Many factors determine the desirability of a neighborhood. Of course, the most important is neighbors helping neighbors. One way neighbors can help a neighborhood is by maintaining their property in a way that is compatible with the community.
The reason many owners bought in Waterways was that the community had a certain look about it and the deed restrictions had provisions that those standards would be maintained, namely, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Therefore, any changes to a lot or the exterior of a house must be approved by the ARC. These include things such as:
- Changing the landscaping including removing trees.
- * Painting the house even though the color may be the same as the present color.
- Changing the driveway
- ** Adding or replacing a fence
- Adding a room
- Replacing the roof
- Removing trees
- Changing the landscaping
This is not a complete list. Basically, if you are changing something on the outside of the house, it must go through the ARC.
Please review the ARC Requirements to understand what is required for the type of outdoor project you are undertaking.
Login to the Alliant Property Management portal for forms and guidelines. If a building permit is required, attach a copy of that building permit. Submit the whole packet to the HOA Manager who will forward it to the ARC. Depending upon the type of change, the ARC will respond as quickly as possible. Please do not start work until you receive approval from the ARC as it could be costly if the work had to be undone.
* If you are painting your house, even if it is the same color, the process is a little more complicated and requires a different form, the Home Painting Request Form This form incorporates all the relevant portions of the Architectural Approval Request form plus additional information and requirements for painting. The form explains the process and the Waterways Paint Notebook explains the Approval Criteria and contains both acceptable colors as well as colors that won’t be accepted such as Neon Pink. The Property Manager will help guide you through the process.
** The HOA Governing Documents as well as the County have restrictions on the type of fence that can be erected as well as where that fence can go on the lot. Use the ARC Fences Only form when you are planning to install or change a fence on your property.