Architectural Review Process

Upon purchase of a home in the Community of Harbor Bay Isle, new owners receive a set of documents pertaining to the guidelines and regulations that accompany living in this Home Owner’s Association.
  1. Homeowners must submit a completed Architectural Application Online Form for any work they are planning to do to the exterior house or property, this includes any “like for like” replacements, such as fences, roofs, sod, etc. Homeowners may not begin any work until they have received approval.
  2. Applications are submitted during a 2-week acceptance period*, and are assigned to a specific Community Architectural Committee (CAC) Meeting/Review.  Approval can take 2 to 4 weeks, depending on submission date. (* Acceptance period may periodically be longer due to holidays.)
  3. Architectural Applications must be accompanied by all necessary supporting documentation, such as product brochure/cut-sheets, property diagrams, plant lists, specific colors and brands, etc.
  4. Once the Architectural Application is complete, it is sent to the Project Architectural Committee (PAC) for their recommendation, which is based on the Project Association’s Architectural Rules and Standards. The PAC members are volunteers that live in the Community.
  5. Neighboring properties are notified about the proposed project; they may come to the Community Office and review the plan, and/or attend the CAC Meeting.
  6. The PAC recommendations are forwarded to the CAC, which reviews the Architectural Application and makes a site visit if needed. The CAC members are also volunteers, and represent all 20 Project Associations.
  7. CAC rulings are based on the CC&Rs, as well as the Architectural Rules & Standards for both the Community and Project Association.
  8. If approved, the owner generally has one year to complete the project.
  9. Upon completion, the owner must request a Final Inspection to make sure the plan has been completed “substantially according to plan”.
  10. Upon approval of the Final Inspection, a letter is sent to the homeowner and the file is closed.