[askcarl]

I know changes in the apperance of the house have to be approved. My question is, to whom do I request the change? and, how small a change to not require the OK?

small things like Moving a small tree in the front yard or back yard, putting windows in the garage door, adding hedge to a side yard, changing lights on the front of the house?

We close on our Buttonwood home October 1. Not long now!

Carl

[Kelsie52]

Not sure where the cut off is for asking permission but you may want to call them --thisnumber was posted in a different thread

The Architectural Review Committee at 1894 Laural Manor Drive - phone 751-6719.

[Barefoot]

We made a lot of improvements to our last home in TV, a CYV. Without requesting approval from the ARC. Examples: New front glass door, rock instead of grass, large queen palm, etc. Everything professionally done. (We did require a building permit for the addition of a large birdcage).

Everything we did was "in keeping with the neighbourhood" and had been done by other people in the complex.

I usually call ARC and chat with them before doing anything. They are quite kind and responsive. I think you're supposed to request approval for construction changes or large landscaping jobs. If Neighbourhood Watch spots a large project in progress, they may question you on whether you have approval. But for small changes, if what you do is tasteful, I don't think you'll generate any complaints from your neighbours. No purple doors.

On the other hand, things are changing, at least in Sumter County. Now you need a building permit to install solar tubes.

[askcarl]

thanks for your answers. Sounds easy enough to stay in line.

Carl