Newburg Village Homeowners Association is granted the authority and the responsibility to maintain architectural control over the common elements and exterior appearance of the homes in Newburg Village subdivision by the CC&Rs and by the Bylaws of the Association. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and the related architectural review process have been established for the benefit of all residents to preserve and enhance property values in Newburg Village through neighborhood cooperation. The ARC’s intent is to find a balance between what is beneficial for the entire subdivision while honoring the individual taste and creativity of each homeowner.
Consistently applied rules and requirements will help support the highest market values for the entire subdivision. They help ensure that your planned improvement conforms to the Association's Declaration, maintains architectural harmony, enhances the beauty of the community, and in no way inconveniences your fellow homeowners, nor affects the golf course. It also enables the Board of Directors to determine what information and assistance it can give in order to expedite completion of your planned improvement.
The types of improvements that must be submitted to the ARC for review include any additions or remodeling to the exterior of your home; any major landscaping work, including all patios and decks; all manmade structures including, but not limited to, gazebos, structural play sets, and retaining walls; and all large plantings and berms. It is not the intent or interest of the ARC to require approval for planting of all small flowers and shrubs or minor landscaping changes or repairs.
The ARC is comprised only of current residents living in NVHA. The committee size and regular members may fluctuate with time and circumstance. The committee chairman also serves as an active NVHA board member. That member is not normally a voting member of the committee, but can vote in the event of ties or insufficient availability of the regular committee members.
Project approval is based on simple majority (>50%) of the active ARC members. No project can be approved by a review of less than three members. If the committee availability is less than three, the Board may provide reviewers to meet the minimum. Submittals can be to any ARC member, or directly to the NVHA Board. The contacted member is to advise the Board of the activity, and contact the other committee members to arrange a suitable meeting time & place.
Efforts will be made to provide timely responses, and to minimize delays of projects. Response time will generally be in accordance with the CC&R paragraph 4.d. If the ARC requests additional information or clarifications, the time shall restart when that information is provided by the applicant.
Committee response will be “approved” or “rejected”. All rejections will include an explanation of the concerning aspects of the project. Some responses may include a request for more information, or include suggestions or comments that will improve the project viability. Rejected projects can be appealed, either to the NVHA Board, or by discussion directly with the full Architectural Review Committee.