Click here to submit a request for approval of a modification.
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is comprised of residents who volunteer their time to ensure our neighborhood remains one of the premier neighborhood in the area. The ARC is responsible for performing the duties outlined in Article V of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Additionally, the Committee is charged with maintaining architectural standards, safeguarding members of the RiverDowns Homeowners Association (“Association”) from the dangers of unauthorized changes or modifications to a lot and generally preserving the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood.
The primary duties of the Committee are as follows:
- Establish reasonable rules and regulations relating to the procedure for architectural approvals and general guidelines for architectural plans;
- Review established rules and regulations on an annual basis;
- Recommend any revisions to established rules and regulations to the Board for approval;
- Ensure homeowners are apprised of any changes to rules or regulations within a reasonable time frame and prior to enforcement;
- Make periodic inspections of the properties under the Association’s jurisdiction to determine whether improvements, alterations or changes have been made and ensure compliance with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and approved architectural guidelines;
- Provide an update on committee activities at each Board meeting and at the annual homeowners meeting, including but not limited to,
- Number of new requests for approval by section
- Number of approvals by section
- Updates on remediation of noted violations
- Obtain Board approval for any improvements, either attached or detached, greater than 150 sq. ft in size; and
- Maintain records (either electronic or paper) of
- All requests and supporting documentation received for approval
- Any communication(s) generated between original request date and the later of approve, decline or post-implementation inspection date
- Approval and/or decline notifications
Click here to view the Architectural Review Committee charter.
Important ARC Documents
Architectural Review Guidelines
King’s Farm Covenants
Lenox Forest Covenants
Queen’s Grant Covenants
Grievance Procedures (under development)
Street Parking Guidelines (under development)
Mike Bardaro (bardaro50@gmail.com), a resident of King’s Farm, is the current Chair of the ARC Committee.