Cornelius HOAs with architectural review committees must follow the approval standards in their declaration and NCGS 47F procedural requirements. Decisions must be reasonable, timely, and consistent with recorded guidelines.
Architectural review committees (ARCs) derive authority from the community declaration recorded with the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. NCGS 47F-3-102 allows associations to adopt rules and establish committees including ARCs. Decisions must follow objective standards in the declaration and published guidelines; arbitrary denials can be challenged in court. Most Cornelius lakefront HOAs review exterior paint, roofing, docks, boathouses, landscaping, and additions. Typical review timelines are 30-45 days; many governing documents deem applications approved if not acted upon within the stated period.
Unapproved exterior work: HOA fine, injunction to remove, and potential lien under NCGS 47F-3-116. Wrongful denial by ARC: member suit for declaratory relief.
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