Organization of the Architecture Committee

Scope

The committee is appointed by the Board of Directors and reports directly to the Board. The committee is to provide assistance in establishing and enforcing community standards in the realm of the association's architectural sheme.

Goal

The goal of the committee is to preserve the aesthetic qualities of the development and the quality of living in the community.

Organization

The committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to serve for a term of one year. The committee shall consist of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and an adequate number of members to cover the committee's responsibilities.

Responsibilities of the Committee

1. Be cognizant of the overall architectural plan for the building and landscaping of the community.
2. Prepare community standards for architectural control for approval by the Board of Directors.
3. Periodically review standards and guidelines for adequacy and application.
4. Coordinate the notification and review of standards and guidelines to the members.
5. Monitor member compliance with standards and guidelines and provide enforcement procedure recommendations to the Board of Directors.
6. Review all plans for alterations with respect to their impact on the aesthetic quality of the community (on existing residences).

Responsibility of the Chair

1. Keep a record of committee meetings in the form of minutes.
2. Keep a file of acceptable architectural additions or alterations for use by the committee or individual members.
3. Receive written requests for alterations or additions from members and inform of acceptance or rejection within 30 days.
4. Correspond with members who have not adhered to the standards and guidelines as established by the Architectural Control Committee as adopted by the Board of Directors.
5. Inform the Board as required of any matters within the realm of the committee's responsibilities which need immediate attention.

Reports

A written report to the Board and membership, as required, to keep them abreast of changes, developments, and the committee activity.

Meetings

Chair or appointed representative to attend regularly scheduled Board meetings. Committee meetings, as required, to carry out the committee's responsibilities.