The Architectural Review Committee Team
Valerie Taylor
Acting Chair
V. P. James Stallworth
ARC Liaison
Why we Have a Design Review Process
Like many community associations, we have a set of written design review standards and processes. Some homeowners mistakenly believe these standards restrict their freedom of individual expression; actually they provide a framework within which each homeowner can express individual tastes and preferences. The standards have been carefully developed to reflect a balance between individual rights and the good of the entire association—that is, property values.
OK, but why are do we need processes and guidelines to maintain architectural standards?
Perhaps most important, we need a basis for treating all homeowners fairly and reasonably. Written guidelines allow you and the design review committee to work from the same criteria.
Sometimes architectural requirements can be complex. The guidelines show you exactly what is required, and helps you design improvements that comply with the community’s standards.
And then there’s the application and approval part of the process. The review committee members assure you they want the paper work to be as simple as possible for everyone. The guidelines take the guesswork out of your application and their decision making.
In fact, they not only provide criteria for the current committee to make appropriate decisions, but for successive committee members to make consistent decisions in the future. Without the criteria in the guidelines, the application approved today may result in construction deemed unacceptable by new committee members upon completion.
One last purpose of the guidelines is to clarify the association’s authority in this area. State statutes and our governing documents give the association a legal right to enact and enforce design review standards. The guidelines spell this out so everyone understands they must comply even if they don’t agree.
Report HOA Violation(s)
To report a HOA Violation click here
The information you supply on this report will be forwarded to Community Group (our property management company) and to the Cedar Run Association Architectural Review Committee, Chair.
You may leave the "Name and Email" fields blank to send this report anonymously.
However, if you would like feedback or let us contact you for additional information please provide your name and email address and/or your phone number with the best time to call. Thank you for your input.
The Modification Process
Before you make any modification, change or addition to the exterior of your home, an application is required for the Modifications Subcommittee to review. Don’t be misled by well-meaning friends, neighbors or contractors.
It is the homeowner’s responsibility to file an application with the Modifications Subcommittee for all exterior work. A county permit does not circumvent this requirement.
What can happen if you don’t submit an application? You may be ordered to cease and desist, which might cause your contractor to charge additional money for delays in completion.
You may have to appear before the Board of Directors at a Covenants violation hearing. You may be assessed a fee by the Homeowners Association of up to $25.00 per day, which will be added to your account and to which late fees, attorney fees, and court costs can be charged if payment is not made in a timely manner. You may be taken to General District Court in order for a judge to hear the case and determine the penalty. You may lose voting privileges.
We recommend you review the HOA Design Guidelines prior to submitting an application for modification.
Click for Application Form (required with submission):
Submission: Please mail your modification submission application along with the required documentation to the Management office located at the 3901 Westerre Parkway, Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23233, Attn: Brain Atkins.
If you require further information, please send email to the email@communitygroup.com Attention: Cedar Run Community Manager
Volunteers Needed
The Architectural Review Committee meets to review and approve submissions of residential modifications. The committee meets monthly; meetings are held at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in joining this group please email email@communitygroup.com