Before
You Modify Your Home Exterior or Landscape
Frequently
asked questions regarding home modifications. How to work with the Architectural
Control Committee to ensure a smooth transition
WHO
IS THE ACC?
The
ACC (Architectural Control Committee or Board) is a collection of volunteer
property owners approved by the Board of Directors to
review proposed developments or modifications to the external appearance
of a homeowner’s property. The ACC’s review ensures
that exterior changes fit in with the aesthetics of the community
and comply with the Association’s community covenants for
the neighborhood. The ACC also has a professional coordinator (Tessa
Clark, the
ARC Coordinator), who
is an employee of our property management company (MAY Management
Services). If you are interested in being
on this committee (or any others) contact
MAY Management. The ACC
meeting schedule is posted on the home
page and the POA
Calendar page of this website. Meetings
are open to all property owners to attend. If your project requires
a county building permit, you must also submit your plan to the
county after it is approved by the ACC. An ACC review is no substitute
for a required county permit.
WHAT
TYPES OF PROJECTS NEED ACC APPROVAL?
Any
modification or alteration to the external appearance of your property requires
that you submit an application to the ACC for approval, before work can begin.
If you have any concerns over whether your project needs ACC approval, contact
the ARC Coordinator, or call MAY Management at 904-880-8796 to discuss the
project, and/or for an appointment to visit in person. You can also submit an
email inquiry. Even if you
believe your changes comply with your covenants and restrictions, you
must still submit your project to the ACC. This includes changes that
affect your landscaping appearance. You should have received a copy
of your neighborhood covenants when you closed on your property. If
you cannot locate it, you can contact MAY Management or download a copy
from the JCP POA website in the members-only section (see the Documents/Reports
menu).
HOW
DO I SUBMIT A PROJECT?
There is an application that must be completed. In addition, depending on
the type of project, there are attachments that must be submitted (drawing, material
samples, paint samples, etc.), and a non-refundable ACC review fee that needs
to be paid. The application packet will have specific information on what documents
you must submit, as well as an overview of the application and review process.
The ACC is required to review your application in a timely manner. You, in turn
are required to complete the project within 180 days of approval. Timelines are
described in the application. The application is available through MAY Management
and also is posted on this website in the members-only section, under the Documents/Reports
menu.
CAN
MY APPLICATION BE TURNED DOWN?
The ACC reviews your application to ensure your property changes fit in with
the aesthetics of the community and conform to the restrictions in your homeowner
covenants. If your project is non-conforming it cannot be approved. You should
have received a copy of your covenants when you bought your home. If you cannot
locate this document there is a downloadable copy in the members-only section
of this website, under the Documents and Reports menu. Email or
call MAY Management at
904-880-8796 if you need assistance.
WHAT
HAPPENS IF I MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION ?
If
you make changes without the necessary application you will have to pay a
fine and will be required to submit an application for approval. Also, you
may be fined up to $1000 and legal action may be taken to enforce compliance.
You may have to halt work on the project until the ACC review has completed.
Submittal of an application is no guarantee of approval.
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