Architectural Review Process

Submission Timeline

The ACC suggests that an application for a preliminary approval be submitted to the ACC, particularly for new construction and major addition projects, at the earliest possible point in the design process. Typically this would be at the completion of a schematic design and before preparation of detailed design or construction drawings. This will make it possible to correct any compliance problems before incurring further cost.

Approval Timeline

The ACC strives to render a decision on each submitted project within 30 days.  Routine and limited-scope projects (e.g., repainting using an existing color, replacing windows, and installing roof mounted solar panels) may be reviewed by a single member of the ACC committee in as little as a week, under the oversight of the committee chair.  Larger projects require full committee review and will take longer.  

Property Owner Notification

In addition to directly notifying the homeowner of the ACC's decision by email, the ACC also submits, for publication in the SHHA newsletter (The GRIT), a summary of all actions taken on applications since the previous issue of the newsletter.

Monitoring of Approved Projects

Approved projects are monitored by the ACC until construction is completed to ensure that they are built in accordance with what had been approved and are in compliance with the covenants. Approvals are good for 6 months.  After six months, the property owner should apply for an extension if the project is still ongoing.

Disapproved projects

Decisions of the ACC shall be final and not subject to either further review or appeal.

Incomplete Applications

Should the ACC deem a property owner’s application incomplete, the ACC will notify the property owner that the review and approval cannot begin until the needed information has been submitted.

Enforcement

If a project was not approved (or never submitted for approval) and has moved forward, regardless, legal action may be taken against the offender.  The decision to commit the resources necessary to take legal action to enforce an action of the ACC rests with the SHHA Board of Directors, or its representatives, upon advice from the ACC.   

Variances

The ACC also publishes and updates, as required, guidelines for the granting of variances. Variances shall be granted only in cases where they are required for the owner to achieve parity with other owners in the immediate area. Variances shall provide relief in ways that achieve this goal but with an eye to minimal deviation from covenant requirements.

Neighborhood Review

Large/impactful projects may require a neighborhood review in which the ACC sends notification letters to the owners of nearby properties.  A neighborhood meeting may also be called as part of this process.  For more information, see Neighborhood Review Guidelines.

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Contact

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  • Fax: (505) 856-8544
  • Email: shha@sandiahomeowners.org
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    Albuquerque, NM 87122

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