ACC RULE OF THE MONTH

By: Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

It’s that time of year again! Time to start planning for the 2023 Building Season.

As stated in last month’s Breeze article, all exterior improvements to your property must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee for review. The following is taken directly from the Architectural Control Rules for Tahoe Keys.

Architectural Control Rules Section 3 Plans and Plan Submittal Procedures

Section 3 - Plans, Applications and Plan Submittal Procedures

Plans: An application and plan must be submitted to and approved by the ACC prior to any exterior addition or modification to a property.

Maintenance: A recurring activity, which is a replacement in kind and does not exceed 10% of the project, does not require an application.

When additional information is required for the ACC to evaluate any application, the information must be submitted within thirty (30) days of notification by the ACC. If no response is received within that time frame, the application will lapse. Plans, sample materials and deposits will be returned.

Denied plans will indicate the reason within thirty (30) days from the disapproval. An owner may appeal to the ACC for review of any denial. An applicant must resubmit.

Modified plans within ninety (90) days from the date of the disapproval letter or appeal hearing, whichever is later, or the application will lapse, and all materials and deposits will be returned to the applicant. The review fee will not be refunded.

Plan Submittal: Two sets of building plans must be submitted to the ACC for approval before any construction commences. This includes the breaking of ground for the foundation. One set of plans will be stamped by TKPOA for submittal to the CSLT. The second set is filed in the ACC's files. The submittal and the hold harmless document must be signed by the property owner. Once the City and TRPA approve the proposed project, a stamped set of final plans must be returned to TKPOA before the project can begin.

Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approval is evidenced by the ACC stamping and signing of the plans. No opinion or advice, written or oral, will constitute approval.

Approval of the submitted plans by the ACC is not to be construed as an indication of the accuracy or structural integrity of the submitted plans.

NEW RESIDENTIAL PLANS are valid for two (2) years from the date of approval. OTHER APPROVED PROJECTS are valid for one (1) year, only. Unless the project is completed, new applications are required after the expiration of the permit.

Plans must include the following when submitted:

• Plot plan showing setbacks and easements.

• Floor plans.

• Elevation plans, showing all sides of the structure. The drawings must indicate height of the building from the curb flow line at center of front property line to the roof ridge.

• Samples of exterior materials and colors applied to the actual proposed material.

• A landscaping plan must be included.

The plot plan must show all property lines including the front property line (the dedicated street line), the curb line, the approximate high waterline and any recorded easements, and all front, rear, and side setbacks. Any incorrect data or omissions could invalidate ACC approval.

Changes to ACC approved plans must be submitted in writing.

03.10 Review Fee(s): Refer to Annual Disclosure

There will be no charge for the re-submittal of approved plans; however, if the plans are re- submitted more than once, there will be a $25.00 re-submittal fee each time.

03.11 Plan Submittal: All plans requiring approval by the ACC must be submitted by noon at least four (4) days prior to the next scheduled meeting. Example: for a Monday meeting, plans must be submitted by noon the prior Wednesday.