If you live in an HOA community, your screen enclosure project needs architectural review approval in addition to your county permit. Here’s how to make that process go smoothly the first time.
Know Your Community’s Specific Requirements Before You Design
Every HOA’s design standards are a little different — some restrict framing colors to a specific palette, some have setback requirements beyond the county’s, some require a certain roof style. Requesting your community’s architectural guidelines before finalizing your design avoids submitting something that gets sent back for revisions.
Submit Complete Documentation the First Time
Incomplete submissions are the number one reason ARB approvals get delayed. A complete package typically includes:
- Detailed design drawings showing dimensions and placement
- Material and color specifications
- Engineering documentation confirming Florida wind load compliance
- A site plan showing the enclosure’s location relative to property lines and existing structures
Submit HOA and County Applications at the Same Time
There’s no reason to wait for one approval before starting the other. Running both processes simultaneously means you’re not adding extra weeks to your overall timeline waiting on a sequential process.
Respond Quickly to Any Follow-Up Requests
If the ARB committee has a question or requests a minor revision, a fast response keeps your project on their next review cycle rather than pushing you into a delay.
Understand the Committee’s Review Schedule
Many HOA architectural committees meet on a set schedule — weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Missing a submission deadline by a day can mean waiting for the next cycle. Know your community’s schedule and submit accordingly.
Let Your Contractor Handle This
A contractor experienced with your specific community’s HOA has typically already been through their process multiple times and knows exactly what gets approved without back-and-forth. This is one of the most valuable things a good local contractor brings to the table beyond just construction.
We Handle This For You
Kish Enclosures prepares and submits complete HOA documentation packages as a standard part of every project — you don’t manage this process yourself.
Call Wayne or JT Kish at (904) 805-4343, or use our free estimate form online.
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