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Architectural Review Online Submission

 

Application Fee and Requirements

  • A $10.00 fee payable by check or online to Fern Meadows HOA must be submitted with this application.

  • No Cash Accepted: Only checks or online payments are accepted.

  • Fee Requirement: Approvals will not be given until the fee is paid.

  • Assessment and Violations: You must be current with your annual assessments and have no outstanding violations.

Project Approval and Timeline

  • Start Within 90 Days: All approved projects must be started within ninety (90) days of approval. If not, a new request must be submitted.

  • One Project Per Request: Only one (1) project per ARC Request is allowed.

Standards and Compliance

  • Appearance Standards: The acceptable standard for property appearance within Fern Meadows HOA (FMHOA) is based on the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s) and is legally binding upon each residential property owner.

  • Prior Approval: The CC&R’s require prior written approval for any exterior alteration or addition to your property.

  • Compliance: All requests must comply with the Fern Meadows CC&R's and the rules and guidelines of the applicable subdivision. Ensure you have read and understood these rules before completing any Architectural Request.

Request Approval

  • Information Accuracy: Approval of your request is based on the information provided. Incomplete or inaccurate information, ambiguity in design, or faulty measurements may result in denial.

  • Contractor Recommendation: For projects beyond minor improvements, it is recommended to hire a Florida-licensed contractor who is fully insured, carries Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and is in good standing with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Work to be done:
Does this project require Public Notice?
Will there be a change in the height of the existing structure because of this project?
Does this project require a City Building Permit?
Will the project block the view of the common area of another homeowner?
Have you checked for easement encroachments?
I UNDERSTAND THAT NO WORK SHALL COMMENCE UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS RECEIVED. IF WORK IS BEGUN WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL, I UNDERSTAND IT IS IN VIOLATION AND I MAY BE ASKED TO REMOVE IT AND BE SUBJECT TO A $100.00 FINE AND $45.00 ARC SUBMITTAL FEE.
All applicable codes and regulations will be followed and all necessary permits will be obtained and included with this request. I have read and understand all applicable sections of the FMHOA Governing Documents (CC&R’S).
I agree to notify ARC upon completion of this project. I understand that the office may conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure completed project are in compliance with request as approved.
I HAVE PAID THE $10.00 ARC FEE

SAMPLE SUBMISSION: You MUST provide the ARC Committee with samples of materials or photos to be utilized, photos of the area being changed, map showing the location of the project on the property and any set of plans depicting the location.


ALL PAINTING REQUESTS REQUIRE SAMPLES TO BE PAINTED (12" X 12") ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE FOR THE ARC COMMITTEE TO VISIBLY SEE FROM THE STREET.


PLEASE NOTE THAT SAMPLES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL AT:


FERNMEADOWSARC@GMAIL.COM


OR MAIL:

FERN MEADOWS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 237915

COCOA, FL 32923


OR IN PERSON TO THE ARC CHAIRPERSON

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