Architectural Control Committee Process
Procedures for filing an ACC Architectural Alteration Change
Request
- Download Fairways at Firewheel HOA Architectural Alteration Change
Request form from the HOA web site below.
- Fill out requested information on form. Be as detailed as possible
- It is highly recommended that plans, drawings, or even rough sketches of the change be
attached. While not specifically required, it will greatly increase your chances of being approved.
- Mail the completed application to Excel at the address shown on the form.
- Excel will forward the request to the ACC chairman who sends the information to the
ACC committee for disposition.
- ACC chairman returns signed form to Excel
- Excel notifies requestor of results. This process can take 10 to 14 days.
- Construction may not start without ACC approval.
What to do if you are disapproved.
When a request is disapproved, the returned form will
include comments indicating why the plan was rejected.
- If possible, change the plans to reflect the ACC comments and resubmit the application.
- The decision of the ACC may be appealed to the HOA board of directors within 30 days
of the initial rejection. This request must be made in writing to the HOA board president.
Decisions of the HOA board are final.
Download Architectural Control Committee Form
Additional Guidelines for
Architectural Control
1. Dwelling
The following paragraphs describe the guidelines for external changes of dwellings
- 1 Roof Color
- All roofs will use standard composite shingles. The color of
the shingles will be Weathered Wood.
- 2 Trim Color
- Exterior trim color will be consistent with the neighborhood color
scheme. Re-painting dwelling with the current color does not need ACC approval. Any
change to the exterior trim color requires ACC approval.
- 3 Concrete (Flatwork) Color
- Standard concrete color or aggregate flatwork is acceptable.
Any painting, stamping, or otherwise changing the look or texture of the original
flatwork requires ACC approval.
- 4 Siding
- Any replacement siding must be of the same type that is currently
installed on the dwelling and must be painted with the dominating trim color. Existing
brick may not be replaced with siding unless approved by the ACC. Aluminum or vinyl
replacement siding is not allowed.
2. Fence
The following paragraphs describe guidelines for external changes of fencing
- 1 Fence Color
- All fencing will be stained with a natural wood stain, left natural, or
will be painted with the dominating trim color on the dwelling. Any change to fence color
must be approved by the ACC.
Permanent Freestanding Structures
- No permanent freestanding structures are allowed without ACC
approval. This includes but is not limited to fountains, storage buildings,
greenhouses, and gazebos.
Exterior Lighting
- Any installed exterior lighting will not be distracting to road traffic.
Mailbox
- All mailboxes will be of brick or stone construction consistent with
the style and color of dwelling exterior.