HOA architectural review must follow declaration procedures and Ohio Planned Community Act reasonableness standard. Boards cannot arbitrarily deny solar panels or flags per ORC 5312.16. Response deadlines typically 30-60 days.
ORC 5312.16 requires HOA architectural committee decisions be made in good faith and not arbitrary or capricious. Owners must submit applications per declaration procedures with plans, materials, and placement. Committees typically have 30-60 days to respond; failure to respond within the declared timeframe often constitutes approval under the governing documents. Ohio law (ORC 5312.16) protects owner rights to install solar energy systems and the US flag; HOAs may regulate reasonable aesthetic restrictions but cannot prohibit outright. Satellite dishes under 1 meter protected by FCC OTARD rule. Disputes may be appealed per declaration procedures and ultimately to Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
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