Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2334024)

It's never a waste of time when you take the time to learn how our community works. I wish more people wasted time to attending meetings. It would increase understanding and decrease unfounded complaints.

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko (Post 2334327)

I dropped by the office in January and was told that District 10 had no painting restrictions except that the colors could not be fluorescent..........I checked back again in May and they said I had to submit a request form........so,yes, they can help you. BUT, best to double check in case. Not sure on how many people actually get approval for landscaping, seems like more don't. Also not sure on who checks landscape if at all. Must be if someone complains.........not sure.......

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko (Post 2334333)

They told me it was okay because District 10 had no restrictions..........DO NOT depend on the company to be right..........submit and attend is the best philosophy..........:bowdown:

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko (Post 2333936)

Hi,
I wanted to get my driveway painted with a design. I submitted the form description to the ARC and then attended the meeting. There was 1 rep. from each district, total was around 15-16 and 1 on the phone line. Kind of an impressive set-up.

On their agenda were 122 requests. These folks are busy. I waited my turn listening to roof colors, expanding driveways, and wanting to post signs to keep people out of their yard.
Well the sign didn't fly and there is a no sign rule except in your window.

The ARC is not there to make the rules, they are there to interpret them for you and see if what you want will fly. They also have a past record of things done to the exterior of a home. So they have history. Oddly enough, if a change was made that wasn't approved, then no modification can be made to that change. And they said there is no grandfather rule.

They even said the pledge of allegiance after roll call. It was highly recommended that if you had a request it would help if you were there to answer questions or you may get denied from lack of understanding. Attendance is key............AND attendees are sworn in to tell the truth.

After 1 hour they finally got to me and denied my request. The picture I wanted on the driveway was larger than they allow. They said that a figure/emblem/animal/etc. could not be greater than a 5x5. I was disappointed but I was still impressed with how they handled themselves. All 15 or 16 district people vote on every case.

So if you file a request with the ARC, it's smart to go to the meeting. What I don't know is if someone does something without a request, will it ever come back to bite them. Maybe some of you will know that. Please chime in..........:wave:

Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2334329)

You are probably correct about many not seeking ARC approvals for landscaping. I know most of my neighbors did not seek ARC approval for their landscaping work on their new homes (though most would have been approved, as the work they did is compliant with the current deeds/restrictions). I don’t understand why they didn’t seek approval - the process is so easy. All I know, is that if I was interested in purchasing a resale, and the seller could not produce ARC approval documentation of any work done, I would walk.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2334346)

How in the world do you know that most of your neighbors did not seek ARC approval? Since most would have been approved, did you report the ones who wouldn't?

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2334331)

Is the removal of non compliant work done selectively or uniformly? Since the OP made mention of no grandfather exemptions....a simple drive through any random village you can see a lot of non compliance

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2334350)

What I have seen is any non-compliant work that is brought to the attention of the CDD is dealt with uniformly. The homeowner is given an opportunity to bring the work into compliance and if that is not done then fines are levied (and I believe liens can be attached now too).

You may see a lot of non compliance for two reasons: 1. Some rules vary from one CDD to another and it may actually be compliant; and, 2. The system is complaint driven and no one has filed a complaint against those properties.

There was discussion at the CDD10 meetings about driveway designs and grandfathering. The problem was created when CDD10 changed their policy to begin requiring approval for driveway painting. While I need approval today, I did not need approval last year. If someone files a complaint against my driveway tomorrow, I may or may not need to correct it depending on how old it is. Bottom line is: If the work was in violation when it was performed then there will be no grandfathering. I have seen only one exception to this in the six years I have been paying attention.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2334346)

How in the world do you know that most of your neighbors did not seek ARC approval? Since most would have been approved, did you report the ones who wouldn't?

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2334346)

How in the world do you know that most of your neighbors did not seek ARC approval? Since most would have been approved, did you report the ones who wouldn't?

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2334354)

So it’s complaint driven. Selective uniformity! ;)

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko (Post 2333936)

Hi,
I wanted to get my driveway painted with a design. I submitted the form description to the ARC and then attended the meeting. There was 1 rep. from each district, total was around 15-16 and 1 on the phone line. Kind of an impressive set-up.

On their agenda were 122 requests. These folks are busy. I waited my turn listening to roof colors, expanding driveways, and wanting to post signs to keep people out of their yard.
Well the sign didn't fly and there is a no sign rule except in your window.

The ARC is not there to make the rules, they are there to interpret them for you and see if what you want will fly. They also have a past record of things done to the exterior of a home. So they have history. Oddly enough, if a change was made that wasn't approved, then no modification can be made to that change. And they said there is no grandfather rule.

They even said the pledge of allegiance after roll call. It was highly recommended that if you had a request it would help if you were there to answer questions or you may get denied from lack of understanding. Attendance is key............AND attendees are sworn in to tell the truth.

After 1 hour they finally got to me and denied my request. The picture I wanted on the driveway was larger than they allow. They said that a figure/emblem/animal/etc. could not be greater than a 5x5. I was disappointed but I was still impressed with how they handled themselves. All 15 or 16 district people vote on every case.

So if you file a request with the ARC, it's smart to go to the meeting. What I don't know is if someone does something without a request, will it ever come back to bite them. Maybe some of you will know that. Please chime in..........:wave:

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2334363)

Perhaps selective uniformity by the neighbors, not the ARC or CDD.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2334346)

How in the world do you know that most of your neighbors did not seek ARC approval? Since most would have been approved, did you report the ones who wouldn't?

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2334357)

if we wanted to add new beds around the pool, had to wait 6 weeks for the ARC agenda