Architectural Review

Duties & Responsibilities

In order to protect, enhance and maintain the high standards and community quality, approval must be obtained in advance from the ARC before starting any exterior construction for landscaping, paving, cutting of trees, grading or construction of any kind, including remodeling and additions.  The ARC will review the plans, specifications, samples or other submittals for landscaping, paving, cutting of trees, grading or construction of any kind, including remodeling or additions and will consider among other things, conformity with the requirements of the Design Guidelines and the CC&Rs.

Application Review & Approval Process

• The ARC will review each application within 30 days, giving special consideration to the following issues:
  • How the proposed home or construction relates to the lot, including relationships among height, grading, drainage, views & existing trees.
  • How the proposed home or improvement relates to adjacent approved homes, including mass, height and spaces between homes.
  • How the proposed home relates to but not limited to windows, style, consistency, proportion, detailing, texture and use of materials & colors.
  • How the proposed landscape enhances the appearance of the home and the neighborhood.
  • How well the proposed landscape provides transition between the home, surrounding natural environment and adjacent properties.

The Sunrise Mountain View ARC generally approved applications or approves them with conditions.  Approval of any application requires assent or concurrence of three voting members.  If three voting members do not approve an application, it will be sent back for additional detail, information, clarification or redesign.

The ARC is a sub committee that may be appointed by the board of directories. In the event of vacancies, the board will act as the governing body for all ARC related matters.

Tips fo a Successful Application

• A simple foot print drawing for landscaping is typically all that is necessary. Including a picture of a similar finished project is helpful.
• If planning to build a structure, please include a list of materials, color to be applied and show the design.

DISCLAIMER: All construction and installation of any improvements shall comply with local, state and federal building and land use regulations. Compliance with these regulations is the responsibility of the homeowner. This review and approval IS IN ADDITION TO any required local state or federal approval process. Any changes made by local, state or federal law are also subject to review by the ARC Committee.

Please submit your application 30 days prior to beginning your project and do not commence construction until approval has been received in writing.