ACC Rule of the Month

By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS AND FINISHES

Please contact the Architectural Control Department for ALL exterior projects. You can reach us at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239 or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org .

CONSTRUCTION SEASON IS HERE. Many of you have projects planned for 2021. If those plans involve any portion of the exterior of your home, the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) needs to be involved in the permitting and approval process.

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Architectural Control Rules (ACR), Section 7, explains Exterior Building Materials and Finish requirements and reads as follows: 07.01 Experience has shown that many finishes and materials do not withstand the harsh Tahoe weather. Many materials are not compatible with the overall appearance the Architectural Control Committee wishes to maintain for the aesthetics of the community. 07.02 Left intentionally blank. 07.03 All exterior siding materials listed in the current California Building Code are considered. 07.04 Siding: Applications for use of any type of siding must be accompanied by a representative sample indicating surface configurations, color and dimensions (width, length, thickness). 07.05 Unprotected wood is not allowed on structures or fences. Colors must complement the environment. Earth tones are advisable and desirable. Flashy, bright, and highly reflective colors are not permitted. 07.06 Before painting or repainting, samples of paint or stain colors must be applied to the structure for review. For new construction, actual material samples on which the paint is to be applied must be provided. Only flat or satin finishes are permitted. 07.07 All exterior surfaces including trim, stairs, railing and garage/front doors must be painted or stained to complement the house and neighborhood.