BOOT RANCH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
5 - DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS 5.1
Introduction
The Design Review Process involves a series of meetings between the Owner, his or her design professionals and the ARB. Beginning with an introductory meeting and lot selection, it follows a series of steps that conclude with the completion of construction. The Design Review Process must be followed for any new construction or for any remodel, addition or other improvement to an existing structure. It will also take into consideration the construction of roads, driveways and site work, the construction of fences, landscaping and the construction of any other structure. The ARB is empowered under the Declaration, and all improvements to the Lot will be evaluated by the ARB. There is a six-step Design Review Process established to ensure compliance with the Guidelines: •
STEP 1: Pre-Design Conference
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STEP 2: Preliminary Design Review
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STEP 3: Final Design Review
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STEP 4: Construction Area Inspection
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STEP 5: Landscape and Irrigation Inspections
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STEP 6: Final Inspection
Any planned improvements to a Lot must begin with and follow the Design Review process. It is required that the Owner obtains competent assistance from a designer, an architect, and a bonded licensed general contractor. Additional assistance from other professionals, such as a civil engineer, landscape architect, etc. is also required. The Owner and his or her design professional should also carefully review the Declaration and these Guidelines prior to commencing with the project and the Design Review Process. The design review schedule, fees and deposits can be found in Appendix A and applications and forms can be found in Appendix B.
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Pre-Design Conference (Step 1)
An initial meeting will be held onsite with a representative of the ARB to discuss specific characteristics of the homesite (the “Pre-Design Conference”) including the desired architectural style. To avoid the possibility of delays arising from any ARB required plan changes, it is required that the Owner and his or her design professional have an informal Pre-Design Conference with members of the ARB while the project is in the conceptual design phase. At the Pre-Design Conference, a representative of the ARB will meet with the Owner and/or his or her design professional to discuss preliminary design ideas, desired architectural design style and the Design Review Process to ensure that the Owner and his or her designer understand the requirements, setbacks, fees and schedule of the process. This is an important meeting that is intended to help the Owner and his or her designer avoid any wasted investment in the preliminary design of the home. CHAPTER 5 | DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS |60
