[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by part-timer

I don't live in The Villages (yet) so before anyone suggests it, I can't just call them up and ask, but I am curious where's the threshold for needing approval? Obviously it's somewhere outside the house but where/what? What is your experience? For example did you get ARC approval before installing...

Video door bell?
Smart deadbolt lock on the (outside) front door?
Outdoor cameras?
Curtains on the lanai?
Shades on the lanai?
New outside light fixtures?

Here's all the ARC website says:
Whether it is a pool addition, landscaping, painted driveway, porch enclosure, coloring of walks and/or driveways, arbors, pergolas, trellises or removal of trees that are greater than four (4) inches in diameter it is necessary to submit a Modification/Alteration Form for approval.

Outside light fixtures, yes. No, to the rest. My opinion. If it is something easy to remove, go for it.