Definition
The committee that reviews owners' requests to modify their property and ensures changes meet community standards.
The architectural review committee — variously called the ARC, ACC, or ARB — reviews owner requests to modify their homes or lots and decides whether they meet the community's standards under the CC&Rs.
Typical requests include additions, paint colors, fences, landscaping, and exterior changes. A good committee works from clear written guidelines, applies them consistently, responds promptly, and documents decisions. Consistency and speed are what keep architectural review from becoming a source of owner frustration and disputes.