Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Welcome to the Sunridge Woods Association ARB Page
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST NOW BE SUBMITTED TO VESTA PROPERTY SERVICES THROUGH YOUR RESIDENT PORTAL.
ARB meetings are held via Teams on the 1st and 15th of each month. Please submit your ARB applications well in advance of any scheduled work to ensure adequate time for the approval process. Meeting times and login information are sent via email notification from Vesta a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting date (if you have chosen this option), and are also provided in the community feed through your resident portal.
ARB meetings are only solely for the purpose of considering any pending ARB applications. All members are welcome to join, but no other business is discussed at these meetings, and attendance is not required for your application to be considered, if you have submitted one. If there are no pending applications, the meeting will not be held. Application status and/or approval will be updated through the portal following the meeting.
SEE THE ARB PLANNING CRITERIA FOR DETAILED RESTRICTIONS AND GUIDELINES. NO WORK SHOULD COMMENCE BEFORE APPROVAL IS GIVEN
SUMMARY OF PROJECTS WHICH REQUIRE ARB APPROVAL:
(USE PAINT FORM FOR EXTERIOR PAINT, NON-PAINT FORM FOR ALL ELSE.) IF THE PROJECT IS NOT SPECIFIED ON THE NON-PAINT FORM, USE THE “OTHER” CATEGORY:
- EXTERIOR PAINTING OF ANY PART THE DWELLING INCLUDING WALLS, DOORS, WINDOWS, TRIM, FLASHING, GUTTERS, ETC.
- FENCE INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT
- EXTERIOR PAINTING OR STAINING OF ANY FENCES
- MAILBOX REPLACEMENT OR PAINTING
- INSTALLATION OF PATIOS, PORCHES, STONE PATHS, WALKWAYS, SIDEWALKS, ETC.
- INSTALLATION OF NEW GARDEN BEDS OR PLANTERS, LARGE STATUARY, FOUNTAINS, OR WATER FEATURES WHICH WOULD BE VISIBLE FROM ANY STREET OR TO OTHER LOTS
- INSTALLATION OF TRASH HIDES
- POOL INSTALLATION
- SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
- LIGHT POLES/FREE STANDING LIGHT FIXTURES
- DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT OR COLORED SEAL APPLICATION
- WINDOW REPLACEMENT
- ROOF REPLACEMENT/RESHINGLE
- EXTERIOR OR GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT
- MODIFICATION OR REMODELING OF THE EXTERIOR, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF (OR CHANGES TO / REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING) PATIOS, PORCHES, DECORATIVE FACADES OR TRIM, CHANGES TO COLUMNS, ETC.
- DWELLING ADDITIONS OR SHEDS
- RESODDING OF THE LAWN
- TREE REMOVAL
- EXTERIOR BACKUP GENERATORS
- ANY AND ALL OTHER PROJECTS WHICH MIGHT NOTICEABLY CHANGE THE EXTERIOR APPEARANCE OF THE YARD OR DWELLING- if you are unsure, submit a form anyway to ensure changes will not be requested after completing an unapproved project.
PROJECTS WHICH CURRENTLY DO NOT REQUIRE ARB APPROVAL:
- SEPTIC TANK/DRAIN FIELD REPLACEMENT (however lawns will need to be corrected and if they are to be fully replaced with new sod we ask that an ARB form be submitted for resodding of the lawn.)
- POOL CAGE SCREEN REPLACEMENT (screens only- replacement of the metal structure does require ARB approval)
- HVAC REPLACEMENT
- GARAGE OR PORCH LIGHT REPLACEMENT / LANDSCAPE LIGHTING (though the ARB reserves the right to request changes if fixtures are deemed inharmonious or light levels are too bright/distracting).
- TREE INSTALLATION (but it is wise to ensure they are installed in ways will not affect septic, irrigation, foundations, and they should be planted within surveyed property boundaries, accounting for any easements)
- HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS (though they must be used and removed as described in the documents/planning criteria)
- WELL INSTALLATION (irrigation wells only- potable wells are not permitted. well caps/pump equipment must not be visible)
Please note that many of these project may also require a permit from Polk County. The Association is in no way involved in the permit process. Click here to visit the Polk County Building Department page which includes a list of improvements which require a permit. In addition to being a legal requirement, getting necessary permits protects owners from potential liability or building code violations and ensures properties will meet legal requirements when sold.
Exterior Paint:
TO VIEW THE VIRTUAL APPROVED PAINT CATALOG, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EXTERIOR PAINT PAGE.