[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by pikeselectric

Hello Pairadocs and others that have questioned the Arc Approval need for specific lighting installs. Sorry I am just responding as we are back in the office today! To our professional knowledge, lighting of this caliber is not required for Arc Approval. However, as a homeowner in The Villages, depending on your county/village/villa section, we encourage you to direct concerns and questions directly to the Arc Approval board.
Here's a link to their site and phone numbers for applicable counties: Village Community Development Districts

As the homeowner, you are responsible to obtain these approvals if needed, and any trade, including landscapers, electricians, etc. are not required to obtain these approvals on your behalf or inquire. However, I speak for our department at Pike's Electric, that we always advise our customers of any installations that we feel would require approval along with permitting. We do not encourage any electrical installations that would be "frowed upon" by the community or cause a deal of frustration to your neighbors (Like obscene lighting fixtures or directly shining lights into your neighbors window) that type of thing.
I am happy to answer any direct questions if anyone has any!
Thank you! - Casandra

According to Gracie at the Community Standards office, lights installed under the soffit on a Villages house would NOT require an ARC application or ARC approval.