Change Request

REVIEW REQUIREMENTS

The Homeowner's Association is charged with upholding the requirements set out in our governing documents. To ensure we remain compliant, homeowners must request approval for any changes that impact the exterior of their property. Changes that solely impact the inside of a home are exempt from review.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

An Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is required by our governing documents. The ARC is a committee made up of 5 members of the community who volunteer their time and effort in service to the community. The ARC reviews requests submitted by HOA members to ensure compliance with guidelines established in our governing documents.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Before You Start:

Consider your neighbors. Will the change you are making potentially impact those around you in a negative way?
Consider whether or not your change might impact drainage in the area. Homeowners are responsible for correcting drainage issues caused by changes made to their property. These kinds of corrections are often costly and time consuming. Consider engaging an engineer to review your proposed change for potential impacts to run-off and drainage.
Check the "ACC Review Exemptions" section below to find out if your project is exempt from the approval process.

If You Are Ready to Proceed with Your Change Request:

Gather supporting documentation, including a plat map that shows the location of your change on your property, and other documentation such as diagrams, photos, etc. If the committee cannot clearly understand how your project will look then your request will not be approved.
Login to the TownSquare portal administered by Goodwin Management. If you do not know how to do this, contact Goodwin (contact information on the homepage of this website).
Once you are in the TownSquare portal, click on the link called "Submit for ARC". Fill out the form and attach your supporting documents. The more detail you provide the more likely your project is to be approved.
Once your request is in the portal the ACC will be notified by email that a new request has been submitted.
The ARC has 30 days from the time your case is created in the portal to review your request.
You will be notified of the ARC's decision via email.
If at any point you have a question, return to the TownSquare portal.

Be sure continue to monitor your email. If the ARC reaches out with questions or requests additional documentation, the clock stops and your request is paused until the ARC receives your response.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS YOUR PROJECT WILL BE DENIED OR SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED.

ACC REVIEW GUIDELINES

Artificial Grass (Turf) in FRONT Yards	ARC approval IS REQUIRED to install artificial grass or turf in the FRONT yard. Approval IS NOT REQUIRED for artificial grass in the BACK Yard.
Basketball Goal	ARC approval IS REQUIRED for installation of a permanent basketball goal. Approval is not required for a temporary, portable basketball goal.
Fences	Click the link to access the Fence Guidelines document. If your project meets the requirements established in the document you do not need to submit a request to the ARC.
Holiday Decorations & Lighting	Click the link to access the Holiday Decorations and Lighting document.
Painting Your Home's Exterior	ARC approval IS NOT REQUIRED if you are repainting your home USING THE SAME COLOR (or near identical). If you are making significant color changes, please submit a request.
Playscape / Swing Set	ARC approval IS NOT REQUIRED for a children's playscape or swing set installed IN THE BACK YARD.
Pergola & Similar Structures	ARC approval IS REQUIRED for a pergola or similar structure.
Satellite and Antennae Placement	Click the link to access the Satellite and Antennae Placement Guidelines document. If your project meets the requirements established in the document you do not need to submit a request to the ARC.
Storage Buildings	Click the link to access the Storage Buildings Guidelines document. If your project meets the requirements established in the document you do not need to submit a request to the ARC.
Trees	ARC approval IS NOT REQUIRED to plant or remove a tree. Do be mindful of easements on your property and how your change may impact your neighbors.
Xeriscaping	Click the link to access the Xeriscaping Guidelines document. If your project meets the requirements established in the document you do not need to submit a request to the ARC.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Homeowners who make changes that conflict with the HOA's governing documents without written approval of the ARC may be required to return their property to a state of compliance at their own expense.

If you do not agree with the decision made by the ARC you may appeal their decision to the HOA Board of Directors. Use the "Contact Us" feature of this website, located on the left side of each web page.