It is exciting to see so many improvements being made to homes in the community both interior and exterior upgrades. All of these serve to enhance the overall appeal of the home, the entire community and help increase the value of properties.
The board and the Architectural Committee welcome these enhancements. They benefit all owners.
However, it is very important that if consideration is being given to an exterior improvement that the owner review and follow the guidelines in the Architectural Standards and allow adequate time for any necessary applications to be reviewed and approved by the Architectural Committee.
If you follow the simple steps below then the work can be completed hassle free.
- Read the Architectural Standards before you plan any exterior home improvements (www.encinitasranch.org/design)
- Determine if your proposed improvement requires an application and/or city permits
- No HOA application required – routine maintenance
- HOA application required – maintenance/improvements
- Minor (repainting, solar panels, driveway modifications)
- Major (backyard built-ins, window replacements, swimming pools, entire front or back yard landscaping improvements, remodels)
- Prepare and submit a complete application, drawings and permits
- Most applications are reviewed and approved within two weeks
- Major improvements like swimming pools and home remodels could take a month or more to review and approve
- The governing documents state that all applications need to be reviewed within 45 days
- Applications must be complete and checks (where applicable) received by the management company before the application timeline starts
Find the Exterior Improvement Application here.
When the project is complete, submit a Notice of Completion
- The Architectural Committee is in place to not only review and approve applications but also to provide advice to owners on developing plans including landscaping, home remodels and painting. Consider them a valuable asset to assist in getting approvals faster and in achieving the most desirable outcome
- Owners proceeding ahead without the necessary applications and approvals must cease all work until approval is given and may incur significant delays with project completion, additional contractor fees and fines by the HOA.