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Property Improvements


One of the common complaints about HOA communities is that there are restrictions on changes homeowners can make to their homes. These regulations are not in place to stifle your creativity or keep you from enjoying your home to the fullest – they are to help maintain property value and aesthetic appeal in the community.


Property Improvements

If you anticipate any additions, modifications or even replacing existing structures to the exterior of your home (painting/staining, roof shingles, shed, fence, doors, deck, satellite dish, siding, garage door, patio, landscaping, windows, gazebo, green house, arbor, pergolas, solar panels, etc.) please remember that you must obtain approval in writing from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) which is required by the Declaration prior to starting any work. This step is designed to protect all homeowners and it is critical to protecting the appearance of the Landings at Cedar Cove.

What is the ACC? The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is empowered under the covenants and restrictions of our homeowner's association with reviewing any improvements to properties in the Landings at Cedar Cove. The Declaration also states that the committee is charged with maintaining the architectural character and aesthetic qualities of the community. It is these rules and regulations that protect, preserve, and enhance the investment each of us have in our home. The Board of Directors appoints a Chairperson, who is a member of the Board, and two volunteer Members that are residents of the Landings community to the committee. 

What must be approved? According to the Declaration: No improvements, alterations, repairs, change of paint colors, excavations, changes in grade or other work which in any way alters the exterior of any Lot or the improvements located thereon from its natural or improved state existing or the date such Lot was first conveyed in fee by the Declarant to an Owner shall be made or done without the prior approval of the Architectural Control Committee. In other words, you must get ACC approval for ANY change or improvement to the exterior of your property. Therefore, no property, building, structure, landscaping or any other improvement may be made, altered, removed, structurally modified, installed, replaced, constructed, or erected without the prior consent of the committee.

How do I get approval? The homeowner must send to ACC Chairperson a completed ACC Project Submission Form with all required information to consider the application. For renters, any additions or improvements to the property must come through your Landlord who will fill out and submit an ACC Project Submission Form. Failure to fill out and/or send the required information to the ACC will result in the application being sent back to the homeowner for the needed information. 

Where do I get an ACC Project Submission Form? At the community website under Documents & Information/Public Documents (https://www.thelandingsatcedarcove.org/p/Public-Documents).

How long will it take for approval? The ACC will make every effort to approve requests in a timely manner however, it must be kept in mind that committee members are volunteers. Their volunteer time is based on the obligations of jobs and families. The Declaration allows for 60 days for approval, but most are approved within a couple of weeks assuming all the information requested is provided.

What is the approval criteria? The ACC will consider applications for approval upon the basis of conformity with Declaration and the Community Standard (both documents can be located at the community website under Documents & Information/Public Documents). Decision criteria will include how well the proposed addition or alteration will insure conformity and harmony in exterior design and appearance. The committee will review the proposal and recommend what action to be taken. A site inspection might be made and comments from immediate neighbors may be solicited.

How will I know if my project is approved or disapproved? The ACC Chairperson will notify homeowners the decision of the ACC using the ACC Project Submission Form if your request was approved or disapproved and the reason for disapproval.

What happens if one does not wait for or get approval from the ACC and makes alterations to their property? If a homeowner/resident starts alterations without first obtaining approval of plans, they do so at their own risk. If a homeowner/resident fails to submit an application, or if their application is turned down or modified, the homeowner may face the cost of removing/correcting the alteration. In addition, the Board of the Association has the right and responsibility to seek corrective action against the Owner.