Definition
The published standards that define acceptable exterior changes and guide the architectural review committee's decisions.
Architectural guidelines are the written standards a community publishes to define what exterior modifications are acceptable — materials, colors, fence types, additions, landscaping, and more. They give the architectural committee an objective basis for decisions.
Clear, published guidelines make review faster and fairer: owners know what will be approved before they apply, and decisions are consistent rather than subjective. Keeping guidelines current and specific is one of the best ways to reduce architectural disputes.