Design standards specify what types of projects and designs are allowed within your association. They help maintain a consistent aesthetic and ensure that all modifications align with the community's overall look and feel. These standards can cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Exterior Painting: Approved color palettes for homes.
• Landscaping: Guidelines for plant types, placement, and maintenance.
• Fencing: Approved materials, heights, and styles.
• Additions and Renovations: Rules for building extensions, decks, and other structural changes.

Please note that not every association has established Design Standards. If your association has established Design Standards, either compiled in a document by the same name or included in a "Rules and Regulations" document, the document can be found in your property owner account. If you need help logging into this account, check out this article.

To access these documents:

1. Go to "Document"

Click the "Resident" dropdown in the side menu.

Once open, click the "Document" option.

This will open your association's Document area, which will contain all the association's documents, which may include governing documents, rules and regulations, financials, meeting minutes, newsletters, and more.

2. Locate the Design Standards or Rules and Regulations

The Design Standards and Rules and Regulations will be found in different parts of the Document area.

Locating Design Standards

Look a document labeled “Design Standards” under the "Design Standards" section of the Document area.

Locating Rules and Regulations

Look a document labeled “Rules and Regulations”, "Rules", or "Regulations" under the "Rules and Regulations" section of the Document area. Since this section may may contain different sets of rules for different aspects of the Association, such as pool rules or tennis court rules, look for the generalized Rules and Regulations document.

No matter which area your document is located in, you can click the "View" button to open up the document.

• Review Thoroughly: Take the time to read through the Design Standards to fully understand what is allowed and what is not.

• Plan Ahead: Before starting any project, refer to the Design Standards to ensure your plans are compliant.

• Ask Questions: If you have any questions or need clarification, reach out to our team for assistance.