Architectural Control Committee
About The Committee
Introduction - The basic purpose of this committee is to preserve the aesthetic value and appearance of the structures and landscaping of the Villages of Rivershyre. Its goal is to maintain the neighborhood to the highest standards applicable. The governing guidelines can be found in the Covenants. The committee considers and approves or disapproves plans and specifications for private pools, fences, walls, home modifications/additions, sheds, removal of trees and shrubs, and other items affecting the value and/or appearance of the neighborhood.
BEFORE you begin construction, removal, etc..., please submit a Property Alteration Request Form with the supporting documents to this committee. It is very important that you include all necessary documents in order to receive an expeditious response. If you are in any doubt as to how to proceed or whether you need to proceed, please contact a committee member. The committee is committed to assisting you in any way it can.
If you believe there is a violation of the Covenants, please submit a Covenant Violation Complaint Form to the committee for consideration and action. The committee is here to protect our largest investment - our homes and property.
Committee Charter - Click here to see the committee's official charter.
Committee Email Address - You may contact the committee members by sending an email to acc@rivershyre.org .
Committee Membership - Open to all residents. Please join us!
Meetings - The Architectural Control Committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Rivershyre Clubhouse. Please feel free to join us.
Procedure - This is the procedure used by the Architectural Control Committee to enforce covenant violations.
Covenant Reminders
The following are the most commonly violated covenants of the Rivershyre Community Association. Please see your personal copy of the covenants for additional information. If you do not have a copy of the covenants, please click here.
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Article III, Section 8, Approval of Plans: No building, fence, or other structure shall be erected until plans are submitted and approved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). |
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Article III, Section 9, Preservation of Trees and Vegetation: Living plants may not be removed without prior written approval by the ACC. |
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Article III, Section 10, Completion of Construction within One Year: Within one year after commencing construction will be completed. |
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Article V, Section 3, Screened Areas for Unsightly Items: No garbage receptacles may be maintained except in screened areas, which conceal them from view from the road and adjacent property. |
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Article V, Section 5, Vehicles: Campers, boats, and trailers used for purely recreational purposes may be maintained on a lot only if maintained in a garage or screened area where they are not visible from streets or roads. |
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Article V, Section 9, Signs and Mailboxes: Style and size of the mailbox will be uniform. |
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these covenants, please feel free to contact the ACC which meets at the Clubhouse on the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm.
Mailbox Numbering Requirements
Columbia County recently passed a mailbox numbering ordinance that requires proper numbering on mailboxes and provides for significant fines for violations. It has been noted that many homes in Rivershyre are not currently in compliance with the ordinance. Primarily the problems are small numbers, faded numbers, or no numbers at all. In general, the ordinance requires the numbers to be 3 inches high and a different color than the mailbox. The ordinance, in its entirety, can be found by clicking on the link below.
Columbia County Mailbox Numbering Guidelines
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