As a reminder to single-family homeowners that before you begin ANY work outside your home, check with Elissa Carusso (408-754-1344) to see if an approval application is needed. In most cases, you do need approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) to do the work. The application and supporting documents are on The Villages website for easy access.
If you make any modifications i.e., driveways, fences, landscaping, awnings, etc. without approval, you are subject to a $100 retroactive fee in addition to the normal $20 application fee. There are no exceptions, getting approval for work is mandatory. The process is easy and quick. The committee is comprised of your fellow homeowners anxious to work with you to see that your project is completed to your satisfaction and meets the guidelines set by your Homeowners’ Corporation Board.
The board just approved a new rule at its June meeting regarding mailboxes. The rule states, “All new and replacement mailboxes need to be approved by the ACC and an application is required. Mailboxes must be USPS approved. The mailboxes must comply with the architectural style of the street, and either be painted black or a color to match the house from the approved color chart of the Village in question.”
—Homeowners’ Corporation Board
