DRHA Architectural Review

Deer Ridge Homeowners' Association, Inc.
Architectural Review

Per the Deer Ridge Restrictive Covenants, the DRHA board has the sole and exclusive right to approve or disapprove home plans for aesthetic (not structural) reasons. Plans submitted are reviewed to insure that they comply with the Deer Ridge Restrictive Covenants. Potential homeowners are required to submit plans for approval to the Deer Ridge Homeowners' Association (DRHA) at least 30 days prior to construction.

Five items are required from the potential homeowner in order for DRHA to review their home plans.

A complete set of house plans showing all four exterior side views (elevations). DRHA will retain these plans to insure that the home is built as approved.
A completed and signed DRHA Architectural Review Checklist (see below). This checklist summarizes the restriction requirements and makes it easier for DRHA to review the plans in a timely manner. Note that exterior finish materials and colors are a required part of this checklist. You may be asked to supply material samples.
A site plan (drawing) showing how the house will be situated on the lot. Setbacks must be indicated on the drawing, as well as the location of driveways, walkways, fences, retaining walls, outbuildings and pools. This site plan will be retained by DRHA.
A landscape plan (drawing) showing the location of the mailbox, planting areas, exterior lighting and propane tank (burial required). This landscape plan will be retained by DRHA. Note that it is acceptable to include the landscape plan elements on the site plan drawing.
A construction deposit (check made out to DRHA) in the amount of $1500. This deposit is collected to help insure that the construction site is kept reasonably clean and that the home is built as approved. If the deposit is not forfeited during construction, $750 is returned when the home is occupied, and the remaining $750 is returned when basic landscaping (grass and foundation plantings) are installed.

Once these five items are received, the DRHA Architectural Review Committee will meet and will either approve or disapprove the plans. The potential homebuilder will receive formal approval/disapproval via letter, along with the DRHA Home Construction Guidelines (see below). The homeowner should provide a copy of the DRHA Home Construction Guidelines to their builder/contractor.