Contractors and architectural review

[golow]

The spouse was talking to several landscaping companies for some work at our new home south of 466A (changing out some plants, maybe add a palm/stone stack, maybe take out some grass and increasing the mulched area). A couple of companies said that no ARC approval was needed (because we weren�t planning on making any changes in the swale area next to our next-door-neighbors� or for some reason like this). A rep for a third company said that ARC was absolutely needed and that they work to get us through the process. This person also made the observation that the new landscaping work of one of the neighbors was in clear and flagrant violation of the deed restrictions (no, not just a gaudy piece of bird art). A quick call to the Community Standards confirmed that we would need ARC approval before starting work.

This process was certainly a learning for us� glad that we didn�t go with the first company; they wanted to start the very next day!

[Bryan]

It was a very wise move on your part to consult with the ARC before starting work or hiring someone. Way too many landscapers and tree trimmers will tell you that no ARC approval is needed for a project and the majority of them will be wrong. It costs nothing for you to check. There is also no charge for ARC approval by the ARC BUT your contractor may charge you for their time and effort involved in preparing the application. "No ARC Approval Needed" carries almost as much weight as "Licensed and Insured" does with me - check for your self.