Don’t forget ARB OK before starting new projects

Posted March 12, 2012 at 9:09 AM, Filed Under: BCA News, Community News, Front Page - Announcements, Village Mill

Many residents will soon be starting a variety of home improvement projects. As a general rule, if your project includes any changes to the outside appearance of your home, an application for approval must be submitted to the BCA Architectural Review Board. Most projects, such as additions, deck conversions, fences, color changes and accessory buildings require the approval of the ARB. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. 

There are five general applications.

• Color Approval
This form is used for changes in exterior colors on a home or for a new roof. For paint colors, the color name or number, the manufacturer’s name and a color chip are required. For new roofs, the manufacturer’s name, the color of the  roof and the warranty are required.
• Fence Application
Residents submit this form to apply for a fence or dog pen in a yard or for screening boats, trailers, propane tanks and other mechanical equipment. A fence application must include a plat of the property showing where the fence or enclosure is to be located as well as a description of the style of fencing to be used, including the height.
• Home Improvement Application
his form is used for many types of projects. These can include additions, sheds, deck extensions, replacement windows or doors, skylights, awnings and major landscaping. Depending on the type of project, this application may require a plat, floor plans and scale drawings of all elevations, dimensions and roof pitches as well as exterior materials and finishes.
• Vinyl Application
Residents who wish to install vinyl siding must complete and submit this application with a sample of the vinyl in the color that will be used. The application includes the standards for vinyl installation in Brandermill as well as nominal wall thickness.
• New Home Application
This includes all the paperwork required for the two-stage review process for new homes and the Certificate of Compliance to be completed by the community architect when the home is complete. ARB requests may be submitted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting and must include all supportive drawings and information. Residents should allow up to ten days after the review to receive a response. Verbal approvals are not granted.