Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Foxcroft Owners must
request review of plans for exterior changes, alterations or additions to
their property by the Foxcroft Architectural Review Board (ARB). The
Architectural and Landscaping Guidelines for our community are in the Foxcroft
Owners Association covenants, Article VIII, pages 19-21. The intent of
these guidelines is to help preserve and enhance property values in our
community. The guidelines state that no exterior improvements or changes
can be made without the written conditional approval of the ARB.
Alterations and improvements are defined as any work that alters the Lot from
its improved state when it was purchased. Examples of alterations
include changes in color of the siding or roofing, excavations, changes in
grade, clearing, fencing, or major landscaping.
In order to expedite
your request for conditional approval of the improvements to your property,
your application should include your name, phase/lot number, the date, daytime
and evening phone numbers, your property address, and a description of your
request. In addition, a site plan showing your existing house location
on the lot with the location and nature of your planned improvements clearly
and accurately shown is required. The plan should show the nature, size,
kind, shape, height, materials, colors and location on the lot of the work to
be done. It is also helpful to include photos of representative
improvements such as existing fencing, shed or retaining walls in the
neighborhood. A complete set of plans showing elevations will also be
required for additions or other improvements to the exterior of the house.
An application form can be obtained by contacting a
member of the ARB or downloading one here. In addition, applications may be submitted using an on-line form.
The conditional approval
only becomes final when the actual work is completed as it was set forth in
the plans. If final approval is refused by the ARB, the Owner may be
required to make recommended changes and then resubmit the plan for the work
to obtain final approval. If an owner makes exterior changes that
require ARB approval without obtaining conditional approval or completes any
work without seeking ARB final approval, the Foxcroft Owners Association or
any member of the community may take legal action. This is outline in
Article IX, section 2, page 25 of the covenants. The ARB and the Owners
Association have the right, but are not obligated, to correct violations of
the Architectural and Landscaping Guidelines.
Sometimes improvement
projects may significantly affect your surrounding neighbors. Although
final approval rests with the Architectural Review Board, the Board reserves
the right to notify your immediate neighbors of your proposed plans and to
consider their concerns regarding your improvement project. We suggest
that you talk with your neighbors about your plans for improvements to your
lot, such as fencing and retaining walls, prior to initiating the project.
To submit your request
for architectural review, please mail all the required documents to the
following address:
- Foxcroft Architectural Review Board
- PO Box 1196
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
You may also drop off a
complete set of documents with one of the members of the ARB.
Please allow up to 30 days for approval. The goal of the ARB is a 5-7
day turnaround for approval if all plans are accurate and complete. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call one of the ARB members.
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