What is an architectural control board or ACB?
The Association enforces the architectural standards in our community. The goal is to keep the community uniform and visually standardized to a reasonable extent. A resident that wants to make a change or addition to their property may need to secure approval from the architectural control board,. This gives the HOA some control on the end result of that modification.
What is the committee composed of?
Modifications to a residential property or an association common area should not only meet safety standards, in many cases, they also need to be regulated by architectural standards, as well. It is part of the HOA architectural committee’s responsibilities to enforce these standards.
The Association Declaration of Restrictive Covenants determine just what an architectural control committee responsible for, as well as the members that will make up the body. Some communities, especially those with smaller HOA memberships, have a great deal of overlap between the members of their HOA board of directors and the HOA architectural review committee.
It’s a more common practice, however, for HOAs to have a separate set of members to serve as the architectural committee. The membership and responsibilities of an HOA architectural committee should be laid out in provisions contained in the Documents. In the case of an HOA that does not have provisions for a separate architectural review board, the HOA board of directors may also choose to delegate the architectural review committee responsibilities to another competent body.
You may see your HOA architectural review committee referred in a different way in your Documents. Some common alternative terms for an HOA architectural control board include “Architectural Committee,” “Architectural Control Committee,” “Design Review Committee,” “Environmental Control Committee,” or “Landscape Review Committee.”
What is the ACB committee responsible for?
What is an architectural control committee needed for when it comes to ACB applications?
Through the ACB applications, the HOA architectural committee is responsible for ensuring that any changes to the exterior of the homes conform to the standards set by the CC&Rs. The ACB application process is also the main way for an HOA to ensure that no approved exterior additions and modifications will have a negative impact on the appearance of the community. The duties of an architectural committee include the evaluation and processing of ARC applications from residents or from the HOA board itself.
In this regard, the HOA architectural committee is probably the most important committee that is established in a community association.
What is the ACB application Process?
The ACB application process is very straightforward, but it must be detailed to ensure that the HOA architectural committee has the information they need to make an informed decision. Some of the items that must be on the ARC request form are:
The Association enforces the architectural standards in our community. The goal is to keep the community uniform and visually standardized to a reasonable extent. A resident that wants to make a change or addition to their property may need to secure approval from the architectural control board,. This gives the HOA some control on the end result of that modification.
What is the committee composed of?
Modifications to a residential property or an association common area should not only meet safety standards, in many cases, they also need to be regulated by architectural standards, as well. It is part of the HOA architectural committee’s responsibilities to enforce these standards.
The Association Declaration of Restrictive Covenants determine just what an architectural control committee responsible for, as well as the members that will make up the body. Some communities, especially those with smaller HOA memberships, have a great deal of overlap between the members of their HOA board of directors and the HOA architectural review committee.
It’s a more common practice, however, for HOAs to have a separate set of members to serve as the architectural committee. The membership and responsibilities of an HOA architectural committee should be laid out in provisions contained in the Documents. In the case of an HOA that does not have provisions for a separate architectural review board, the HOA board of directors may also choose to delegate the architectural review committee responsibilities to another competent body.
You may see your HOA architectural review committee referred in a different way in your Documents. Some common alternative terms for an HOA architectural control board include “Architectural Committee,” “Architectural Control Committee,” “Design Review Committee,” “Environmental Control Committee,” or “Landscape Review Committee.”
What is the ACB committee responsible for?
What is an architectural control committee needed for when it comes to ACB applications?
Through the ACB applications, the HOA architectural committee is responsible for ensuring that any changes to the exterior of the homes conform to the standards set by the CC&Rs. The ACB application process is also the main way for an HOA to ensure that no approved exterior additions and modifications will have a negative impact on the appearance of the community. The duties of an architectural committee include the evaluation and processing of ARC applications from residents or from the HOA board itself.
In this regard, the HOA architectural committee is probably the most important committee that is established in a community association.
What is the ACB application Process?
The ACB application process is very straightforward, but it must be detailed to ensure that the HOA architectural committee has the information they need to make an informed decision. Some of the items that must be on the ARC request form are:
- Type of alteration proposed
- Type and purpose of addition being proposed
- Materials to be used
- Paint color or finish to be used, if applicable
- Detailed plans or drawings of the work
- Installer or contractor credentials
- Any necessary permits required
- Schedule for completion