Property Improvement Form

1Your Information

2Improvement Information

3Additional Information

What community/association is the property in? *

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Property Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Are you the property owner? *

Who will be performing the work? *

Estimated Start Date *

Estimated Completion Date *

Type of Property Improvement *

Type of Exterior Cosmetic Modification *

Type of Addition or Removal *

Repair or Replacement *

EXTERIOR HOME PAINTING: Please list areas to be painted (main home, front door, garage, trim, pop-outs, etc.) and color to be painted in that area (list brand and color name): Most HOAs have strict requirements regarding the home's exterior paint color. Our awesome ACC coordinators stand ready to assist you. Submit an improvement request form if you're painting: Your exterior window trim. The siding. Your brick. Your facia. Your garage door(s).

PAINTING OR STAINING IMPROVEMENT OTHER THAN THE HOME: Do you have a mailbox you want to dress up? What about some garden accessories that you want to see pop? A house's outside appearance is crucial to making a house feel like a home. We can help you find color choices that make your home feel special and that are in accordance with your CC&Rs. By submitting a property improvement request form, we can help you find an approved color for your: Mailbox paint job. Large planting pots. Fencing

What will you be painting / staining? *

What color will you be painting / staining with? *

Must include paint brand and color name/number

Please attach a photo of the improvement to be painted / stained

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Please attach a photo sample of the paint / stain color

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LIGHTING: Adding extra lighting can create a huge wow factor for people visiting you at night. Nothing can highlight certain aspects of your home's architecture quite like well-placed lighting can. We can make sure that your plan fits your community's standards before you start your project and have to take it all down. Submit a request if you are planning to install: Driveway lights. Tree accent lights. Walkway lights. House accent lights.

Type of Lighting *

Please list brands and style

Location of Lighting *

Please attach a photo or brochure of the lighting *

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You can also upload a plat map, rendering, or home photo and mark the areas of the home or lot the lighting will be added

GUTTERS: Tired of water marks in the front of your house after a heavy rain? Worried that the rain may be causing water damage? Make sure your preferred gutters are HOA-approved by submitting a request. Common gutter styles include half-round, k-style, or custom-built fascia gutters made of the following materials: Copper Steel Zinc Vinyl Aluminum

Gutter Color *

Attach a photo or brochure of the gutters *

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Include color sample of selected gutters.

ADDING LANDSCAPING, GARDENS, BEDS OR BORDERS: Flowers, bushes, and other plants placed in an expertly created stone flower bed can improve the look of your home and make the outside of your home feel uniquely yours. With all the work involved in gardening, we don't want you to get started and then realize your plans do not meet the standards set in your community's CC&Rs. To make sure your gardening dreams are realized, submit an improvement request for your landscaping plans if those plans include: Xeriscaping. Changes to the soil. Adding new plants. Adding or changing garden beds.

Briefly describe the landscape addition you would like to make *

List types of plants and/or materials to be used including the color of any border material.

Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

Other Supporting Documentation

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Color pictures, brochures, or plans

REMOVING LANDSCAPING, GARDENS, BEDS OR BORDERS: Flowers, bushes, and other plants placed in an expertly created stone flower bed can improve the look of your home and make the outside of your home feel uniquely yours. With all the work involved in gardening, we don't want you to get started and then realize your plans do not meet the standards set in your community's CC&Rs. To make sure your gardening dreams are realized, submit an improvement request for your landscaping plans if those plans include: Xeriscaping. Changes to the soil. Removing new plants. Removing or changing garden beds.

Briefly describe the landscape change you would like to make *

List types of plants and/or materials to be used including the color of any border material.

Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

Please provide a current color photo of the item you are looking to change

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Color pictures, brochures, or plans

SHEDS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Whether you've always dreamed of having a she shed, or just want an extra place to store all your tools, sheds and similar accessory buildings are a great addition to any yard. Documents often have very specific requirements on materials, size, and placement of sheds. Submit an improvement request if you are: Expanding an existing structure on your home's property. Adding a structure on your home's property. Removing an existing structure on your home's property. Changing the outside appearance (painting, landscaping, etc.) to an existing structure on your home's property.

Length *

Width *

What material is the building made of? *

Specify if it a plastic shed, type of wood, or other shed material. Please also provide details for outbuilding elevation

What color is the building? *

Brand and color

Trim Color *

Brand and color

Will the building colors and materials match the home colors and materials?

Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

PLAY SETS / SWING SETS / TRAMPOLINES: Do you want to bring kid friendly fun to your backyard? Your documents may have restrictions on size and placement on these additions. Submitting an improvement request with us ensures your children will be jumping, swinging, and sliding to their hearts delight in no time at all. Items that will need an improvement request form include: Trampolines (with nets and without) Playscapes Swing sets Tree houses

What material will the playscape be made of? *

What color is the playscape? *

Do you want to bring kid friendly fun to your backyard? Your documents may have restrictions on size and placement on these additions. Submitting an improvement request with us ensures your children will be jumping, swinging, and sliding to their hearts delight in no time at all. Items that will need an improvement request form include: Trampolines (with nets and without) Playscapes Swing sets Tree houses

Please attach a photo or brochure of the playscape *

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CONCRETE SLABS / PATIO / DECK: Do you dream of sitting on your custom-made deck by your outdoor fireplace, sipping a delicious beverage? We can help make sure your dreams for s'mores night become a reality -- since some HOAs have restrictions on what modifications can be made to an individual's backyard, our team of experts will work with you to make sure your plans are in accordance with your community's governing documents. We encourage you to submit an improvement request form if you are: Adding a concrete slab attached to the house. Adding a concrete slab away from the house. Building a deck. Building a patio. Staining, painting, or otherwise refinishing a pre-existing deck, patio, or concrete slab.

Please list the materials to be used *

Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

Attach any supporting documentation, pictures, brochures etc *

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COVERED PATIO / PERGOLA / GAZEBO: Something as simple as a covered patio, pergola, or even a gazebo can provide some nice covered seating and can help you enjoy nature in style. Many HOAs' governing documents have standards for any addition to your home's backyard. We want to help make sure your tomorrow is stress free and fun in the shade. Submit an improvement request today if you are planning to: Add a covering to an existing patio. Remove a covering to an existing patio. Add a pergola. Build a gazebo. Make changes to an existing gazebo, including re-staining, painting, re-roofing, etc.

Briefly describe the modification you would like to make *

Please list the materials to be used *

Are you located on a Lake Lot? *

Note: Most communities have specific height restrictions for lake lots.

Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

Attach any supporting documentation, pictures, brochures etc *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

ADDING OR EXPANDING WALKWAY OR DRIVEWAY: Do you want to expand your driveway to allow easy departure and entry from your vehicles? Do your kids dream of shooting some hoops with friends on the driveway? Any modification made to the front yard is highly visible, and, as such, is likely to be regulated by the governing documents. Our ACC coordinators will be able to process your request in record time if you are looking to: Add to an existing driveway. Add to an existing walkway. Add decorative trim to an existing driveway or walkway. Build a new driveway. Build a new walkway.

Briefly describe the modification you would like to make *

List the dimensions of the new area to be added *

Please list the materials to be used *

Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

Please attach a current color photo of the home and driveway - please include the full front yard *

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SOLAR PANELS: Solar panels are a great option for the energy conscious and for those looking to reduce their energy bill. Your HOA may limit where a solar panel can be displayed -- we'll help you find the exact right spot for your solar panels. Submit an improvement request if you are looking to: Move existing solar panels. Add to an already existing solar panel set. Add all-new solar panels.

Type of Solar Panels? *

Will the panels be visible from the street? *

Please attach panel information *

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Please attach any other documentation

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POOL: Summers can be tricky when you want to take a swim without the constant presence of crowds. Many owners consider many options to stay cool, including in group and above-ground pools. HOA governing documents provide guidance for what types of pools and spas are allowed in your community. The committee will ensure your submission for the following meet these requirements. If you're looking to: Add a new pool Change the location of an above ground pool Add a hot tub or similar feature Change any landscaping around the pool Get new coverings for your pool

Type of Pool *

List the dimensions of the pool and any surrounding decking to be added *

List the materials to be used for the pool and any surrounding decking *

Please attach any supporting color pictures, brochures, or plans *

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Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

NOTE: Please indicate the the location of the pool on the plat map

BASKETBALL GOAL: Does your kid dream of being the next Michael Jordon? Or do they just want to shoot hoops with their friends after school? Requests for basketball goals are one of our most common improvement requests. Submit a request, and we'll help you get your kid to the NBA in no time. Your HOA will ask for an improvement request if: You want to add a basketball goal. Change the location of a basketball goal. Change the materials the basketball goal is made of (i.e., switching the net from nylon to chain).

Is this goal temporary / removable or permanent? *

Please attach a photo or brochure of the goal *

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OTHER REPAIRS: Are you planning an update to the outside of your home but don't see your project on this list? Virtually all aspects of a home's outside appearance are regulated by the CC&Rs. Submit a property improvement request if you are: Doing any electrical work outside. Removing moss or mold from your home or roof. Installing new house numbers.

Briefly describe the modification you would like to make *

List the dimensions of the new improvement *

Please list the materials to be used *

Please attach supporting color pictures, brochures, or plans *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

FENCING - REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT: While Robert Frost once wrote that good fences make good neighbors, if you install a fence that falls outside of your community's standards, you might find your relationship with your neighbors souring. We can help make sure that your chosen fence is within the community's standards when you submit an improvement request. Touchbase with us before making any of the following changes: Adding a new fence. Changing an existing fence. Painting, staining, or otherwise changing the look of an existing fence. Replacing an existing fence

Are you moving the fencing location? *

Will you be using the same type of material as your current fence? *

What type of fencing material will be used? *

Pine / Treated Lumber
Cedar
Wrought Iron
Brick
Other

What type of fencing material will be used? *

Total Fence Height *

Will you be staining your fence? *

What stain color are you planning to use? *

Please Attach a Color Photo or Sample of Selected Stain Required *

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Please attach plat map/survey. Please mark the distances from the improvement to fencing/lot lines and buildings *

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Plat map/survey is provided in your closing documents and has easements and building setbacks notated. See Sample Here

To help quickly determine the look and style of the fence, you may also attach a color photo example of what finished fence will resemble. (Photo of a nearby fence, sample from your contractor, or online example or rendering). *

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ROOF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT: Inclement weather can sometimes cause homeowners to need roof repairs sooner than they'd like. Even if a hailstorm or hurricane doesn't strike, roofs typically need to be replaced every 15-20 years. Make sure the roof materials you've chosen fall within your CC&Rs guidelines before you start installing by submitting a request for approval. Types of roof material that will need permission from the HOA to use: Shingle Metal Clay

Are you replacing with identical materials and colors to your current roof? *

Roof material *

Brand, Style, Warranty Year, etc

Roof color *

List brand and color name

Please attach a photo or brochure of roof *

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WINDOWS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT: Interested in making your windows more energy efficient? It's likely that your community has guidelines regarding what kind of windows can be installed. Seek HOA approval first by submitting a request with us. Once approved, you'll be looking forward to lower energy bills in no time at all. Check with your HOA before you: Add any new windows. Remove any existing windows. Change the type of a pre-existing window.

Are you replacing with identical materials and colors to your current windows? *

Window Specifications *

Brand, Style, etc.

Please attach a photo or brochure of the window *

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Which door are you repairing or replacing? *

Front, Back, Garage, etc

Are you using identical materials and colors to your current door? *

Please attach a color picture or brochure of the door *

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Are you replacing with identical materials and colors to your current siding? *

Siding specifications *

Brand, style, material, etc.

Siding color *

List the brand and color.

Please attach color photo or brochure of siding *

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Briefly describe the modification or repair your requesting *

Are you replacing with identical materials? *

Is the improvement location being changed? *

Please list improvement materials *

Please list improvement colors *

Please attach a current color photo of the item being modified *

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What area of your home will you be painting? *

e.g., body, siding, garage, trim, pop-outs, etc.

What color will you be painting with? *

Must include paint brand and color name/number.

Please attach a color photo or sample of selected paint *

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Are the selected colors identical to the colors currently on the home? *

Please attach a current color photo of the home *

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Additional Information

Is there something else about your property improvement that you would like for us to know?

Are there any other documents that you would like to attach? *

Additional Documents

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Additional Documents (copy)

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I understand the Architectural Control Committee (ACC), also known as Architectural Committee (AC), Master Design Committee (MDC), or Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will act on this request and contact me in writing regarding their decision. I agree not to begin work on this improvement without written approval from the ACC/AC/MDC/ARC. I understand if any change is made without the approval, I may be required to remove the improvement from my property.

I also understand all construction must comply with the association’s governing documents and city/county codes. The ACC/AC/MDC/ARC does not override the city/county codes, and the approval from the ACC/AC/MDC/ARC is not an approval by the city/county. I agree to obtain necessary municipal/county permits prior to commencement of any work.

I understand failure to start or complete the improvement within the time specified on the application shall result in withdrawal of approval unless an extension is requested and approved in writing. I agree not to alter existing drainage patterns on my lot without express approval of the ACC/AC/MDC/ARC.

I understand an approval is not a guarantee of structural safety or engineering soundness. I understand that failure to comply with all items explained in this agreement will result in withdrawal of this approval.

I understand that by acknowledging, or by electronically emailing this form, I agree to all terms within this agreement.

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