailboxes page)
Note: An Arc Request is mandatory for any exterior changes including, new fence, color/treatment added to exterior brick, new construction of any kind such as porticos, porches (screened or not), new storage shed, etc. and lack of arc request submitted and approved may result in legal action, fines, and/or removal of materials at the homeowners expense.
All request go to the property manager first, to review for completeness before being sent to the HOA Board Arch Committee for review and decision. The volunteer homeowner Arch Committee will attempt to respond ASAP, but allow up to 2 weeks for the initial review. Some key considerations:
- No work on this project shall begin until written approval has been received.
- Any variation from the original approved application must be resubmitted for approval.
- HOA approval does not supersede any Federal, State, City or local regulations.
- Receipt of a building permit from local government does not equal approval from HOA.
- The architectural request must be submitted and approved before any work begins.
- Submit to the current community manager (jay.moyer@ghertner.com)