Home Improvements – Cottonwood

Exterior improvements to your home, including landscaping, must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee (“ARC”) prior to installation. Common changes that require an application include but are not limited to, adding a shed, converting to drought-tolerant landscaping, changing your garage door, installing solar panels, etc. The ARC typically meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. The plan submittal deadline is 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the week of the Architectural Review Committee meeting. Dates are subject to change due to holidays. There will be no meeting in December. Please check the HOA calendar for the most up-to-date information. All Homeowners submitting an application for the first time must include a one-time application fee of $150.00. Fees paid by prior owners do not roll over to the new owner.Please refer to the Association’s governing documents for the HOA’s specific requirements prior to completing any exterior improvements. Architectural applications and governing documents are found on the Resident Portal.

Please make sure your application is complete to avoid any delays with your application being reviewed on time. Review the Design Guidelines and the checklist on Exhibit C to ensure you have all the required materials. Have you looked at the Design Guidelines and still have questions about what is required for a complete application? Please reach out to us as soon as possible so we can help you before the deadline. Incomplete applications do not get approved by ARC. One of the most common missing items is neighbor signatures on the Neighbor Awareness form. This is required for every application. This is not an approval by your neighbors. It simply shows that you made them aware of the pending improvements on your property.

PAINT SCHEMES
Is it time to refresh your exterior paint? Please contact the office for your paint scheme. We have been provided with most of the paint schemes for the community by the various builders, but not all. Please contact us for this information. We recommend going to the local Sherwin-Williams and obtaining samples prior to purchasing and painting. If we do not have your paint scheme, please color match the existing paint colors by taking a paint chip sample to the paint supplier of your choice.

You do not need an application if you are matching the original paint scheme; however, an application must be submitted prior to changing your home’s paint scheme. Typically only entire paint schemes are approved.

Office:
31989 Hollyhock Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

Hours:
Tu-F 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For your convenience, we have a drop box for after-hours submittals.
Or you can email your architectural submission to ccharchitectural@actionlife.com

Resource Forms:
Design Guidelines
Application
Notice of Completion