ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE
The Park has an Architectural Committee to oversee property changes in the park. Everything from renovations, to the addition of Texas rooms, to brand new homes must have a park permit issued by this committee.
The committee was formed by the Board of Directors to assure that current park property rules and covenants are enforced and also to protect the rights and interests of adjoining neighbors when changes are made to any property.
As of February 22, 2010 ALL changes to property MUST be reviewed by the committee.
The committee has created a standardized application form which must be completed for ANY and ALL changes. This form is available at the office or from any committee member.
Minor work - such as new siding or skirting, reshingling a roof, replacing existing windows, or the replacement of damage due to insect infestation or work costing less than $500. Owner must submit a completed application to inform the park of the work to be completed. After a review the committee will decide if the proposed work meets the requirements of Park Covenant 6.2a. If so, the committee will waive the requirement for a park permit.
Major work - such as, but not limited to, new additions or outbuildings, new roofs which require framing, carports, concrete-grass-stone work, or any change to the property "footprint". Owner must submit a completed application to inform the park in detail of the work to be completed. Such work will require a drawing attached to the application which shows all the work to be done and its relationship to the property lines. Property owners must locate all corner survey pins before a review can begin. In those cases where the corner pins cannot be located a new survey will be required.
The committee has up to 60 days following the submission of a properly completed application to approve, reject, or return any submission. Decisions will be in writing, usually in the space provided on the original application form. Applications which, in the opinion of the committee, are incomplete, inaccurate, or unclear will be returned.
Applicants will receive an index of the Architectural requirements of the Park's covenants when they pick up the application form. This index will help the applicant to locate within the covenants the park's rules on such work.
Please understand that holding a permit issued by the park does not remove the additional task of obtaining a building permit from the City of Pharr. In most cases BOTH are required.
Committee members are available to discuss your project before you complete the application. This will help eliminate confusion and avoid delays.
A list of Committee members and their phone numbers is posted in the main lobby.
