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THE
IMPORTANCE OF
ARCHITECTURAL
STANDARDS
Found in a community association's governing
documents, architectural standards (or design
guidelines) are rules that detail the updates,
improvements, or modifications owners
can make to their homes or condo units. In
short, architectural guidelines dictate what a
homeowner can and can't do to the exterior—and
sometimes interior—of their property. Examples
include landscaping, roofing, and paint changes.
Architectural guidelines are crucial for a
community, creating a consistent look and feel
throughout the neighborhood, maintaining and
protecting property values, and providing a
sense of pride for homeowners. At Associa, we
understand that enforcing your community's
architectural standards can be complex. To
simplify, we outline how an architectural review
committee (ARC) can help, offer details about
about an ARC change request form, and share a
free architectural change template. Read on!
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