DRC Submittal Info

 

All of our properties are subject to our “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements” (CC&Rs).  Under our CC&Rs, all construction and landscaping projects must receive approval from the Design Review Committee before starting work.

[The DRC Submittal Form can be downloaded here.]

Section 4.1 of the CC&Rs states:

Many of our properties are subject to Conservation Easements which restrict the activities that can be done in the easement areas (also known as the Natural Areas). Our Common Areas and portions of some homeowners’ properties are Riparian Habitat Mitigation Areas which also restrict the changes that can be made. Section 16.6 of the CC&Rs states that “all designated Natural Areas and shall remain natural and undisturbed.”  This restricts the trimming, pruning or removing any natural trees, shrubs or plants in the Natural Areas.

Our Design Review Guidelines then provide additional guidance.  The Guidelines summarize the types of activities that are permitted or not permitted on our lots and other areas in our Community. For example, Paragraph 2 of the Guidelines specifically prohibits the removal, pruning, and shaping of trees in Non-Graded Areas (that area just outside the graded area of your property but not in the Natural Areas).  Exhibit B to the Guidelines is a chart that summarizes which restrictions apply to which lot.

The Guidelines also provides the application process for construction or landscaping.  Please review the CC&Rs and the Guidelines and obtain approval from the Design Review Committee before you undertake any project or landscaping on your home or property. 
The Design Review Committee's Submittal Form can be downloaded here.
The Design Review Committee holds its regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
 
In order to be considered at a meeting, all submissions are due by the close of business on the First Wednesday of each month.  That will allow the committee members sufficient time for review before the meeting.  Submissions that are rejected as incomplete will not be considered unless re-submitted by the first Wednesday deadline.
 
If you plan to attend a DRC meeting, please let our Community Manager know, as  meetings will be conducted electronically, and you will need to be given the access information. 
 
Special meetings may be called from time to time as warranted.