Braewood

How to Get ACC Approval

Instructions for Getting ACC Approval

The ACC Request Form is available on this site in PDF format for you to access and print. Complete the form and add any other information that is asked for. Mail or fax the form to AMS; they will scan it and forward it as an email attachment to our ACC Members for quick approval. AMS will send an approval letter to the homeowner. NOTE: The request form states "one form per request" at the top. The Board has informed AMS that the Braewood ACC will accept multiple requests per form as this will save the members time and the Association money. Each request is a $25.00 charge to the Association.

Frequently Asked Questions About the ACC

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE?

The purpose of the committee is to maintain property values by protecting the environmental and architectural integrity of the Subdivision in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration. Most covenants state that no building, structure, or improvement of any character shall be erected, placed, added to or altered on any lot until the building plans, specifications, and site plan showing the location of the proposed structure have been submitted to and approved by the Architectural Control Committee for the Association as being in compliance with the restrictions as to use, quality of workmanship and materials, harmony of external design and colors with existing and proposed structures, and location of improvements with respect to topography, finished grade elevation, lot boundary lines and building lines, and within the scheme and design of declarant.

WHAT ACTION IS REQUIRED OF OWNERS?

Prior to making any change or improvement, any owner planning to change or add to the existing structures on a lot must submit a request in writing to the ACC stating the details of the intended change, improvement, or need for variance and attaching samples or plans to more clearly describe the projected change or addition. If any change, improvement, or action in variance from the Declaration is taken prior to written approval of the ACC, the Association has the right to require the homeowner to remove the improvement and/or change from the property.

WHAT TYPES OF ITEMS REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL?

Some examples of improvements or alterations requiring written approval from the ACC include (refer to the Declaration for other details):
- Antennas
- buildings/Structures (Garages, Storage Buildings, Patio Covers, Play Structures, etc.)
- Fences and Walls
- Solar Collectors
- Other (Flagpoles, Light Fixtures, etc.)

CAN THE COMMITTEE GRANT VARIANCES FOR CERTAIN DETAILS?

The Committee is authorized to grant selective variances for things such as location, height, number of improvements, materials, etc., but the owner must request this variance, giving reasons why it should be granted so that the Committee can make a reasoned decision.

WHY DO WE HAVE TO PUT EVERYTHING IN WRITING?

The formal request and approval process is necessary to assure that every owner's desire to improve their property can be given due process without descrimination. It will also provide the owner, the Committee, and the Association Board with a permanent record of actions taken under the Declaration.

WHAT DO WE NEED TO SAY IN THE REQUEST?

A number of owners have already requested and been granted approval to add improvements to their property by following the procedures outlined in the Declaration of Protective Covenants, but there are some owners who have expressed surprise and consternation about having to "ask permission" to improve their own property. Your subdivision was developed and made subject to a Declaration of Protective Covenants and all owners become obligated to follow the terms of the Declaration when they receive the deed to their property. A simple form is provided to make it easier for all owners to submit requests for improvements.

There will be more FAQ's posted here soon.

Contacts

You may contact the ACC Chair, Sonja Coderre, or AMS for any further questions about the process.

Email us
sonjacoderre@hotmail.com

Links

AMS - Association Management Services