Dublin HOAs commonly operate architectural review committees under authority granted in recorded declarations and ORC 5312.03. ARCs review exterior changes including paint, additions, fences, landscaping, and solar panels, with Ohio law requiring reasonable, good-faith decisions and timely responses.
ORC 5312.03 permits HOAs to regulate architectural changes through declarations. Dublin subdivisions like Muirfield Village, Tartan Fields, Ballantrae, Jerome Village, and Riverside Drive communities all maintain active ARCs. Typical review items: exterior paint colors, roofing materials, fencing (types and heights), additions, decks, pools, sheds, landscaping changes over certain thresholds, satellite dishes, and solar panels. ORC 5312.16 prohibits HOAs from banning solar collectors outright but allows reasonable placement and aesthetic conditions. Applications typically must be acted upon within 30-60 days or are deemed approved. HOAs must treat owners consistently and make decisions in good faith; arbitrary or discriminatory denials are actionable.
Unauthorized exterior changes: HOA demand letter, fines per declaration (typically $25-250), forced removal, and lien if unpaid. Owners can challenge arbitrary ARC decisions in common pleas court.
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