As stated in your community Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, the Board shall approve any proposed improvement only if it deems, in its reasonable judgment that all improvements conform to and harmonize with the existing surroundings, residences, landscaping, and structures. The Board evaluates all submissions on the merits of the request. Besides the evaluation of the particular design proposal, this includes consideration of the characteristics of the housing type and the individual site. Design decisions made by the Board in reviewing change requests are not based on personal opinion or tastes. Judgments of acceptable design are based on the following criteria, which are presented in more specific terms in the Project Guidelines that can be found below.

1. Compliance with Covenants:All requests are reviewed to confirm that they are in conformance with the CC&Rs and any applicable supplemental declaration(s).

2. Relation to the Natural Environment:Fencing, in particular, can have effects on the feeling of open space. Other factors such as disruption to the natural landscape and changes to water runoff can also affect the natural environment.

3. Validity of Concept: The concept must be appropriate to its surroundings.

4. Design Compatibility: The design must be compatible with the architectural characteristics of the home, adjacent houses, and the neighborhood setting. Compatibility is defined as similarity in landscape and architectural style, quality of workmanship, similar use of materials, color, and construction details.

5. Location and Impact on Neighbors:The project should relate favorably to the landscape, the existing structure, and the neighborhood. When a project impacts adjacent properties, the Board may require that the owner discuss the proposal with neighbors and submit comments with the change request.

6. Scale:The size should relate to adjacent structures and their surroundings.

7. Color:Color options are to be compatible with the style and characteristics of the home and neighborhood. Parts of an addition similar to the existing house, such as roofs and trim, must be matched in color.

8. Materials: Options are determined by the design and materials used originally to maintain continuity.

9. Workmanship:The quality of work performed should be equal to or better than that of the surrounding area.

10. Timing: Projects that remain incomplete for long periods of time can be a nuisance and safety hazard for neighbors and the community. All requests must include estimated completion dates. If a project remains incomplete for longer than twelve (12) months or a shorter period as specified in writing by the Board, then the project will be considered non-compliant; however, the Board, at its discretion, may grant extensions of time for completion.

11. Extension Requests:Extension requests may be approved by the Board for an additional 90 days provided that the project is not related to a violation and it's the first time an extension has been requested.