Lincoln Park

Architectural Control Committee (ACC)

 The Lincoln Park HOA Board Members are currently serving as the Architectural Control Committee.

What is the purpose of the committee?

The purpose of the committee is to maintain property values by protecting the environmental and architectural integrity of the Lincoln Park subdivision in accordance with the provision of the Lincoln Park Declaration. Most covenants state that no building structure or improvement of any character shall be erected, placed, added to or altered on any lot until the building plans, specifications and a site plan showing the location of the proposed structure or structures have been submitted to and approved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for the Association as being in compliance with the restrictions as to use, quality of workmanship and materials, harmony of external design and colors with the existing and proposed structures, and location of improvements with respect to topography, finished grade elevation, lot boundary lines and building lines, and within the scheme and design of the declarant.

What action is required of owner(s)?

Prior to making any change or improvement any owner planning to change or add to the existing structure(s) on a lot must submit a request in writing to the ACC stating the details of the intended change or addition. If any change, improvement or action in variance from the Declaration is taken prior to the approval of the ACC, the Association has the right to require the homeowner to remove the improvement(s) and or change(s) from the property.

What types of items require written? approval?

Some examples of improvements/alterations requiring written approval from the ACC include (refer to the Declaration for other details): Antennas, Building /Structures (Garages, Storage Buildings, Patio Covers, Play Structures,etc), Fences and Walls, Solar Collectors, other (Flagpoles, Light Fixtures, etc.).

Can the committee grant variances for certain details?

The ACC is authorized to grant selective variances for things such as location, height, number of improvements, materials, etc., but the owner must request this? variance, giving reasons why it should be granted so that the Committee can make a reasoned decision.

Why do we put everything in writing?

The formal request and approval process is necessary to assure that every owner's desire to improve his or her property can be given due process without discrimination. It will also provide the owner(s), the ACC, and the Lincoln Park Association Board with a permanent record of actions taken under the declaration.

What do we need to say in the request?

A number of owners have already requested and have been granted approval to add improvements to their property by following the procedures outlined in the Declaration of Protective Covenants, but there are some owners, who have expressed surprise and consternation about having to "ask permission" to improve their own? property. The Lincoln Park Subdivision was developed and made subject to a Declaration of Protective Covenants, and all owners became obligated to follow the items of the Declaration when they received the deed to their property (at closing). The simple request form has been created to make it easier for all owners to submit requests for improvements.

How do I/We obtain the Architecural Control Committee improvement request form?

Fill out request at  http://www.hillcountryhomeowners.com/properties

The Architectural Control Committee has 30 days to process your request once it has been received.

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