Property Improvement
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You’ll Need Approval If You Are:
HOA documents require homeowners to seek approval from their review committee prior to installing or removing anything on the property. Getting approval at the onset of project planning and knowing that the design meets the HOA guidelines allows you to make potential large purchases with confidence!
Even with routine maintenance, being exposed to the elements can impact your fencing or home exterior. The weather inevitably causes damage from time to time. When the expected or unexpected happens, everyone in the neighborhood should get approval for repairs using the HOA’s CC&Rs as their guide.
You’ll Need Approval If You Are:
HOA documents require homeowners to seek approval from their review committee prior to installing or removing anything on the property. Getting approval at the onset of project planning and knowing that the design meets the HOA guidelines allows you to make potential large purchases with confidence!
Even with routine maintenance, being exposed to the elements can impact your fencing or home exterior. The weather inevitably causes damage from time to time. When the expected or unexpected happens, everyone in the neighborhood should get approval for repairs using the HOA’s CC&Rs as their guide.
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We want to help you by gathering the information your HOA’s review committee needs to approve your request, fast!
Not all property improvements require the same supporting documents, which is why we will only request information that is relevant to your request. This helps the HOA’s review committee quickly determine if the request meets the HOA’s requirements for that type of property improvement.
Exterior Painting
Most HOAs have strict requirements regarding the home’s exterior paint color. If you plan on painting the exterior of your home, you will need to first submit a property improvement request.
For this request, you will need to provide the following:
- A breakdown detailing what portions of the home will be painted which color
- A color image of any paints or stains that will be used with the brand and color name or code to be used.
- A current, color photo of the home
Lighting
For this request, you will need to provide the following:
- Information on the light(s) that will be installed:
- Type of lighting
- Location of lighting
- Any supporting documentation, like photos, brochures, etc.
- A current, color photo of the home with the project location marked
Cameras
For this request, you will need to provide the following:
- Information regarding the camera(s) that will be installed:
- Type of camera(s)
- Location of camera(s)
- A photo or brochure of the camera(s)
- Photos of the areas of the home where the cameras will be installed
- A plat map (TX) or Topdown Diagram (AZ) that has the location of the improvement(s) marked to include the distances from the fencing, property lines, or other structures/buildings. Click here for an example of a plat map and click here for an example of a Topdown Diagram.
Gutters
Tired of water marks in the front of your house after a heavy rain? Worried that the rain may be causing water damage? Make sure your preferred gutters are HOA-approved by submitting a property improvement request.
For this request, you will need to provide the following:
- The color and material of the gutters
- A photo or brochure of the gutters
- A design plan that shows the proposed locations of where the gutters are being installed, including locations of the downspouts
Landscaping/ Irrigation/ Drainage
For this request, you will need to provide the following:
- The type of landscaping work you are doing (Artificial Turf, French Drain, Drainage, Irrigation, Landscaping, or Other)
- A description of the modification you would like to make and location of the improvement
- A list of the materials used for the modification
- Any supporting documents, like photo samples, brochures, etc.
Playscape/ Trampoline
For this request, you will need to provide the following information:
- The dimensions, material(s), and color(s) of the playscape, trampoline, swing set, or other modification
- A photo or brochure of the playscape, trampoline, swing set, or other modification
- A description of the modification that you would like to make
- Any needed supporting documentation
- A plat map (TX) or Topdown Diagram (AZ) that has the location of the improvement(s) marked to include the distances from the fencing, property lines, or other structures/buildings. Click here for an example of a plat map and click here for an example of a Topdown Diagram.
Concrete Work/ Slabs/ Patio/ Deck
For this request, you will need to provide the following:
- Information regarding the modification:
- A description of the planned modification
- Any materials that will be used for the modification
- Dimensions of the new area to be added
- Dimensions of the slab, if applicable: Length X Width X Thickness and PSI (Concrete Info)
- If the new area will have cover. If so, additional information regarding the cover will be requested:
- Will the top be open or slats, or have a solid cover or roof?
- Design Plans for the cover, including dimensions (Length X Width X Peak Height) and materials to be used
- A photo or design sample of how the project will look upon completion. A photo of similar work completed by the contractor is sufficient.
- A plat map (TX) or Topdown Diagram (AZ) that has the location of the improvement(s) marked to include the distances from the fencing, property lines, or other structures/buildings. Click here for an example of a plat map and click here for an example