Pickerington, OH HOA Rules: Architectural Review (2026)
Key Facts
- Authority
- CC&Rs plus ORC 5312
- Standard
- Good faith, consistent
- Response
- Per CC&R timeline
- Challenge
- Common Pleas Court
Summary
Architectural review boards (ARBs) in Pickerington HOAs derive authority from CC&Rs and must act reasonably and consistently under ORC 5312.03 good-faith standards.
Section 5312.01 | Definitions. Effective: September 10, 2010 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 - 128th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF As used in this chapter: (A) "Assessment" means the liability for an expense that is allocated to a lot in a planned community. (B) "Bylaws" means an instrument filed with the declaration that provides for the operation of the owners association. "Bylaws" also is referred to as "regulations" pursuant to Chapter 1702. of the Revised Code. (C) "Common element" means any property in a planned community that the owners association holds in fee or has use of pursuant to a lease or easement.
Full Breakdown
Ohio Planned Community Law (ORC 5312.03) imposes a duty of good faith on associations. ARBs reviewing exterior modifications (paint, fences, additions, landscaping) must apply standards uniformly and respond to applications within the timeframes set by CC&Rs (typically 30-60 days). Denials should be in writing with reasons. Arbitrary or discriminatory decisions can be challenged in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court.
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