Plant City HOAs may require Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval for exterior changes. FL §720.3035 requires committees to apply only written, adopted standards and respond to applications within reasonable timeframes.
FL §720.3035 governs HOA architectural review, requiring that any approval or denial be based on objective, written standards adopted in accordance with the governing documents. ARCs cannot deny applications based on subjective aesthetic judgment alone. The statute requires committee to act on applications within timeframe set by governing documents (30-60 days typical); failure to respond often deemed approval. Common ARC jurisdictions: paint colors, roofing, fences, landscaping, solar panels (though FL §163.04 preempts bans on solar devices and clotheslines), sheds, additions, and driveway surfacing. Disputes may proceed to mandatory pre-suit mediation under FL §720.311.
Installing without approval: HOA may demand removal and impose fines. Unauthorized ARC denial: member can file suit, ARC may owe attorney fees under FL §720.305.
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