Architectural Requirements
In accordance with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Westbrook Village Association, the Board of Directors has adopted the following Architectural and Environmental Standards and Application Procedures for architectural improvements that shall apply to all lots and homes within Westbrook Village Association. Each Homeowner should read, review, and become acquainted with the Westbrook Village Declaration and Tract Declaration (CC&R’s) recorded on the lot in the public records of Maricopa County. Each Homeowner should also be familiar with the Westbrook Village Architectural and Environmental Standards and Application Procedures, as may be amended from time to time by the Architectural Control Committee, for Westbrook Village and approved by the Board of Directors. These documents are intended to help preserve property values and the high quality of life that exists within Westbrook Village. The Westbrook Village Architectural and Environmental Standards and Application Procedures are established to assist Homeowners in preparing for review and approval applications to the Architectural Control Committee for any fencing, landscaping, exterior appearance, and structural modifications. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Westbrook Village Association do not limit the right of an owner to remodel the interior of a residential unit except to the extent such remodeling or painting is visible from outside or affects the exterior appearance of the unit.
Application Procedures – Submittals
Application and plans, which will be kept on file with the Association, shall be given to: Westbrook Village Association Administration Office c/o Architectural Control Committee 19281 N. Westbrook Parkway Peoria, AZ 85382 The following information is required:
- Application Form – Forms may be obtained from the Administration Office, either Recreation Center or from the Westbrook Village web site at www.WestbrookVillage.org.
- Site Plan (pending project) – A detailed plan showing dimensions and relation to existing dwelling and property lines (setbacks). Measurements must be written on the plans.
- Elevation Plans (pending project) – A sketch or plan showing finished appearance of addition in relation to existing dwelling. An accompanying photograph of the proposed location is also very helpful.
- Specifications – Detailed description of materials to be used, as well as color samples, brochures, etc. must be submitted.
- Photos (pending project) – Photos may be required to help explain the project. All exterior painting requires a photo of the front of the house submitted with the application. Trim and/or accents must be highlighted on the photo if they are to be painted an approved trim color.
All buildings, structures, or additions within Westbrook Village, as well as the use and appearance of all land, must comply with all applicable City of Peoria zoning and code requirements. If you live in a Sub-Association, please be aware that it may be more restrictive in its Architectural and Environmental Standards and Application Procedures. You must first submit your application for exterior architectural changes to your Sub-Association before presenting it to the Westbrook Village Architectural Control Committee to review.
Application Procedures – Approvals
Applications and plans submitted to the ACC are not reviewed or approved for all forms of engineering, technical or architectural competence. Through its approval of such applications, the ACC does not assume liability or responsibility for any defect in any structure, modification, addition, or alteration constructed from such plans, drawings, or specifications. Neither the ACC nor the Board of Directors shall be held liable with respect to any apparent or latent defects and errors in the plans or specifications, or construction of proposed structures, modifications, additions, and alterations.
- The Architectural Control Committee has forty-five (45) days to respond to your completed application.
- This time period does not begin until all requested or required information is received by the Architectural Control Committee.
- Approval Expiration – Construction must be started within ninety (90) days of the approval date, or the plans must be resubmitted.
- Construction Period – The Association requires completion within six (6) months of the approval date.
Application Procedures – Appeal Process
Any appeal of the Committee’s decision must be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the mailing of the Committee’s decision to: Westbrook Village Association Administration Office c/o Architectural Control Committee
19281 N. Westbrook Parkway
Peoria, AZ 85382 Items under appeal will be evaluated by the Architectural Control Committee and will be responded to in writing within thirty (30) days.
If homeowners are still not satisfied with the decision of the Architectural Control Committee, they can appeal to the Westbrook Village Association Board of Directors. This appeal must be in writing, addressed to the President of the Board of Directors and submitted to the administration office within thirty (30) days of the ACC decision. The Board of Directors will then respond within sixty (60) days.
