Homeowners can use the link below to submit ARC Requests to the Architecture Review Committee (ARC).
The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Require that a property owner obtain the written approval from the Architectural Review Committee for any and all exterior alterations or additions to the property within Longmeadow as stated in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Part 1, Section 1.1.
To comply with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions please complete the form below. Attach a detailed drawing or blueprint of the proposed alteration or addition as well as a copy of your existing site plan (this is required, usually referred to as a plat map) showing the location on the property of the change(s). The drawing should specify dimensions, materials to be used and colors. This application, drawings, and plat map will be retained for the committee records. Nonreturnable paint samples are required for all exterior colors to be used or stain for decks or fences. For any building or storage shed, exterior walls, trim and roof shingle color will be required to match as close as possible to the exterior color of the existing structure and samples will also be retained for the committee records.
The committee has thirty (30) days from receipt of this form by the committee to reply to your request. Please be sure to include all information and a phone number so that you may be contacted should additional information be required.
NO WORK OR CHANGE MAY BE STARTED UNTIL APPROVAL IS GRANTED IN WRITING!!
If the request change is approved, the homeowner agrees to complete the alterations or additions within one (1) year from the date of approval. The homeowner agrees to comply with all applicable County and State building codes and laws, and to obtain all necessary building permits required.
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Reminder from section 2.6 of the Architectural Guidelines on materials that should be included based on type of request.
2.6 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTALS – Submittals prepared for consideration by the ARC shall be complete and accurate. Submittals for design review must include drawings prepared as described below. Submittals for color review must include color chips. In every case all requested information on the application forms will be furnished. The ARC may return applications that are incomplete. For consideration by the ARC, drawings must be neat, accurate, drawn to scale, and with sufficient detail to adequately explain the entire design. Insufficient explanation of a design, including all visible details, is cause for rejection of an application. As a minimum requirement, the following drawings shall be submitted:
2.6.1 ADDITIONS:· Site Plan – showing addition location and distances to property lines.· Floor plan(s) of Addition· Elevations of Addition including existing house.
2.6.2 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES:· Site Plan – showing location of new structure and existing house, with distances between each and distances to property lines.· Floor Plan(s)· Elevations
2.6.3 OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS:· Site Plan – showing location of improvement, existing structures, and distances to property lines.· Plan of Improvement (ex: deck, patio, swimming pool, etc.)
2.6.4 FENCES:· Site Plan – showing location and extent of fence.· Elevation view of fence.
2.6.5 DRAWING QUALITY – Site plans shall accurately describe the lot and may require, at the Boards
discretion, a scale drawing.
2.6.6 SUBMITTALS NOT RETURNED – Only one copy of each drawing is required for submittal and is kept on file as a record of approved designs. Submittals will not be returned.