Livermore HOA architectural committees must follow Civ Code §4765: fair procedures, written decisions, appeal rights. Cannot ban solar (§714) or water-conserving plants (§4735).
HOA architectural review in Livermore is governed by Civil Code §4765, requiring fair, reasonable, and expeditious procedures, a written decision (with reasons for denial), and an appeal process. Review bodies cannot categorically ban solar installations (Civ Code §714) — restrictions reducing efficiency by more than 10% or adding more than $1,000 cost are void. Drought-tolerant and water-conserving plants cannot be prohibited (§4735). Clotheslines and EV charging stations have additional protections (§4753, §4745).
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