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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.
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You maybe reading too much into it. They specify certain things, others seem to be open to some interpretation.
It also depends a lot on the village, and whose going to complain about it.
I can atest that in some of the new construction areas, many owners are doing whatever without any real permission and no one seems to care, because everyone else is also doing whatever. There is no lack of violations to the "stated" rules.
Generally speaking, anything on the inside is ok...certainly adding curtains, screens, lights, etc to the inside of the lanai is well within permissible.
No one's even going to care (or even know) if you swap out door knobs/locks/doorbell for a smart unit.
I'm not certain on visible exterior camera systems, but we met friends here in the villages that have a 6 cam set up on their exterior, ( yes, I think that's a bit excessive) I doubt they got permission. Adding outside lights may require permission, but
replacing existing ones, say that are damaged or no longer working, with similar type/style shouldn't.
Now:
Paint your house bright neon purple, cut down a few 15ft palm trees, then add a barn style shed to the driveway, and some glowing signage - for your yet to be opened, drive up roller skating bikini barista and, well its going to present just a few issues...
